The President of Uzbekistan highly appreciated the fruitful partnership with UNICEF

The issues of further expanding multifaceted cooperation with this leading specialized institution of the UN system were discussed.

At the beginning of the talks, the head of UNICEF conveyed sincere greetings from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the leader of Uzbekistan.

The results of the reforms carried out in our country were highly appreciated, and the national program in the field of ensuring rights and expanding opportunities for children was supported.

During the meeting, deep satisfaction was expressed with the level of interaction between Uzbekistan and UNICEF achieved in recent years.

With the support of the Organization, our country adopted a legislative act on the protection of children from violence, strategic documents in the field of social protection of the population and the fight against childhood oncology. Support was provided in countering the coronavirus pandemic and developing the vaccination system.

The importance of implementing joint measures in the field of improving legislation, introducing new mechanisms for the care and support of children, developing a system of social work and training personnel, improving the availability and quality of social services, developing national standards, expanding social insurance, developing inclusive education and other priority areas was noted.

An agreement was reached on the adoption of a new Country Program until 2030, as well as jointly holding a number of international events on the protection of the rights and promotion of the interests of children.