UZBEKISTAN’S COOPERATION IN EDUCATION AND CULTURE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS WITH TURKIYE AND TURKIC-SPEAKING STATES

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This article examines Uzbekistan’s role in developing cooperation in the fields of education and culture with Turkiye and other Turkic-speaking states. The analysis highlights the historical roots of cultural and linguistic commonalities, the institutional basis of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, as well as the impact of such partnerships on the modernization of the national education system and cultural diplomacy. The study emphasizes Uzbekistan’s efforts in strengthening academic exchange, expanding scholarship programs, promoting joint research projects, and supporting cultural initiatives that consolidate a common Turkic identity. Comparative analysis demonstrates that while Turkiye remains a leading partner in higher education and cultural diplomacy, cooperation with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan reflects a broader framework of integration within the Turkic world. The article concludes that Uzbekistan’s engagement in educational and cultural cooperation not only deepens ties with Turkic-speaking countries but also enhances its international standing.

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Uzbekistan; Turkiye; Turkic-speaking states; education; cultural diplomacy; integration; academic cooperation; comparative analysis.