International Conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Interconnectedness. Challenges and opportunities"

The CCTT Secretary General Mr. Gennady Bessonov took part in the international conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Interconnectedness. Challenges and Opportunities", which was held on July 15-16 in Tashkent. The main purpose of the conference was to strengthen historically close and friendly ties, trust and good-neighborliness between the States of Central and South Asia in the interests of the peoples and countries of both regions.

The conference was attended by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, President of the European Commission Josep Borrel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, foreign ministers and high-ranking representatives of Central and South Asian countries, other foreign countries, heads of reputable international and regional organizations, global financial institutions and companies, leading research and analytical centers.

During the conference, the participants discussed the possibilities of promoting initiatives aimed at developing trade and economic, transport and communication, cultural and humanitarian cooperation in the context of further deepening regional interconnectedness. During the discussions, it was taken place a comprehensive exchange of views and joint development of proposals on increasing cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, transport, energy and innovation, "green" technologies, the implementation of specific projects and cooperation programs, expanding cooperation in the fields of tourism, education, health, science and culture, ensuring stability and security of the two regions.