Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly

Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with the President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly

On October 20, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Khalilur Rahman. The talks focused on expanding cooperation with the UN and further developing bilateral relations.

Khalilur Rahman arrived in Uzbekistan to participate in the World Summit "Investing in Children's Well-being: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations," which will take place on October 21–22 in Samarkand.

During the conversation, Mirziyoyev congratulated the guest on his election as President of the UN General Assembly and emphasized that Uzbekistan became the first country he visited in his new capacity. In response, Khalilur Rahman conveyed greetings from UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the head of state.

The parties also exchanged views on further strengthening interaction between Uzbekistan and the UN and its specialized structures. It was noted that in recent years, at the initiative of Uzbekistan, the General Assembly has adopted 15 resolutions, two of which were approved in 2026.

In addition, Uzbekistan has submitted its candidacy for election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period 2035–2036.

The participants of the meeting paid special attention to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, strengthening regional cooperation in Central Asia, combating the consequences of climate change, as well as promoting a culture of peace and interreligious dialogue.

The parties also confirmed their interest in expanding the multifaceted partnership between Uzbekistan and Bangladesh.

The meeting took place on the eve of the international summit in Samarkand dedicated to children's well-being and the sustainable development of future generations.