“Dear people of Uzbekistan! Embassy of Russia in Uzbekistan warmly congratulates you with upcoming New 2012”, the message reads.

“In the ending year gradual development of the Russian-Uzbek relations, based on firm traditions of friendship and mutual respect between our people, was observed,” the envoy said.

Vladimir Tyurdenev underlined: “I am sure that in new year comprehensive cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan based on equality and respect of mutual interest will strengthen further and serve for prosperity and well-being of our states.”

He concluded: “May New Year will bring us new successes, interesting undertakings and performances! Wish you, dear friends, health, happiness and well-being!”