Uzbekistan and the United Nations signed a new Framework Cooperation Program for 2026−2030 on 25 October, Dunyo news agency said. The signing ceremony took place at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED).
The document aims to promote sustainable development, reduce inequality and ensure equal opportunities for all citizens. It defines the priorities for the work of 25 UN agencies, funds and programs supporting Uzbekistan’s national development goals over the next five years.
Program covers six key areas:
- effective governance and rule of law;
- employment and social protection;
- healthcare;
- education;
- environmental sustainability;
- development of Aral Sea region.
The UN resident coordinator in Uzbekistan Sabine Mahl emphasized that the agreement put people at the center of all initiatives and reflected the shared commitment of both sides to building a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable future:
“This is an important, people-centered step. [At the heart of the program are] people and everything related to improving the quality of life: healthcare, education social protection and the environment. We are proud to support the ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan and believe that every man and woman will be able to contribute to the country’s development and benefit from its progress. Uzbekistan is an important member of the United Nations, and it is an honor for us to work together for a sustainable future,” Sabine Mahl said.
First deputy chairperson of the Senate and rector of the UWED Sodiq Safoyev highlighted the systematic nature of Uzbekistan’s cooperation with the UN and the importance of joint efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals:
“The signing of today’s program marks a new stage in cooperation between Uzbekistan and the UN, based on clear targets across 19 areas — from education and healthcare to environmental and gender policy. We are creating a system that allows us to measure progress not only at the national level but also in every region and district. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is a common task for the state, civil society and the academic community, aimed at improving the lives of present and future generations,” the senator stressed.
