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The President of Uzbekistan puts forward key initiatives to expand practical cooperation within UNESCO
2025-10-31 28On October 30, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held in Samarkand.
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UNESCO Samarkand Summit: Recognition of Uzbekistan's Role in Preserving World Heritage
2025-10-31 31Rarely do events within international organizations emerge that can truly symbolize a new era. The convening of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the ancient city of Samarkand stands as one such landmark moment.
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Building Peace through Knowledge: Uzbekistan’s Expanding Cooperation with UNESCO
2025-10-31 48Today, Uzbekistan continues to steadily strengthen its cooperation with the international community in education, science, culture, and innovation. In this process, the country’s partnership with UNESCO holds a special place. Uzbekistan became a member of UNESCO in 1993 – a historic step that paved the way for integrating the national education system, scientific potential, and rich cultural heritage into the global intellectual space.
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A New Chapter in Uzbekistan–EU Relations: Why the EPCA Matters
2025-10-31 11On 24 October 2025, Uzbekistan and the European Union signed the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) — a comprehensive framework that culminates negotiations launched in February 2019 and initialled in July 2022.
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UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference in Samarkand: Key Figures and Milestones
2025-10-31 19This historic event is being held outside UNESCO Headquarters in Paris for the first time in 40 years, and for the first time ever – in Central Asia. Hosting such a large-scale forum in Uzbekistan underscores the country’s growing role in international cultural and humanitarian cooperation and symbolizes its ongoing contributions to the preservation and promotion of the world’s heritage.
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Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference
2025-10-30 21It gives me great pleasure to extend my most sincere greetings to you from the unique land of Uzbekistan – a land that has been located at the crossroads of ancient cultures and civilizations.
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On awarding Ms. Audrey Azoulay with the Order of «Do‘stlik» («Friendship») of the Republic of Uzbekistan
2025-10-30 17The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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The President of Uzbekistan emphasizes the importance of expanding cooperation with UNESCO
2025-10-30 11In Samarkand, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General.
