Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and China join forces to combat theft and illicit trade of cultural property

Uzbekistan and China join forces to combat theft and illicit trade of cultural property
Uzbekistan and China join forces to combat theft and illicit trade of cultural property / Photo: Press Service of the President of Uzbekistan.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) —  President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a resolution approving an international agreement.

In accordance with the resolution, the Agreement between the governments of Uzbekistan and the People’s Republic of China has been ratified. The agreement aims to prevent theft, illegal excavations, and the illicit import and export of cultural property.

The agreement was signed on 24 January 2024, in Beijing during President Mirziyoyev’s visit to China.

The Cultural Heritage Agency has been designated as the competent body responsible for implementing this international agreement.

The Cabinet of Ministers, along with heads of relevant ministries and departments, will oversee the enforcement of the agreement’s provisions once it comes into effect.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.