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Uzbekistan and British Council discuss cultural cooperation projects

Uzbekistan and British Council discuss cultural cooperation projects
Uzbekistan and British Council discuss cultural cooperation projects / Photo: Press Service of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation..

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and the British Council discussed expanding cooperation in culture, the arts and the creative economy during a meeting in Tashkent on 10 November, the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation said.

Foundation Chairperson Gayane Umerova met British Council Chief Executive Scott McDonald and representatives of the organisation.

The discussions covered opportunities to implement joint projects, develop educational programmes and promote professional exchanges.

The participants also discussed further cooperation aimed at supporting Uzbekistan's creative community.

The meeting also marked the 30th anniversary of the British Council's activities in Uzbekistan.

Askar Yakubov
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