Uzbekistan and China inked a memorandum of understanding with the goal of fostering collaboration in the sphere of social protection, National Social Protection Agency informed on May 8.
Delegates from Uzbekistan's National Social Protection Agency met with counterparts from China's Ministry of Civil Affairs in Beijing. The purpose of this meeting was to explore avenues for cooperation in the realm of social protection, marking a crucial step towards enhancing bilateral relations between the two nations.
Director of the Agency, Mansurbek Olloyorov, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to convene and lauded the commendable efforts of the Chinese ministry in the domain of social assistance. He put forth proposals to kickstart collaboration in various areas, including the development of mobile services tailored for the elderly, bolstering community-level services, and advancing the digitalization of social support mechanisms.
Shahnoza Mirziyoyeva, First Deputy Director of the agency, underscored the depth of bilateral ties between Uzbekistan and China and conveyed keen interest in knowledge exchange, particularly in the realm of social protection for children and individuals with disabilities.
The fruitful deliberations culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, signaling a firm commitment from both sides to foster collaboration in the field of social protection. Additionally, the Chinese delegation was extended an invitation to partake in the World Conference titled "Social Protection: The Path to Sustainable Development and Equality," scheduled to take place in Samarkand in 2025.
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