UZBEKISTAN'S COOPERATION WITH UNESCO: SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF PRESERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE

This article discusses the cooperation of the Republic of Uzbekistan with UNESCO, its legal framework, accession to international conventions on the preservation of cultural heritage and its practical results. In particular, the historical cities of Uzbekistan included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and elements of intangible cultural heritage are analyzed. Also, the initiatives implemented within the framework of cooperation in the fields of restoration, digitization, education and tourism are considered based on an analytical approach. The article provides in-depth scientific conclusions about Uzbekistan's cultural policy in the international arena and its role in the preservation of global heritage.