Fuad Huseynaliyev: Media bring peoples of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan closer

The media of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, thanks to the dynamic development of cooperation, play an important role in deepening mutual understanding and further bringing the two brotherly peoples closer together, the Director of Report News Agency Fuad Huseynaliyev said while speaking to students at the Muhammad al-Khwarizmi Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT).

"There are various formats of cooperation and information exchange. We also exchange television series. As far as I know, one of the Azerbaijani series has already started airing in Uzbekistan. In Azerbaijan, in turn, there is interest in Uzbek series. They are broadcast on our television channels and are popular with viewers," Huseynaliyev said.

According to him, such exchanges allow people in the two countries to learn more about each other and become acquainted with their culture, traditions and everyday life.

The agency's director also highlighted the historical ties between the Azerbaijani and Uzbek peoples.

"We are historically connected. In different periods, our peoples were part of the same state formations. In addition, our roots go back to the same Turkic tribe - the Oghuz. That is why, when we speak our native languages without speaking too quickly, we can understand each other quite well," he explained.

Huseynaliyev noted that linguistic similarities also contribute to strengthening mutual understanding between the two peoples.

He emphasized the importance of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to Uzbekistan on August 23–24 and the signing of the Treaty of Eternal Friendship.

"I believe that the Treaty of Eternal Friendship will not remain merely a document on paper, as it has already received the support of our peoples. Our peoples are truly brotherly. We will continue to grow closer and build a mutually beneficial and friendly future together," Huseynaliyev said.

He also noted the growing interest among Azerbaijanis in Uzbekistan, including its historical and architectural landmarks.

"Many of my acquaintances come to Uzbekistan to see your historical and architectural monuments and learn more about the country's centuries-old history," Huseynaliyev added.