Türkiye hails 'peaceful' constitutional referendum in Uzbekistan

By Diyar Guldogan

ANKARA (AA) - Türkiye on Sunday welcomed the holding of constitutional referendum in Uzbekistan in a "peaceful and calm atmosphere."

"We attach great importance to the stability and prosperity of Uzbekistan, with which we have deep-rooted ties, and wish that the results of the referendum would be auspicious for the friendly and brotherly Uzbek people," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Türkiye will continue to support the reform process in Uzbekistan, it added.

Uzbekistan on Sunday voted on the referendum, which envisions major legislative changes, including increasing the country’s presidential term from five to seven years.