Uzbekistan’s Constitution and National Day in Stockholm

Uzbekistan’s Constitution was adopted on December 8, 1992, at the country’s 11th Council Session, replacing the previous 1978 Constitution. It serves as the supreme law of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Article 15). The Constitution is structured into six sections and 26 chapters.

In connection with Constitution Day and the 34rd anniversary of independence, Ambassador Rakhmatulla Nurimbetov hosted a smaller briefing on 29 August 2025, with the Swedish friends and Uzbek active compatriots dedicated to the upcoming National Day of Uzbekistan at the embassy of Uzbekistan in Stockholm, Sweden. The reception opened with a mugham performance by the Uzbek singing artist, and a presentation of the Uzbek Cultural Center at the embassy. Guests were also treated to a large buffet of traditional Uzbek cuisine on Friday, August 29, 2025.

The 2023 Referendum and the New Constitution

A new version of Uzbekistan’s Constitution was adopted following a nationwide referendum on April 30, 2023. The draft was approved by both chambers of parliament (Oliy Majlis) and published online as well as in the newspapers Khalk Suzi and Narodnoe Slovo. The revised Constitution came into force once the Central Election Commission announced the results. The number of articles increased from 128 to 155.

Geography and Borders

The Republic of Uzbekistan lies between the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers, covering an area of 448,900 square kilometers. The country stretches 1,425 km from west to east and 930 km from north to south. Uzbekistan shares borders with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan, with a total land border of 7,090.12 km.

Uzbekistan is the world’s third-largest cotton producer (see image below). Other key products include gold, natural gas, chemicals, and machinery such as aircraft—for example, the Il-76. The country is also one of the leading producers of uranium worldwide. While market economy reforms have been introduced, the state still maintains strong control over the economy.