Türkiye hails ‘peaceful’ constitutional referendum in Uzbekistan
Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Türkiye on Sunday welcomed the holding of constitutional referendum in Uzbekistan in a “peaceful and calm atmosphere.”
“We attach great importance to the stability and prosperity of Uzbekistan, with which we have deep-rooted ties, and wish that the results of the referendum would be auspicious for the friendly and brotherly Uzbek people,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Ankara wishes results would be auspicious for friendly, brotherly Uzbek people, says Foreign Ministry
Türkiye will continue to support the reform process in Uzbekistan, it added.
Uzbekistan on Sunday voted on the referendum, which envisions major legislative changes, including increasing the country’s presidential term from five to seven years.
