President Mirziyoyev delivers a speech at BRICS Plus summit, puts forward a number of proposals 

According to the presidential press service, as the main theme of the event, the organizers identified the development of global partnership and joint promotion of the sustainable development agenda. Issues of multilateral cooperation in the field of security and stability, expansion of practical cooperation in the field of trade and investment, green economy, high technologies and innovations, digitalization, transport and logistics, ecology, and the humanitarian sphere were considered. 

In his speech, the President of Uzbekistan noted the special importance of the dialogue in the BRICS Plus format as a sought-after platform for inclusive partnership in promoting the Sustainable Development Agenda. It is emphasized that the modern world is undergoing a profound transformation, accompanied by a number of disturbing trends – international tension is increasing and signs of a systemic economic crisis are manifesting. 

The attention of the participants was drawn to the fact that under these conditions, the new Uzbekistan, consistently continuing reforms based on the principle of “Human interests above all”, is open to broad international cooperation, including cooperation in the “South-South” format. To overcome the consequences of the crisis in the global economy, the importance of taking coordinated measures to eliminate trade barriers, create new production and logistics chains, attract investment in cooperation and infrastructure projects, as well as technology transfer and innovation, deepen cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, digitalization, biotechnology, vaccine development was noted. 

In order to promote joint projects and initiatives, it was proposed to launch the BRICS Plus business forum. The President of Uzbekistan spoke in favor of strengthening the transport and communication interconnectedness and including the region in the North-South and West-East transcontinental routes. 

One of the key areas is the implementation of programs in the field of poverty reduction and entrepreneurship support, the intensification of multilateral cooperation on the climate agenda and human development. Uzbekistan expressed interest in participating in the programs of the League of Universities and the BRICS Network University, as well as in the field of vocational education and youth policy. 

The Uzbek side, as chairman of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, also proposed to develop mechanisms for practical interaction between the BRICS and the SCO. In conclusion, Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that the holding of the dialogue in the BRICS Plus format once again demonstrated the common mood to overcome common challenges as soon as possible, ensure global stability and sustainable development of countries.

The online forum, chaired by the Chinese side, was attended by the heads of state and government of 18 countries.