The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan took part in the CIS summit

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is in Bishkek on a working visit, took part in the next meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the press service of the head of our state reports.

The summit, chaired by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, was also attended by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as well as CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev.

In accordance with the agenda, an exchange of views took place on the state and prospects of multifaceted relations within the CIS, and current issues of practical interaction were discussed.

In his speech, the head of our state put forward a number of initiatives to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation within the Commonwealth.

The President of Uzbekistan especially noted the importance of using the unique CIS platform for joint assessment of potential opportunities and taking coordinated measures. In this context, it was proposed to organize a conference of leading think tanks and experts from the CIS countries to develop a new long-term multilateral agenda.

The leader of our country emphasized the need to ensure sustainable economic growth in the Commonwealth countries.

Attention was drawn to the importance of the speedy formation of a full-fledged free trade zone in the Organization’s space without exemptions and restrictions. In this regard, it is proposed to revise the provisions of the relevant agreement.

The President of Uzbekistan called for the effective use of existing mechanisms and proposed new tools for stimulating the growth of trade turnover between countries.

The head of our state spoke in favor of developing a Set of additional measures to stimulate mutual investments and promote projects, as well as holding the Forum of Industrial Cooperation and Innovative Developments of the CIS Countries.

Particular attention was paid to issues of partnership in the energy and food sectors, the introduction of advanced technologies and strengthening cooperation in relevant sectors of the economy.

It was proposed to prepare an updated Cooperation Program in the field of food security and an Agreement on the main directions of cooperation in the agro-industrial complex.

The leader of Uzbekistan initiated the preparation of a “road map” to enhance interregional cooperation, outlined specific measures to strengthen transport connectivity and increase passenger and freight traffic.

The importance of consolidating efforts in countering the consequences of global climate change was emphasized. They expressed readiness to organize a special plenary session dedicated to environmental challenges and threats in the CIS during the International Climate Forum planned for next year in Samarkand under the auspices of the UN.

In the humanitarian sphere, it was proposed to hold a Week of Culture, Art and Cinema of the CIS countries in the city of Samarkand, declared the cultural capital of the Commonwealth in 2024.

Next year there will also be a number of youth events, including a football tournament in the city of Tashkent, which has received the status of the youth capital of the CIS.

In his speech, the leader of our country also put forward important initiatives in the field of education and the development of tourism exchange.

In conclusion, the President of Uzbekistan congratulated the President of the Russian Federation on accepting the chairmanship of the Organization in 2024.

As a result of the summit, a number of agreements and decisions were adopted on priority areas of interaction within the CIS.