TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 29. Uzbekistan
proposes the adoption of a joint program for the "Green
Transformation" of industry, aimed at increasing energy efficiency,
introducing clean technologies, and reducing the carbon intensity
of products, President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev said
during the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in
Astana, Trend
reports.
According to him, the ecological modernization of industry is
becoming not only an element of the climate agenda but also a
factor in the long-term competitiveness of economies. Within the
framework of the initiative, it is proposed to form a portfolio of
joint "green" projects, develop instruments for their financing,
and introduce artificial intelligence technologies into the
modernization of industries.
Mirziyoyev identified labor mobility as a separate area of
cooperation. He proposed bringing interaction in this sphere to a
new level by connecting national electronic employment systems.
This entails creating a single digital environment that will
provide access to verified vacancies, information on working
conditions, and migration regulations.
"This will simultaneously allow us to take into account the
needs of the labor market of our countries, upgrade the
qualifications of workers, strengthen the protection of citizens'
rights, and reduce the risks of illegal employment," he noted,
emphasizing the economic impact of a more transparent distribution
of labor resources.
The President of Uzbekistan also proposed promoting the "Central
Asia Tourist Ring" initiative, connecting the EAEU countries and
utilizing digital platforms for the joint promotion of routes.
Mirziyoyev confirmed that Uzbekistan is ready to expand
practical interaction with the EAEU, noting that participation in
joint initiatives should contribute to the growth of mutual trade,
the deepening of cooperation, and the sustainable development of
the region's economies.
