Mirziyoyev receives UN General Assembly President-elect in Uzbekistan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and President-elect of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, during his visit to Uzbekistan. Rahman arrived in the country to participate in the World Summit titled "Investing in Child Well-being: A Path Toward Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations," scheduled to take place in Samarkand on October 21–22.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mirziyoyev congratulated Rahman on his election as President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The president noted that Uzbekistan was the first country Rahman had visited in his capacity as President-elect of the General Assembly.

Source: Presidential Press ServiceRahman conveyed greetings from UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the President of Uzbekistan. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on expanding and strengthening cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

The meeting addressed Uzbekistan's cooperation with the United Nations. In recent years, the UN General Assembly has adopted 15 resolutions initiated by Uzbekistan, including two approved in 2026. Uzbekistan also participates in the activities of the UN's principal organs and specialized agencies.

The country has put forward its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2035–2036 term. The parties confirmed their mutual interest in further cooperation on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Other areas discussed included strengthening regional cooperation in Central Asia, addressing the consequences of climate change, promoting a culture of peace and developing interreligious dialogue.

The meeting also addressed bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Bangladesh. Both sides expressed readiness to further expand their partnership across various areas. Bangladesh was identified during the discussions as one of South Asia's rapidly developing countries.