AKIPRESS.COM - Tashkent will host the Second World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education from November 14 to November 16, UzA reported.

A working group consisting of representatives of 18 organizations and agencies was formed to hold this forum at a high level. The Ministry of Preschool Education of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the participation of working group members.

At the event, detailed information was given about the goals and objectives of the upcoming forum. Each member of the working group was assigned the appropriate tasks.

The Second World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education will be held in Uzbekistan for the first time under the auspices of UNESCO with the participation of representatives of about 200 countries.

It is expected that the ministers of education of 193 states will take part in the conference. In addition, more than 1,500 foreign guests, representatives of various organizations involved in the upbringing and education of children, are expected to attend the forum.