UZBEKISTAN IN MATTERS OF SOCIO-ECONOMICS - NEW PERSPECTIVES

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This article provides an overview of economic sociology using the example of the Uzbekistan, where there are unique problems associated with the transformation of socio- economic relations during the post-Soviet adaptation of the republics that were part of the Soviet Union. Social inequality, discrimination and inequality based on race, ethics, religion or gender, lack of inclusivity – these and many other social challenges and problems that our society faces require finding solutionsand optimalsolutions to the situation,as society and thedevelopment of society directly affect the economy of the country as a whole, the stability of society. and the quality of life of the citizens of the entire Central Asian region and each country. Social justice creates stability in market relations and promotes economic growth, and equal rights and opportunities create the necessary level of trust in society for growth and development. The article analyzes the changes that have taken place since the independence of the republics, as well as the post-pandemic period, which made significant adjustments to the lives of citizens of Central Asian countries. Keywords :socio-economics, economic sociology, WTO, social services, economic integration. Integration into the world community began in the Republic of Uzbekistan after the adoption of the status of an independent country in accordance with the resolution "On the proclamation of state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan" and the law "On the principles of state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan"1 of August 31, 1991. And the country began a long and difficult journey to the formation of its own independence, to the search for standard and non-standard solutions to strengthen its position in the world and in the region. to economic independence from neighboring countries that were tied to each other politically and economically. Over the 33 years of independence, a lot of work has been done to strengthen the country, Uzbekistan is successfully strengthening its position in the world, strategically developing the economy, diplomatic relations and cultural potential. The economy of Uzbekistan in 2023 grew by 6% - 1.07 quadrallion soums (about $90.8 billion), GDP per capita increased to 28.8 million 1August http://iacis.ru/novosti/parlamenti/den_nezavisimosti_respubliki_uzbekistan_#:~:text=31%20%201991%20years% 20on,country%20acquired%20all%20complete%20state 255 Volume 4, issue 2, 2025 soums ($2468). Figure 1.Achievements and Structural Changes inthe Central Asian Region 2010-2021 Over the years of independence, Uzbekistan has established relations and signed credentials with more than 149 countries of the world, is a member of more than 100 international organizations, including the UN, SCO, CIS, CSTO and others. Currently, the priority task on the way to liberalization of the economy for the republic is to join the WTO (World Trade Organization), as a full member. Uzbekistan's trade turnover in 2022 reached 50.01 billion US dollars, Having increased by $7.84 billion, or 18.6%, compared to the previous year, exports for the year increased to $19.31 billion, or 15.9%, imports - to $30.67 billion, or 20.4%.2 Here we can cite the words of the President of Uzbekistan that "with the support of the international community, Central Asia will continue to follow the path of consolidation. The transformation of the region into a peaceful and prosperous region will remain a priority goal of Uzbekistan's foreign policy" [2]. We also cite the comment of the Director of the Institute of Eurasia of the Chinese Academy of International Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Li Ziguo: "Since 2016, fundamental changes have taken place in Uzbekistan, which were presented in the speech of the President of Uzbekistan at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. The leader of Uzbekistan also outlined his strategic vision of the country's policy for the coming years. In particular, the issues of promoting internal reforms and improving the national governance system, economicintegration and global divisionof labor, early accession to the WTO, the course towards further strengthening good-neighborliness, cooperation and partnership in Central Asia were touched upon."3 2https://stat.uz/ru/press-tsentr/novosti-goskomstata/33840-o-zbekiston-respublikasi-tashqi-savdo-aylanmasi- 2022-yil-yanvar-dekabr-3 3UsmankhodjaevaSurayyoMukhtarovnaDIGITALTRANSFORMATIONOFUZBEKISTANONTHEEXAMPLEOF MARKETPLACES//Raqamliiqtisodiyot(Digitaleconomy).2023.№5.Availableat: 256 Volume 4, issue 2, 2025 The cultural potential of the country is also developing rapidly - for example, the city of Shakhrisabz, located in the Kashkadarya region, in 2024 became the tourist capital of the ECO. The Great Silk Road, which gave a huge impetus to the development of Uzbekistan, enriched our country with knowledge, culture, beliefs, innovative ideas of other countries4, including 12