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ABSTRACT
Acceleration of socio-economic processes in New Uzbekistan development is not only optimal for solving global
problems of humanity search for ways, but also to preserve material and spiritual values and to the next generation
the development of issues such as transmission, the study of the essence of national and religious values are
extensively analyzed in the article.
KEYWORDS
National value, religion, development, nation, society, spirituality, future.
INTRODUCTION
Uzbekistan has been and remains a polyethnic and
polyconfessional country throughout its centuries-old
history. In our society, which is made up of a unity of
peoples diverse in terms of its structure and content,
special attention has been paid to maintaining inter-
ethnic harmony. For this reason, First President Islam
Karimov emphasized the nature of inter-ethnic
relations established in our country and said,
"Uzbekistan has many riches, but our greatest wealth,
our greatest value, is the peace, inter-ethnic friendship
and solidarity that prevails in our society. ”[1], he said.
From this point of view, another important task today
is related to ensuring that the idea of inter-ethnic
harmony is a constant priority in our country. In this
regard, the citizens of our country, which has set itself
the goal of building a humane, fair, and legal society,
must remember that each nation has its own national
culture, that each ethnos, ethnic group is unique in the
Research Article
PRINCIPLES OF INTERETHNIC HARMONY AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE
IN UZBEKISTAN
Submission Date:
February 17, 2023,
Accepted Date:
February 22, 2023,
Published Date:
February 27, 2023
Crossref doi:
https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume03Issue02-16
Kasimova Ezazkhan
Researcher Of Namangan State University, Uzbekistan
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world, and treat them with respect. , it is extremely
important not to avoid the fact that one cannot be
preferred over another [2].
Strengthening the foundations of peace and
sustainable development by ensuring inter-ethnic
solidarity and harmony in the Republic of Uzbekistan
remains the priority task of representatives of all
nationalities and peoples. When thinking about this,
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said, "...Our country is a
multi-ethnic and multi-confessional country. Today, in
our country, representatives of more than 130
nationalities and peoples live together as children of
the same family. In this regard, there is no doubt that
the traditions of tolerance, characteristic of our
people, play an important role" [3], it is clear how much
meaning is hidden in his words.
"Strengthening the environment of inter-ethnic
harmony and inter-religious tolerance" dedicated to
strengthening the security and defense potential of
our country, conducting an open, pragmatic and active
foreign policy as the seventh priority of the
Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-
2026. ", the following tasks are specified in the
paragraph:
1.
Further improvement of the state support system
for national cultural centers.
2.
Ensuring consistent implementation of the state
policy concept of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the
field of international relations.
3.
To create additional favorable conditions for young
people of different nationalities, to raise
awareness of civic duty, patriotism, and the culture
of interethnic interaction based on tolerance.
4.
Taking measures to provide additional state
support to mass media operating in foreign
languages and covering state policy in the field of
inter-ethnic relations.
5.
To improve the activities of friendship societies in
order to develop friendly relations with foreign
countries"[4].
The process of social development has shown that the
ideas of separatism can arise in ethnic groups that do
not have their own statehood, living in a certain
country, due to the growth of national identity. This
may threaten the territorial integrity and sovereignty
of the state. In order to prevent such negative
situations, a certain state should identify the problems
and needs of ethnic groups in its territory in time and
develop optimal mechanisms for solving them.
The democratization of public life has a significant
impact on the further improvement of inter-ethnic
relations, as a result of paying serious attention to
national traditions and values, harmonizing national
interests through non-governmental structures such
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as civil society institutions, reforms in all areas are
consistent with national interests. is mounted.
138 national cultural centers and friendship societies
with 34 foreign countries are operating under the
"Committee on International Relations and Friendship
with Foreign Countries" under the Cabinet of Ministers
of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Contacts have been
established with partners in 18 countries of the world,
29 Uzbek emigrations and diasporas, and the days of
Uzbek culture, the language, the unique national
traditions and customs of the people, promotion
Conferences, seminars, roundtables, exhibitions,
quizzes, concerts and other events are held aimed at
strengthening international relations" [5].
The influence of religious tolerance on inter-ethnic
relations is manifested in the following:
"First of all, religion and religious values do not oppose
the ethno-political paradigm being formed in
Uzbekistan, but help to ensure its development with
their own means and methods. The strategic goal of
the ethno-political paradigm concerns all members of
society, including believers, confessions, and members
of religious organizations.
Secondly, Uzbekistan is a secular democratic, legal
state, where religion is separated from the state,
religion does not interfere in state affairs, and the state
does not interfere in the internal affairs of religious
agencies and organizations. However, this should not
lead to the idea that religion and religious institutions,
believers can do whatever they want, and be
indifferent to the life of the state and society. The state
and society cannot be indifferent to what socio-ethical
and political-legal values believers rely on.
Thirdly, it is possible to ensure social development
when peoples and nations live harmoniously and
accept the strategic goal as their vital goal.
Fourthly, ethnocultural pluralism and polytheism are
natural in polyethnic states. Keeping ethnocultural
pluralism and polytheism in harmony, ensuring that
they serve the interests of social development is one of
the complex tasks of the ethnopolitical paradigm.
Fifth, religious tolerance is not flattery or concession to
destructive groups, fundamentalism and terrorism, it is
a reality that can distinguish between positive and
negative behavior and ideological views. The fact that
a person is a "social being" imposes certain
requirements and even restrictions on his actions and
ideological views. These social requirements and
restrictions are determined by legal norms and moral
imperatives.
Sixth, reliance on religion and religious values in inter-
ethnic relations is ensured through freedom of
conscience. It is a person's constitutional right to
believe in what religion, to respect, promote and
support what religious values. However, it is
impossible for religion and religious organizations to
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directly interfere in inter-ethnic relations, to organize
them in one way or another, to set one nation against
another. Having a national-ethnic religion or religious
organization
contradicts
the
polyethnic
and
polytheistic nature of the state. Belief in religion does
not choose nationality, ethnic identity, it is a matter at
the discretion of each person.
Seventh, the use of historical-cultural, socio-ethical
experiences accumulated by religions and religious
organizations in inter-ethnic relations is constructive
for both sides, especially for social development. But
the ethno-political paradigm cannot forget that there
are conservative and dogmatic elements in religion,
which destructive forces are trying to use. Due to the
widespread spread of religious fundamentalism and
terrorism, suspicion and distrust of each other in inter-
state and inter-national relations has become a real
reality" [6].
Polytheism is established in Uzbekistan, more than 95
percent of the population believes in Islam, and the
rest believe in other religions. Our country has a special
position in the history of world civilization as a place
where ancient religions have flourished since time
immemorial. No one can deny that in this blessed land,
our forefathers always treated representatives of
other religions with respect, fought together with
them and worked shoulder-to-shoulder for the
freedom of this country. In fact, our region has been a
center where different religions, cultures and ways of
life met and ensured peaceful coexistence of different
peoples.
The efforts of our country in this regard are being
recognized as an example for other countries on a
global scale.
In the Address of the President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Oliy Majlis:
"Uzbekistan is always faithful to its traditions in the
field of inter-ethnic harmony and religious tolerance,
and will never deviate from this path. In our country,
primary attention is paid to strengthening the
atmosphere of mutual respect, friendship and
harmony between representatives of different
nationalities and religious confessions. It is our
greatest wealth and it is our duty to protect it like the
apple of an eye" [7], it was not without reason that it
was emphasized.
Interethnic harmony and tolerance are characteristic
of the mentality and spirituality of our people, and it is
the main guarantee of the development of good ideas
and human qualities in our society, the rule of peace
and stability in our country. remains an effective factor
in maintaining stability.
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