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Bakhtiyor Ibragimov

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2021-04-19

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1. “In February 2020, the United States developed a separate strategy towards the Central S/2021/394 Asian region. In October 2020, a statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Central Asian countries and the Russian Federation on strategic directions for cooperation was announced. And, in July 2020, the Central Asia-China Foreign Ministerial Meeting was launched. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our thanks for the current transformation, which has enabled the Central Asian States to significantly improve the overall political situation in the region. In this regard, we believe that the experience of the Central Asian States may serve as a good example in confidence-building for other countries.”

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2. “For example, for just the three years from 2016 to 2019, the flow of foreign direct investment to the region increased by 40 per cent, reaching a total of $37.6 billion. Fourthly, the overall improvement of relations among Central Asian States has been conducive to a burgeoning of people-to-people exchanges. For example, Uzbekistan has simplified visa regimes and opened up dozens of checkpoints on is borders with neighbouring States. Fifthly, the regional convergence has been supported by outside players. From the outset, we made it clear that the process of convergence in Central Asia was not aimed against anyone’s interests. As a result of this, we have lately observed increased interest on the part of major partners in deepening collaboration with our region. In June 2019, the European Union adopted a new strategy on Central Asia.”

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3. “As a result, the Central Asian States have managed to address very sensitive issues, such as border demarcation and water and energy problems. Secondly, we gradually came to an understanding of the commonality of our interests and started to talk more about things that unite us. Consultative meetings of Heads of States of Central Asian countries have become a symbol of such a pragmatic approach. Currently, the Central Asian States are working on a joint document on friendship, good-neighbourliness and cooperation in our region in the twenty-first century. One should note that, until now, such treaties were concluded on a bilateral basis only. Thirdly, a more stable, consolidated and predictable Central Asia has become more attractive in terms of economic and investment opportunities for foreign partners.”

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4. “For example, the number of meetings between Heads of State significantly increased, the volume of trade notable grew and large-scale joint projects are being implemented. We have achieved many such positive practical results in all realms of bilateral and multilateral cooperation among the Central Asian States. In other words, we have had breakthroughs in every direction. The following factors have contributed to achieving positive transformations in our region. First, there are no unresolvable issues; one just needs political will to settle them. Back in 2016, the President of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, made it clear that the principle of “not shying away from resolving acute matters, but rather to seek reasonable compromises on them” would be at the core of Tashkent’s regional policy.”

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5. “First of all, let me commend the Permanent Mission of Viet Nam for convening today’s Security Council open debate on such an important topic. At the outset, I would also like to thank all speakers for their insightful and comprehensive presentations. Today I would like to share with you the Central Asian States’ experience in enhancing confidence-building and dialogue among themselves aimed at maintaining peace and stability in our region. For the past four years, one can observe the fundamental changes in Central Asia. Thanks to the political will of the leaders of the Central Asian countries, we have managed to create an atmosphere of good-neighbourliness, mutual trust, friendship and mutual respect among ourselves. Today the transformation of Central Asia is obvious.”

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