Uzbek President Mirziyoyev attends cultural programme of Turkic States summit in Ankara

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, accompanied by his wife, took part in a cultural programme held within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) summit in Ankara. The event also included leaders of member-state delegations and their spouses.

The leaders opened the Turkic States Civilization Garden at the Beştepe complex in Ankara. Pavilions of the member states in the garden display traditional yurts and examples of folk applied art. The heads of state viewed a copy of the Orkhon inscriptions, considered a written monument of the Turkic peoples. National games, archers and performers in historical costumes then took part in a show, after which the leaders planted oak seedlings.

The initiatives were described as important for preserving historical memory and cultural heritage, ensuring continuity between generations and strengthening fraternal ties. The leaders then visited the Malazgirt centre, named after the Battle of Malazgirt of 26 August 1071. Senior guests watched an epic show featuring horsemen, acrobats and stuntmen, with horses brought from member countries.