The 14th UNESCO Youth Forum is being held in Samarkand in cooperation with UNESCO, the Foundation for the Development of Culture and Arts, and the Agency for Youth Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The traditional forum is attended by young leaders, specialists and experts from more than 100 countries of the world. The event will discuss issues of global youth policy, preservation of cultural heritage, sustainable development and support for creative initiatives. As part of the cultural programs of the forum, a concert entitled “Ship of Tolerance” was organized at the Silk Road Samarkand Tourism Center. Young artists from different countries will perform national, classical and folk music. It is also planned to organize master classes, presentations and dialogue sessions within the framework of the forum. This conference, which is being held in Samarkand, will serve as an important platform for cultural dialogue and exchange of ideas among young people.