*Administration of Barack Obama, 2016 *

**Statement on the Death of President Islom Karimov of Uzbekistan **

*September 2, 2016 *

At this challenging time of President Islom Karimov's passing, the United States reaffirms its support for the people of Uzbekistan. This week, I congratulated President Karimov and the people of Uzbekistan on their country's 25 years of independence. As Uzbekistan begins a new chapter in its history, the United States remains committed to partnership with Uzbekistan, to its sovereignty, security, and to a future based on the rights of all its citizens.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Deaths :: Karimov, Islom, President of Uzbekistan*.*

*Names:* Karimov, Islom*.*

*Subjects:* Deaths : Karimov, Islom, President of Uzbekistan; Uzbekistan : Relations with U.S.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201600553.