Mirziyoyev takes part in Ashgabat summit, puts forward a number of proposals 

As part of the meeting agenda, issues of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in the rational use of water resources, development of the energy sector, and building up transport and logistics potential were considered. 

During his speech, Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that the general policy of openness, unity and cohesion of the countries of the region brings real results. The scale of trade operations and cooperation transactions has increased significantly, including in industries, agriculture, energy and logistics. Interregional contacts and cultural and humanitarian exchanges have expanded. 

The effective activity of the consultative meetings of the heads of states of Central Asia was noted. It was stated that, thanks to a common understanding, mutually acceptable decisions are being made on topical issues on the bilateral and regional agenda. 

Focusing on new challenges, the President of Uzbekistan stressed the need for a joint search for adequate and deeply thought-out answers. This is especially important in the context of the growing water shortage in the region, which has become acute in recent years. 

It was proposed to intensify cooperation in such areas as the introduction of advanced water-saving technologies, the modernization of irrigation systems, the digitalization of water management processes, the joint development of infrastructure for the collection and storage of mudflow and flood waters. 

“In these matters, it is necessary to use the full potential of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, as well as cooperation through partner organizations and structures, such as the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank,” the head of state said. 

Further, the President noted that close, fruitful cooperation has been established between the countries of Central Asia in the energy sector, including in the field of supplies and transit of energy carriers. Taking into account the general plans for the transition to a "green" economy, joint implementation of projects in the field of hydro and thermal energy has been initiated. 

Special attention is paid to joining efforts to create an integrated transport infrastructure. The President expressed the opinion that the development of the corridor "Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan - Iran", the active use of the potential of the Trans-Caspian route will increase the attractiveness of Central Asia as a transit center for the international corridors "East - West" and "North - South". 

To this end, it was proposed to jointly create favorable conditions for international carriers, accelerate digitalization and increase the throughput of checkpoints. The importance of coordination of efforts and mutual support of initiatives put forward by the countries of the region on the main international platform - within the framework of the United Nations was noted. 

At the end of his speech, the head of state stressed that Uzbekistan intends to continue to support the initiatives put forward to ensure peace, stability and prosperity in the Central Asian region.