TOKYO, November 3. /Dunyo IA/. A solemn ceremony for the presentation of the “Xalqlar doʻstligi” (“Friendship of Peoples”) breastplate of Uzbekistan to Kiyoko Iwamoto, Head of the “Cultural Sending Promotion Committee” organization of Japan, was held at the Embassy of our country in Japan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

This cultural event was organized with the aim of further strengthening cultural ties between Uzbekistan and Japan, and widely promoting our national art and rich cultural heritage among the international community.

During the meeting, Kiyoko Iwamoto’s contribution to developing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of culture, art and music was specially recognized.

For many years, Kiyoko Iwamoto has been actively participating in the international bakhshi and lazgi festivals, as well as the maqom art forums held in our country.

Her efforts in holding the “Days of Culture of Uzbekistan” in Japan, organizing various cultural and educational meetings and exhibitions and supporting the participation of Uzbek artists and musicians in international events are of particular significance.

Expressing her gratitude for being awarded the “Friendship of Peoples” breastplate, Kiyoko Iwamoto emphasized that the attention and award presented by the Uzbek side was unexpected and, at the same time, a very joyful event.

“I am very happy to receive such a high recognition. This is a tremendous honor for me. Today, numerous joint projects aimed at developing cultural cooperation between our countries are being implemented. In order to contribute to these cultural exchanges, I have donated various books, pianos, kimonos, and national musical instruments to Uzbekistan. In turn, during my visits to Uzbekistan, I have always experienced the high esteem and appreciation of the Uzbek people”, said Kiyoko Iwamoto.

During the ceremony, views were also exchanged on another important matter - fitting celebration of the 35^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Japan in 2027. In this regard, plans to implement cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, and joint projects in Japan were discussed.

Kiyoko Iwamoto stated that this award imposes a great responsibility upon her, noting that she will continue to exert every effort in the future to develop friendship and cultural ties between the two peoples.