Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- An international conference "National Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of New Uzbekistan: Achievements and Prospects" has started at Westminster International University in Tashkent.

This conference is organized by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, the Agency for Youth Affairs, the United Nations Development Program in Uzbekistan, the World Bank, Westminster International University and the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.

It is envisaged that the keynote speakers will include prominent academics, representatives of the public and private sectors, international agencies, departments and think tanks, including the President of the International Sustainable Development Solutions Association (SDSN), Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Dr. Sodik Safoev, UNDP Resident Representative in Uzbekistan Matilda Dimovska, Head of the World Bank Office in Uzbekistan Marco Mantovanelli, Director of the Agency for Youth Affairs Alisher Sadullaev, Professor of the University of Adelaide Richard Pomfret, (Australia), Professor of Duke University Charles Becker ( USA).

The conference is held in order to discuss the socio-economic transformations being carried out in Uzbekistan, the importance of reforms in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, the exchange of knowledge and experience, the results of scientific research and development strategies, as well as the definition of "road maps" for interaction.

It also includes important other issues related to promoting consistent, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, housing and the widespread adoption of the green economy, strengthening environmental sustainability and improving the quality of life of people.

In the second part of the conference, youth representatives will take part with their presentations on the topic "Achieving the National Sustainable Development Goals in the words of youth: social and innovative projects."

Within the framework of the conference, advanced international experience in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the relevance of socio-economic reforms for these purposes will be considered, assessments and opinions of international experts on the measures taken in Uzbekistan in this direction will be obtained.

At the same time, attention will be paid to the importance of youth participation in scientific research conducted by the international scientific community, in particular, research in Central Asia / Uzbekistan, achievement and monitoring of the National Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).