Azerbaijani and Uzbek musicians performed together at a concert in the historic Kukeldash madrasah in Bukhara, part of an ongoing Azerbaijani culture, literature and art week in the Uzbek city.
A concert bringing together musicians from Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan has been held at the historic Kukeldash madrasah in Bukhara as part of an Azerbaijani culture week taking place in the city. The performers from both countries shared the stage during the event.
The concert was jointly organised by the leadership of Uzbekistan’s Bukhara region and the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijani Culture Centre in Uzbekistan. Regional officials, cultural figures, local residents and visitors to the city attended.
Akif Marifli, head of the Culture Centre, said in his remarks that the political will of President Ilham Aliyev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev continues to strengthen the friendship and alliance between the two countries. He said the importance the two leaders place on cultural and humanitarian ties creates favourable conditions for carrying out joint projects.
Marifli thanked the Bukhara regional and city authorities, Bukhara State University and the local branch of the Uzbekistan State Philharmonic for their support in organising the week’s events. He added that efforts to promote Azerbaijani culture would continue in other regions of Uzbekistan.
Regional officials address the event
Botirjon Shakhriyorov, deputy khokim of Bukhara region, spoke of the centuries-old bonds of brotherhood between the two peoples, rooted in shared origins and spiritual heritage. He said events of this kind play an important role in fostering mutual cultural recognition between nations.
After the official remarks, Azerbaijani and Uzbek artists took the stage together, performing works that reflected the musical heritage of both nations.
