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Close friendship relationships are strengthening.

15.12.2017   26243   4 min.
Close friendship relationships are strengthening.

Uzbek and Kyrgyz people have been living shoulder to shoulder for centuries. The root of these nations is the same. They lived in peace by exchanging in marriages.

Two great writers and state figures Chingiz Aytmatov and Sharof Rashidov were close friends.

After acquiring independence, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan established diplomatic relations. In 1992 Kyrgyzstan opened its embassy, while Uzbekistan opened its embassy in Bishkek in 1998. In 1996 two countries signed “Agreement on Eternal Friendship” which became legal basis for the relationship for two countries. 181 official documents had been signed until 2005.

But the issue of using trans-border rivers has lately caused misunderstanding between two countries.

Nowadays these two countries which have missed previous ties are renovating their relationships now. Sooranbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan paid an official visit to Uzbekistan.

“Kyrgyzstan is our close neighbor. That’s why there should not be any border between us. We opened our hearts to each other and for this reason we need to solve any issue”, said President of Uzbekistan. 

In its turn, Sooronbay Jeenbekov expressed deep gratitude to Shavkat for the invitation and on behalf of people conveyed deep respect. President of Kyrgyzstan highly evaluated the efforts of Shavkat Mirziyoyev by saying: “You have turned our borders into real friendship, good neighborhood and partnership borders.”

Uzbekistan’s foreign policy highlights the importance of development successful relationships with neighbors. It has lately been observed an active integration process among Central Asian countries. Particularly, relations with Kyrgyzstan are leveling up. Visits between governmental bodies are widening.

During the meeting President Jeenbekov stressed his support for the President Mirziyoyev’s initiative for organizing constant advisory meetings with Central Asian leaders.

It is meaningful here to mention the participation of Maksatbek Toktomeshov, Muftiy of Kyrgyzstan at the International Scientific-practical conference called “Islamic solidarity in the example of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan” which was hosted by Uzbekistan in Tashkent on October 18th of the current year. Muftiy of Kyrgyzstan Maksatbek Toktomeshov:

  • We, most of the participants of the conference, recognized each other, because our administrative office was the same before. Our fathers and grandfathers studied in this land in Tashkent and Bukhara. We are planning to open new religious institutions in our country, but for the time being we have to use educational establishments in Uzbekistan as this country has great religious knowledge and experience. I was thinking about this during the conference. The conference has become a great step forward for improving our warm relationships.

The visit of President of Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan will bring our relationships into new level. For this reason people of both countries are observing with great positive hopes.

 

 

Press service,

Muslim Board of Uzbekistan

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Cultural Significance and Centuries-Old Traditions of the Uzbek Mahalla discussed at UNESCO

14.08.2026   49129   4 min.
Cultural Significance and Centuries-Old Traditions of the Uzbek Mahalla discussed at UNESCO

Facilitated by the Permanent Delegation of Uzbekistan to UNESCO, an online meeting was held between representatives of Uzbekistan and the Secretariat of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, dedicated to the cultural traditions and practices associated with the mahalla, as well as prospects for their promotion at the international level, reports Dunyo IA.

UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was adopted in 2003 and aims to safeguard living cultural traditions, customs, knowledge, skills and forms of cultural expression transmitted from generation to generation by communities. Operating within the framework of the Convention are the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding and Register of Good Safeguarding Practices.

On behalf of UNESCO, the consultation was attended by Fumiko Ohinata, Secretary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and Nicholas Tan, Associate Programme Specialist responsible for the Asia and the Pacific region. Uzbek side was represented by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mahalla Association of Uzbekistan, the National Commission for UNESCO and Permanent Delegation of the country to UNESCO.

During the meeting, the Uzbek side presented the centuries-old history of the mahalla, its special role in the life of society and its significance in preserving national traditions. It was emphasized that the mahalla is an integral part of the lifestyle of the people of Uzbekistan, uniting individuals on the basis of the principles of good neighbourliness, mutual assistance, solidarity and respect for the older generation.

Particular attention was paid to the cultural dimension of the mahalla. For centuries, it has served as a space where traditions are preserved directly in people's daily lives: holidays and important family events are celebrated collectively, customs of mutual assistance are maintained, intergenerational relations are strengthened and knowledge, values and life experience are transmitted to the youth.

Representatives of the UNESCO Secretariat reviewed the presented materials with great interest and noted the distinct nature of the social lifestyle centered around the mahalla in Uzbekistan. During the conversation, the significance of the traditions of community life, cultural interaction and the intergenerational transmission of heritage was emphasized as vital components of living intangible cultural heritage.

UNESCO experts also noted that the value of such traditions lies in their constant presence in people's lives. Cultural heritage within the mahalla is not limited to the preservation of individual customs but continues to manifest itself in daily interaction, relations between neighbours, collective events, and the participation of different generations in the life of the community.

During the exchange of views, it was noted that the experience of the mahalla reflects the way of organizing community life characteristic of Uzbekistan, where cultural values are preserved by the people themselves, further developed, and transmitted to subsequent generations. UNESCO representatives emphasized that such forms of interaction within local communities could be of significant interest in the context of the “living heritage” concept that underpins the 2003 Convention.

The role of Uzbekistan in promoting intangible cultural heritage and its contribution to enhancing international awareness of the diversity of living cultural traditions were separately highlighted. In this regard, the presented experience of the Uzbek mahalla generated significant interest among the Secretariat specialists.

Consultation held marked another step in developing cooperation between Uzbekistan and UNESCO on the preservation and international promotion of the country’s rich intangible cultural heritage, including the unique traditions and values formed within the institution of the mahalla.

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