The President of Uzbekistan held an expanded meeting of the Security Council
Under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Shavkat Mirziyoyev, an extended meeting of the Security Council was held on January 12, dedicated to the results of the activities of the Armed Forces and military-administrative sectors in 2023 and tasks for the near future.
The event was attended by heads of ministries and departments that are part of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, district commanders, heads of military administrative sectors - the Chairman of the Jokargy Kenges of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, khokims of regions and the city of Tashkent, as well as representatives of public organizations.
At the beginning of the meeting, the head of state analyzed the results of the work carried out in 2023 to further strengthen the country’s defense capability and develop the Armed Forces.
A critical assessment of the activities of ministries and departments, local government bodies in this direction were given, and reports from responsible leaders were heard.
Issues of improving the system of patriotic education of military personnel and youth, further development of the national army and strengthening the country’s defense capability, increasing the efficiency of the military-administrative sectors and the defense-industrial complex were discussed.
It is especially emphasized that in the conditions of globalization and the growing struggle for the minds and hearts of people, especially the younger generation, the role and importance of military-patriotic education is increasing.
“Today, each of us must be a true patriot of the Motherland and educate our youth in this spirit,” said the President.
In this regard, the head of state gave specific instructions to responsible persons to review the system of military-patriotic education. He noted the importance of involving young men and women in the process of reforms in the country, creating conditions for the realization of their intellectual and creative potential.
Currently, on the basis of the modern infrastructure of the Armed Forces and single-unit centers, work has been organized to educate young people in the spirit of military patriotism.
The head of state noted the need to expand these activities by establishing training in in-demand professions and providing support to young people in the form of subsidies to start working.
The task has also been set to strengthen military-patriotic events in the media space in order to strengthen the civic position of young people.
Further, issues of strengthening the country's defense power, increasing the combat effectiveness of troops, as well as the development of military science were considered. Supreme
The Commander-in-Chief set tasks for further improving the combat readiness system based on innovative and scientific approaches, introducing modern military and scientific developments in information exchange and decision-making.
It was emphasized at the meeting that information and cyber security will remain important tasks in ensuring the country’s national security.
In this context, the need to accelerate the digitalization of the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, uniting all information resources of ministries and departments into a single safe information space is pointed out.
The primary tasks of organizing systematic work in the national army and among the population to increase vigilance and digital culture in the field of cybersecurity have been identified.
At the meeting of the Security Council, urgent tasks were also outlined for the further development of the military-industrial complex, improving the state border security system, ensuring public safety, as well as increasing the efficiency of forecasting and monitoring emergency situations, preventing accidents and man-made disasters.
The President emphasized that social support and care for military personnel and their families will remain an important area of state policy.
At the end of the meeting, the President cordially congratulated all military personnel and the people of our country on the 32nd anniversary of the formation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Day of Defenders of the Motherland, and also expressed his best wishes.
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