Considering the importance of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan in protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, peaceful life and the creative work of the people on the path of strengthening independence, educating the young generation in the spirit of patriotism, as well as the adoption on January 14, 1992 under the jurisdiction of the republic of military formations deployed on its territory The Supreme Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan decides:

to establish January 14 — the Motherland defenders day.