Sadyk Safayev (born 1954?) was the foreign minister of Uzbekistan from March 2003 until February 4, 2005. He was also briefly foreign minister during 1993. Since February 2005 he has been chairman of the Interparliamentary Relations Committee of the Uzbek senate.
Foreign Minister SadykSafayev insisted the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan didn't pose a danger to Uzbekistan because it was decimated by the U.S.-led anti-terror campaign in neighboring Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Safayev said the public's response to previous IMU violence showed it had "absolutely no support" among the population.
Safayev insisted Uzbekistan had made progress, saying it would be "unfair and unjust" if the EBRD pulls out of the country.
Uzbek Foreign Minister SadykSafayev was dismissive of a link between recent violence in Tashkent and socio-economic discontent in the country.
Safayev also insisted that the government’s firm response was fostering the "social and psychological consolidation" of Uzbek society.
Safayev indicated that the government believed itself to be on the right course as it confronted the threat of "international terrorism." During the March 28-31, 14 civilians, 10 police officers and at least 33 Islamic militants were killed.
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