Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Becoming a full member of the World Trade Organization in the near future is one of the priorities on the path to liberalizing the economy of Uzbekistan. This was stated by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, speaking at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

“As a result of ongoing consistent reforms, the economy of Uzbekistan, despite global challenges, is demonstrating stable growth rates. Over the past six years, the volume of gross domestic product has increased by more than one and a half times. Our main goal is to double this figure by 2030,” the President noted.

“Another priority task for us on the path to liberalizing our economy is to become a full member of the World Trade Organization in the near future,” said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

“Thanks to policies aimed at improving the standard of living of the population, since 2017 the poverty level in the country has halved. By 2030 we plan to reduce it to 7 percent,” he emphasized.

“We have decided to increase the supply of drinking water to the population several times, as well as the coverage of healthcare, education and other social services,” the President added.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev supported the initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General “Global Accelerator for Job Creation and Social Protection”.

“In its framework, for the exchange of experience, I propose to hold in our country in 2024, under the 4th auspices of the United Nations, the World Conference “Social Protection: the Path to Sustainable Development,” said the head of Uzbekistan.