“Today’s summit is taking place against the backdrop of rapidly evolving global dynamics and increasingly unpredictable developments. Geopolitical and geo-economic tensions, regional conflicts, and the growing consequences of climate change pose serious challenges for all of us. Therefore, it is more important than ever to strengthen our countries’ common approaches and positions on addressing urgent global issues. We believe that even the most pressing problems must be resolved in accordance with international law and the UN Charter,” the President of Uzbekistan stated.
Mirziyoyev reaffirmed his support for resolving the war in Ukraine through diplomatic means.
“We support practical efforts aimed at resolving the situation around Ukraine through diplomacy and negotiations... The violation of the ceasefire in Gaza and the resumption of hostilities is a matter of deep concern to us all. Unless the ‘two states for two peoples’ principle is realized, it will be impossible to achieve a just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. When speaking of global and regional security, we must also take into account the complex situation in Afghanistan and work together to find a solution. The adoption of a joint statement on Afghanistan highlights the seriousness with which our organization treats this issue,” Mirziyoyev said.
The president also made several proposals based on the summit’s agenda.
“Last year, we proposed the development of a ‘Treaty on Strategic Partnership, Eternal Friendship, and Brotherhood among Turkic States.’ The importance and relevance of this document have only grown. Without a doubt, this treaty will bring our peoples closer together and reinforce the long-term legal framework of our multifaceted cooperation. I propose signing this document at the upcoming summit in Baku.
We face a clear objective — to significantly increase mutual trade volumes in the coming years. To that end, we propose the creation of a ‘TurkTrade’ online platform and the adoption of a practical Trade Promotion Program.
To increase freight traffic along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and to simplify customs and border procedures, I call for the rapid implementation of ‘single window’ and ‘green corridor’ systems. To further expand cooperation in this area, we plan to host the International Multimodal Transport and Logistics Forum of Turkic States in Tashkent this November.
I would also like to highlight the role of the Turkic Investment Fund, which will undoubtedly stimulate the flow of capital. We believe it is essential to establish a joint venture capital company to support innovative projects. It would also be expedient to launch a ‘Unified Investment Portal’ that fully reflects the investment potential of our member states.
