AKIPRESS.COM - Since 1992 the monetary contribution of the UN system to Uzbekistan has been about USD 471 million. This financial assistance has been through transfer of good practices and knowledge from other countries to be adapted for development priorities of Uzbekistan, the UNDP reported.

Tashkent’s International Press Club (IPC) hosted a special session to discuss Uzbekistan’s cooperation with the UN in the area of sustainable development on October 24. The event was held to mark United Nations Day.

The UN Day is celebrated all over the world since 1948. This year also marks 25th anniversary of Uzbekistan joining the United Nations.

Helena Fraser, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Uzbekistan emphasized on the UN’s support to the Strategy for Action on the five priorities.

“The UN family in Uzbekistan supports Uzbekistan in achieving its ambitious and compelling agenda. Since 1993, we have been supporting the Government to realize its national development priorities. Today, we commend the enhanced collaboration between the UN in Uzbekistan and the Government, under the auspices of the global Sustainable Development Agenda and the Government’s Action Strategy,” said Helena Fraser, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Uzbekistan.

In cooperation with national and international development partners, the United Nations in Uzbekistan remains committed to further support the Government in achieving its ambitious agenda to deliver greater prosperity and dignity to all citizens of Uzbekistan, the statement said.