In a development for international cultural and educational collaboration, a meeting took place in Paris between Gayane Umerova, Chairman of the National Commission of UNESCO of Uzbekistan, and Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO.
Reported by the Dunyo news agency and detailed by the Foundation for the Development of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan, the meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming anniversary session of the UNESCO General Conference scheduled for November 2025 in Samarkand.
This event marks the first time in four decades that the UNESCO General Conference will be held outside its Paris headquarters. The decision to host the session in Samarkand points out Uzbekistan's growing role in the international cultural and educational community.
Umerova and Azoulay discussed the comprehensive preparations necessary to ensure the successful organization of the General Conference in Samarkand. These discussions covered various practical aspects, including logistics, security, and program development. Both parties emphasized the need for detailed planning and cooperation to deliver an event of high organizational and substantive quality.
A key outcome of the meeting was the agreement to prepare and adopt new global initiatives during the upcoming General Conference. These initiatives will align with UNESCO's mandate and address global challenges through education, science, and culture. Additionally, strategic projects and programs for enhancing bilateral cooperation between UNESCO and Uzbekistan were discussed.
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