Uzbekistan Seeks Deeper Cultural and Heritage Cooperation with Qatar

Uzbekistan is looking to strengthen cultural and heritage ties with Qatar through joint projects focused on Islamic history, scholarship, and the preservation of historical manuscripts, according to Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ashraf Khodjaev.

Speaking at a presentation of the Center of Islamic Civilisation of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, the ambassador said the initiative aims to promote the shared cultural and intellectual heritage of the Muslim world and foster closer cooperation between institutions in both countries.

A key area of collaboration is the partnership between the Qatar National Library and Uzbek cultural organisations. The sides are working on research and preservation projects involving manuscripts and artifacts related to Uzbekistan’s history that are held in Qatari collections. A dedicated publication cataloguing Uzbek cultural heritage preserved in Qatar is expected to be completed by 2027.

The ambassador also highlighted expanding cultural exchanges, including exhibitions, cultural weeks, and artistic cooperation. Uzbekistan and Qatar held reciprocal cultural weeks in 2024, reflecting growing people-to-people ties between the two countries.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts by Tashkent and Doha to deepen bilateral relations, which have expanded significantly in recent years across culture, education, tourism and investment.

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