― 29 января 2026 г.

National Award from Uzbekistan bestowed to the Director of the Department of Culture and Arts of TURKSOY

Activities carried out by TURKSOY to preserve the cultural heritage of the Turkic world and promote it at international level has been recognised at the highest level by Uzbekistan. Mr. Arman Nurmuhametoğlu, the Director of the Department of Culture and Arts of TURKSOY and renowned cultural figure received the prestigious ‘Yangi O'zbekiston Yulduzlari’ (Stars of New Uzbekistan) national award of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

A Great Honour Bestowed by Public Acclaim

In the award ceremony held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, Mr. Nurmuhametoğlu received the first prize in the category of ‘Best Producer of Uzbek Culture Abroad’.

This award, determined by public vote, was seen as a reflection of Nurmuhametoğlu's contribution to the accurate and effective promotion of Uzbek culture and art worldwide on a societal scale.

Secretary General Sultan Raev: ‘Uzbekistan is the Golden Cradle of Our Civilisation’

In the statement he delivered at the award ceremony, TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev underlined the strategic importance of Uzbekistan in the Turkic World and noted that:"With its ancient history and deep-rooted artistic heritage, Uzbekistan is the golden cradle of Turkic civilisation. The fact that the Head of our Organisation's Department of Culture and Arts, Mr. Arman Nurmuhametoğlu, has been deemed worthy of this valuable award once again confirms the successfulness of activities we carry out under the auspices of TURKSOY as well as our strong cultural ties with Uzbekistan. This success is a sign of our determination to the worldwide promotion of our common identity."

A New Era in Cultural Diplomacy

Mr. Nurmuhametoğlu, who has spearheaded many successful projects as Head of the Culture and Arts Department within TURKSOY, emphasised the importance of cultural integration among Turkic states in his acceptance speech at the ceremony. Mr. Nurmuhametoğlu expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, stating that this success reflects the spirit of unity fostered under the auspices of TURKSOY.

While staff members of TURKSOY congratulated Mr. Arman Nurmuhametoğlu, this meaningful award reflects the success of the cooperation between Uzbekistan and TURKSOY in the cultural field, which gained momentum with the declaration of Andijan as the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2026.