UNESCO Reviews Uzbekistan’s Initiatives to Protect Cultural Heritage Amid Global Challenges
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Uzbekistan’s initiatives aimed at preserving cultural heritage and promoting intercultural dialogue have been discussed at UNESCO headquarters. Particular attention was given to a draft decision focused on strengthening international measures to protect heritage sites amid globalization and climate change, as well as preparations for upcoming events involving Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Kamol Mukhtarov, held talks with the Chair of UNESCO’s Executive Board and Permanent Delegate of Qatar to UNESCO, Ambassador Nasser Hamad Al-Hanzab.
The discussions focused on initiatives put forward by the President of Uzbekistan during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand in November 2025. The parties reviewed preparations for the Executive Board draft decision titled “Strengthening Measures for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage in the Context of Globalization and Climate Change.”
One of the practical follow-up measures under the initiative is the proposed organization of an international symposium in Khiva in 2027. The event is expected to provide a platform for experts to address the impact of climate change, urbanization, increasing tourism flows and other global factors affecting cultural heritage sites.
The Chair of UNESCO’s Executive Board emphasized the relevance of the proposed agenda and highlighted the importance of further developing the initiative in line with UNESCO’s mandate and the interests of member states.
The parties also discussed preparations for a presentation of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, scheduled to be held at UNESCO headquarters during the Executive Board’s October session. According to the Executive Board Chair, the event will provide UNESCO member states, Secretariat officials and the international expert community with an opportunity to learn more about Uzbekistan’s efforts to preserve, study and promote Islamic civilizational heritage.
Both sides confirmed their readiness to continue cooperation on advancing Uzbekistan’s initiatives within UNESCO, including preparations for the October Executive Board session and further work on the draft decision and the proposed international symposium in Khiva.
The discussions focused on initiatives put forward by the President of Uzbekistan during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand in November 2025. The parties reviewed preparations for the Executive Board draft decision titled “Strengthening Measures for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage in the Context of Globalization and Climate Change.”
One of the practical follow-up measures under the initiative is the proposed organization of an international symposium in Khiva in 2027. The event is expected to provide a platform for experts to address the impact of climate change, urbanization, increasing tourism flows and other global factors affecting cultural heritage sites.
The Chair of UNESCO’s Executive Board emphasized the relevance of the proposed agenda and highlighted the importance of further developing the initiative in line with UNESCO’s mandate and the interests of member states.
The parties also discussed preparations for a presentation of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, scheduled to be held at UNESCO headquarters during the Executive Board’s October session. According to the Executive Board Chair, the event will provide UNESCO member states, Secretariat officials and the international expert community with an opportunity to learn more about Uzbekistan’s efforts to preserve, study and promote Islamic civilizational heritage.
Both sides confirmed their readiness to continue cooperation on advancing Uzbekistan’s initiatives within UNESCO, including preparations for the October Executive Board session and further work on the draft decision and the proposed international symposium in Khiva.
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