Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov took part in a high-level international conference on the topic: "International and regional cooperation in the field of border security and border control to combat terrorism and prevent the movement of terrorists", held 18 October 2022 in Dushanbe.

In his speech at the event, the head of the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan noted the successes achieved in Central Asia in recent years in strengthening regional consensus on common principles and approaches in the fight against terrorism, creating effective mechanisms for bilateral and multilateral cooperation in this area, expanding the exchange of experience and information.

Central Asia showed the first successful example of the regionalization of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by adopting the Joint Action Plan for its implementation. National systems for countering terrorism have been formed and country action strategies have been developed that are fully consistent with the UN recommendations.

“A solid basis for joint action to combat common challenges and threats in the region is the close relationship between the countries of Central Asia, based on the principles of friendship, good neighborliness, mutual respect and trust. Consultative meetings of the heads of states of Central Asia contribute to the realization of the huge potential of our countries in ensuring regional security and sustainable development,” Vladimir Norov said.

At the Consultative Meeting, held on 21 July 2022, the historic Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness and Cooperation for the Development of Central Asia in the 21st century was adopted.

The international recognition of the deepening partnership between the countries of the region was the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolutions “Strengthening regional and international cooperation to ensure peace, stability and sustainable development in the Central Asian region”, “On strengthening the interconnectedness between Central and South Asia”, “Central Asia is a zone of peace, trust and cooperation”, initiated by Uzbekistan and other countries of the region.

Vladimir Norov said that the Uzbek side is counting on further support from the international community for the processes of rapprochement and cooperation between the countries of Central Asia, the integration of the region into global economic and transport ties.