UzLiDeP representatives attend international forums in Ankara

International events dedicated to women’s political leadership, economic and social participation, and cooperation among Turkic states were held in Ankara, Türkiye, on October 30-31, 2026, at the initiative of the Women’s Branch of the Justice and Development Party (AK Parti).

The events were attended by representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (UzLiDeP): Nilufar Otayeva, Chief Consultant of the Department for Studying Women’s Issues and Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship of the Executive Committee of the UzLiDeP Political Council, and Khurshida Khalilova, Chairwoman of the party’s Andijan Regional Council and a member of the Andijan Regional Council of People’s Deputies.

The first half of the day featured the “Women in Diplomacy in the Turkic World” forum at the Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center. Representatives of Turkic countries discussed women’s participation in public administration and diplomacy, their leadership potential, economic independence and regional cooperation.

During the forum’s main session, Khurshida Khalilova delivered a presentation on “Women’s participation in economic and social life”. She highlighted reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan to promote women’s employment, support their entrepreneurial initiatives and increase their participation in public life. She also shared UzLiDeP’s experience in working with women at the regional level.

That evening, an international dialogue titled “Being a woman in politics: our stories, our struggles and our shared future” was held at AK Parti headquarters. Nilufar Otayeva delivered a presentation on “Women’s empowerment: politics, entrepreneurship and social change”.

In her address, she discussed Uzbekistan’s achievements in increasing women’s political and economic participation, encouraging their involvement in entrepreneurship and modern professions, and UzLiDeP’s activities under its “Businesswoman” and “Together with the People” initiatives.

During the events, discussions were held with Kürshad Zorlu, Deputy Chairman of AK Parti, Tugʻba Ishık Ercan, Chairwoman of the party’s Women’s Branch, and representatives of Turkic states.

UzLiDeP representatives proposed expanding cooperation among the women’s wings of political parties in Turkic states, strengthening business ties among women entrepreneurs, promoting experience exchange, and organizing joint training programs in digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

The international events in Ankara provided an important platform for strengthening ties among women from Turkic states, sharing best practices and developing practical cooperation in the future.