President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent a greeting note to King Harald V of Norway on the national holiday of that country – Constitution Day.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent a greeting letter to President of the Republic of Paraguay Luis Federico Franco Gomez on the national holiday of that country – Independence Day.

Uzbekistan will play host to the third International Festival of opera and ballet "Toshkent Bahori" – "Tashkent Spring" from 16 to 27 May.

May 9 – the Day of Memory and Honors, initiated by President Islam Karimov, is being celebrated in our country as a nationwide holiday.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent a congratulatory note to Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak on the latter’s reelection as Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with the members of the delegation of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, led by the chairman of the Korea-Uzbekistan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Association Lee Jae-oh.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent greeting letters to the heads of CIS member nations on the 68th anniversary of the Great Victory over fascism.

On 4-5 May Asrlar sadosi traditional festival of culture took place in Navbahor district of Navoi region.

The main purpose of the traditional Asrlar sadosi festival, held since 2008 by the Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundation and the representative office of the UNESCO in our country, is to introduce compatriots and foreign guests to the ancient customs and traditions of our people, different areas of the national culture and arts.

The delegation of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, headed by the chairman of the Committee for international cooperation, defence and security M.Ashimbaev visited Uzbekistan.

A grand opening of the first in Uzbekistan On-line training center for journalists and technical staff of electronic media took place at the Bunyodkor youth multimedia complex in Tashkent.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent a congratulatory note to Enrico Letta on the latter’s appointment as Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic.

The 47th Mendeleev Olympiad in chemistry came to the end.  The representatives of Uzbekistan, having won 2 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze medals, secured the first place in team standing.

Uzbekistan Cup-holders Bunyodkor Tashkent finished the group matches without a loss and advanced to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League for the sixth consecutive year.