The President of Uzbekistan took part in the first summit "Central Asia – Germany"

On September 29, in Berlin, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the first summit of the leaders of the Central Asian countries and Germany, chaired by Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz.

The event was also attended by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

In accordance with the agenda of the summit, prospects for expanding trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, the development of "green" energy and adaptation to climate change, issues of protection of natural resources and the environment, as well as joint efforts to ensure stable and sustainable regional development were discussed.

The participants of the event noted that the Central Asia–Germany format has become an effective platform for an open dialogue and the formation of a new agenda for practical cooperation between the countries of the region and the German side.

The Head of our state highly appreciated the current level of regional cooperation in Central Asia and stressed that Uzbekistan is steadily advancing the agenda of good neighborliness, strengthening mutual trust and partnership.

The role of Germany in providing practical assistance to the development of the countries of the region from the first days of independence is highly appreciated.

It was noted that today our country is at an important stage of transformation and construction of a New Uzbekistan – a democratic state where human interests are the highest value. A long-term Strategy for the country's development until 2030 has been adopted and the achievement of its ambitious goals will be carried out with the involvement of the potential of international partners.

Priority areas of long-term cooperation of regional significance were identified.

These are the development of investment, innovation and technological ties and exchanges, the introduction of renewable energy sources, deep processing of raw materials, strengthening transport and communication interconnectedness, promoting the "green" agenda, training specialists for various industries in accordance with German standards, providing humanitarian assistance to the population of Afghanistan.

The leaders of the Central Asian countries supported the proposal of the German side to establish a Strategic regional partnership between Central Asia and Germany, holding regular meetings and consultations in this format.