Azerbaijani-Uzbek ties have had deep rooted diplomatic relations
since 1995.
From economy to culture, the two countries enjoy long-standing
partnership in many fields.
The establishment of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Friendship Museum in
Tashkent within the Year of Heydar Aliyev is another step, aimed at
enhancing cultural cooperation.
According to Azernews , those present at the
opening ceremony laid flowers at the bust of national leader Heydar
Aliyev, installed in front of the cultural center. The ceremony
participants then cut the opening ribbon.
Director of Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Tashkent Samir Abbasov
welcomed the guests of the ceremony.
He spoke in detail about the history behind the museum, which
illustrates the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and
Uzbekistan.
In his speech, Samir Abbasov also noted the invaluable merit of
the Great Leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev in
establishing strong ties between the two countries.
'Relations with Uzbekistan are always important for Azerbaijan,
the meetings of the heads of our states, our daily developing
cooperation has risen to the level of strategic partnership.
Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Friendship Museum will create a good
opportunity for our society and the younger generation to
demonstrate our historical friendship and cooperation, the
closeness of our peoples, and the wide promotion of our common
cultural values,' said Abbasov.
Deputy of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Gulbahor Saidganiyeva
noted that the historical friendship between the Azerbaijani and
Uzbek peoples, inherited by from ancestors, has ancient roots on
the example of such historical figures as Nizami Ganjavi, Alisher
Navoi, Muhammad Fuzuli, continued between the national leader
Heydar Aliyev and leader of Uzbekistan Sharaf Rashidov.
As a result of the successful policy of the President of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat
Mirziyoyev, these relations have been further strengthened and are
developing.
Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International Relations and
Friendly Relations with Foreign Countries under the Uzbekh Cabinet
of Ministers Azamat Toshiev outlined that Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
are multinational and multicultural countries, where different
peoples live on the principle of mutual respect, peace, kindness
and tolerance.
He stressed the special role of the Azerbaijan Cultural Center
in Tashkent in strengthening bilateral cultural relations.
Azamat Toshiev also spoke about the installation of busts of
well-known Azerbaijanis in Uzbekistan and the creation of a special
section about them.
In their remarks, the rector of the Tashkent State University of
Oriental Studies Gulchekhra Rikhsiyeva, the rector of the
Journalism and Mass Communications University, the head of the
International Press Center Sherzod Kudratkhodzha outlined that the
Museum of Friendship demonstrates the cultural and literary ties
between the two fraternal peoples from ancient times through visual
aids and unique exhibits.
They emphasized that the museum revives the common values of the
two peoples-language, religion, customs and traditions. He called
the opening of the museum on the occasion of the 100th anniversary
of Heydar Aliyev, a historical event for both peoples.
Director of the Uzbekistan State Historical Museum Zhannat
Ismailova noted that Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Friendship Museum can
serve as a model for creating new museums in the future. She added
that the exhibits are presented in a very convenient format.
Moreover, the attendees got acquainted with the museum exhibits,
which includes state symbols, maps, publications and other
exhibits, reflecting the historical fraternal relations.
There were photo stands highlighting the meeting between Ilham
Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Museum of Friendship.
Besides that, the museum exhibits also provide insight into the
Second Karabakh War, when Azerbaijan liberated its territories from
Armenian invaders.
Magnificent painting by Azerbaijani artists, which reflects the
common values, stands about mugham and maqom,ashug and bakhshi
arts, traditional costumes and corners devoted to international
music festivals held in both countries are of special interest.
The museum section 'Famous Azerbaijanis in Uzbekistan' presents
busts and personal belongings of Said Rza Alizada, poets Maksud
Sheikhzade, Ihtiyar Rza, statesman Aydin Azimbayov, sculptor
Eynulla Aliyev, artist Yusif Huseynov, who took an active part in
Uzbekistan's cultural and social life.
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