President of Uzbekistan takes part in the summit "India - Central Asia"
27/01/2022 20:42
President of Uzbekistan takes part in the summit "India - Central Asia"
27/01/2022 20:42
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 27 January, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the first India-Central Asia summit held via videoconference.
The event, organized at the initiative of the Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, was also attended by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
The leaders considered the prospects for further strengthening traditionally close and friendly ties, expanding multifaceted cooperation between the countries of the region and India. An exchange of views took place on topical issues of international politics.
At the beginning of his speech, the President of Uzbekistan emphasized the importance of this meeting in deepening the strategic partnership and forming a new agenda for regional cooperation in the long term.
A reliable basis for this is the deep historical roots that bind our countries and peoples. Thus, for thousands of years there have been intensive humanitarian exchanges and trade relations between the region and India, there has been a mutual enrichment of culture, traditions and spiritual values.
The head of our state defined strategic priorities and put forward specific proposals to promote practical cooperation in the India-Central Asia format.
The first priority is the development of human capital through active interaction in the field of education and healthcare based on the introduction of India’s best practices, knowledge and technologies.
As an example, modern multidisciplinary medical centers in our country, created jointly with Indian partners in recent years, are given. At the same time, further expansion of the network of such clinics will be carried out at the branches of the leading Indian medical universities in Uzbekistan.
The President called for the implementation of investment projects for the production of pharmaceuticals, the acceleration of mutual recognition of vaccination certificates, the launch of training programs for virologists, and the widespread introduction of traditional medicine methods. In order to promote these initiatives, it is proposed to hold a joint Health Forum annually.
In the field of education in our country, branches of three major Indian universities are successfully operating, programs are being implemented to create international schools, and the Indian method of language teaching is being introduced.
The leader of Uzbekistan proposed to develop a "road map" focused on opening new universities and professional education centers, establishing scientific and academic exchange, supporting innovative developments and start-ups.
Separately, broad prospects for partnership in the field of information technology were noted. As one of the global leaders in the field of digitalization, India makes a great contribution to the development of the domestic IT industry.
An initiative has been put forward to adopt a regional cooperation program for the development of digital innovations, fintech and blockchain technologies, cybersecurity and training, including on the basis of existing platforms.
As the second most important strategic priority, the head of our state proposed to define the deepening of economic partnership.
In recent years, the trade turnover between Uzbekistan and India has almost doubled, the number of joint ventures has increased to 400. Large investment projects are being implemented, cooperation between the Andijan region and the state of Gujarat is successfully developing.
In order to stimulate direct contacts at the level of business and regions, to identify new growth points in the field of investment and trade, the importance of giving momentum to the activities of the India-Central Asia Business Council was noted.
The President of Uzbekistan emphasized the priority nature of the issues of effective transport communication between the countries of the region and the creation of modern infrastructure.
A proposal was supported to launch a mechanism for multilateral meetings of transport ministers in order to develop a program for the development of a network of "dry" ports, provide discounts and preferential tariffs, and simplify customs procedures for cargo transportation.
Much attention is paid to the study of India’s best practices and the prospects for cooperation in the field of energy efficiency and green development. It was proposed to discuss issues of regional cooperation in this area during the International Forum in September this year in the Aral Sea region.
The cultural and humanitarian sphere was named the third priority area. The need to develop a joint program of events, which provides for the cooperation of museums, the organization of exhibitions and conferences, the digitalization of manuscript funds and the creation of a virtual library, the study of the common historical and archaeological heritage, was noted.
In the year of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with India, it was also proposed to hold festivals of Indian culture and cinema in the countries of the region.
The head of our state dwelled separately on the continuing difficult situation in Afghanistan. The importance of taking measures to promote stability and security, prevent the aggravation of the humanitarian crisis in this country, and promote large infrastructure projects was emphasized.
In his speech, the leader of Uzbekistan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the friendly people of India on Republic Day and the forthcoming 75th anniversary of the country’s independence.
In their speeches, other heads of delegations also noted the wide opportunities for expanding partnerships and regional interaction, primarily in the areas of trade, investment, innovation, transport, infrastructure, industry, agriculture, culture and tourism.
As a result of the summit, the Delhi Declaration was adopted, which outlines common approaches to key issues of further strengthening friendship and multifaceted partnership between the states of Central Asia and India.
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