Samarkand hosts the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the event.

The Head of the state called on the states of the Organization to join the system of electronic transport permit exchange recently introduced between Türkiye and Uzbekistan.

“The First Turkic Agricultural Forum held this year in Tashkent has clearly shown that we have great potential in ensuring food security. The Organization has the potential to supply agricultural and food products not only in our countries, but also the foreign markets. We should strengthen our practical steps in this direction and deepen our cooperation based on specific projects”, Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

First, it is high time to adopt a multilateral agreement within our Organization to create an effective system of food supply based on the needs of global and domestic markets and the production capacities of our countries. 

Second, it is important to establish a comprehensive partnership between the Organization of Turkic States and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to accelerate innovation, modern knowledge and advanced technology in the industry.

Third, based on the positive experience to hold the Turkic Agricultural Forum on the regular basis and organize an international smart agricultural exhibition at its second conference. 

“I am pleased to announce today that Uzbekistan has become a full member of the International Organization of Turkic Culture. We fully endorse the proposal to hold the festival of the culture of the Turkic people next year as part of the Organization’s celebrations of its 30th anniversary”, the President said.

Along with this, the Leader of Uzbekistan proposed to annually award the Alisher Navoi International Prize.

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