MADRID, August 2. /Dunyo IA/. Carlos Uriarte Sánchez, Secretary-General of the Paneuropean Union in Spain and Professor of Law at the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, commented for Dunyo Information Agency on the outcomes of the address by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Summit of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan:

-  Address of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the informal summit of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan has once again convincingly reaffirmed his role as one of the key architects of the modern model of regional cooperation.

It is precisely due to the consistent and far-sighted policy of the Leader of Uzbekistan that Central Asia has transformed in recent years from a landscape of mutual wariness into a region of open political dialogue, trust, and practical partnership. Today, this course is gaining further momentum, acquiring a macro-regional dimension with the involvement of Azerbaijan and opening up the prospect of forming a single space of cooperation uniting Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Afghanistan.

Initiatives put forward by the President of Uzbekistan to establish a sustainable architecture of regional interaction, develop transport connectivity, and form unified digital services, investment platforms, and production chains merit particular attention. Such a comprehensive approach demonstrates a strategic vision for the region's future, anchored not only in political mutual understanding but also in long-term economic integration.

Proposals of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to transform Central Asia into a competitive hub for education, science, and innovation through the development of artificial intelligence, data centers, energy infrastructure and the training of highly qualified personnel have taken on exceptional relevance. Such initiatives reflect a profound understanding of global trends and are geared toward securing the technological leadership of the region in the future.

No less significant was the attention paid by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the issues of climate change, the rational use of natural resources, and the strengthening of environmental security. The call made for joint adaptation to new climate challenges bears witness to Uzbekistan’s high sense of responsibility for the sustainable development of the entire region.

Humanitarian agenda also occupied a prominent place in the address. Emphasizing the centuries-old historical ties between the peoples of Central Asia, the Leader of Uzbekistan noted the formation of a new, shared regional identity anchored in mutual respect, cultural proximity, and good-neighbourliness. This approach significantly reinforces the foundation for long-term peace and stability.

Adoption of the Cholpon-Ata Declaration, which solidified the commitment of the region’s states to further deepening cooperation, became a natural outcome of the summit. The initiatives of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev have once again demonstrated the capacity not only to respond timely to contemporary challenges but also to shape a long-term strategic agenda that unites the countries of the region around shared goals of development, prosperity and constructive growth. Today, it is precisely this constructive and unifying course that is becoming one of the primary factors reinforcing the international standing of Central Asia.