BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 9. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed establishing a joint Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS) contact center to combat cross-border
cybercrime and develop a regional framework for resource-efficient
and circular economic practices during a summit in
Turkmenistan.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.
Speaking at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in the
Avaza national tourist zone, Mirziyoyev highlighted growing
cybercrime risks, energy security challenges and the need for
stronger regional cooperation on climate and environmental
issues.
“Fraud involving information technologies is already causing
serious damage to citizens and businesses, creating risks for the
stable operation of our countries’ financial systems,” he said.
Mirziyoyev proposed tasking the CIS Council of Interior
Ministers with developing a comprehensive set of measures to
establish a joint contact center capable of responding promptly to
cross-border cybercrime and fraud schemes.
On energy security, the Uzbek president called for a long-term
forecast covering the coming decades to help CIS countries
anticipate seasonal energy surpluses and shortages, identify
infrastructure needs and improve coordination among hydropower,
thermal generation and renewable energy sources.
In addition, he stressed the need for coordinated action on
climate change, advocating the accelerated adoption of low-carbon
technologies and the development of closed-loop production
systems.
To advance these efforts, Mirziyoyev proposed preparing a CIS
Concept for Cooperation in Resource-Efficient and Circular
Economy.
The president also highlighted the importance of cultural and
humanitarian cooperation in strengthening trust among member
states. He proposed organizing a forum on cultural policy and
creative industries, noting the growing economic significance of
sectors shaped by new technologies.
Mirziyoyev further called for expanding the activities of the
Interstate Foundation for Humanitarian Cooperation.
At the conclusion of his address, he thanked Turkmen President
Serdar Berdimuhamedov for hosting the summit and reaffirmed
Uzbekistan’s readiness to assume the CIS chairmanship next
year.
