Islom Karimov Quotes

A collection of quotes by Islom Karimov.

Islom Karimov (1938-2016) was the first President of Uzbekistan, serving from 1991 until his death. Born in Samarkand, he held various positions within the Communist Party of the Soviet Union before becoming the leader of the Uzbek Communist Party. After Uzbekistan gained independence, Karimov continued to lead the country as President, ruling with an authoritarian style. He focused on economic reforms and foreign policy, but his regime was criticized for human rights abuses and lack of political freedoms. Karimov's presidency ended with his death in 2016, and he left a complex legacy in Uzbekistan.