Jordan and Uzbekistan discuss expanding cultural cooperation
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Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture, Dr. Nidal Ibrahim Al-Ahmad, during his meeting with the delegation of the Art and Culture Development Foundation in the Republic of Uzbekistan, chaired by the First Deputy Chairman of the Foundation Azizbek Mannopov, discussed ways to expand cultural and artistic cooperation between Jordan and Uzbekistan, and to develop joint programs and projects that enhance cultural exchange and benefit from the experiences and expertise between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by the Advisor to the Minister of Culture, Amjad Al-Afifi, and the Director of the International Cooperation and Partnerships Directorate, Sumaya Al-Sha'ar, as part of the Uzbek delegation's visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The meeting emphasized the importance of building institutional cultural partnerships between the two sides, which opens the door to more exchange in the fields of arts, cultural heritage, and traditional crafts, in addition to enhancing the presence of artists, creators, and cultural institutions in events and festivals held in both countries.
The two sides discussed the possibility of the Uzbek side participating in the activities of the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts in the coming years, which enhances the Uzbek cultural presence in one of the most prominent cultural and artistic festivals in Jordan, and opens the door to expanding international participation in its programs.
The meeting also discussed the possibility of concluding a memorandum of understanding in the fields of culture and cultural heritage, to provide an institutional framework for cooperation between the two sides, and to develop joint programs and projects in areas of mutual interest.
In the same context, the two sides discussed the opportunities for the Jordanian side to participate in cultural and artistic festivals and events organized by Uzbekistan, in addition to participating in traditional crafts exhibitions, which contributes to promoting Jordanian heritage and traditional crafts, and supports the exchange of experiences between artists, craftsmen, and cultural institutions in the two countries.
The Uzbek delegation's visit is important in light of the role played by the Art and Culture Development Foundation in Uzbekistan in supporting and developing the cultural and artistic scene, enhancing international cooperation, and promoting Uzbek heritage and arts at the international level. The Foundation works in fields including visual arts, architecture, literature, theater, music, dance, crafts, and heritage, and has developed partnerships with a number of international cultural institutions.
Strengthening cooperation between Jordan and the Uzbek Foundation will provide new opportunities for cultural and artistic exchange, and support the presence of Jordanian creators and craftsmen in international events, in addition to expanding the scope of promoting Jordanian and Uzbek cultural heritage.
