Azerbaijani Delegation Participates in World Summit Held in Uzbekistan
On October 21–22, 2026, the World Summit titled “Investing in the Well-being of Children: Towards Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations” was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The opening ceremony featured speeches by the First Ladies of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Lebanon, and Zimbabwe, as well as senior representatives of international organizations.
Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Founder and Head of the IDEA Public Union, and Anar Bayramov, Minister of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan, participated in the events organized as part of the summit.
Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the 2nd International Congress of Pediatric Oncology, held under the theme “From Recovery to Quality of Life” in Samarkand as part of the World Summit on “Investing in Children’s Well-being.”
More than 600 representatives from over 100 countries participated in the summit. Discussions focused on children's health, social well-being and development, as well as strengthening international cooperation in pediatric oncology.
Speaking at the second plenary session, titled “Investing in Future Generations: Child-Sensitive Social Protection Systems,” Minister of Health Anar Bayramov outlined the measures being implemented in Azerbaijan to protect children's health, ensure the early detection of diseases, and improve healthcare services.
In his address, the Minister noted: “This policy is based on the principles established by National Leader Heydar Aliyev and is being consistently continued under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev. The initiatives of First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva and the projects of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation also make a significant contribution to improving children's health, education, and social well-being.”
Anar Bayramov also emphasized the strategic importance of measures aimed at protecting children's health in strengthening human capital and ensuring sustainable development.
At the conclusion of the summit, the “Samarkand Declaration” will be adopted, outlining the priorities for international cooperation in children's health, social protection, and development.