Jakarta, Oct. 7 -- The decision to hold the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand reflects recognition of Uzbekistan's growing role in global cultural and educational development, according to the Dunyo Information Agency, the official news outlet of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed sincere gratitude to international partners for supporting the historic decision to host the event in Samarkand, according to a release from the news agency received by ANTARA on Tuesday..

"On behalf of the multinational people of Uzbekistan and personally, I sincerely thank all our foreign friends and partners for supporting the historic decision to hold the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference ...