Participants exchanged views on implementation of the tasks outlined in the report of President Islam Karimov ‘Our way is to deepen democratic reforms and gradually extend the upgrade of the country’ at a solemn meeting on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and improvement of the legislation.

According to experts, a scaled work is carried out in the country on strengthening of spiritual and legal foundations of the family as the key component of society, promotion of healthy lifestyle among youth, enhancement of care for young families, guaranteeing their legal and social protection, creation of conditions for establishment of strong families. As noted by the state’s leader, a healthy family is first of all a healthy society, and therefore the strong and stable country. Introduction of an article about a family into the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and adoption of the Family Code also serve as an important legal basis in ensuring interests of the family.

Basing on modern requirements it is envisaged to approve new laws to further improve this important element of society and introduce relevant amendments to existing legislation in the Year of Family.

These issues were spotlighted during the meeting,. They pointed out the need to strengthen the role and importance of local community in this process as a unique self-government body.