Article 21.
In the Republic of Uzbekistan, uniform
citizenship shall be established
throughout its territory.
Citizenship in the Republic of
Uzbekistan shall be equal for all
regardless of the grounds of its
acquisition.
Every citizen of the Republic of
Karakalpakstan shall be a citizen of the
Republic of Uzbekistan.
The grounds and procedure for acquiring
and forfeiting citizenship shall be
defined by law.
Article 22.
The Republic of Uzbekistan shall
guarantee legal protection to all its
citizens both on the territory of the
republic and abroad.
Article 23.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons,
during their stay on the territory of
the Republic of Uzbekistan, shall be
guaranteed the rights and freedoms in
accordance with the norms of
international law.
They shall perform the duties
established by the Constitution, laws,
and international agreements signed by
the Republic of Uzbekistan