Author: Saydaliyeva, Nigora

Annotation: This article analyzes the historical roots of cultural cooperation between Uzbekistan and China and its current development processes. The cultural exchange processes that began during the Great Silk Road era, the impact of science, art, literature and religious values on the lives of the two peoples are considered. In the post-independence period, the rise of cultural processes related to education, art, tourism, public diplomacy and economic relations to a new level is scientifically highlighted. The article also provides proposals and recommendations on the prospects for current cooperation and factors for the development of cultural exchange programs.

Keywords: Uzbekistan, China, cultural cooperation, Great Silk Road, education, art, tourism, people’s diplomacy, cultural exchange, strategic partnership, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), memorandums of strategic cooperation (MoU).

Pages in journal: 509 - 517