The key facts

  • The ceremony took place at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United States
  • Viktor Gotev, editor-in-chief of Diplomatic Watch, was honored
  • Viktor Gotev and James Durso received honorary certificates from the Union of Journalists

Award ceremony at the embassy

An award ceremony was held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United States honoring Viktor Gotev, editor-in-chief of the magazine Diplomatic Watch, Zamon.uz reports. The event was attended by diplomats, representatives of the public and expert community, as well as journalists.

A nomination for foreign journalists

Shukhrat Oripov, Chairman of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan, spoke about the significance of the nomination 'Best Foreign Journalist's Piece on Uzbekistan' of the international 'Golden Pen' contest, established in 2021. In his assessment, this nomination helps increase the number of reports and materials about the country in the international information space.

Honorary membership

During the ceremony, Viktor Gotev, as well as freelance correspondent for The Hill James Durso, were presented with certificates of honorary membership in the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan. The publication does not specify which particular piece the award was given for or when the contest results were announced.