Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 29 September, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the first summit of leaders of the countries of Central Asia and Germany, chaired by the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz, in Berlin.

The event 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 National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

In accordance with the agenda of the summit, prospects for expanding trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, the development of green energy and adaptation to climate change, issues of protecting natural resources and the environment, as well as joint efforts to ensure stable and sustainable regional development were discussed .

The event participants noted that the “Central Asia – Germany” format has become an effective platform for open dialogue and the formation of a new agenda for practical cooperation between the countries of the region and the German side.

The head of our state highly assessed the current level of regional cooperation in Central Asia and emphasized that Uzbekistan is steadily promoting the agenda of good neighborliness, strengthening mutual trust and partnership.

The role of Germany in providing practical assistance to the development of the countries of the region from the first days of independence was highly assessed.

It was noted that today our country is at an important stage of transformation and construction of the New Uzbekistan - a democratic state where human interests are the highest value. A long-term Country Development Strategy until 2030 has been adopted and the achievement of its ambitious goals will be carried out with the involvement of the potential of international partners.

Priority areas of long-term cooperation of regional importance were identified.

This is the development of investment, innovation and technological ties and exchanges, the introduction of renewable energy sources, deep processing of raw materials, strengthening transport and communication interconnectedness, promoting the “green” agenda, training specialists for various industries in accordance with German standards, and providing humanitarian assistance to the population of Afghanistan.

The leaders of the Central Asian countries supported the proposal of the German side to establish a Strategic Regional Partnership between Central Asia and Germany, holding regular meetings and consultations in this format.