Uzbekistan - OTS: Common Roots and Common Future

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will attend the summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Bishkek on 5-6 November.

​Five states - Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan - are currently members of the Organization of Turkic States. Hungary, Turkmenistan and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) also have observer status in the Organization.

The development of «green» energy is one of the key objectives for the development of Uzbekistan

Adopted in 2022, the Programme on Transition to a Green Economy and Green Growth in the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030 has set as its main objective:

- a multiple increase in the production capacity of renewable energy sources;

- increasing energy efficiency in the industrial sector by at least 20 per cent;

- reducing energy intensity per unit of gross domestic product by 30 per cent, including through increased use of renewable energy sources.

Digitalization makes it possible to rationally solve the problems of water shortages in Uzbekistan

If the trends observed over the past 20-30 years, such as climate change and the melting of glaciers, continue, the flow of two major rivers—the Amu Darya and Syr Darya, which are the main sources of water for the region—could decrease by 10-15% in the coming years. As a result, water availability per capita and agricultural productivity could drop by 25% from current levels.

What the President of Uzbekistan regularly talks about with entrepreneurs of the country

The annual open Dialogue of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev with entrepreneurs, which has already become a tradition, once again gave impetus to new ideas and projects for representatives of all business categories. This year, discussions at the main platform in the world of Uzbek business took place on August 20 in Nukus. At the event, the Head of State announced new initiatives in five areas.

The reforms in Uzbekistan reflect the desire for a more open and inclusive political system, which is the key to the country's further development

Tashkent hosted a press conference of international observer missions representing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) structures at the October 27 elections.

In Uzbekistan, the principles of justice and the rule of law have been elevated to the rank of necessary conditions for the country's development

In the first years of our country’s independence, reforming the judicial system became one of the topical task. In this case, adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan on December 8, 1992 became a solid legal basis for reforms in the system. Accordingly, on September 22, 1994, the first Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan was adopted, and a year later it came into force on April 1.

Uzbekistan will continue to work on the full realization of women’s leadership potential

The history of Uzbekistan has been rich in stories about the courage and knowledge, nobility and valor of local women, their high sense of honor and dignity as well as the important role they have played in governance. They include Tumaris, Saraimulkkhanum, Gavharshadbegim, Nadirabegim, Uvaisi, Anbarotin, who were second to none with their abilities in public administration, military arts, education and zeal, literature and religious literacy. They lived in the Bukhara Emirate, the Kokand and Khiva Khanates, were active in charity, and invested their funds in the promotion of enlightenment, as documents in the National Archives of Uzbekistan suggest.

Fulfilment of International Human Rights Obligations: the Experience of New Uzbekistan

In today’s world, marked by significant political and economic conflicts, ensuring a peaceful and prosperous life while upholding human dignity in the New Uzbekistan is a key priority of State policy.

Uzbekistan introduced annual ratings of government agencies based on the openness index

Uzbekistan is undertaking deep reforms to democratize its public administration in an open manner with broad public participation. This policy stems from the state's obligation to ensure the constitutional rights of Uzbek citizens to participate in the management of society and state and to access information. This policy plays a key role in the successful transformation of the state apparatus and strengthening trust between the state and society.