(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 28. The United
Nations General Assembly unanimously approved the "2027:
International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism" resolution
on February 26 in New York City, Trend reports.
The resolution initiated by Uzbekistan was co-authored by more
than 80 member countries of the Organization.
Experts from Russia, China, the United States, Türkiye, Germany,
the UK, the EU delegation, Japan, Korea, Egypt, Brazil, and
Argentina took an active part in consultations on coordinating the
text of the document. Representatives of the UN member states noted
the timeliness and relevance of presenting the resolution.
The main objective of the document is fully based on the thesis
put forward by the president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at
the Samarkand session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO) in October 2023 on the sustainability and
flexibility of tourism to meet the new problems and challenges of
our time.
The resolution enshrines the principles voiced by the head of
state on the important role of tourism in preserving the rich
cultural heritage of different civilizations, strengthening peace
and tolerance, and respecting the values of people.
Special attention is paid to the development of green tourism
for the preservation of ecology and biodiversity and the reduction
of atmospheric pollution.
The document resolves to declare 2027 as the International Year
of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism and calls on UNWTO to work
together with governments, UN entities, and regional organizations
to take comprehensive measures for its successful
implementation.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of sustainable tourism
development, including ecotourism, which can contribute to the
achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, economic growth,
full employment, rural development, and improved livelihoods of
rural populations.
Furthermore, the resolution recommends that all stakeholders
actively promote sustainable and resilient tourism as an important
tool for poverty eradication, promoting the participation of women,
youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities, enhancing
economic opportunities, and generating decent jobs and income.
The document decides that the UNWTO should inform the UN General
Assembly at its 83rd session (2028) on the implementation of this
resolution, paying special attention to the evaluation of the
International Year.
According to experts, the resolution put forward by Uzbekistan
will mark the beginning of a new stage in the development of the
tourism industry at the global level.
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