Bilateral dialogue between Uzbekistan and Belarus in the field of cultural and humanitarian cooperation has intensified, adviser to the Culture and Tourism Minister of Uzbekistan Shavkatjon Ortikov said before a gala concert in the Belarusian State Philharmonic to open the Days of Culture of Uzbekistan in Belarus, BelTA has learned.
"January of this year marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our states. Speaking about this anniversary date, it is worth noting that relations between Uzbekistan and Belarus have been successfully developing in recent years, in the spirit of friendship and partnership," Shavkatjon Ortikov said.
He took note of the good, friendly relations between the heads of state, their regular meetings and communication. In September 2018, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko paid an official visit to Uzbekistan. In 2019, the leader of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a return official visit to Belarus. Contacts at the highest level opened a new page in cooperation between the countries.
The bilateral dialogue in cultural and humanitarian cooperation has also intensified, Shavkatjon Ortikov noted. In recent years, artistic teams from Belarus have been regular participants in the music festival "Sharq Taronalari" ("Melodies of the East"), and representatives of Uzbekistan - in the international festivals Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk and Zolotaya Pchelka [Golden Bee], as well as in the Minsk International Christmas Vocal Competition.
Tashkent hosted the Days of Belarusian Culture and Cinema in April 2018. Belarus hosted the Days of Uzbekistan Culture and Arts in July 2019.
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