Uzbek official: Afghanistan is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe
The second meeting of foreign ministers in the form of “Italy and Central Asia” was held in Tashkent, according to a Fars News Agency correspondent in Tashkent.
“Uzbekistan’s relations with all Central Asian countries have now reached the level of strategic partnership,” Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov said at the meeting.
“Uzbekistan’s new foreign policy under President Shukat Mirziyoyev is balanced and multipolar in terms of pragmatic strategy,” he said. Over the past five years, this policy has made a significant contribution to advancing the Republic’s credibility as a reliable, recordable and predictable partner.
“Fundamental improvement of the political situation in Central Asia has been one of our priorities,” he said. In the first step, effective resolution of regional issues that in the past created barriers to cooperation with neighbors was essential.
Kamelov noted: while establishing reliable relationships and saidوگوهای Again, we reached the necessary agreements with neighboring countries at the highest level on the settlement of bilateral and regional issues based on good neighborliness, mutual trust, consideration of mutual interests and interests.
“Uzbekistan’s relations with all Central Asian countries have reached the level of strategic partnership,” the senior diplomat said. In political culture, the term “Central Asian spirit”, which reflects the positive political atmosphere of cooperation and good understanding, originated in the region.
The head of the Uzbek Foreign Ministry added: “The initiative was to hold regular consultative meetings of the executive presidents and three meetings were held in” Nursultan “,” Tashkent “and” Avazeh “. Economic meetings are also held in Central Asia. Economic and trade relations, industrial and cultural cooperation are expanding rapidly.
“In general, our regional strategy includes the following dimensions,” he said. First, the implementation of all the agreements reached at the highest level in the framework of bilateral relations and in the framework of the consultative meetings of the Presidents of Central Asia. The second is to improve the method of regional economic cooperation, increase the efficiency of mutual cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, industrial cooperation, transportation, transit, energy and innovation.
Third, the joint regulation of responses to the militancy and threats facing our region پاندمی And resolving its consequences, resolving environmental problems, preventing national threats of extremism and terrorism, as well as strengthening the agreement between nations, friendly and fraternal relations between the people of Central Asia.
Referring to other issues, Kamelov also stressed the need to resolve border issues, jointly and wisely use water and energy resources, develop the transportation-telecommunication system and ensure regional security.
“At the same time, it is certain that the situation in Afghanistan will continue to have an impact on the prospects for stability and economic development in our region,” he said. Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have centuries-old roots of friendship, historical, religious, and traditional commonalities. In this country, a new government, the interim government led by the Taliban, has come to power and is trying to be recognized by the international community.
“Given the current realities, we need to have effective talks with the new Afghan government to avoid turning the suffering country back into a ‘rejected country,'” he said. That is why Uzbekistan was the first country to welcome the creation of an interim government of Afghanistan in the hope of its successful operation for the welfare of Afghan society.
“The people of Afghanistan are in a difficult situation right now,” he said. The current humanitarian situation in this country is almost catastrophic. We are able to provide effective assistance to the Afghan people.
Kamelov stressed that a humanitarian corridor to Afghanistan should be established today in order to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. We also call on the international community to take the necessary steps to lift sanctions, release Afghanistan’s international assets and assist in rebuilding the country’s banking system.
The senior Uzbek diplomat also said: “We think that setting up a post-withdrawal strategy for Afghanistan is a key issue.” A more active involvement of Afghanistan in the process of regional economic integration, as well as the implementation of social and economic projects in this country should be a priority.
“At the same time, we hope that the new Afghan authorities will live up to their promises and international commitments, including the establishment of an inclusive government, the fight against international terrorism and drug trafficking, and the prevention of the establishment of various terrorist groups in the country,” he said. Cut off all relations with them, establish good neighborly relations with the countries of the region, respect basic rights and human freedoms, including women and national minorities. From the territory of Afghanistan never again even small Most There will be no threat to the countries of the region and other countries of the world.
“At the same time as our relations with Central Asian countries, over the past five years we have intensified our relations with the world’s superpowers such as Russia, China, the United States, as well as the European Union and its member states, including Italy, at bilateral and multilateral levels.”
“We welcome Italy ‘s growing interest in Central Asia,” he said. Uzbekistan supports Rome’s initiative to hold regular meetings of Italian and Central Asian ministers.
“Given Italy’s credibility and influence in the European Union, the United Nations and other major global arenas such as the Group of Seven and the Group of 20, we believe that Rome can play a role in advancing the issues of Uzbekistan and other Asian countries,” he said. Centrally, help internationally.
“Ensuring regional security and stability, given the escalation of international tensions, is one of these issues,” Kamelov said. It envisages such cooperation in Afghanistan, as well as coordinating efforts to help normalize the situation in the country, as well as sending humanitarian aid to its people.
According to him, Italy can play an important role in ensuring the sustainable economic development of Uzbekistan and neighboring countries. Attracting industrial and technical potential, innovations as well as investments and facilitation loans from Italy can help establish factories with new technologies in the local market and exports.
“In addition, within the framework of the General System of Preferences (GSP +) of the European Union and the World Trade Organization, as well as standardization and logistics with the aim of increasing exports from the region, we see great potential for cooperation with Italy,” he said.
“In addition, given the new perspective that was identified and explored in the framework of the Central Asia-South Asia Interconnection Summit in Tashkent in July this year, this framework could provide economic and logistical capabilities,” Kamelov said. Provide a supplement for all participating countries.
The Uzbek Foreign Minister concluded: “In general, we intend that the negotiations today provide the opportunity to intensify and expand practical cooperation on a wide range of areas of common interest.”
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