Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Tenth Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States

The ceremony to present Abdulaziz Komilov with the Order of the Emperor of Japan took place

At different stages of the historical evolutionary development of international relations, it is known that the geography of regions and “living organisms” – the states that were there - changed.

Uzbekistan's strategic goal is to establish itself as a developed nation, and all actions and reforms are systematically geared toward achieving this objective. It is worth noting that developed countries typically boast a high standard of living, advanced technological infrastructure, and a well-developed economy. According to the International Monetary Fund's classification, Uzbekistan falls into the category of developing countries. The shift from being a developing nation to attaining the status of a developed country necessitates the implementation of a series of reforms in areas such as the economy, the well-being of the population, as well as human rights and freedoms.

France pays special attention to Central Asia as a region with an important geopolitical position, significant energy and other resources, and great economic, investment, transportation, communication and humanitarian potential.

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a visit to Uzbekistan on November 1-2.

The IT park, established in 2017 at the behest of our state's leader, currently plays a vital role in the rapid growth of our country's IT sector. Just seven years ago, the IT sector was virtually non-existent in Uzbekistan. In a relatively short time, the field of information technology has emerged as one of the leading sectors. The New Uzbekistan is progressively becoming a more appealing destination for foreign nations.

Uzbekistan is a crucial player in upholding peace and security in Central Asia. It is one of the biggest and most important countries in the region in terms of human resources. Uzbekistan is actively engaged in strengthening stability and security through bilateral relations and international organizations.