The 43rd session of the General Conference of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Orgnization (UNESCO) opened in Samarkand, an iconic city located in southeastern Uzbekistan, among the oldest and continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia, known for its majestic mosques and mausoleums and to situated on the emblematic Silk Road, the ancient trade route linking China to the Mediterranean.
The conference brought together heads of state government, leaders of international organisations, and delegations from around the world, and speaking at the solemn ceremony, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the country’s role as bridge between East and West, North and South, as reported by the head’s of state press service.
Uzbekistan’s President said that in recent years, the country as an equal member of UNESCO, has been taking consistent steps aimed at raising interaction with the organisation to a qualitatively new level. In particular, the five - year cooperation programme until 2027 is being effectively implemented.
The leader of the Central Asian country put forward a number of initiative among them the establishment of the UNESCO International Insitute of Digital Heritage, the launch of the “UNESCO Ecological Capital” initiative and he also proposed declaring 19 November as the International Day of Documentary Heritage.
Uzbekistan President paid particular attention to the sectors of science and technology, proposing to create a UNESCO platform for the development of inclusive education for children with special needs, holding a World Summit on Teachers.
This development features a focus on equity and access, which means creating accessible physical and learning environments, alongside flexible teaching and support. Key features include a collaborative approach among teachers, specialists, and parents, and the use of assistive technology to help students with disabilities participate fully alongside their no - disabled peers. Other important aspects are adapting curricula and assessments to individual needs and providing ongoing training for all teachers to foster inclusive practices.
The initiative is part of a broader set of proposals from Uzbekistan, which also includes developing a comprehensive strategy for media and information literacy and an International Forum of Experts on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the auspices of UNESCO.
Finally the President of Uzbekistan recalled that about 20 objects of the country’s intangible cultural heritage have been included in the UNESCO list. The opening ceremony concluded with a concert featuring works of Uzbek classical music and world heritage performed in a contemporary style by a symphony orchestra, choir, and national ensemble.
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