MOTORSPORT – Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has received the Order of Dustlik (Friendship), Uzbekistan’s highest state honour for foreign nationals, which is awarded in recognition of unity and co-operation.
The medal was presented to Ben Sulayem by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at a meeting in Tashkent which is hosting the FIA Annual General Assemblies, ahead of tomorrow’s 2025 FIA presidential election and the FIA Awards.
The meeting reaffirmed the partnership and friendship between the country and the FIA, and focused on their shared priorities of automotive mobility innovation, road safety, and the growth of motorsport in the region.
The leaders also discussed the government’s efforts to encourage greater participation of young people in regular sporting activities and the long-term plan to grow motorsport in Uzbekistan.
Speaking following the meeting, Ben Sulayem, said: “It is a true honour to receive the Order of Friendship from His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
This distinction is a lasting reminder of the strong partnership between Uzbekistan and the FIA, the work we have achieved together, and the collaboration that still lies ahead.
“From our shared commitment to improving road safety to our efforts to develop motorsport across the region, we are united in our determination to advance progress and opportunity for all. My sincere thanks to President Mirziyoyev and to the people of Uzbekistan.”
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