Independence of Uzbekistan

The first principle is economy's superiority over politics. Economic reforms should never be politicized, and they can not be controlled by an ideology. Internal and external economic relations must be free of ideology.

The second principle. The state is the chief reformer. It should define the priorities of reforms, develop and update policies and implement them consistently.

The first President Islam Karimov, on the basis of the scientific principle of the "Uzbek model," stated: "In the transition period, the state will support the activities of the national economy, especially its foundations, the system of regulators, to provide incentives, and to assist them in the provision of direct assistance. " These words argue the government's role as the chief reformer and at the same time, it means that various social groups, non-governmental and community organizations, and individuals are not limited to the reformist initiatives and activities, but rather the state.