The President of Uzbekistan addressed the participants of the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit.
The summit participants were invited to the Global Environmental Facility Assembly, which will take place in the city of Samarkand, as well as to the World Forum on Water Conservation.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the participants of the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit, noting that the forum has established itself as an important dialogue platform uniting leading politicians, business circles, and representatives of the expert community.
The address was read out by Deputy Secretary of the Security Council under the President of Uzbekistan, Eldor Oripov.
The head of state noted that the summit being held in Istanbul carries special symbolic significance. It was emphasized that for centuries, this city has served as a bridge between Europe and Asia, making an invaluable contribution to the development of interregional cultural, trade, and economic ties.
In his address, the President expressed particular satisfaction that in modern Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strategic concept of the "Turkish Century" is being successfully implemented.
It was also noted that Turkey, by fully mobilizing its efforts to effectively address pressing issues on the global agenda, is becoming a reliable and influential participant in international relations.
It was highlighted that thanks to President Erdogan's firm aspirations, relations between Uzbekistan and Turkey have today been elevated to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership.
The address touched upon the issue of global responsibility in the context of water scarcity and "green" resources, which is gaining particular importance as one of the main themes of the summit. The President emphasized that the world is facing increasing climate risks, including desertification, soil erosion, water scarcity, and environmental degradation.
The head of state stated that these processes are particularly acute in Central Asia, drawing attention to the fact that temperature rise rates exceed global averages, glaciers are melting, and soil degradation is intensifying.
According to the President, ensuring environmental sustainability has become one of the priority directions for the development of New Uzbekistan. It was reported that within the framework of the "Green Space" project, 200 million trees are planted annually, and vast green protective zones are being created on the dried-up bed of the Aral Sea.
It was also noted that Uzbekistan is consistently transitioning to a green development model, having reduced harmful emissions by 35 percent, with a target to decrease this figure to 50 percent by 2035.
The address emphasized that measures are being implemented for the effective management of water resources, including the introduction of water-saving technologies, which allows saving large amounts of water reserves annually.
The President stated that Uzbekistan will continue to actively promote the "green" agenda and contribute to finding effective ways to address global environmental risks.
Additionally, the summit participants were invited to international events to be held in the country, particularly the Global Environment Facility Assembly and the World Forum on Water Saving, which will take place in Samarkand.
In conclusion, the head of state emphasized that Uzbekistan is always open for broad cooperation and is ready to continue contributing to ensuring sustainable development in the future.
"Only by uniting all our efforts can we ensure a prosperous future for present and future generations. I wish the summit participants success and significant practical results in their activities," said the President.
