BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. Uzbekistan aims to
expand its creative economy to 145 trillion UZS ($12.6 billion) in
the coming years by increasing value creation in the culture and
arts sectors, Trend
reports via the Fergana Regional Administration.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the
country's creative industries and promote cultural products in
international markets.
To support the sector's growth, Uzbekistan has established a
legal framework for creative industries and introduced a special
tax regime for companies operating within the country's Creative
Industry Park. Construction has begun on major creative parks in
Tashkent’s Shaykhantakhur district and in the city of Nukus, while
a new Center for Contemporary Art is scheduled to open in Tashkent
in September.
Mirziyoyev also called for expanding international exposure for
Uzbek artisans and craftspeople, stressing the importance of
incorporating modern design elements into traditional products.
Officials were instructed to increase participation in exhibitions
and trade shows abroad and to broaden cooperation with
internationally recognized designers.
Under a new program, Uzbekistan plans to organize more
exhibitions and promotional events across Europe, the United
States, East and South Asia, and the Middle East.
“Today, Uzbekistan is entering the global stage in every sphere,
and the world is coming to us. Culture and art are also bridges
that bring peoples closer together,” Mirziyoyev said.
The president cited the Namangan Flower Festival as an example
of the growing appeal of cultural events. Since opening on May 24,
the festival has attracted approximately 1.5 million visitors and
was recently recognized by Guinness World Records.
Mirziyoyev instructed officials to develop programs for
organizing similar high-profile cultural events throughout the year
in every region of the country as part of efforts to support
tourism, creative industries, and international cultural
engagement.
