Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - Today, on 9 October, Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva took part in the ceremony of signing by Uzbekistan a call to action in the interests of global development and the prosperity of women and sent a video message.

It should be emphasized that in February 2019, Adviser to the President of the United States I. Trump launched an initiative in the interests of global development and women's prosperity. The initiative includes 18 areas for the economic empowerment of women around the world and its own budget is US$122 million.

During the event, it was noted that ensuring all conditions for the full realization of the potential of women in Uzbekistan has been raised to the level of state policy, and in this regard, a number of positive results have been achieved.

It was emphasized that the goals and principles of the signed document are in line with the state policy pursued in our country to protect the rights and interests of women, increase their social and political activity and ensure gender equality.

This initiative will make a significant contribution to ensuring gender equality in the world.

This document calls for the creation of broader opportunities for the advancement of women, their full and free participation in the economic life of the country, as well as for stability and peace.

Uzbekistan expressed readiness for mutually beneficial cooperation in this direction at the international level.