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Uzbekistan Presents Pavilion at Istanbul Cultural Festival
Uzbekistan showcased its cultural heritage, tourism potential, and traditional pilaf at a national pavilion during an international festival at Istanbul's Bahcesehir University.
Uzbekistan and Arsenale Launch Luxury Tourism Train Project
Uzbekistan Railways and Italy’s Arsenale signed agreements to launch the Samarkand Express luxury tourist train along the Silk Road route.
Uzbekistan to Open National Pavilion in Saudi Arabia
Uzbekistan will establish a national pavilion in Saudi Arabia’s Boulevard World to promote its culture, tourism, and investment potential.
Malaysian Delegation Visits Historic Sites in Samarkand
A Malaysian delegation led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security visited key historical and spiritual landmarks in Samarkand, including Imam al-Bukhari complex and Registan Square.
Uzbekistan's Expo 2025 Pavilion Wins 17 Global Design Awards
Uzbekistan's "Garden of Knowledge" pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has claimed 17 international awards, including two ADC golds and the Architizer A+ prize.
Saida Mirziyoyeva Attends Play, Honors Yodgor Sadiev
Saida Mirziyoyeva attended the premiere of “Season of Justice” and congratulated actor Yodgor Sadiev on his 80th birthday and state award.
Uzbekistan's Islamic Civilization Center Hits 500K Visitors
Uzbekistan's Center of Islamic Civilization drew 500,000 visitors in under three months, earning a Guinness record as the world's largest Islamic civilization museum.
Hong Kong plans major Uzbekistan artefacts exhibition
Hong Kong Palace Museum plans to stage a major exhibition of artefacts from Uzbekistan’s State Museum of History by the end of 2028.
Uzbek Artists Perform Handel’s Tamerlano at Mariinsky
Uzbek performers staged Handel’s opera Tamerlano at St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum cultural programme.
C5+1 Countries Discuss Expanding Cultural Cooperation
Central Asian ministers and a US State Department representative met in Tashkent to discuss expanding cultural cooperation under the C5+1 framework.