Samarkand is hosting the International Forum of Sister Cities on July 24–26, bringing together around 300 participants from about 20 countries, including city officials, experts, business representatives, and scholars.

The forum aims to strengthen and expand sister city partnerships between Uzbek cities and foreign partners, focusing on practical cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, science, education, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges.

Key activities include an international conference on sustainable development and people’s diplomacy, B2B/B2G meetings, signing ceremonies for new agreements, and exhibitions showcasing economic potential and historical ties. The event builds on successful examples like Tashkent–Seattle and Samarkand–Hangzhou.

Samarkand is hosting the International Forum of Sister Cities on July 24–26. The forum will bring together city officials from foreign countries, international and local experts, business representatives, and members of state and public organizations. Around 300 participants are expected to attend, including nearly 150 prominent scholars, representatives of international organizations, and experts from about 20 countries.

The forum is organized by the Committee on Interethnic Relations, the Sister Cities Alliance, and the government of the Samarkand region, in cooperation with........

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