A briefing for international observers, representatives of foreign and national mass media took place at the Republic press-centre on covering the elections of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

A briefing for international observers, representatives of foreign and national mass media took place at the Republic press-centre on covering the elections of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Chairman of the Central election commission M.Abdusalomov noted that citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan demonstrate high election activity. As of 13.00, 11 million 418 thousand voters or 55,8% of 20 million 428 thousand 891 voters, included into the voters’ list, have cast their votes.

It was noted that the elections take place in full compliance with national election law and principles of transparency and fairness, enshrined in it.

The polling stations, established at the missions of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Indonesia, Thailand as well as in Novosibirsk in the Russian Federation, opened among the first.

In accordance with the election law, voting for citizens, who are not able to come to the polling station due to health or other reasons, is organized by the precinct election commissions at the residences of these voters.

Around 600 observers from 5 international organizations- OSCE Office for democratic institutions and human rights, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Association of world election bodies, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as from almost 50 countries.

Furthermore, over 37 observers from political parties, which nominated candidates for President, representatives of mass media are observing the elections.

Chairman of the Central election commission informed that information about violations of the election law during the voting process has not been received.