BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. Uzbekistan and
UNESCO discussed expanding cooperation in education, artificial
intelligence, creative industries and cultural heritage during a
meeting between Uzbek officials and UNESCO Director-General Khaled
Al-Anani.
This was reflected in the statement posted by the Head of the
Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva, on her Telegram
account.
The talks focused on implementing the outcomes of the 43rd
session of the UNESCO General Conference, which was held in
Samarkand, as well as advancing joint initiatives in key areas of
mutual interest.
According to the Uzbek side, discussions highlighted the
development of human capital, the responsible use of artificial
intelligence, support for creative industries, the promotion of
women's leadership and the preservation of cultural heritage.
"We paid particular attention to the development of human
capital, artificial intelligence, creative industries, support for
women's leadership and the preservation of cultural heritage," the
Uzbek delegation said following the meeting.
The sides also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the
strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and UNESCO.
"Each meeting at UNESCO headquarters opens new opportunities to
deepen our strategic partnership," the Uzbek side said.
UNESCO, the U.N. agency responsible for promoting international
cooperation in education, science, culture and heritage
preservation, has expanded its engagement with Uzbekistan in recent
years through initiatives on cultural heritage, education and
sustainable development.
