Türkiye and Uzbekistan are enhancing their cultural collaboration in areas such as heritage, archaeology, performing arts, and cinema, following discussions between their culture ministers in Tashkent. Türkiye’s Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy met with Uzbek Culture Minister Ozodbek Nazarbekov, marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence.
The talks aimed to develop concrete projects under the 2026-2027 Culture Cooperation Plan, emphasizing the importance of preserving shared cultural heritage and enhancing expert exchanges in restoration work. They also discussed archaeological collaboration and the preservation of waqf-related works, intending to increase Turkish involvement in excavation and research in Uzbekistan.
Moreover, initiatives like Türkiye’s night museum program, which drew over 1 million visitors in 2025, were highlighted as potential areas for Uzbekistan to adopt. Joint projects in folk dances and Cinema were also discussed, including the film “Türkistanlı Bahadırlar” and an Audiovisual Co-production Agreement to strengthen film industry ties.
Finally, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Türkiye’s General Directorate of Fine Arts and the Uzbekistan Philharmonic Orchestra to boost cooperation in music and the performing arts. Ersoy also attended a gala concert celebrating Uzbekistan’s independence during his visit.
