UN transformation

“Our meeting today is taking place in a complex, rapidly changing global situation that calls for new approaches to the work of our organization and its future.

“Today, across the world, the role and place of international institutions are weakening, confrontations, conflicts, and wars are intensifying, technological and social inequality is increasing, and economic and humanitarian crises are deepening. All of this is creating an entirely new and unsettling geopolitical reality.

“We highly commend the efforts of His Excellency Secretary-General António Guterres aimed at maintaining our Organization as the main platform for the peaceful resolution of the most difficult and pressing global issues.

“In this regard, we fully support the UN80 Initiative and reaffirm our strong commitment to the Pact for the Future.

We support the transformation of the United Nations Security Council and the expansion of its membership in order to effectively address current threats and challenges, and protect the interests of the developing countries.”

New Central Asia

“Eight years ago, from this esteemed podium, we declared our firm determination to transform Central Asia into a region of peace, good neighborliness, and partnership.

“Today, we can confidently declare that we have achieved this strategic goal. The era of closed borders, unresolved disputes, and conflicts is in the past.

“In recent years, the volume of mutual trade, investments, and transportation of goods in our region has increased fivefold. We are implementing joint investment funds, cross-border trade and industrial cooperation zones, and major infrastructure projects.

“We also recognize as a common achievement that the Consultative Meetings of the Heads of State of Central Asia have become an effective mechanism for deepening regional integration.

“I can confidently affirm that as of now, we are at the beginning stage of forming a New Central Asia.

“Our region, thanks to its unity, stability, and distinct identity, is steadily securing a stronger position in the system of international relations as an independent actor.

“In order to achieve our goals, we intend to give top priority to expanding mutually beneficial ties with all our foreign partners.

“In this regard, together with the UN structures, we propose to implement a number of new projects and programs in our region.”

“In addition, we propose the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution supporting the efforts of the Central Asian countries aimed at deepening regional partnership and economic integration.”

World conflicts

“Speaking about global and regional security and sustainable development, it is impossible to overlook the issue of Afghanistan.

“Supporting the aspirations of the Afghan people for a peaceful and stable life requires the united efforts of the international community.

“I would like to emphasize that it is of utmost importance to prevent this country’s isolation.

“We intend to implement large-scale economic and infrastructure projects in that country. We propose to adopt a dedicated UN resolution on the development of transport and energy corridors of international significance through the territory of Afghanistan.

“At the same time, we cannot turn a blind eye to the deeply worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the continuation of political negotiations.

“In line with the UN resolutions, we remain steadfast supporters of the “two state solution” principle.

“We are also deeply concerned by the situation around Ukraine. We welcome the start of high-level dialogue aimed at resolving this crisis through diplomatic means.

“Effective measures are being undertaken to implement the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia.

“In cooperation with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, a Regional Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration was established. We propose to transform this Council into an International Competence Center. This body will serve as an important platform for exchanging experiences on adapting to peaceful life for those repatriated from conflict zones.

“Furthermore, we stand ready to provide all the necessary conditions for the establishment of a regional Office of Counter-Terrorism in Uzbekistan.”

Other global issues

“In today’s world, full of threats, we are witnessing how vulnerable the global transport system is. These challenges primarily have a negative impact on the stability of landlocked developing countries.

“It is of utmost importance to ensure the security of international transit corridors and to establish efficient logistics networks.

“In this regard, we believe the time has come to introduce a global mechanism on Strengthening transport connectivity to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.”

“I would also like to draw special attention to the increasingly acute challenges of climate change.

“For instance, the consequences of the Aral Sea desiccation must remain at the constant focus of the international community.”

“Another serious issue is the water scarcity. As of now, more than 2 billion people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water.

“We are planning to hold a World Forum on Water Saving in our country… We intend to adopt a special Road Map for the wide introduction of innovation technologies globally.”

“Another adverse consequence of climate change is the intensifying trend of climate migration.

“Unfortunately, clear international mechanisms and a legal framework in this direction have not yet been created.

“We advocate for the adoption of a Global Pact for a broad international partnership and coordinated policy on this serious issue.”

“It is of great importance to prevent inequalities in digital development and the use of artificial intelligence between countries.

“We propose to create an International Cooperation Mechanism aimed at the gratis exchange of practical solutions and models of artificial intelligence in healthcare, education, and culture.”

“Our future, the destiny, and the prosperity of the world are in the hands of the younger generation. It is our urgent task to instill in the hearts and minds of our sons and daughters the most noble ideas, such as peace, humanism and friendship, mutual trust, and respect.

“In this regard, we put forward the proposal to establish the “World Youth Movement for Peace” and to locate its headquarters in Uzbekistan.

New Uzbekistan

“We are pursuing a policy to build a democratic, law-governed, social, and secular New Uzbekistan in full alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

“Our top-priority goal is to fundamentally transform the lives of each and every family and citizen in our country, to enhance human dignity and well-being.”

“The New Uzbekistan is a supporter of mutual solidarity, open dialogue, and close partnership with all countries.

“We are always ready to contribute to strengthening dialogue among peoples, cultures, and civilizations, and to achieving universal human goals.”

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