«We are jointly building a new future for Central Asia», - Vladimir Norov

Uzbek Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov in his presentation during the round table titled "New Uzbekistan - a reliable partner in a changing and interconnected world" focused on Central Asia as a priority of Uzbekistan's foreign policy.

It was noted that having embarked on the path of full-scale reforms and democratic transition, Uzbekistan under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has initiated a new course in foreign policy. It is based on adherence to the principles of international law and the desire for peace, good-neighborliness, comprehensive cooperation, strengthening regional stability and international security, which fully meet the national interests of Uzbekistan.

"The Republic of Uzbekistan is committed to constructive dialogue and the development of multilateral cooperation based on taking into account and respecting the interests of each state", Mr. Norov said. Uzbekistan's interaction in Central Asia is a good example of this. In recent years, our country's relations with all states of the region have been brought to a high strategic level.

Regular Consultative Meetings of Central Asian Heads of State have become an important mechanism to achieve this high level of mutual trust and cooperation. They contribute to elaborating common positions on issues of regional trade, economic, transport and ecological interconnectedness, as well as on resolving the most acute intraregional issues.

Today, through joint efforts, an entirely new and positive atmosphere of mutual trust and cooperation has been created in Central Asia. Over the last five years, regional trade turnover has doubled. Work is underway to implement joint industrial cooperation projects, create effective value chains, and develop transport and energy infrastructure. The countries of the region are jointly confronting new challenges and risks.

"We are jointly building a new future for Central Asia as a united, consolidated, stable and prosperous region, dynamically integrated into global economic ties", the Uzbek foreign minister stressed.