Uzbek Ambassador Extends New Year Greetings, Highlights Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Islamabad, The Times of Central Asia – H.E. Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, extended warm New Year greetings, reflecting on the challenges and accomplishments of 2025 while expressing optimism for 2026.

In his New Year message, Ambassador Tukhtaev described 2025 as a year defined by significant events that demanded resilience, patience, and a strong sense of responsibility. He emphasized that, despite challenges requiring difficult decisions and perseverance, such experiences contributed to the growth and strengthening of both individuals and institutions.

The Ambassador highlighted the importance of fundamental human values, including mutual support, sincerity, respect, and dignity. He underscored that true strength lies in calmness, honest work, selfless service to one’s country, and remaining faithful to one’s principles.

Reflecting on Uzbekistan’s national progress, Ambassador Tukhtaev noted that 2025 was a year of confident advancement. He pointed to the continuation of large-scale reforms, positive development indicators, and the strengthening of Uzbekistan’s position on the international stage. Tangible improvements across the economy, social sectors, infrastructure, and foreign policy, he added, have enhanced global trust and respect for Uzbekistan, a testament to strong political will, systematic reforms, and the dedicated efforts of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, his administration, and the Uzbek people.

Ambassador Tukhtaev also highlighted the deepening fraternal ties between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. He observed that over the past year, both countries significantly expanded political dialogue and strengthened cooperation in trade, economic, investment, and humanitarian spheres, while further reinforcing people-to-people connections. He noted that, grounded in mutual respect, trust, and historical closeness, Uzbek–Pakistani relations are increasingly acquiring a practical and strategic character.

Expressing gratitude, the Ambassador thanked colleagues, partners, and friends for their professionalism, dedication, and support throughout the year, noting that their contributions were instrumental to shared achievements.

Concluding his message, Ambassador Tukhtaev extended his best wishes for peace, stability, and new opportunities in the coming year. He wished good health, family well-being, confidence, and strength to realize ambitious goals, expressing hope that 2026 would bring new achievements for the peoples of Uzbekistan and Pakistan, and further progress for Uzbekistan.