Vladimir Norov. File photoMOSCOW, July 12And about. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov thanked Russia for supporting the republic during the riots in Karakalpakstan. «I would like to express gratitude to the Russian side for supporting the measures taken in Uzbekistan to normalize the situation in Karakalpakstan. There was a corresponding statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RF). The leaders of our countries discussed this issue during a telephone conversation, «Norov said at a round table in Moscow. He noted that the riots began during the discussion of amendments to the constitution, although discussions were needed in order to discuss all controversial points in a balanced way.» Unfortunately, this process ( discussion) was held in Karakalpakstan with violations of the form established by the referendum law. Because it was not by violence, but it should have been carried out by discussing all opinions, all proposals of citizens — everything was taken into account,» Norov assured. «Under the pretext of protests against submitted for general discussion proposals for constitutional amendments, an attempt was made to disruption of the constitutional order, territorial integrity and unity of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Of course, not without outside interference,” he said. An illegal demonstration was held in Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakstan, on July 1 over amendments to the constitution of Uzbekistan. Later, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev introduced a state of emergency in Karakalpakstan from July 3 to August 2, as well as a curfew from 19.00 Moscow time to 5.00 Moscow time for the specified period. back to normal.
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