The meeting was attended by members of the Security Council, command staff of the Armed Forces, heads of the military administrative sectors, representatives of state and public organizations.

The work done in 2022 to strengthen the defense and security of our country was analyzed, and topical issues in the sphere were discussed.

In the context of the current tense geopolitical confrontations, problems in the economic, social, political spheres, information security and other areas are exacerbating. The difficult international situation, the growing challenges and threats to security are also observed in Central Asia.

- We must take into account all these circumstances in order to preserve our most important wealth – a peaceful life, ensure the well-being of our people and determine our plans for the future. In any situation, we are obliged to ensure state sovereignty, inviolability of borders and territorial integrity of Uzbekistan. This is our sacred duty and obligation to history and future generations, Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

Based on this, the following priority tasks have been identified.

It was emphasized that, first of all, it is necessary to accelerate the digitalization of the Armed Forces, to combine all the information resources of the ministries and departments of the sphere into a single secure information space. The National Defense Command Center will be the core of this system.

Instructions were given on improving military education programs taking into account best practices, improving the qualifications of teachers, and creating a School of Military Engineers.

The task was set to radically revise the system of organization of mobilization training and territorial defense of the country. The need to improve the skills of the commanding staff in command and control of troops and the use of means is indicated.

Recommendations are given on strengthening the moral and combat training of military personnel, instilling a sense of patriotism among young people.

We don’t need to look for power from outside. We have our glorious history, our rich scientific and cultural heritage, they, as well as the life and work of our ancestors, are a real model for us, the head of state said.

An analysis of armed conflicts of a hybrid nature in the world requires an increase in the combat capabilities of our Armed Forces. Therefore, the importance of providing the national army with modern equipment, including the development of military aviation and the air defense system, was emphasized.

Issues of social protection of servicemen and members of their families are touched upon. Instructions were given on the construction of apartment buildings on the basis of mortgages, streamlining the provision of pensions for military personnel, and improving the conditions of military medical institutions.

Members of the Security Council, heads of the military-administrative sectors spoke at the meeting. Measures have been identified to further strengthen the defense capability of our country.

At the end of his speech, the President congratulated all the military personnel and the people of our country on the 31st anniversary of the formation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Day of Defenders of the Motherland.