ASHGABAT, September 14. /Dunyo IA/.  The latest issue of the “Lachyn” In-Flight Magazine of the Turkmenistan National Airlines has published an article titled “Samarkand – The Spiritual Heart of the Silk Road”, dedicated to the ancient and distinct city of Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Publication has become another practical expression of the cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the two brotherly nations.

Article extensively covers Samarkand's role in the development of world civilization, its centuries-old prestige as one of the largest centers of science, culture, and enlightenment, as well as the city's rich historical and spiritual heritage. Since ancient times, Samarkand has been recognized as one of the most critical centers where diverse peoples and cultures intersected, contributing significantly to the advancement of science and education.

Particular attention in the publication is paid to Samarkand's unique place in the history of world civilization, as well as its significance as an important spiritual and educational center that brought together outstanding scientists, thinkers, and representatives of various cultures. The rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the city is presented as an essential component of the common historical asset of the peoples of not only Uzbekistan but also the entire Central Asian region.

Publication of the article on Samarkand within the pages of the “Lachyn” In-Flight Magazine holds particular significance from the perspective of further strengthening cultural proximity and good-neighbourly relations between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The ties between the two peoples, united for centuries by shared historical and cultural processes, are today gaining new substance through modern instruments of cultural diplomacy.

Presenting information regarding the historical and cultural potential of Samarkand to international and domestic passengers via the Turkmenistan Airlines in-flight magazine not only contributes to the promotion of Uzbekistan's tourism opportunities but also serves the further development of tourism and humanitarian ties between the two nations.