Abstract:
"Cultural diplomacy" is a subject based on the role and emphasis of the "cultural-civilization" linking factors in relations between countries and nations. The ultimate goal of this method of diplomacy - in an intimate framework, Converging and out of tension, Provide a favorable image of all-round relationships, Based on commonalities (civilization-cultural traditions) between nation-states. Iran-Uzbekistan relations with rich cultural backgrounds, Despite the continuity and rich cultural backgrounds, for less than three decades (From 1991), Always Weak and it has been fluctuating. Death of Islam Karimov (September 2, 2016) and the coming of Shukat Mirzizov (December 14, 2016), a new chapter in Uzbekistan's foreign relations with other countries and also Iran began. Under the "continuity and change" policy, with a little more flexibility, Mir Ziyayyev calls for the deepening and expansion of relations in all fields with Iran. In this regard, the main question of the leading article is this: by turning to the historical-civilization background of Iran in Central Asia in general and Uzbekistan in particular, How Can Iran and Uzbekistan Have Convergence Relations? Since Uzbekistan (like most Central Asian republics) is considered to be the Civilization and cultural heritage of Iran, the two countries are able, within the framework of "cultural diplomacy", by neutralizing the threats; they will pursue convergent and growing relationships in all fields. Therefore, in the cultural-civilization relations and interactions of Iran and Uzbekistan, Components such as Islam as a common religion, Persian language, common elements, presence of Iranian culture in Uzbekistan, attractions of civilization, historical and natural heritage, tourism, economy and … There can be To strengthen the relations between the two countries.
Machine summary:
Since Uzbekistan (like most Central Asian republics) considers itself a part of Iran's civilizational and cultural sphere, the two countries are able, within the framework of "cultural diplomacy," to pursue convergent and growing relations in all fields while neutralizing grounds for threat.
From this perspective, in the cultural-civilizational relations and interactions between Iran and Uzbekistan, components such as Islam as a common religion, the Persian language, shared glories, the presence of Iranian culture in Uzbekistan, the attractions of civilizational, historical, and natural heritage, tourism, economy, etc.
Culture and Cultural Diplomacy Culture, as a complex whole, is a collective set of thoughts and achievements, including knowledge, belief, art, behavior, ethics, law, customs, and any other acquired capability or habit in interpersonal communications, society, and the surrounding environment; for this reason, the practical importance of culture in relation to diplomacy and foreign policy, as a shared social organization, is in terms of general compatibility with the instinctive, innate, political, and economic needs of human constructs in interaction with the geographical environment (national and transnational).
(Amirahmadian, 1397) Furthermore, considering the diplomatic movements of Iran's regional rivals, including Turkey, as well as Europe and America, in developing relations with the government of Uzbekistan, further delay in this regard will not be in the interest of the country's foreign policy and national interests.
Accordingly, given the set of tourist capabilities in natural, historical, cultural, and religious dimensions in both Iran and Uzbekistan, the support of the governments of both sides in introducing these attractions to the people can play an important role in the development of cultural relations between the two countries.
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