Salam, I am Islam Karimov, a political figure who served as the first President of Uzbekistan after its independence from the Soviet Union. Born in 1938, my leadership spanned more than two decades, marked by a centralized government approach and a focus on economic stability. My policies were often criticized for human rights concerns, but I sought to establish Uzbekistan as a stable and independent nation in the post-Soviet era. Join me in reflecting on the complexities of governing a newly in