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Genghiz Khan came around and razed the country to the ground. Over time, charismatic Islamic leaders, supported by scholars, rebuilt many huge empires from their capitals here centered around culture and knowledge. Look at how knowledge has built Uzbekistan into the sort of economy we can envy. Cost of living and food is cheap, and elders get pensions. Their politics and other matters aside, with a mixture of Malaysian dynamism and rich cultural heritage - plus our pivotal position in maritime logistics that annex the sea to the continent - we can make our economy a rich and cultural one steeped in modern knowhow too The Economist magazine called it it's Country Of The Year in 2019 for being the most improved economy. Read last year's World Bank report on how Uzbekistan is becoming an upper middle class nation by 2030 driven by its Energy, Railway, Chemicals and Agricultural sectors here - (link in comments below)

How will the former Thai Minister of Environment H.E. Varawut Silpa-Archa 🌏 will now run the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security 🙆 ? Can he bring nature into development❓ His speech on the impact of climate change 🌡️ on vulnerable people at Chulalongkorn University - International Migrants Day Conference make me hopeful Check the recordings here: https://lnkd.in/dk6CV4wk From my side, some points I presented: 🔸 Communities do not split between climate change and environmental degradation. They adapt to what is happening. 🔸 However, distinguishing between Climate change and Environmental degradation is key to define duties and responsibilities. 🔸 Migrants do not have full options. They may migrate but end up in a even more vulnerable situation, for example to a newly built urban area with higher flood risk. 🔸 Some of the people that stay, especially Indigenous people, can be stewards of restoration and adaptation. Many thanks to Chulalongkorn University Institute of Asian Study for having me

🌎 Happy World Tourism Day 2024 from Oman, the Land of Peace 🇴🇲 “Is Oman safe?” With all my heart, I can confidently say: Yessss. Oman is more than just safe - it’s a place of peace, diplomacy, and warmth. In a world full of conflict and division, Oman stands as a beacon of what we all should strive to protect and never take for granted. With over 100 active conflicts worldwide affecting more than 1.5 billion people, the human impact is overwhelming, for Lives, economies, and cultures. But tourism has this incredible ability to connect us, no matter where we’re from. When we travel, we don’t just visit new places - we break down barriers, we laugh and learn, we build bridges and make new friends. We create a sense of global unity, respect, and mutual understanding. Let’s continue to be a role model in the world. Let’s use the power of tourism to make the world a more peaceful place. #WorldTourismDay2024 #TourismAndPeace #Oman #GlobalUnity #PeaceThroughTourism

Today is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. It's a day to honour and uplift the unique identities, traditions, and ways of knowing of more than 476 million Indigenous Peoples around the world in 90 countries, including Canada. It's also a day to raise awareness of the challenges many Indigenous Peoples face, including persistent violations of their rights to land, water, language, and culture. Knowledge is power, so today, we're sharing some important facts about Indigenous Peoples across the globe: ➡️ Indigenous Peoples' territories encompass 28% of the world's surface and contain 11% of the world's forests. They are the guardians of most of the world's remaining biodiversity. ➡️ Indigenous Peoples speak the vast majority of the world's estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 distinct cultures. ➡️ Roughly 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples still live in voluntary isolation in remote forests in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, and Venezuela. ➡️ Indigenous Peoples’ food systems have high levels of self-sufficiency, ranging from 50% to 80% in food and resource generation. Please share and join us in observing this important annual event! #WeAreIndigenous Source: United Nations

Summary: Morocco, guided by King Mohammed VI's vision, is set to enhance partnerships with Indonesia and African nations, focusing on South-South cooperation. Key initiatives include regional growth, food security, and health investment. Meta Description: Discover Morocco's commitment to strengthening partnerships with Indonesia and African countries. Explore key initiatives for regional growth, food security, and health investment, as outlined by Minister Nasser Bourita at the Indonesia-Africa Forum 2024.

It was a true honor to present the Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2025 — a platform that embodies the essence of tourism diplomacy as a vital tool for connecting people, cultures, and communities. Tourism is more than just travel; it is a soft power relationship that fosters mutual understanding, promotes peace, and drives socio-economic growth. Our recent meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together key stakeholders, including ambassadors, high commissions, consuls, and honorable council members. This gathering reflected the growing recognition of tourism as a dynamic ecosystem that strengthens cultural ties and advances shared prosperity. Through PTM 2025, we aim to unlock the potential of African tourism and position it as a key player on the global map. By bridging cultures and empowering communities, we continue our journey of branding destinations as global icons for tourism, trade, and investment. This milestone reaffirms our commitment to creating a platform where nations can engage, explore opportunities, and foster deeper connections. Tourism diplomacy is not just a concept — it is a catalyst for global development. Together, we are shaping the future of tourism. #TourismDiplomacy #PTM2025 #GlobalTourism #PeopleToPeople #SoftPower #SustainableTourism #BrandingDestinations #EmpoweringCommunities https://lnkd.in/dAd-h7B5

"Well-managed migration and migrants’ agency and contributions can be harnessed to accelerate sustainable development, and to chart a course towards resilient prosperity in SIDS.   By embracing policies that facilitate safe, orderly, and regular migration, SIDS can unlock the potential of human mobility to drive sustainable development." That is our overall message at the 4th Conference on Small Islands Developing States (#SIDS) underway today in Antigua and Barbuda (27-30 May).

Morocco’s Atlantic coast is not just a geographical marker but a significant geostrategic axis pivotal for both the Kingdom and the entire African continent. Its strategic location at the crossroads of key maritime routes connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas positions it as a central hub in global trade dynamics. Recognizing this, Morocco has launched comprehensive policies aimed at reinforcing its status as a regional economic and logistics hub, transforming its ports into international trade and logistics powerhouses. #morocco #BlueEconomy #bluetransformation #atlanticocean

India-Indonesia-Australia Trilateral Dialogue- Focal Points Meeting The India-Indonesia-Australia Trilateral Focal Points Meeting was held on 16 July 2024. The Indian side was led by Ms. Paramita Tripathi, Joint Secretary (Oceania and Indo-Pacific), while the Indonesian side was led by Mr. Adi Dzulfuat, Director for Pacific and Oceanic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Australian side by Ms. Sarah Storey, First Assistant Secretary, South and Central Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The three sides held discussions to explore opportunities for collaboration including under the framework of Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) mechanisms, maritime domain awareness, marine pollution and blue economy cooperation. The three sides noted convergence between India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). India, Indonesia and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to advancing their shared values and working together towards a free, open, inclusive, peaceful, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific. MyGov India Ministry of External Affairs, India Indian Ocean Rim Association Paramita Tripathi Sarah Storey #mea #mirabiliabusinessmagazine

#SriLanka and #Pakistan are currently in discussion to increase #airconnectivity to push tourism and bilateral relations between the two countries. A high-level business delegation from Pakistan met Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya this week, to explore the possibilities of strengthening aviation links, which could potentially promote business exchanges and new opportunities for economic cooperation. “The delegations agreed on the need to increase connectivity and bilateral trade to enhance economic growth, in particular air connectivity between the two countries. Tourism and people-to-people contacts could be further enhanced through cultural, religious and sports links,” the Foreign Affairs Ministry stated, post the successful conclusion of the consultation round.According to the Commerce Department, Pakistan is the second largest trading partner of Sri Lanka in the SAARC region, followed by India, in trade and volume. https://lnkd.in/dvcDDbPA #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds