Shavkat Mirziyoyev votes in Uzbek presidential elections

Presidential candidate of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev voted at the 59th polling station in Tashkent around 10 a.m. local time (GMT+5), Report informs referring to the foreign media.

Mirziyoyev was accompanied by his wife, children and grandchildren. After voting, the presidential candidate talked to local residents who came to the polling station.

Early presidential elections are being held in Uzbekistan today, on July 9.

Polling stations in the country opened at 8 a.m. local time and will close at 8 p.m.