CAIRO, November 6. /Dunyo IA/.   Egyptian news portal “See.news” has published an article entitled “UNESCO Executive Board Unanimously Approves Uzbekistan’s Initiative to Protect Cultural Heritage”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Article reports that, at its 225^th session in Paris, the UNESCO Executive Board approved Uzbekistan’s draft decision on enhancing the effectiveness of measures to preserve cultural heritage in the context of globalization and climate change. The initiative was put forward by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand during the 43^rd session of the UNESCO General Conference.

According to the publication, document aims to strengthen international cooperation in protecting cultural heritage from climate change, natural disasters and urbanization, as well as to improve risk management mechanisms and expand the exchange of experience. Particular attention is drawn to the approval of the proposal to hold an international symposium in Khiva in 2027, following which practical recommendations are expected to be developed.

Portal emphasizes that the draft decision was co-sponsored by 54 states, including China, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Türkiye and the Central Asian countries. According to the publication, the delegations described the proposal as timely and consistent with UNESCO’s priorities, while regarding Uzbekistan’s readiness to host the symposium in Khiva as an important opportunity to exchange experience and develop common solutions.