ISLAMABAD : An international conference on “Uzbekistan and Pakistan: Shared Cultural Heritage” was held in Islamabad, organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the prestigious research institute MUSLIM Institute.
The conference was attended by leading historians and experts of both countries, esteemed ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, and other states, diplomats from various embassies, as well as representatives of the media.
The delegation of Uzbekistan was led by Senator Azamat Ziyo, Director of the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan.
Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev, in his opening remarks, emphasized that our country is carrying out wide-ranging reforms aimed at studying and promoting the rich heritage of the Uzbek people. He underlined that the scientific study of the shared pages of history with Pakistan and the implementation of joint projects is one of today’s most important priorities.
Uzbek and Pakistani scholars agreed that our nations are bound by millennia-old spiritual ties — from the Harappa civilization and the Kushan Empire to the Timurid era, the legacy of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur, and the traditions of Sufism. The Naqshbandi order, the Mughal dynasty, and the Great Silk Road — all of these represent our common heritage.
Experts highlighted the strategic importance of further deepening cooperation, particularly in the fields of science, transport, education, and culture.
The conference generated significant interest, and ahead lie new joint initiatives, including events in Lahore and collaborative work with Pakistani museums, libraries, universities, and research centers.
This conference became another important step toward bringing our brotherly nations closer, strengthening friendship, and building together for the sake of future generations.
