Diplomacy Uzbekistan celebrates the 33rd anniversary of independence
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Embassy of Uzbekistan held a reception to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence and the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Korea in the Grand Ballroom of Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Aug. 30. The event was hosted by the new Uzbek Ambassador-designate to Korea Alisher Abdusalomov and was attended by about 500 people, including Korean government officials, diplomats from various countries, and leading Korean businessmen. Uzbekistan is celebrating its 33rd anniversary since declaring September 1, 1991 as its Independence Day, and th