On January 12 this year the ceremony dedicated to the solemn unveiling of the “Vatanga qasamyod” (‘Oath to Homeland’) Monument, erected on the initiative of the President, took place in the city of Tashkent, according to the report by the Uzbekistan National News Agency.

The Khokim (mayor) of the city of Tashkent Abdukakhkhor Tukhtaev opened the ceremony with those gathered to have heard the State anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the report said.

President has unveiled the monument and laid wreath to it.

“Today we can rightly be proud of that for over the past short period the compact, mobile, well-armed and technically equipped army has been established in Uzbekistan that meets the modern requirements and disposes of high combat readiness able to repulse any aggressor,” the President said.

“I think that today one truth must obviously be clear for all of us: there is a powerful factor, which adds power to the army and if necessary – becomes a decisive one – this is a moral and psychological training of servicemen, their unshakeable will and spirit, active life stance, and most importantly, the deep understanding of that for the sake of whom and for the sake of what they fulfill their military duty,” President of Uzbekistan has added.

“In this respect it should be underscored that the efficiency of artistic images that serve as a spiritual example for the youth, plays a decisive role and is of a profound significance in upbringing the young generation in the spirit of national idea, bravery and steadfastness,” Islam Karimov has also underscored.

Taking oath is not just an official event, but an unforgettable undertaking in the life of each person. Therefore, this sculpture complex on the proposal of President Islam Karimov has been named “Vatanga qasamyod” (‘Oath to Homeland’), the report also said.

The unique artistic complex, which was unveiled in the center of a green park, became an embodiment of devotion to Homeland, courage and bravery of the selfless sons of the Uzbek people.

The wreaths on behalf of both chambers of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan (national parliament), Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ministries and agencies have also been laid to the monument, the report concluded.

Ikboljon Soliev for the Information Agency “Jahon” in English. Photo by UzA

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