Today, on October 28, the Exhibition of Uzbek-Chinese Cultural Exchange "Masterpieces of Nature in Uzbekistan and China" has opened at the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan. The exhibition is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the "One Belt, One Road" initiative.

The event, organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Academy of Arts, the State Museum of Arts, the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan, the Association of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan, Trans-Asia Gas Pipeline Company Limited, and Shanghai Construction Group, was attended by the Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Aziz Abdukhakimov, the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Zurab Pololikashvili, representatives of ministries and agencies of the republic, cultural and art figures, entrepreneurs, artists, teachers, and students from art colleges and universities from China and Uzbekistan, as well as the media and others.

"Effective cooperation relations have been established between Uzbekistan and China in all areas. The 'One Belt, One Road' initiative is a huge international platform that contributes to the consistent development of Uzbek-Chinese relations and strategic partnership in various fields, including industry, energy, infrastructure, transportation, logistics, agriculture, tourism, education, and others. Cultural exchange is very important for Uzbek and Chinese artists," said Aziz Abdukhakimov at the opening ceremony.

"Uzbekistan and China play an important role in the activities of the World Tourism Organization. Recently, the 25th anniversary session of the UNWTO General Assembly was held in Samarkand," - said Zurab Pololikashvili. "It is pleasing to see that the relations between the two countries in the field of tourism are growing. Today's event is another important step in strengthening bilateral relations," - added the Secretary-General.

During the event, the Secretary-General of the Cultural Journey on the Silk Road, Sun Jianxin, the Secretary-General of the Association of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan, Liu Yuyu, and a number of talented artists were awarded the badges of honor "Tabiat Fidoysi."

The exhibition, which will be presented in Tashkent and Samarkand, includes 40 paintings by Chinese artists depicting the natural heritage of Uzbekistan.

For information: In September of this year, plein airs were organized for experienced outstanding artists from both countries in order to hold the exhibition. As part of the events, from September 20 to October 5, 20 professional artists from China arrived in Tashkent to create works reflecting the natural heritage of Uzbekistan. During the plein airs, the artists visited the Samarkand and Kashkadarya regions.

In turn, 20 artists from Uzbekistan visited the People's Republic of China to create masterpieces reflecting the nature, traditions, and landmarks of China.

The created works of art will be exhibited in prestigious museums and exhibition halls in Uzbekistan and China. It is also planned to create opportunities for art patrons and art enthusiasts to acquire the works of the artists.

As a result of the plein airs, among the 80 paintings by Chinese artists, unique creative works were selected for the exhibition.

Part of the paintings presented at the exhibition will be transferred to the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage "Silk Road" foundation.

All the artists were awarded certificates by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

It is worth noting that the project aims to create a platform for mutual exchange of experience between artists of the two countries, emphasizing the significance of art in promoting tourism and ecology to a new level.
The reflection of the unique nature and landmarks of the two countries in the paintings of artists is a traditional value of both nations that has not lost its power over the centuries.

Mutually beneficial projects for the development of various art forms play an important role in furthering the cooperation between Uzbekistan and China. Undoubtedly, raising such a broad spectrum of diverse connections to a new level is an important task in creating a third Renaissance on the path of development of the New Uzbekistan.

At the end of the exhibition, on November 1, a portion of the paintings by Uzbek artists will be presented to the government of China.