According to the Mexican media platform López-Dóriga, international analyst and member of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations, Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos, has published an article titled “Uzbekistán, Epicentro del Humanismo en la 43ª Sesión de la Conferencia General de la UNESCO” (“Uzbekistan, the Epicenter of Humanism at the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference”). The material is accompanied by a post on X (formerly Twitter) via an account associated with the outlet.

As noted by the editorial team, López-Dóriga’s audience includes Spanish-speaking readers in Mexico and Latin America. The platform is actively cited and promotes content through social media, ensuring the wide dissemination of its publications.

The article highlights that Samarkand hosted delegations from 194 countries at the opening of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, the first session held outside Paris in more than four decades. According to the author, the decision carries symbolic significance: UNESCO is demonstrating its commitment to geographic diversification, strengthening cultural multilateral cooperation, and elevating the role of the Islamic-Asian world on the global diplomatic stage.

According to the publication, the key themes of the forum include inclusive education amid polarization, the preservation of heritage amid climate risks and digitalization, and the role of science and artificial intelligence in culture. The article conveys the message of UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who emphasized that culture and education are essential conditions for maintaining peace.

The author highlights the speech of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presenting Samarkand as a historical “bridge of civilizations”, and the conference itself as an example of how cultural diplomacy can unite where politics encounters disagreements.

The article provides a detailed description of the opening ceremony at the “Great Silk Road” complex and Samarkand’s city infrastructure, which, in the author’s view, demonstrates Uzbekistan’s readiness to host events of global importance.

According to Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos’ analysis, on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, UNESCO is renewing its agenda – addressing AI ethics, climate challenges, and the educational divide – while preserving its symbolic role as a “guardian of memory and knowledge”. For Uzbekistan, the successful hosting of the session is seen as an opportunity to expand international cooperation, as well as tourism and cultural projects.

The publication and accompanying post on X contribute to a positive image of Samarkand and Uzbekistan in the Spanish-speaking media space, highlighting the country’s role in fostering cultural multilateral dialogue. Given that Joaquín López-Dóriga’s X account has around 8.3 million followers, the material achieved significant potential reach.

Abduaziz Khidirov, UzA