Ziroat Mirziyoyeva spoke at the first meeting of the High Honorary Council of the Organization of Turkic States

First meeting of the council of spouses of heads of state

As part of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, a Council on Family and Women's Affairs has been established, aimed at strengthening the institution of the family among Turkic states, protecting women's rights and expanding their opportunities. A High Honorary Council has been set up under the council, comprising the spouses of heads of state and government; its first meeting was held under the theme 'From Solidarity to Institutional Cooperation: Family and Women in the Turkic World.' This was reported by Kun.uz.

Speech by Ziroat Mirziyoyeva

In her speech, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva put forward a number of initiatives aimed at expanding girls' opportunities to receive a modern education and developing women's entrepreneurship. 'An environment in which knowledge and women's labor are valued, and in which mutual respect and solidarity prevail in the family, strengthens society as a whole,' she said, according to a post on her Telegram channel.

Proposals and outcomes

Mirziyoyeva also proposed measures to protect motherhood and childhood, develop inclusive education and support families in need. She paid particular attention to creating a safe online environment for children and adolescents. In conclusion, the wife of the President of Uzbekistan thanked the First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdogan, for organizing the meeting and expressed the hope that the decisions adopted would serve the well-being of families, new opportunities for women and the welfare of children.