The World Summit kicks off in Samarkand
The opening ceremony of the World Summit on “Investing in Children’s Wellbeing: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations” has begun in Samarkand.
The Press Secretary to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sherzod Asadov read out Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s welcoming address to the summit participants.
Khalilur Rahman, President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, also addressed the event. He expressed gratitude to the leadership of Uzbekistan for the initiative to hold the World Summit and the high level of organization of the event.
UN Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan Sabine Machl delivered the welcoming address on behalf of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
The First Lady of Uzbekistan and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Zamin International Public Foundation Ziroat Mirziyoyeva also addressed the summit and wished the participants successful and fruitful work.
The Second International Congress on Childhood Cancer will also be held during the two-day summit.
The events are organized at Uzbekistan’s initiative in partnership with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, and the World Bank.
The events bring together representatives from more than 100 countries and international organizations, along with foreign and domestic experts and public figures.
G.Khasanov, photos by A.Isroilov, UzA
