“On behalf of the American people, I would like to congratulate the people of Uzbekistan as you celebrate 19 years as an independent nation”, the message reads.

“In recent years we have seen a strengthening of relations and increasing cooperation between our two nations. We have been proud to work with the people of Uzbekistan in the fields of science, agriculture, educational exchanges, trade and many other areas. We look forward in the coming year to continuing and expanding on this work”.

“We take the occasion of your independence to wish you peace, health and prosperity”, the US diplomat noted.