Uzbekistan’s entry into the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation will strengthen ties between Turkic peoples. The Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation (TCHF) has implemented numerous projects related to Uzbekistan, which is an integral part of the Turkic world, according to the Foundation’s announcement regarding Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s declaration of readiness to become a full member of TCHF, according to Report.

“The Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation expresses deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, His Excellency Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, for the trust shown, and we want to emphasize that this initiative is a great honor for us.

The implementation of this initiative by the President of Uzbekistan will contribute to further strengthening the brotherly ties between Turkic peoples who share a common culture, rich heritage, and centuries-old history, as well as expanding cooperation between the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation and Turkic countries in studying, preserving, and promoting our cultural values,” the statement notes.

Mirziyoyev announced this initiative at the 11th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States held in Bishkek.