Uzbekistan and Belarus Expand Cultural Cooperation

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — As part of the “Days of Belarusian Culture” in Tashkent, a meeting took place on 5 November between delegations led by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov and Belarus’ Minister of Culture Ruslan Chernetsky.

The parties discussed the current state of bilateral cultural cooperation and outlined ways to further develop it. Special attention was given to events held from November 4 to 6 in Tashkent and Almalyk, with the 4 November concert receiving high praise.

The ministers agreed to expand collaboration in the fields of cultural education, theater, cinema, and intangible cultural heritage.

In 2026, “Days of Uzbek Culture” are planned to be held in Belarus. Additionally, a subcommittee on culture will be established under the Intergovernmental Commission on Cooperation between the two countries.

Following the meeting, a ceremony was held to sign memoranda of cooperation between leading cultural institutions of both countries, including:

• The State Philharmonic of Uzbekistan and the G. I. Tsitovich National Academic Choir of Belarus;
• The Bolshoi Theater of Belarus and the Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theater of Uzbekistan;
• The State Theater of Musical Comedy (Operetta) of Uzbekistan and the State Philharmonic of Belarus.

The memoranda formalize the partnership and open new opportunities for experience exchange, joint productions, and educational programs.