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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week” summit held in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on January 14.

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland Petteri Orpo, as well as heads of state and government of a number of other countries, international organizations and financial institutions are also attending the summit.

In line with the agenda of the forum, the issues of sustainable development, promotion of innovations, green economy and regional interconnectivity were discussed.

In his speech, the Head of our state noted that nowadays diversification of energy sources and drastic reduction of the share of hydrocarbons are the main conditions for mitigating the consequences of climate change, ensuring sustainable development and global security.

It was emphasized that the strategic goal of New Uzbekistan is to ensure environmental sustainability and economic growth through the transition to a resource-saving, “green” model of development.

– That is why 2025 has been declared the “Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy” in Uzbekistan, – underlined Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The President of Uzbekistan noted that our country has developed a long-term Strategy of low-carbon development and the National Program of “green” financing. In the next 5 years, “green” components in investment projects will be increased up to 50 percent.

Work is underway to introduce national systems for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and emissions trading. It is planned to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2030, with a subsequent gradual increase of this indicator.

Within the framework of the “Yashil Makon” program, at least 30 per cent of urban areas in the country will be greened. Systematic measures are being taken to achieve 100 percent coverage of agriculture with water-saving technologies.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev drew attention to the swift development of “green” capacities to fully meet the energy needs of the rapidly growing economy of our country.

– Over the past 5 years, almost $20 billion of foreign investments have been attracted to the energy sector, modern energy capacities of 9.6 gigawatts have been put into operation. In particular, 14 solar and wind power plants with a capacity of 3.5 gigawatts, as well as 2 energy storage systems for 300 megawatts have been created, – noted the Head of State.

Currently, more than 50 large projects worth over $26 billion are being implemented jointly with foreign partners to produce a total of 24 gigawatts of electricity. By 2030, it is planned to increase the share of renewable energy sources to 54 percent.

– Today, green development in Uzbekistan has been raised to the level of a nationwide movement, – said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The Head of our state stressed the importance of increasing regional cooperation to turn Central Asia into one of the centers of development of “green” economy and “clean energy”.

The first steps have been taken to revive the Great Silk Road through energy interconnectivity. The multilateral agreement recently signed with Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan within the framework of COP-29 will allow for the export of green energy to Europe.

– I would like to emphasize that the United Arab Emirates is our reliable and strategic partner in the field of green energy, – said the leader of Uzbekistan.

In recent years, the investment portfolio with the Emirates has exceeded $26 billion. Renewable energy projects are the driving force.

Together with Masdar, 5 power generation facilities with a total capacity of 1.5 gigawatts have been commissioned. Three projects will be implemented to create generating capacities of 1.6 gigawatts, and energy storage systems with a capacity of about 520 megawatts per hour will be built.

Similar projects are also being implemented together with other leading Emirati companies, as well as partners from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and China.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed our country’s interest in joint implementation of the huge potential of Central Asia in the field of solar, water and wind energy, as well as the production of “green” hydrogen.

According to preliminary estimates, Uzbekistan alone has the potential to produce 500 gigawatts of solar, 100 gigawatts of wind and 10 gigawatts of hydro energy.

Our region is rich in huge reserves of uranium and other important strategic raw material resources.

– We are ready to provide our foreign partners with the most favorable conditions in this field, – highlighted the leader of Uzbekistan.

He called on leading scientific centers, experts and scientists participating in the forum to actively cooperate with the Green University opened in Tashkent in the implementation of research and innovation programs.

It was proposed to create an international research network on combating land degradation and desertification at this university.

It was noted that at the summits COP-28 and COP-29 in Dubai and Baku, as well as other international forums Uzbekistan has put forward a number of initiatives to combat the negative consequences of global climate change.

Among them are the establishment of the International Center for Damage and Loss Assessment, ensuring the safety of river ecosystems, establishing a regional hub for the introduction of water-saving technologies, creating a bank of plant genetic resources and others.

– We are ready to start practical work in these areas with all our partners, – said the President of Uzbekistan.

The Head of State informed that the regional concept of “green” development will be presented at the upcoming conference on global climate problems in Central Asia to be held in Uzbekistan this year.

He also invited representatives of the countries participating in the summit to the Global Youth Festival of Digital Green Initiatives scheduled to take place in the Aral Sea region on May 15, on International Climate Day.

At the end of his speech, the leader of our country once again emphasized the readiness of New Uzbekistan for broad practical cooperation on the path of sustainable and “green” development.

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Distinguished participants of the forum!

First of all, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to my dear brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, for his kind invitation to this summit.

Ever-growing profile of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week proves that the Emirates has become one of the centers of international dialogue on sustainable development, innovations, green economy and regional connectivity.

Another vivid evidence is the fact that this beautiful country has successfully and productively hosted the World Climate Summit COP28.

Distinguished heads of delegations!

Today, energy diversification and the drastic reduction of hydrocarbons’ share in the energy mix are the key factors in mitigating the consequences of climate change, ensuring sustainable development and global security.

The strategic goal of the New Uzbekistan is to ensure environmental stability and transition to a resource-efficient green economic development model.

It is therefore that we have declared the year 2025 as the “Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy” in Uzbekistan.

We have developed a long-term Low-Carbon Development Strategy and a National Green Finance Program. We will increase the share of green components in investment projects up to 50 percent in the next five years.

We will also introduce Measurement, Reporting and Verification System and National Emissions Trading System. By 2030, we intend to reduce greenhouse emissions by 35 percent and continuously increase this commitment.

As part of the Green Space Program, at least 30 percent of urban areas will be transformed into green spaces. We are systemically working to increase introduction of water-saving technologies in agriculture to 100 percent.

Dear participants of the summit!

We are rapidly increasing our green capacity to fully satisfy the energy needs of our fast-growing economy.

Over the past 5 years, we have attracted almost $20 billion of foreign investment into energy sector and built 9,6 gigawatts new energy capacity. For instance, 14 solar and wind power plants with 3,5 gigawatts capacity, as well as 2 energy storage systems with 300 megawatts capacity have been commissioned.

More than 50 major projects with 24 gigawatts energy capacity and worth over $26 billion are underway with foreign partners. By 2030, we plan to increase the share of renewable energy in our country to 54 percent.

Today, the green development has reached the level of a nationwide movement in Uzbekistan.

We are committed to strengthening regional cooperation in this sector and turning Central Asia into one of the centers of green development and clean energy.

We have also taken the initial steps in revitalizing the ancient Great Silk Road through energy connectivity. Recently, during COP29 summit we signed the multilateral agreement with our partners from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, which will enable us to export green energy to Europe.

I would like to underline that the United Arab Emirates is our reliable and strategic partner in green energy. In recent years, the investment portfolio with the Emirates has exceeded $26 billion. Among them, renewable energy projects are the main driver.

Together with the organizer of today’s global summit, the Masdar company, we have put into operation 5 power generation facilities with a total capacity of 1,5 gigawatts. Three additional 1,6 gigawatt generation projects and a 520 megawatt-hour energy storage facilities are on the pipeline.

We are also implementing similar projects with other leading Emirati companies and our partners from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye and China.

Dear participants of the forum!

We are interested in jointly realizing Central Asia’s enormous potential in the solar, water, wind energy, and green hydrogen.

According to preliminary estimates, Uzbekistan alone has the potential to generate 500 gigawatts of solar, 100 gigawatts of wind and 10 gigawatts of hydropower.

Our region is also rich in uranium and other key strategic raw materials. In this direction, we are ready to provide all favorable conditions for every our foreign partners.

We invite prestigious research centers, experts and scientists participating in this forum to actively cooperate in the implementation of research and innovation programs with the Green University established in Tashkent.

I also propose to establish on the basis of this University an International Research Network for Combating Land Degradation and Desertification.

Moreover, at the COP28 and COP29 summits in Dubai and Baku and international forums we put forward initiatives to mitigate the consequences of global climate change, namely to establish an International Center for Climate Loss and Damage Assessment, to ensure the safety of river ecosystems, set up a Regional Hub for Water-Saving Technologies and a Plant Genetic Resources Bank. We are ready to start practical work with all of our partners.

We will present the Regional Green Development Concept at the Central Asia Climate Change Conference to be held in Uzbekistan this year.

We also invite your representatives to the Global Youth Digital Green Initiatives Festival that will take place in the Aral Sea region on the International Climate Day – May 15.

Dear friends!

The New Uzbekistan is open to the world for sustainable and green development, and we invite you all to large-scale practical cooperation.

In conclusion, I wish every success to the work of the summit.

Thank you for your kind attention.

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At the invitation of President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is paying an official visit to Abu Dhabi.

Today on January 14, the Head of our state took part in the opening ceremonies of the International Summit “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week” and awarding of the Sheikh Zayed Sustainability Prize.

President of the Emirates Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan, President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni, as well as heads of state and government of other foreign countries also participated in the event.

A joint photo session was held after the UAE Head of State welcomed the distinguished guests.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a global platform established in 2008 by the UAE Government and “Masdar” to address the world’s sustainable development challenges. The forum aims to contribute to accelerating sustainable development in the world, economic, social and environmental progress, ensuring food and water security, promoting energy conservation and decarbonization.
The agenda of the current summit includes the issues of ensuring sustainable development, promoting innovations and new technologies in the field of green economy, strengthening regional cooperation in the field of energy and food security.

As part of the forum, an award ceremony is held to recognize achievements in the field of sustainable development with an award named after the late Emirati founding father Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan. This year, the Presidential School in the city of Tashkent was announced the winner in the Global High Schools category of the award.

The award was presented by the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the school representatives and warmly congratulated them on the victory.

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At the invitation of the of President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on January 13 President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed to this country with an official visit. 

In accordance with the program negotiations at the highest level, as well as bilateral meetings with the heads of leading organizations, companies and banks of the UAE will be conducted in the Emirates’ capital of Abu Dhabi. 

President of Uzbekistan will also participate in the activities of the international summit “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week”. 
In the framework of the visit, the Head of our state will visit Dubai, where he will hold a meeting with Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Emir of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 13-16 at the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The program of the visit envisages holding meetings and events in the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

In the capital of the UAE, the Head of our state will hold bilateral talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, meet with the heads of the country’s leading state organizations, companies and banks, and participate in the work of the international summit “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week”.

A meeting with Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Emir of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is scheduled in Dubai.

The agenda of the visit includes matters of further deepening Uzbek-Emirati relations of friendship and multifaceted partnership, expanding practical interaction in such priority areas as investment, green energy, infrastructure, digitalization, artificial intelligence, innovative development, tourism and many others. Special attention will be paid to the intensification of cultural and humanitarian exchange.

Topical aspects of international and regional policy will also be considered.

As a result of the summit talks, it is expected to adopt a solid package of agreements aimed at further development of full-scale cooperation between the two countries.

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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been reported on measures to ensure employment of the population and increase incomes in mahallas with the participation of banks.

The relevant instruction was given at a videoselector meeting held on December 16 last year. Based on this, a total of 5 million 200 thousand people are planned to be employed in 2025, of which more than 3 million – with the assistance of banks.

In this regard, agreements on cooperation to provide employment and increase the population’s income were signed by the khokims of 208 districts and cities and the heads of banks, which clearly define the rights and obligations of the parties.

Specific targets have been set for each mahalla. Within the framework of the “Mahalla Loyihasi” program aimed at providing employment, $1 billion of credit resources have been distributed between banks and regions. District bank heads have been assigned monthly performance targets for project development, loan disbursement, and employment.

Now the chairman of the Central Bank and his deputies will go to the regions to establish the work of bank branches in mahallas using a new approach. By February 1, 2025, special departments for work with mahallas will be established at district branches of banks, where “mahalla bankers” will be recruited. In addition, assistant-agents will be selected in each mahalla, who will work closely with these bankers.

Banks in the regions together with district khokimiyats will present ready-made business projects to the population and teach skills for their implementation.

The information systems “online-mahalla.uz”, “bank-kredit.uz” and “soliq.uz” will be integrated for operational control over the fulfillment of assigned tasks. The work of responsible managers will be analyzed on a daily basis, and appropriate measures will be taken towards inefficient officials.

It was noted that 2025 should become a decisive year in the issues of employment and poverty reduction, in this regard it was instructed to intensify the coordinated work of khokimiyats and economic and financial structures on the ground.

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On the occasion of the coming New Year of 2025, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has received sincere congratulations and warm wishes from heads of foreign states, parliaments and governments, reputable international and regional organizations, global financial institutions, prominent politicians, public and religious figures.

In their messages, international partners note the successful implementation of the program of political transformations and socio-economic reforms in the New Uzbekistan under the stewardship of our country’s leader, the proactive, constructive and pragmatic foreign policy pursued, contributing to the strengthening of the state’s authority and position in the global arena.

Foreign leaders express to the President and the multinational people of Uzbekistan their wishes for peace, happiness, well-being, great success and prosperity.

In particular, the greetings were sent by:

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin;

President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping;

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev;

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov;

President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon;

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov;

National leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov;

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev;

President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko;

Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan;

First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev;

Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi;

Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba;

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Keir Starmer;

President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi;

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian;

President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto;

President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune;

King Felipe VI of Spain;

The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II;

President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas;

President of the Republic of Latvia Edgars Rinkevics;

Director-General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay;

Director-General of the IAEA Raphael Grossi;

Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Zhang Ming;

Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Independent States Sergey Lebedev;

Secretary-General of the Organization of Turkic States Kubanychbek Omuraliev;

Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization Asad Khan;

President of the World Bank Ajay Banga;

President of the Asian Development Bank Masatsugu Asakawa;

President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Jin Liqun;

President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Alvaro Lario.

Congratulatory messages continue to arrive.

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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented information on measures to ensure implementation of the Law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2025”.

The law consists of 17 articles and 10 annexes reflecting the main economic indicators for the current year. In particular, the gross domestic product of our country is expected to grow by 6 percent in 2025.

The consolidated budget was approved with a deficit of 3 percent to GDP, with its revenues planned at 431 trillion soums and expenditures at 480.5 trillion soums.

The balance of the State budget and budgets of state trust funds was formed with a deficit of 2 percent to GDP. At the same time, the State Budget revenues were determined in the amount of 308.5 trillion soums, and expenditures – including transfers to state trust funds – in the amount of 344.8 trillion soums.

For 2025, the forecast is accounted for, whereby the budget revenues of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, as well as local budgets of regions and Tashkent city will amount to 65.8 trillion soums, and expenditures – 84.3 trillion soums. The transfer of 18.5 trillion soums of inter-budget transfers from the republican budget to local budgets is also envisaged.

According to the law, the social orientation of budget expenditures will also be preserved this year. It is expected that 52 percent of the total volume of the State budget will be directed to activities in the fields of education, health care, social protection, as well as development of science, culture, sports and provision of low-income citizens with housing.

To increase the revenues of local budgets and expand their independence, the following types of taxes were additionally assigned to the budgets of districts and cities:
– turnover tax, as well as land tax and corporate property tax in full (except for taxes paid by large taxpayers);
– no less than 50 percent of revenues from personal income tax (except for taxes paid by large taxpayers);
– 50 percent of revenues from privatization of state property credited to local budgets.

In addition, local councils of districts and cities were granted the authority to apply coefficients to certain types of taxes.

In general, this year’s State budget will be aimed at the progressive development of the economy, targeted solution of social issues and improving the welfare of the population.