Optimism for the coming years. President Mirziyoyev is taking advantage of the effects of the relative wave of economic stability to increasingly consolidate his throne. The date of the constitutional referendum has not yet been set. Possible removal of presidential term limits.
Moscow () – Uzbekistan has made a leap in food safety ratings according to the Gfsi (Global Food Safety Initiative) global index, which includes international retailers and brand owners. Tashkent has gained 12 positions in the last three years, ranking 73rd out of 113 and approaching the “positive half” of the ranking.
The improvement of production in Uzbekistan has been subjected to the analysis of the Institute of Macroeconomic Forecasting and Research, which taking into account all factors leads to a certain optimism even for the coming years, an important condition in times of difficulties and global economic crisis. Uzbeks also gain several positions in “affordability” ratings, along with “quality and safety” and “stability and adaptability” indices.
Analysts explain the importance of expanding production proposals in the domestic market and diversifying import directives. They emphasize the need to develop effective recommendations on the style of eating in the country and offer quality guarantees for the packaging of food products. Several organizations, such as the Economist Intelligence Unit, with the support of Corteva Agriscience, have collaborated in defining the quality levels.
The data on food security has been released as Uzbek President Šavkat Mirziyoyev has decided to postpone constitutional reforms, telling a regional assembly that “there is no need to rush”. New popular consultations are planned after more than 150,000 amendment proposals reached the presidency when the Olij Mažlis (Parliament) decided in July to extend the public debate on the basic state law.
The date of the constitutional referendum has not yet been set and a total Russian-style elimination of presidential term limits, which would extend from 5 to 7 years, is expected. Mirziyoyev is trying to remove obstacles and protests, and ride the wave of relative economic stability to further consolidate his presidential throne.