The most unexpected thing for me at today's Uzbekistan vs. Spain game in Paris was that almost the entire stadium was cheering for us. The French fans were strongly supporting Uzbekistan. During the break, there was a line of French people waiting to wear our country's flag and take photos. Many of them came with body art in our flag's colors, wearing "Uzbekistan" t-shirts, and carrying other merchandise. After the match, I walked down the Champs-Élysées wrapped in our flag, and people kept shouting "O'zbekiston!" at me. As I passed a restaurant, a waiter stopped me and asked how the game went. I told him, and he said, "It's okay, you'll still win," and everyone at the tables applauded. Whether you love football or not, this is very important cultural diplomacy. That's why I'm here.

🎉@UNESCO has officially approved #Samarkand, as the host city for the 43rd General Conference in 2025! This marks the 1st time in almost 4 decades that the session will be held outside of Paris. The city's centuries-old tradition of bridging cultures &fostering f'ship continues.

Indeed learning to swim is a wonderful skill that can save lifes! How can we help?

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#teachers and #education #workers around the globe 🌎 you work extra hard all year long. I wish to all us some great time during your break. #Relax extra hard and open those doors… 🫴🏼

Beauty from #Uzbekistan thank you for sharing @AstrupUN

A spirited soccer game between students and faculty staff. Alas, youth triumphed over experience. We all enjoyed the game! #tashschool #makeconnections

#Tashschool #Students are making a positive difference supporting Taskin a Paediatric Cancer hospice throughout the year. Well done @KorzinkaUzbek @ZBenHillel @carlsberguz ❤️

What an incredible school year ending by an #epic MEGA Spring Championship. Let’s Go #tashschool OWLS. TIS is leading a positive and #Inclusive school #sport program. 🇺🇿

Great day with the #tashschool team rafting near the Chimgan mountain #Uzbekistan. Outstanding outing led by @BrianJKasper our #outdoor #learning coordinator. With @billkralovec, @DohaDerek …

Our team enjoyed very much interacting with students of Tashkent International School. Students learned about the work of #UN in 🇺🇿 and challenged us on many global & local development issues: #climatechange, #poverty, #health, #decentwork, & #qualityeducation.

Great to see the @CEESAorg leadership on campus #Tashschool #Uzbekistan. Opening the way to many more visits from our CEESA #friends.

#EidMubarak2023 #Uzbekistan loving our first Eid Al Fitr celebration in our new city of Tashkent.

TIS OWLS #Championship recap 🏆 JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS - CENTRAL ASIA CHAMPIONS & Sportsmanship Award.🏅 🏆JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS - CENTRAL ASIA CHAMPIONS 🥈 VARSITY GIRLS - CENTRAL ASIA 2nd Place 🏆 VARSITY BOYS - CENTRAL ASIA CHAMPIONS #Congratulations Athletes and Coaches.

BEST TWEET OF THE YEAR: Live from Astana #Kazakhstan at the #CentralAsia Volleyball Championship. #Tashschool Owls have four teams qualified for The Finals tomorrow. First time I see a school qualifying all teams to the 1st place game. #volleyball #Uzbekistan #sports

Did you see the #Tashschool OWLS? 🦉They are flying over Astana. Undefeated at the Central Asia #Volleyball #Championship 2023.

Owl-ways trying to make a positive difference. Elementary school council and secondary greener tomorrow making connections with the local mahala and planting trees #makingapositivedifference #studentleaders #tashschool

After over 15y of coaching today I’m starting a new #challenge this season I will be the Varsity Boys Asst. #Coach @tashschool. This will be my first time coaching HS #Volleyball. I’m lucky to learn from one of the best player in #Uzbekistan Javokhir! Go Owls 🦉