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September 23, 2025 UN
At the 80th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called on the international community to renew the Organization and develop collective solutions to overcome growing global crises.
“Today we are witnessing a weakening of the role of international institutions, a rise in contradictions, conflicts, and wars in the world, as well as a sharp increase in technological and social inequality,” the head of state noted, emphasizing the importance of the Secretary-General’s initiatives. Antonio Guterresand, including the UN-80, the need to support the Pact for the Future. He also advocated for expanding the Security Council to protect the interests of developing countries.
Reforms and social development in Uzbekistan
The President spoke about the large-scale transformations underway in the country. "Our main goal is to fundamentally transform the lives of every family, every citizen, and to ensure human interests, dignity, and well-being," he stated.
In recent years, the poverty rate has decreased, according to Mirziyoyev, from 35 to 6.6 percent, the proportion of children receiving preschool education has increased from 27 to 78 percent, and the proportion of people with higher education has increased from nine to 42 percent. Mirziyoyev proposed hosting a World Summit on Vocational Education in Uzbekistan and announced a high-level event on childhood cancer, to be held at UN headquarters.
Central Asia as a zone of partnership and integration
The president placed particular emphasis on regional integration. "The era of closed borders, unresolved disputes, and conflicts is a thing of the past," he said, noting a fivefold increase in "mutual trade, investment, and transportation volumes" in Central Asia.
Mirziyoyev proposed adopting a General Assembly resolution in support of the region's efforts to strengthen partnership and economic integration, as well as creating a number of new platforms under the auspices of the UN, including a regional hub for green technologies.
Afghanistan, Ukraine and the Middle East
The head of Uzbekistan emphasized that it is "important to prevent the isolation" of Afghanistan and proposed adopting a resolution on the development of international transport and energy corridors through its territory.
Touching on the situation in other hot spots, he called for an end to the fighting in Gaza and supported the principle of "two states for two peoples."
"The situation around Ukraine is also a matter of grave concern to all of us. We welcome the start of high-level dialogue on resolving it through diplomatic means," the president said.
Global Challenges: Climate, Water, and the Digital Divide
Speaking about climate change, Mirziyoyev recalled the negative consequences of the drying up of the Aral Sea and announced that by 2030, 80 percent of its bottom will be covered with green spaces.
He noted the shortage of water resources. Mirziyoyev announced that Uzbekistan plans to host a World Water Efficiency Forum, which will adopt a roadmap for implementing innovative technologies in this area.
Uzbekistan's other initiatives include the creation of an international mechanism for the exchange of practical solutions and artificial intelligence models in the fields of healthcare, education, and culture.
"The new Uzbekistan advocates solidarity, open dialogue, and close cooperation with all countries of the world," Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized, assuring that the country is ready to contribute to strengthening dialogue between peoples and civilizations.
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