The badge is awarded to Russian citizens, foreign citizens and stateless persons for active joint work with the Russian Foreign Ministry on the development of bilateral cooperation, contribution to the popularization of the Russian language and culture, and other specific merits.

Presenting the badge, the Russian Ambassador highly appreciated the activities of Vladimir Norov as the SCO Secretary General in 2019-2021, as well as his efforts to develop Russian-Uzbek relations, the Dune news agency reports.

Expressing gratitude to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Vladimir Norov noted that the close partnership between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries will continue to make a significant contribution to the development and deepening of bilateral relations.