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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan discussed strengthening institutional linkages to promote cultural exchange and people-to-people contact through the media during a meeting between Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Uzbekistan&#39;s Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev, APP reported on Monday. &ldquo;Pakistan deeply values its partnership with Uzbekistan and remains committed to turning shared ideas into meaningful outcomes for both nations&rdquo;, Tarar said in a post on X. The minister said that both sides discussed strengthening cooperation in media, film and cultural exchanges, including opportunities for joint productions and digital collaboration. The meeting focused on expanding collaboration between Pakistan and Uzbekistan in film production, including the possibility of joint short films, documentaries and drama series, the report said. The ambassador appreciated Pakistan&rsquo;s role in promoting peace in the region and acknowledged Islamabad&rsquo;s efforts in peace-related initiatives and negotiations, according to APP. Tarar said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Uzbekistan and is keen to further expand cooperation in the media, film and cultural fields. He added that such initiatives would require the involvement of experienced production houses, while large-scale film projects could also be pursued through joint funding arrangements between the two countries. The minister stressed the importance of highlighting the shared historical and cultural heritage of Pakistan and Uzbekistan through collaborative media content. &ldquo;Both sides agreed to enhance coordination between their respective social media teams for the development of joint digital content and a coordinated online promotional strategy,&rdquo; said the APP report. It was also agreed to further expand cooperation between media organizations of the two countries. The minister said study visits of journalists from both sides would help promote mutual understanding and professional exchange. He reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening cultural and media relations with Uzbekistan through sustained engagement and cooperation.

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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says both sides discussed strengthening cooperation in media, film and cultural exchanges, including opportunities for joint productions and digital collaboration.


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