Seoul Hosts Talks on Cultural Cooperation with Uzbekistan
On Tuesday, Korea’s Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young met with Uzbek counterpart Ozodbek Ahmadovich Nazarbekov in Seoul to discuss strengthening ties between the two nations. Their discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in libraries, tourism, and cultural exchanges.
Chae emphasized the importance of Uzbekistan as an “important partner,” expressing optimism about fostering cultural connections ahead of the upcoming Korea-Central Asia summit. He proposed initiatives such as establishing a designated year for mutual cultural exchange, initiating a joint library project, and expanding the King Sejong Institutes for Korean language education.
In turn, Nazarbekov called for the formation of a joint working-level committee to facilitate ongoing cultural exchanges, highlighting the growing reading population in Uzbekistan and the need for Korea’s support in library development.
Additionally, the two ministries signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing practical cooperation in tourism.
Source: Yonhap
