SOCIAL-PHILOSOPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF UZBEKISTAN'S COOPERATION RELATIONS WITH EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

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This article highlights the unique role and significance of Uzbekistan's cooperation with European countries, and analyzes its socio- philosophical features. Keywords: partnership, cooperation agreement, relations, Uzbekistan garden, intercultural dialogue, friendship society, culture, art, Cooperation between Uzbekistan and European countries is characterized not only by political agreements and economic partnership, but also by deeper socio-philosophical foundations reflecting common values, mutual interests and long-term strategic visions. The main socio-philosophical feature of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy, in particular its policy towards European countries, is a focus on human dignity, social justice and mutual respect. Both Uzbekistan and its European partners are committed to building societies that put human well- being first. This shared commitment has created the basis for dialogue based on equality, tolerance, respect for national identity and sovereignty. Today, “relations between Uzbekistan and European countries are developing bilaterally, as well as within the framework of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the European Union and its Member States, which entered into force on July 1, 1999” [1]. This agreement has created a basis for expanding political dialogue, promoting trade and investment, education, environmental protection, legal reforms, human rights, etc. It also contributes to joint efforts towards regional security and sustainable development. Over the past years, Uzbekistan has intensified its diplomatic and economic relations with individual European countries and EU institutions. The frequent holding of high-level visits, economic forums, and cultural exchange programs are evidence of the growing mutual interest in deepening cooperation. In addition, in recent years, Uzbekistan has embarked on a path of significant reforms, which have been positively received by European partners. In response, the European Union has increased its support for Uzbekistan's modernization program, offering technical assistance, development programs, and opportunities within the framework of the European Union's Central Asia Strategy. Today, Uzbekistan-EU relations are based on mutual respect, common interests and a commitment to building a stable, prosperous and interconnected region. In particular, the bilateral 26 МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ АКАДЕМИЧЕСКИХ НАУК partnership between Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom, which began in November 1993, is one of the important conditions for strengthening solidarity and interethnic relations between the two states. Uzbekistan's cooperation with France in the framework of strengthening interethnic relations is also noteworthy. In particular, the opening of the “Garden of Uzbekistan” in the Rouley-Malmaison Central Park in 2019 and the installation of a monument to our compatriot Ibn Sina indicate that friendly relations between the two countries are being brought to a new level and are giving impetus to their comprehensive development. Also, the establishment of a 30-day visa-free entry for French citizens to Uzbekistan has led to a new stage in intercultural dialogue between the two countries. Today, Uzbekistan's cooperation with Germany in the field of interethnic dialogue and cultural and humanitarian cooperation is also actively developing. In particular, it is noteworthy that in order to enhance bilateral cultural and humanitarian relations, mutual partnership relations have been established between Bukhara and Born, Tashkent and Berlin, and Samarkand and Bremen. Uzbekistan's friendly relations with India, one of the countries of South Asia, have been making a great contribution to the policy of interethnic harmony and solidarity in the two countries. In particular, the resumption of the India- Uzbekistan Friendship Society in Delhi on March 22, 2018 and the establishment of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Cultural Center of India are vivid evidence of our above opinion. A promising system of cooperation has been established in the friendly relations of Egypt, one of the countries of the Middle East, with Uzbekistan to develop intercultural dialogue. In particular, it is worth noting that the "Uzbekistan-Egypt" society was established in 1997, and the "Egypt-Uzbekistan" society in 2000, which continues its activities consistently today. On April 20, 2018, the House of Korean Culture and Art was opened in Tashkent. “The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, together with their spouses, opened this palace of friendship and culture” [2]. They jointly opened this palace of friendship and culture, emphasizing the shared commitment of the two nations to strengthening cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties. The House of Korean Culture and Arts serves as an active center for promoting Korean culture, language, music, and traditions in Uzbekistan