Baku (Turkey News): Relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, based on trust and strategic partnership, have significantly strengthened in recent years. The establishment of the CICA Women Council is also expected to further enhance cooperation among member states.
This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Zulfiya Makhkamova while addressing an international conference focused on strengthening the role of women in sustainable development.
She noted that in Uzbekistan, initiatives such as preferential loans, access to public procurement, expanded licensing opportunities, and export facilitation have played a key role in promoting women’s entrepreneurship.
Zulfiya Makhkamova added that the digital economy has become a major driver of global development, and digitalization is proving to be an effective tool for integrating women into business activities.
She further explained that this process enhances automation in business systems, saves time, and improves overall efficiency.
She expressed hope that member states of CICA will continue joint efforts to promote women’s inclusion and empowerment, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals in the region.
