Uzbekistan Showcases National Cultural Heritage in Saudi Arabia

The Uzbekistan Culture Days are underway in Saudi Arabia.

The events, which will last until October 11, aim to promote Uzbekistan's cultural heritage, art, and national values on the international stage, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.

The program of the Uzbekistan Culture Days features concerts by renowned artists, demonstrations of traditional dishes, exhibitions showcasing handicrafts, rare manuscripts, and samples of national literature.

The event is held at the Riyadh International Book Fair Complex and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh.

As part of the Uzbekistan Culture Days in Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan is participating as an honorary guest in the Riyadh International Book Fair. More than 2,000 publishers are presenting their products at the festival.

During the event, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ozodbek Nazarbekov and Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, discussed the prospects for cultural enlightenment cooperation.