Following the meeting, the General Conference unanimously adopted the official document "Expression of gratitude to the people and Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan."
It expresses deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for his invaluable support, high attention and personal participation in the organization and holding of the Bosch conference, as well as sincere gratitude to the people of Uzbekistan for their hospitality and high initiative in holding the session.
The decision emphasizes that the cultural treasures of Uzbekistan, a country with an ancient civilization and a rich heritage, have become a source of inspiration for all participants and have made a significant contribution to strengthening international solidarity, mutual understanding and trust.
The adopted decision, which became the first in the history of UNESCO, symbolizes the international recognition of Uzbekistan's important contribution to the promotion of the Organization's ideas, the development of intercultural dialogue and the strengthening of the principles of unity, tolerance and peace throughout the world.
Chairman of the 43rd session H.Talkha spoke at the meeting and expressed gratitude to the leadership of Uzbekistan for the initiative to hold the session in Samarkand and for its high-level organization.
Vera Lakey, Chairman of the UNESCO Executive Board, Xin Qu, First Deputy Director General, and other high-ranking delegates thanked the Uzbek leadership for their hospitality, stressing that staying at the session in Samarkand was "a unique not only diplomatic, but also spiritual experience" for the participants.
It was emphasized that the Samarkand session opened a new page in the history of UNESCO and will remain in the memory of all Member States as one of the most inspiring and successful meetings. The conviction was expressed that the "spirit of Samarkand", which has become the embodiment of openness, trust and mutual understanding between peoples, will continue to guide UNESCO's activities and be reflected in its subsequent meetings and initiatives, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan reports.
