Ziroat Mirziyoyeva. Photo: Video still, Press Service of the President of Uzbekistan
In New York, as part of the UN General Assembly, a forum was held on “The Global Movement to Improve Survival and Reduce Suffering of Children with Cancer and Other Life-Threatening Diseases,” attended by the wives of leaders from many countries. The event was chaired by Uzbekistan’s First Lady, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, according to her husband’s press secretary, Sherzod Asadov.
The forum was organized jointly with the World Health Organization and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
It was noted that first ladies from countries representing almost all continents were present, including the spouses of the presidents of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Angola, Vietnam, Guatemala, Serbia, and others.
As chair of the forum, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva addressed the international community, calling for steps to improve the survival rates of children with cancer.
Asadov emphasized that the event, dedicated to a critically important issue for global healthcare, was organized at such a high level for the first time in Uzbekistan’s history and attracted attention from many countries, international organizations, and experts.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyeva, according to his press service, held several meetings on the final day of his stay in New York.
In particular, he received at his residence U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly, Chair of the Uzbekistan Caucus in the House of Representatives, and Mississippi National Guard Commander Bobby Jinna.
The parties noted the dynamic development of contacts between the parliaments of both countries, the expansion of the caucus, and the strengthening of trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties between the Central Asian republic and Mississippi. Details of a reciprocal visit by the American delegation to Tashkent were agreed upon following the talks.
Mirziyoyeva also met with compatriots living in the U.S., as well as scholarship holders of the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation studying at American universities.
During the meetings, the participants proposed ways to expand U.S.–Uzbekistan partnership, including applying new technologies in priority economic sectors, promoting innovation in medicine, transport, and logistics, and developing marketplaces in the republic. The President stressed that these initiatives would be reviewed by relevant ministries and the most promising ideas implemented in practice.
The “International Business Marathon for Compatriots” was launched at the meeting — a project creating a platform for dialogue between young people and successful entrepreneurs living abroad.
It was noted in discussions with students that more than 500 Uzbeks are currently studying at U.S. universities. The President highlighted that supporting talented youth and creating opportunities for them to apply their skills and knowledge in the country is a key point of national policy.
With this, Shavkat Mirziyoyeva’s visit to New York concluded, and the President and First Lady returned to Tashkent.
