On January 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the signing ceremony of the charter of the "Council of Peace" in Davos, Switzerland. The event was chaired by US President Donald Trump.
The ceremony was attended by the heads of state, prime ministers, and foreign ministers of Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Jordan, Morocco, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Paraguay, Pakistan, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Hungary, and other countries.
The essence of the initiative and Uzbekistan's position
According to the press service of the President, the creation of the "Peace Council" corresponds to the priority directions of Uzbekistan's foreign policy aimed at strengthening peace and supporting multifaceted cooperation.
The new structure is being formed within the framework of the implementation of the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, supported by a UN Security Council resolution.
Plan for Gaza and the idea of "New Gaza"
The report notes that the "Peace Council" is aimed at reducing the risk of conflict escalation and creating favorable conditions for economic and social recovery in the Gaza Strip.
It was noted that this, in turn, can expand the possibilities of building a "New Gaza" based on a prosperous economy and peaceful life, and in the future - the creation of a Palestinian state.
Uzbekistan among the founding states
According to the report, the council includes influential and influential leaders from various regions of the world. With the signing of the Charter, Uzbekistan became one of the states that established the "Council of Peace."
The statement of the presidential press service emphasizes that this step means that our country is ready to consistently participate in the activities of the Council, to implement its powers in practice in close cooperation with the founding states and international partners.
