Today, Professor Nodirbek Sayfullayev, Rector of the Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture, together with a delegation of the institute’s professors and teachers, paid a visit to the International Mugham Center in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan.
At the beginning of the visit, Professor Sayfullayev met with the Director of the Mugham Center, Sahib Pashazade. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening cultural ties between the two countries, expanding creative cooperation, and implementing joint projects.
During the conversation, both sides reached an agreement to organize future joint events such as master classes, concert programs, and scientific-practical seminars.
At the opening of the joint concert program held at the Mugham Center, Professor Sayfullayev delivered a speech.
In his address, he stated:
— The cultural relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have a long history and continue to develop steadily today. The bonds of friendship and brotherhood between our two nations are strengthening not only in the political or economic spheres but also in the fields of art and culture. Today’s joint concert is a vivid manifestation of these friendly ties.
— We are united by shared values and common cultural roots. Therefore, our common goal is to further expand these relations and elevate our creative cooperation to a new level, — he said.
Recognizing the contribution of the Mugham Center’s Director, Sahib Pashazade, Professor Sayfullayev awarded him the title of Honorary Professor of the Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture. He also spoke about the institute’s training theater and the facilities available there for hosting similar events.
Furthermore, he expressed his pleasure in emphasizing that the doors of the Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture are always open to representatives of Azerbaijani culture.
At the end of the meeting, both sides exchanged memorable gifts.
The event concluded with a joint concert featuring professors and teachers of the institute together with vocalists and instrumentalists from the National Mugham Center.
