The UN General Assembly supported another important initiative of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Resolution on enhancing the role of parliaments in accelerating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, developed at the suggestion of the Head of our state, was unanimously approved.

Along with Central Asian countries, 80 states from all continents of the world acted as co-authors of the document.

The resolution recognizes the important role of parliaments in the renewal of commitment to unity, solidarity and multilateral cooperation to support an inclusive, sustainable and lasting recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate action for sustainable development while leaving no one behind.

The General Assembly calls on the member states of the organization to support national parliaments, to promote their involvement in the process of activity and review of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in the preparation of voluntary national reviews, and to assist them in ensuring and strengthening accountability.

The main attention is paid to ensuring gender equality, which should be a central element of efforts to accelerate progress toward achieving the SDGs by promoting the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in legislative bodies and parliamentary processes.

The important role and contribution of youth in the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the need to ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of youth in parliamentary processes are recognized.

The resolution was warmly welcomed by UN structures and other international organizations. It was emphasized that the resolution will become a unique guide for parliamentarians, to mobilize their efforts in the accelerated implementation of the SDGs.

Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Martin Chungong sincerely congratulated the people and the Head of our country on the adoption of the resolution and expressed gratitude to the President for the appropriate proposal.

Odiljon Tojiyev,

Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the

Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan