Uzbekistan, located in the heart of Central Asia, faces unique environmental challenges that require an integrated approach and strategic planning. 

Uzbekistan is a country of youth. According to statistical data, about 60% of Uzbekistan's population is under the age of 30. Thus, over 18 million residents of Uzbekistan are young people, and by 2040 this number could reach 25 million. This creates unique opportunities and specific challenges for the state in terms of providing education, employment, and social integration for the youth. On February 21 of this year, a Presidential Decree approved the State Program for the implementation of the "Uzbekistan - 2030" Strategy in the Year of Support for Youth and Business. It outlines a number of tasks aimed at addressing the problems faced by young people and realizing their potential.

The main feature of a democratic society is the protection of human rights and the provision of equal opportunities for all in public life and administration. Gender equality is an essential component of this, as it ensures equal protection of rights and freedoms for individuals.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Uzbekistan from 30 June to 1 July. This is his second visit to our country as UN chief.

On June 13-14, 2024, the IV Samarkand Forum on Human Rights took place in the ancient and eternally young city of Samarkand. This prestigious forum, held every two years since 2018 on the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the UN General Assembly, was dedicated to the theme " Environmental Challenges: The Future of Human Rights in a Changing World, Finding Sustainable Solutions."

Uzbekistan's policy in Central Asia has reached a qualitatively higher level. 

The main goal of state policy in the penal sphere in Uzbekistan is aimed at liberalizing punishment and the system of its execution. 

Our country is implementing large-scale reforms aimed at creating favorable conditions in the monetary, exchange rate, tax and other areas for doing business, as well as improving the investment environment.