BONN, September 10. /Dunyo IA/.   A solemn event dedicated to the 35^th Anniversary of the State Independence of Uzbekistan was held in Bonn, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

As part of the celebrations, an intercultural evening themed “Uzbekistan in Dialogue - Culture, Sustainable Development and Active Cooperation between Bonn and Bukhara” was organized. During the event, participants exchanged views on modern Uzbekistan, its rich cultural heritage, achievements, as well as prospects for further developing cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany.

Event was organized by the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Frankfurt am Main, in cooperation with “Bonn–Bukhara” German-Uzbek Society and Bonn Adult Education Centre (Volkshochschule Bonn).

Opening the event, Deputy Mayor of Bonn Nicole Unterseh extended her sincere congratulations to the people of Uzbekistan on the 35th anniversary of the country's independence. She emphasized the importance of strengthening friendly ties between Bonn and Bukhara, as well as the further development of intercultural dialogue.

Consul General of Uzbekistan in Frankfurt am Main Miranshoh Raupov congratulated the participants on this significant milestone and highlighted the importance of expanding Uzbek-German cooperation across the humanitarian, cultural and youth dimensions.

A prominent place in the program was given to a report titled “Uzbekistan - Cultural Identity and Social Change”. The address noted that modern Uzbekistan actively participates in international processes, consistently expands the scope of its foreign cooperation and initiates the creation of diverse dialogue platforms aimed at discussing pressing global issues and integration processes.

Attendees were also presented with a comprehensive briefing on modern Uzbekistan, highlighting its profound historical and cultural heritage, tourism potential, milestones achieved during the years of independence, and the large-scale structural reforms implemented across the country. Particular emphasis was placed on advancing the nation's tourism capabilities and promoting Uzbekistan as a premier destination for international travel.

A key segment of the program featured a dedicated presentation on traditional Uzbek national cuisine, offering the guests a detailed insight into the culinary arts, gastronomic traditions and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.

Event continued with a panel discussion on the prospects of cooperation between Bonn and Bukhara. The session addressed the development of tourism, the role of youth in public life, and the expansion of international partnerships.

Particular interest was garnered by the initiative to host a youth conference in Bonn featuring representatives from the youth community of Bukhara. It is envisioned that this platform will enable the youth of both cities to establish direct contacts, exchange experiences, deliberate on current issues and develop new joint initiatives.

Event in Bonn served as a further testament to the growing interest in Uzbekistan within Germany, demonstrating the profound significance of public diplomacy in strengthening mutual understanding, humanitarian ties and friendly relations between the two nations.