Statement of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the UK

The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in London calls on Uzbek compatriots and representatives of the diaspora in the UK, British partner organizations and companies with a request to provide support to Uzbekistan in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the whole world.

Fully realizing its responsibility for the health and well-being of the population of the republic, as well as its role in ensuring the stable development and prosperity of the Central Asian region, Uzbekistan’s leadership is undertaking massive efforts to prevent the spread of the disease.

Since the quarantine measures is negatively affecting the socio-economic situation in the country, the people of Uzbekistan are striving to overcome the difficulties encountered in a united manner. Doctors and nurses, risking their health, are courageously helping the infected people. Teachers and tutors are conducting classes via TV and the Internet for schoolchildren and students, who can’t attend the schools due to quarantine. Ministries, companies and charity organizations are helping people in need and difficult position.

Your support to the people of Uzbekistan and contribution to tackling the problem in this difficult period can be of great importance in terms of saving lives amid the threat of coronavirus infection.

You can provide assistance in the following ways:

1. By providing humanitarian assistance, especially medical equipment and medicines (coronavirus test kits, lung ventilation systems, oxygen cylinders, medicines, personal protective equipment - masks, gloves, etc.). To do this, you can contact the Embassy of Uzbekistan in London by e-mail: economy@uzembassy.uk, info@uzembassy.uk or by phone: 02072297679, +447825221946.

2. By transferring funds to the Public Fund “Mehr-shafqat va salomatlik” (Mercy and Health Public Fund), established under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Fund’s details:

          - 20 212 000 4001 0173 4001 (in Uzbek currency);

          - 20 212 840 9001 0173 4001 (in US dollars);

          - 20 212 978 0001 0173 4001 (in euros).

          Ipoteka Bank: 8600 3329 9742 5800

          Ipoteka Bank (Visa) 4084 1600 0031 6334

          Humo Card: 9860 0101 0240 5858

          Name of the bank: “Ipoteka Bank”, “Mehnat” Branch;

          MFI: 00 423, TIN: 200 897 248, OKONKH: 98 600.

          Address: 100027, Tashkent city, Shaykhantahur district, Furkata st. 1.

          Phones: +99871 2453405, +99871 2453447, +99871 2453859;

          Email: mehr@info.uz.

3. By donating to crowdfunding campaign “Solidarity with Uzbekistan at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid19-solidarity-with-uzbekistan.

The campaign has been initiated by the “Bilim” Cultural and Educational Charitable Foundation in London with the support of Uzbek compatriots and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the UK. The funds raised will be used to purchase medical supplies for hospitals and essential goods for those in need. Contact persons: Otabek Nuritdinov (+447824864222) and Jahongir Sidikov (+447733774224).

For any other additional information, please, contact Embassy staff:

Aliyor Tilavov, Counsellor,                           +44 (0) 7741892812

Ravshan Duschanov, Second secretary,         +44 (0) 7825221946

Shokhruz Samadov, Attache,                         +44 (0) 7780687935

Sultanbek Imamov, Consul,                           +44 (0) 7920443049