Bukhara talks explore ways to expand cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

As part of “Azerbaijan Culture Week: Literature and Art”, taking place in Bukhara, a meeting was held between Dr. Rashad Mammadov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Akif Marifli, Director of the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center at the Embassy, Samad Hasanov, the Embassy’s Trade Representative, and Musa Marjanli, Director of the Cultural Heritage Research Center at Baku State University, PhD in History and editor of the international magazine IRS, and Botirjon Shakhriyorov, Deputy Hokim of Bukhara region, and Obidjon Hamidov, Rector of Bukhara State University.

The meeting focused on strengthening the centuries-old bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, rooted in shared history, rich cultural heritage, and traditional spiritual and moral values. Participants exchanged views on opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation across various fields, particularly in the cultural and humanitarian spheres. 

Particular attention was paid to promoting Azerbaijani literature, music, and artistic heritage more widely in Bukhara, expanding cooperation with local cultural and educational institutions, establishing lasting creative ties among artistic groups, organizing joint cultural and educational events, and supporting initiatives to strengthen intercultural dialogue.

Nazokat Usmanova, UzA