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Uzbekistan’s Vision at the UN General Assembly: Saida Mirziyoyeva’s Call for Dialogue, Reform and Development
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Core Event – Address to the 81st UN General Assembly
On September 23, Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, delivered the nation’s statement during the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. Speaking in Uzbek, she outlined Uzbekistan’s foreign-policy pillars—openness, good-neighborliness and dialogue—and linked domestic reforms to broader international challenges, including UN effectiveness, regional cooperation, artificial intelligence, and environmental restoration.
Background & Context
Mirziyoyeva has led the Presidential Administration since June 2025, succeeding her father President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s earlier reforms. Uzbekistan is slated to chair the Non-Aligned Movement from 2027 to 2029 and has nominated a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2035-2036. The speech arrived amid the UN’s “UN80” initiative to modernise the organisation and a growing focus on Central Asian stability, especially concerning Afghanistan.
Data & Statistics – Decade-Long Reform Outcomes
- Economic growth: GDP rose from US$50 billion to US$147 billion.
- Foreign investment: Over US$150 billion attracted.
- Poverty reduction: Poverty rate fell to 4 %, lifting ?10 million people out of poverty.
- Education: Preschool enrollment increased from 27 % to 78 %; higher-education participation grew from 9 % to nearly 50 %.
- Health: Life expectancy rose from 66 to over 75 years; maternal and infant mortality declined fourfold.
All figures were presented by Mirziyoyeva as indicators of reform impact on citizens’ lives.
Official Statements & Responses
She reaffirmed support for expanding the Security Council to reflect contemporary realities and highlighted Uzbekistan’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat. The discussion covered security, health, transport, and digital-services cooperation.
She also announced an upcoming high-level dialogue with the UN Population Fund on demographic stability and a child-well-being summit in Samarkand in October.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The situation and atmosphere in the region have completely changed,” — Saida Mirziyoyeva
- “We discussed all areas of cooperation that Uzbekistan and the UN have been developing together,” — Saida Mirziyoyeva
- “Uzbekistan is ready to continue expanding cooperation with the DFC,” — Saida Mirziyoyeva
- “At a time when the world is increasingly faced with the question of ‘whose side are you on?’, Uzbekistan stands for peace,” — Saida Mirziyoyeva
Why It Matters / Impact
The address positions Uzbekistan as a proactive regional actor seeking to reshape Central Asian relations, moving from historic border and water disputes toward partnership. By linking domestic successes to international agendas—such as the UN-backed Decade of Action for Afforestation (2027-2036) and a target of 54 % renewable energy by 2030—Uzbekistan aims to influence global environmental policy. The emphasis on human-centred AI reflects a broader desire to shape emerging technology governance, aligning development with human rights, security and equal opportunity.
What's Next
- Non-Aligned Movement chairmanship: 2027-2029.
- UN Security Council candidacy: 2035-2036.
- High-level UNFPA dialogue: scheduled in the weeks following the General Assembly.
- Samarkand child-well-being event: planned for October.
- Renewable-energy target: 54 % share by 2030, with ongoing water-saving projects on the Aral Sea basin.
These initiatives illustrate Uzbekistan’s strategy to translate its reform narrative into concrete diplomatic and development actions on the world stage.
