After the alarming events in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev issued a statement to the Deputies of Jokary Kenes.
The Policy of Uzbekistan government to support the development of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is hampered by the negative impact of the ecological crisis of the Aral Sea region, difficult climatic conditions, low population density, low quality of land and water resources, and transport remoteness of settlements.