The outcomes of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held in Samarkand, were addressed, and prospects for developing cooperation with this prominent UN institution were discussed.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Head of State congratulated Khaled El-Enany on his election to this high post and wished him success in his future endeavors.

In turn, the newly elected Director-General expressed his sincere gratitude to the President of Uzbekistan for the support and the high level of organization of UNESCO’s main event.

The systematic and fruitful cooperation between Uzbekistan and UNESCO across a wide range of areas was highlighted. The commitment to strengthening the partnership, including expanding the Organization’s project activities in Uzbekistan, was reaffirmed.

UNESCO’s readiness to jointly implement the strategic initiatives put forward by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan during the opening ceremony of the General Conference was emphasized.