On October 2-3, the last day of the 1st International Scientific and Practical Symposium “Topical Issues in the Study and Preservation of the Material and Cultural Heritage of the Silk Road” in cooperation with the UNESCO office in Uzbekistan and Silk Road International Research Institute was also held very productively at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Samarkand. Practical work and future challenges in the field of cultural heritage were analyzed by representatives of scientific circles, experts. The totality of all the reports read at the symposium was organized in the form of a large book. In addition, the opening of a UNESCO Chair at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage on the first day of the conference also became a great reality among the representatives of the scientific circle.

- For me, this conference was significant in that it contained comprehensive analysis and results.  I am glad that the UNESCO Office in Uzbekistan will work in cooperation with Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage,” said Sara Noshadi, Head of the UNESCO Office in Uzbekistan.

On the final working day of the symposium, certificates were presented to a group of foreign and local participants and organizers who actively participated in the symposium.