On September 24, 2022, Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov made a statement at the General Debate of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

In his speech, the head of the Uzbek delegation stressed the importance of strengthening the central role of the UN in addressing global and regional challenges. At the same time, the Organization should evolve in order to respond effectively to the transformations taking place. 

– Clearly, no country can avoid global risks and challenges or tackle them alone. Constructive dialogue and multilateral cooperation based on consideration and respect for the interests of all countries are the only way out of the dangerous spiral of crises. Effective international cooperation is essential if the world is to become more stable, predictable, and prosperous, – said Vladimir Norov.

Uzbek Foreign Minister stressed the necessity of establishing intercivilizational and intercultural relations and dialogue in finding the coherent approaches and solutions, relieving global tension, uncertainty and unpredictability. With this in mind, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Samarkand on September 16 the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev put forward the Samarkand Solidarity Initiative for Common Security and Prosperity. 

Its goal is to contribute to the restoration of mutual trust and stability in international relations, as well as to strengthen solidarity through the establishment of a broad dialogue free from geopolitical rivalry, ideological contradictions, and disputes.

Vladimir Norov proposed to jointly exchange views on the practical implementation of this initiative at the Samarkand Forum in 2023 with the participation of UN representatives, political leaders, public, business community, and academia.https://mfa.uz/32399Copy link