Committee of Family and Women of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The discussions addressed issues concerning the empowerment of women, the enhancement of their economic participation, and the reinforcement of international cooperation.

The meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Natalya Petkevich, centered on securing women's employment and boosting their competitiveness in the labor market. The parties discussed facilitating the return of mothers to professional careers following childcare leave, as well as designing short-term upskilling programs involving vocational education institutions and employers from both countries.

During the meeting with the Minister of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Turkey, Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, the parties reviewed preparations for the inaugural meeting of the High Honorary Council on Family and Women’s Issues, scheduled for October 29–30 of this year within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States. In addition, best practices were exchanged regarding family strengthening, female economic empowerment, and combating all forms of violence.

In discussions with the Minister for Gender Equality of the Republic of Serbia, Tatjana Macura, preparations were reviewed for the Serbia–Uzbekistan Women’s Business Forum planned to be held in Belgrade in 2027, as well as the international "EXPO–2027." The Serbian side invited Uzbekistan to participate in and support its collaborative initiative to be implemented during the 71st session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW71) in New York.

During the conversation with Sahar Fawzi al-Sonbati, President of the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood under the President of Egypt, the delegation expressed keen interest in Uzbekistan’s experience in maternal and child protection. The parties considered signing a roadmap to study Uzbekistan’s model and advance bilateral cooperation in this field. Furthermore, the Egyptian side proposed joint initiatives aimed at preventing early marriages and reinforcing the institution of the family.

Concluding the meetings, all parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to elevating Uzbekistan's practical cooperation with these countries in protecting the rights and interests of women to a new level.