On October 6-7 of this year, the 12th summit of the Organisation of Turkic states was held in Gabala, Azerbaijan. Speaking at the event, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev drew attention to a number of actual issues and put forward initiatives that are extremely important for the development of cooperation.
Introduction: The Significance of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s participation in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly
The participation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this September held profound political and historic significance not only for our country but for the entire region. Speaking from this prestigious platform, which gathers heads of state from across the globe, Uzbekistan raised critical issues including sustainable development, combating climate change, ensuring food security, and the efficient management of water resources.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in the Azerbaijani city of Gabala to participate in the summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
Uzbekistan is increasingly emerging as an important destination on the global tourism map. The combination of rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscapes reveals the country to travelers as a true treasure trove of the Great Silk Road. In this context, cooperation with UNESCO takes on special significance: the recognition of monuments and sites as World Heritage objects enables their promotion on a global scale, sparking tourist interest and strengthening Uzbekistan's position in the global tourism industry.
The evolution of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has attracted particular attention from the international expert community, especially in the context of sustainable development, where Uzbekistan’s accession in 2019 became a catalyst for creating new opportunities for joint progress among Turkic countries.
At the conclusion of the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris from 7 to 22 November 2023, a historic decision was adopted to convene the next session—the 43rd session—in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2025.
The resolution received unanimous support from all 194 Member States of the Organization, serving as a high-level recognition of the comprehensive reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan in recent years.
