Today, Uzbekistan continues to steadily strengthen its cooperation with the international community in education, science, culture, and innovation. In this process, the country’s partnership with UNESCO holds a special place. Uzbekistan became a member of UNESCO in 1993 – a historic step that paved the way for integrating the national education system, scientific potential, and rich cultural heritage into the global intellectual space.
The Hungary Pavilion has enchanted over one million visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka. Hungary’s presence at the World Expo was uniquely aligned with the event’s central theme, directing attention to traditions, the harmony between humanity and nature, and the idea of building the future upon the values of the past. The Hungarian participation proved to be a true success story in every respect: with nearly 70 cultural programs, more than 80 professional and business events, 46,000 restaurant guests, 2,250 protocol visitors, and tangible tourism results, Hungary’s six-month showcase in Osaka concluded with outstanding achievements.
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.