Uzbekistan to Host Major UN Congress in 2031

Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, took part in the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, being held in Abu Dhabi.

The congress is discussing issues related to combating transnational crime, terrorism, drug trafficking and corruption, as well as addressing environmental offences, protecting children and strengthening the rule of law.

During the event, Saida Mirziyoyeva also met with Monica Juma, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The countries participating in the congress supported Uzbekistan’s initiative to host the next congress in 2031. The decision is also reflected in the final declaration of the conference.

Saida Mirziyoyeva said that hosting the congress in Uzbekistan would be a sign of international trust in the country.

The UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice is held once every five years. The 15th Congress is taking place in Abu Dhabi from September 26 to October 1, 2026.