Azerbaijani delegation to attend cultural events in Uzbekistan

A delegation led by Azerbaijani Culture Minister Adil Karimli visited Uzbekistan on June 23.

The Culture Ministry told Report that, as part of the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation will attend the 3rd International Maqom Art Forum, held in Namangan under the patronage of UNESCO and ICESCO, as well as the opening ceremony of the "Andijan – Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2026" year in the city of Andijan.

The 3rd International Maqom Art Forum, held on June 23-26, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of maqom, or mugham, one of the important branches of Eastern classical music heritage, as well as the development of international cooperation in this field. The forum's program includes scientific and practical conferences, concerts, master classes and creative discussions.

The official opening of the "Andijan – Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2026" year and the events to be held as part of it are aimed at promoting the common historical and cultural heritage of Turkic peoples, strengthening cultural solidarity and expanding humanitarian cooperation.

The delegation's participation in these events is also of particular importance in terms of implementing the strategic priorities set out in the "Azerbaijani Culture – 2040" Concept for expanding international cultural partnerships.