"Mirziyoyev is trying to show the West that he is a reformer, especially when it comes to the economy and the financial sector," one diplomatic source said. "But the security chief, Inoyatov, has a different position - he is against swift reforms." "There are tensions in the decision-making process on all matters between the three key figures, Mirziyoyev, Inoyatov and Azimov," said the diplomatic source. The second diplomatic source said the three men could not agree on the direction and pace of reforms. But two Tajik industry sources involved in arranging the flight told Reuters the service had been cancelled due to the intervention of Uzbekistan's state security service even though the cabinet had given its blessing.

Source: The Star March 07, 2017 11:09 UTC