UN General Assembly
2013

Thirteen years have passed since the adoption of the Millennium Declaration (resolution 55/2), and the established deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals is rapidly approaching. The world has changed since then, and we anticipate that, in the next 15 years, it will change a great deal more. In that context, the main theme of the general debate, “The post-2015 development agenda: setting the stage”, is obviously very appropriate and relevant. We are convinced that the new development agenda will provide a clear vision for our post-2015 development. It should be formulated in the best spirit of the Millennium Development Goals, with special attention to the issues of poverty eradication, education and health care, the economy and employment, governance, agriculture and food availability, energy, peace and security. The need for a common agenda is unquestionable. All countries must enthusiastically embark on the path of sustainable development. The global challenges can be effectively met if they are included as core priorities in each country’s development strategy. Kyrgyzstan has done its part. That is reflected in the national sustainable development strategy of