The development of international tourism has become an important tool not only for economic growth but also for strengthening cultural ties between nations. In this context, cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Serbia in the field of tourism is gaining increasing relevance. Although bilateral relations in this area are still at an early stage, there is a steady growth of interest from both governmental institutions and tourists themselves.
The declaration of independence and the commitment of the Government of Uzbekistan to the ideals of democracy, the choice of a secular path of development of society have gradually made it possible to create equal legal conditions for the existence of religions in general and religious groups in particular.
On October 30, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will take part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which will be held in the city of Samarkand.
International Exhibition for Education and Learning Technologies – Ta’lim Expo / ISUE will take place in Tashkent on November 10–12, 2026.
In recent years, there has been a significant enhancement in the relations between Uzbekistan and Qatar. In particular, in 2024, relations between the two countries were elevated to the level of strategic partnership.
Participation in the exhibition has already been confirmed by 175 companies and brands representing Azerbaijan, Germany, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, the Republic of Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and the Czech Republic
Rarely 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.
Today, in the ancient city of Samarkand—long a crossroads of cultures and civilizations—the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference officially opens.
This 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.
This year, the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary — a symbolic milestone for the entire international system undergoing profound transformation. Amid escalating conflicts, global inequality, and widening technological divides, the UN platform is once again emerging as a space where states seek compromise and shape new rules of global engagement. For Uzbekistan, the anniversary session of the General Assembly was not merely a diplomatic event, but an opportunity to reaffirm its new international standing — that of an active participant and initiator of regional and global processes.
