BISHKEK, March 1. /"Dunyo" IA/. The Kyrgyz national news agency "Kabar" published an article dedicated to the unanimous adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolution "2027 – the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism" initiated by Uzbekistan.

The publication notes that more than 80 member countries of the organization were co-authors of the resolution initiated by Uzbekistan. "The main objective of the document is fully based on the thesis put forward by the president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Samarkand session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in October 2023 on the sustainability and flexibility of tourism to meet the new problems and challenges of our time", the article says.

According to the agency, the resolution enshrines the principles voiced by the head of state on the important role of tourism in preserving the rich cultural heritage of different civilizations, strengthening peace and tolerance, and respecting the values of people.

"The document resolves to declare 2027 as the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism and calls on UNWTO to work together with governments, UN entities, and regional organizations to take comprehensive measures for its successful implementation, – the article says. – The resolution encourages all stakeholders to actively promote sustainable and resilient tourism as an important tool for poverty eradication, promoting the participation of women, youth, older persons and persons with disabilities, expanding economic opportunity and creating decent jobs and income streams".