The “Reforms in the Fields of Culture and Art in New Uzbekistan” forum launched on October 24, 2024, in Tashkent, drawing experts and cultural representatives from various countries. Hosted by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Culture as part of International Cultural Heritage Week, participants discussed the international impact of Uzbekistan’s cultural reforms. The opening ceremony began with a presentation from Uzbekistan’s Minister of Culture, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, who highlighted the country’s innovations in culture and art, alongside efforts to preserve its national heritage.

In one of the sessions, Aktoti Raimkulova, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, emphasized the importance of cultural collaboration with the Turkic World. Sultan Raev, Secretary General of TURKSOY, stated, “Cultural heritage is a force that shapes the future,” underlining the significance of preserving the cultural legacy within the Turkic World. Mehmet Süreyya Er, Secretary General of the Assembly of Turkic States (TÜRKPA), highlighted how parliamentary collaboration supports cultural diplomacy among Turkic nations.

Raev also presented “Cultural Renaissance in a Changing World,” discussing how maintaining cultural identity promotes peace and understanding among countries. He noted, “Cultural heritage is not only a memory of the past but a power shaping the future,” and further addressed the role of intangible heritage in shaping national identity. Additionally, Raev underscored that recent cultural exchanges within the Turkic World have strengthened global recognition of this shared heritage.