Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Photo: Press service of the president of Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed support for the idea of transforming and expanding the composition of the United Nations Security Council. According to him, these steps would increase the effectiveness of addressing modern challenges and threats and strengthen the protection of the interests of developing countries. The head of state made this statement during debates at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, his press service reported.
In his speech, the leader of the Central Asian nation stressed that the session is taking place amid a rapidly changing and complex global environment that requires new perspectives and approaches to the UN’s work and future.
The president noted the weakening role of international institutions, the rise of contradictions, conflicts, and wars, as well as the sharp growth of technological and social inequality, worsening economic and humanitarian crises. All of this, he said, is shaping a completely new and troubling geopolitical reality.
Mirziyoyev praised the efforts of UN Secretary-General António Guterres to preserve the Organization as the main platform for achieving compromise on pressing global issues. He also voiced support for the “UN-80” initiatives and reaffirmed Uzbekistan’s firm commitment to the Pact for the Future.
Addressing international conflicts, Mirziyoyev called for an end to hostilities and the continuation of political negotiations in Gaza, stressing: “We strongly advocate for the implementation of the principle of ‘two states for two peoples’ in accordance with UN resolutions.”
He expressed serious concern about the situation in Ukraine, welcoming the start of high-level dialogue on resolving the conflict through diplomatic means.
On environmental issues, Mirziyoyev highlighted the negative impact of increasing climate migration, exacerbated by the absence of international mechanisms and a legal framework to address the problem. He called for the adoption of a Global Pact on broad international partnership and coordinated policies on this urgent issue.
With regard to sustainable development, the president emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between countries in digital development and the use of artificial intelligence. He proposed the creation of an International Cooperation Mechanism for the free exchange of practical AI solutions and models in healthcare, education, and culture.
Mirziyoyev also underscored the role of young people: “The future, destiny, and well-being of the world are in the hands of the younger generation. Our urgent task is to instill in youth the noble ideas of peace, humanism and friendship, mutual trust, and respect.” In this context, he proposed establishing a World Youth Movement for Peace and locating its headquarters in Uzbekistan.
The UN Security Council currently has 15 members: 5 permanent (China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Russia, and France) and 10 non-permanent, elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms on the basis of geographical representation.
