The foreign ministry also stated that they attach great importance to the stability and prosperity of Uzbekistan.[43] Turkmenistan – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan issued a statement saying that it "supports the timely and decisive actions of the leadership of Uzbekistan to protect the constitutional order and the rule of law in the country, the safety and tranquility of residents."[44] United States – US State Department spokesman Ned Price urged Uzbek authorities to “protect all fundamental rights, including peaceful assembly and expression" and called for an investigation into the violence.[45]