{"id":67120,"date":"2026-08-15T12:25:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T12:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=67120"},"modified":"2026-08-15T12:25:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T12:25:47","slug":"baburi-forum-hosts-uzbekistan-conference-in-islamabad-zahiruddin-muhammad-babur-a-shared-civilizational-legacy-and-a-bridge-for-pak-uzbek-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/baburi-forum-hosts-uzbekistan-conference-in-islamabad-zahiruddin-muhammad-babur-a-shared-civilizational-legacy-and-a-bridge-for-pak-uzbek-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"Baburi Forum hosts Uzbekistan-Conference in Islamabad : \u201cZahiruddin Muhammad Babur: A Shared Civilizational Legacy and a Bridge for Pak-Uzbek Relations\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Central Asia Monitoring Desk Islamabad<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev has said that Mughal Emperor Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur was not only a statesman and military leader but also a poet, writer, thinker and keen observer of nature and society, whose legacy continues to connect Central and South Asia.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He was speaking at a roundtable conference titled \u201cZahiruddin Muhammad Babur: A Shared Civilizational Legacy and a Bridge for Pak-Uzbek Relations,\u201d organized by the Baburi Forum here.<\/p>\n

The ambassador said Babur\u2019s literary masterpiece, Baburnama, remains one of the most valuable autobiographical and historical works of the medieval Muslim world, offering an exceptional account of Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the heart of this shared historical narrative stands Zahiruddin Babur, a son of Andijan in present-day Uzbekistan, whose extraordinary life connected Central Asia with South Asia in an unprecedented way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The event was attended by Parliamentary Secretary for National Heritage and Culture Farah Naz Akbar, Deputy Chairman of the Babur International Public Foundation Rustam Mamasoliev, President of the Baburi Forum Ramzan Mughal, as well as scholars, historians and researchers from Pakistan and Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n

The ambassador welcomed the delegation of historians and scholars from Uzbekistan and expressed appreciation for their participation in the gathering, saying such exchanges could further strengthen the cultural and intellectual ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor Pakistan, Babur and his heritage represent an important part of the country\u2019s rich civilizational history. For Uzbekistan, Babur remains an important symbol of our nation\u2019s contribution to world history and culture,\u201d Tukhtaev said.<\/p>\n

He stressed that Babur belonged to both nations not merely as a historical personality but as a shared civilizational legacy that continues to connect their peoples.<\/p>\n

According to him, the legacy of the Baburids left an enduring imprint on architecture, literature, art, governance, science and culture in South Asia. Their contributions, he added, continue to influence the cultural landscape of Pakistan and the wider region.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur common heritage, however, is broader than the legacy of one dynasty or a historical period. It encompasses centuries of interaction between Central and South Asia, including shared traditions of scholarship, literature, spirituality, architecture and trade,\u201d the ambassador said.<\/p>\n

He described such scholarly gatherings as important platforms for not only studying history but also understanding how the past could serve as a foundation for friendship and cooperation in the present.<\/p>\n

Tukhtaev also appreciated the Government of Pakistan\u2019s efforts to preserve, promote and share the common historical and cultural heritage of the two countries, including the legacy of Babur and the Baburid period.<\/p>\n

He said relations between Uzbekistan and Pakistan were rooted in centuries of interaction, intellectual exchange, cultural affinity and human connections and went far beyond modern diplomatic ties.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, the relationship between Uzbekistan and Pakistan is entering a new and dynamic stage,\u201d he said, noting the role of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in giving new momentum to bilateral relations.<\/p>\n

The ambassador said regular high-level contacts, mutual visits and close political dialogue had created a strong foundation for expanding cooperation in trade and investment, transport and connectivity, education, science, culture, tourism and people-to-people contacts.<\/p>\n

He said the elevation of bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership reflected the depth of mutual trust and the shared vision of the two countries for a stronger and more comprehensive relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn this context, common historical heritage is not simply a matter of the past. It is an important asset for the future,\u201d Tukhtaev said.<\/p>\n

Uzbekistan’s Input in Building Connectivity – South Asia, Eurasia and Beyond -by – Tazeen Akhtar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n