On August 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Independence Monument in Tashkent.
President Ilham Aliyev laid a wreath at the monument.
The monument was erected in the center of the "Yangi Uzbekiston" ("New Uzbekistan") complex to mark the 30th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence. The Independence Monument is crowned by the image of the Humo bird with wings spread wide, symbolizing peace, freedom, kindness, and happiness. The monument was designed on the instructions of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
