Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 19 August, during the High-Level Meeting in Tashkent between Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and European partners on the theme “Cooperation for Common Development,” Susan Elliott, Director General of the U.S. National Committee on Foreign Policy, shared her assessment of the reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan.

The American guest emphasized that under the leadership of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the country has achieved impressive results in recent years. According to her, Uzbekistan has become a model of successful transformation encompassing both economic and social aspects. Initiatives aimed at developing human capital have contributed to improving the quality of education, introducing modern methodologies, and expanding access to knowledge. “We can see the impact of these efforts, shaping a new generation of specialists ready to meet the challenges of the global economy,” she stated.

Susan Elliott also highlighted digitalization as one of Uzbekistan’s key priorities. She noted that the implementation of digital technologies in government administration, the economy, and citizens’ daily lives has significantly increased efficiency and transparency. “This, in turn, has strengthened trust both within the country and among international partners,” concluded the Director General of the U.S. National Committee on Foreign Policy.

The event was organized by the Institute of Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Agency for Strategic Reforms under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The forum brought together over 30 distinguished guests, including former heads of state and government from countries such as Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Latvia, Croatia, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Representatives from leading international organizations—including the United Nations, the World Bank, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization—also participated.

From the Uzbek side, the meeting included leadership from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Climate Change, the Ministry of Digital Technologies, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, as well as leading analytical centers in the country.