Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimli has arrived in Tashkent
to participate in the events, which mark the 30th anniversary of
the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY).
As part of his visit to Uzbekistan, the minister attended the
opening of the "Turkish World" exhibition held at the Uzbekistan
State Museum of Applied Arts, Azernews reports.
At the opening of the exhibition, the Uzbek Culture Minister
Ozodbek Nazarbekov shared his views on Uzbekistan's contributions
to Turkish culture, the country's participation in TURKSOY's
projects.
TURKSOY General Secretary Sultan Rayev gave information about a
series of events organized in Uzbekistan within the organization's
anniversary. He noted the works carried out and the projects to be
implemented in the future for the promotion of Turkish culture.
Then the guests got acquainted with the Uzbekistan State Museum
of Applied Arts, its stands and numerous corners.
A photo exhibition of projects implemented with TURKSOY member
states was set up in the museum's courtyard.
At the national cuisine exhibition, dishes from the cuisine of
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkiye Kazakhstan and
Turkmenistan were presented to the guests of the event.
Founded in 1993, TURKSOY is the UNESCO of the Turkic World,
which carries out activities to strengthen the ties of brotherhood
and solidarity among Turkic peoples, transmits the common Turkic
culture to future generations and introduces it to the world.
The organization was established upon signature of its founding
agreement by the Ministers of Culture of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Turkiye.
Later on, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the
autonomous republics of the Russian Federation; Tatarstan,
Bashkortostan, Altai, Sakha, Tyva and Khakassia as well as the
Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (Moldova) joined TURKSOY as
member states with an observer status.
For more than 25 years now, TURKSOY has been working under the
auspices of the Heads of States of its member countries with their
approval and appreciation.
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