Victor Gotevbe is recognized for his articles about Uzbekistan

Victor Gotevbe, Editor-in-Chief of Diplomatic Watch, received the Golden Pencil National Award at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington, D.C.

He was among the winners of this year’s international competition. The journalist has written dozens of articles on Uzbekistan’s policies, initiatives and role in the world.

The award ceremony was held during a visit to the United States by a delegation from the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan. It was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to the United States Furqat Sidiqov, along with foreign diplomats, experts, and journalists.

Shuhrat Oripov, Chairman of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan, addressed the ceremony. He recalled that a new category had been introduced in the competition in 2021 at the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Victor Gotevbe expressed his gratitude for the prestigious recognition, describing it as an unexpected and memorable moment in his life.

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