Throughout human history, there have been countless lessons that future generations must heed. One crucial lesson is that the education of the young cannot be neglected even for a moment. A single day of neglect can lead to years of regret. In the past, scholars considered the absence of necessary books to be a catastrophe. Therefore, we must not allow the proliferation of bad books to become a disaster. Instead, we ought to promote books that enlighten the mind and enhance our ability to think.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a set of objectives aimed at ending poverty, safeguarding the planet, and promoting peace and prosperity for all individuals. These goals encompass the social, environmental, and economic aspects of society and government.

Over the course of its independence, Uzbekistan has ratified more than 80 international documents aimed at improving various areas, and is currently taking measures to implement them into national legislation and law enforcement practices. In recent years, Uzbekistan has successfully implemented the Action Strategy for five priority areas of development from 2017 to 2021, the "Uzbekistan - 2030" Strategy, the Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026, the National Strategy of Uzbekistan on Human Rights, and over 50 other concepts and programs.

​Uzbekistan's contribution to regional connectivity strengthens stability and security in Central Asia, supporting sustainable development. Our country has successful experience in constructive dialogue and jointly solving global problems.

The recently updated Basic Law of Uzbekistan aims to establish a robust parliament, an efficient and accountable government, and a fair and impartial judicial system. The powers of the Legislative Chamber and Senate have been significantly enhanced, and overlapping responsibilities have been eliminated. Furthermore, the scope of authority of each chamber has been precisely defined.

Uzbekistan faces the challenge of enhancing the role of political parties and encouraging political engagement among citizens. To address this issue, it has been proposed to adopt a mixed electoral system. This change will enable a more comprehensive representation of varying political interests and ensure a just distribution of power among different societal groups.

The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will attend the 3rd International "One Belt, One Road" Forum in Beijing on October 17-18.

China is one of Uzbekistan's main strategic partners, and our cooperation contributes to modernizing the economy and improving the population's well-being. Uzbekistan's foreign policy prioritizes political interaction with China.