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ABSTRACT
This article describes the cultural cooperation between Uzbekistan and the SCO. The cultural and humanitarian sphere
has the necessary mechanisms to resolve these problems peacefully. Modern multilateral diplomacy is expressed in
the activities of the relevant international institutions - tools for the joint solution of international problems affecting
the interests of several states or groups of their citizens.
KEYWORDS
Uzbekistan, China, SCO, culture, project, science, transport, goods, trade relations, cultural relations, route.
INTRODUCTION
To date, humanitarian components are considered by
States as the third dimension of foreign policies. This is
cooperation in the field of culture, education, sports
and tourism. In general, this path was aimed at
developing cooperation in the interests of man.
Speaking
about
the
possibilities
of
further
development of cultural interaction, it can be noted
that, in general, everything created is aimed at the
future. Most experts from different countries note that
this area is developing most dynamically. Also, the
current situation requires a revision of some principles,
including "respect for the diversity of civilizations",
which should move to a higher phase
—
the dialogue
of civilizations. [1]
Research Article
VECTORS OF CULTURAL AND HUMANITARIAN COOPERATION WITHIN
THE SCO
Submission Date:
December 14, 2022,
Accepted Date:
December 19, 2022,
Published Date:
December 24, 2022
Crossref doi:
https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume02Issue12-13
Zukhra A. Kamalova
Chair Assistant "Social Sciences" Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute, Uzbekistan
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In addition, a period of certain stagnation is coming in
the development of any area of interstate relations,
which requires an answer to the question in which
directions to move further. And if it is quite possible to
answer it in the economic sphere, then a number of
difficulties arise in the cultural sphere. Culture is
designed to work for the image of the state, for the
formation of its attractive image abroad. The only way
to assess the effectiveness of this direction is to
monitor the recognition of the country in foreign
countries. It helps to identify some gaps in its
implementation, to focus on areas that require more
attention. [2]
THE MAIN RESULTS AND FINDINGS
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is an example
of a joint association of states that has different
cultural traditions. In 2001, from the moment of its
formation, one of the main areas of cooperation
became humanitarian. During the meeting of the heads
of the six states in Shanghai in 2001, it was decided to
hold a meeting of the Ministers of culture of the
participating countries and develop a program of
cultural events. In 2002, their first meeting was held
and a joint statement was signed [3]. This document
lays the legal foundations for cultural cooperation
within the SCO. This led to the launch of the
mechanism of multilateral cooperation of the member
states of the Union. The Ministers of Culture expressed
the opinion that it is necessary to develop both on a
multilateral and bilateral basis.
One of the provisions states that it is important
to expand cooperation in the field of culture for the
effective operation of the organization. In addition, it
was decided to hold the first festival of culture of six
countries.
The
impetus for further development of cooperation in the
cultural field was the meeting of the Ministers of
Culture in Astana in 2005 and the formation of an
Expert Working Group on cultural interaction. The
main efforts of the organization were aimed at
preserving the diversity of cultures, respect for cultural
traditions and mutual enrichment of all participants.
The meeting resulted in the approval of the "Plan of
multilateral cultural Cooperation" for the next two
years. The Festival of Culture and Art of the
participating countries has become an annual [4].
In 2008, the parties approved the next
plan of cultural events and adopted the Regulations on
the Festival of Arts of the SCO member states. A
significant role in the development of the strategy and
directions of cultural interaction was assigned to the
Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization,
within which the Expert Group functions.
The
most significant and large-scale events of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization in the cultural sphere were
the Festival of Arts of the participating countries, the
art forum "Draw Lake Sihu" in Hangzhou, the Issyk-Kul
Film Festival in the Kyrgyz city of Cholpon-Ata, the
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exhibition "Children draw Fairy tales", the international
music festival "Melodies of the East"[5]. The format of
many of them has already gone beyond the framework
of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Active bilateral
ties between the participating countries allow us to get
to know the spiritual and material heritage of the
peoples more deeply. Tours of creative collectives,
exhibitions of fine and decorative arts, contests, etc.
have become widespread.
One of the most relevant projects proposed by
the Chinese side is the Silk Road Economic Belt. The
action program includes such a component as
strengthening the role of people's diplomacy,
expanding direct ties between the peoples of the
countries of the region. In this regard, the exhibition
"Silk Road Culture of China" was organized in some
states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, for
example in Tajikistan [6]. The general public had the
opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the
Silk Road as a link between East and West.
After a three-year pandemic pause that caused serious
disruption of trade, economic and industrial relations,
the SCO countries and peoples need direct
communication.
Digital development is an important generalizing
process of all spheres of public life under the influence
of innovative technologies. Despite the difficulties of
social adaptation that accompany any large-scale
changes, it is necessary to learn to work with such
phenomena and get the most out of it [7].
The processes of digital transformation place
new demands on people's education. We are talking
about the education of both specialists in the field of
design and development of digital systems, as well as
managers of enterprises, industries, regions organizing
the transition from traditional business processes to
new ones based on digital technologies.
Within
the framework of the educational program for the
digital economy, the task is to improve the education
management system in the system of the unified
educational information space. In terms of solving the
tasks set, great attention is paid to the development of
human potential. In connection with the development
of the information society, approaches to education
are changing, first of all, to higher education, as well as
to the system of additional adult education. These
approaches are designed to implement the principles
of lifelong learning. [8]
The goal of digital transformation in learning is
to effectively and flexibly apply the latest technologies
to transition to an individual and accurate result of the
educational process. The main modern trend in
education is to teach how to function and develop in
the era of global digital transformations, to understand
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your strategy of behavior and learning in the digital
world, which occurs using computer technology,
regardless of where the learning process takes place.
Within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization, the member States of this organization
emphasize the importance of innovation as a key
factor in medium- and long-term economic growth and
global sustainable development.
Noting the need for focused attention to overcoming
the socio-economic consequences of the digital divide
between Member States, they emphasize the
importance
of deepening
mutually
beneficial
cooperation and exchange of experience in the field of
the digital economy and the use of digital technologies.
Member States oppose discriminatory measures under
any pretexts that hinder the development of the digital
economy and communication technologies.
The Member States consider it important to
continue the exchange of knowledge and best
practices, as well as joint research by scientific,
educational institutions and organizations in the field
of digitalization, innovation and information and
communication technologies.
The member States are convinced that
the progressive development of cultural and
humanitarian cooperation within the SCO remains an
absolute priority. Over the past period, we have
managed to achieve a high level of cooperation in the
fields of culture, education, science and technology,
health, environmental protection, tourism and sports
[9].
Thus, the digital transformation of higher
education makes it possible to orient the learning
process in a new way to achieve the necessary
educational results, accelerate the movement towards
the personalization of the educational process. Digital
technologies promote the use of advanced
pedagogical practices by a teacher (innovative models
of organizing and conducting educational work), which
was previously impossible due to the complexity of
their implementation by means of traditional
communication technologies and working with
information.
It can also be predicted that the
balance between Russia and China will change, and this
will affect the organization's agenda and its priorities.
The most important prerequisite for the favorable
development of the SCO is to ensure harmonious
interaction between Russia and China on the entire
spectrum of regional and global problems and to fill
cooperation within the SCO with economic content. It
has greatly contributed to the fact that the six states
united in the SCO are not only connected with each
other by a common geography and history, but also
share common views and values, are concerned about
the same problems, strive to jointly equip their region,
want to cooperate in the interests of ensuring their
own stability and well-being. For the young
independent states of Central Asia, the most important
tasks were: the formation of the foundations for
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ensuring stability and security of development, the
creation of a favorable economic and political climate,
the development of international cooperation. [10]
The complex and diverse regional integration
processes in Central Asia are contradictory in nature,
which is based on the difficulties associated with the
adaptation of states to new geopolitical realities in the
context of integration construction. Based on the
geopolitical situation in the region, there was a need to
form integration structures that would represent the
main regional players and in various formats would
serve as a mechanism for multilateral consultations
and agreements in ensuring regional security and
stability. The SCO is not a military-political alliance and
has no intentions of becoming one, and cooperation
between the defense departments is developing
exclusively for anti-terrorist purposes. It strives to build
a democratic, fair architecture of international
relations
based
on
multilateral,
cooperative
approaches and equally taking into account the
interests and opinions of all participants. The SCO's
activities are not directed against third countries, it is
alien to confrontational approaches to solving urgent
problems of international and regional development.
The SCO has become an example of how non-bloc
associations can build a system of ensuring
international security. [11]
The
main
feature of the SCO is that it is based on the principles
of equality of all member states, mutual respect for
each other's views and opinions, diversity of cultures,
traditions, called the Shanghai spirit, which is
combined with its organizational structure and the
versatility of areas of cooperation. In this aspect, the
experience of integration processes within the SCO is
unique, becoming an increasingly significant factor in
strengthening security and stability in the Central Asian
region, actively contributing to increasing the
economic and political potential of the participating
states in the region. At a meeting of the Council of
Heads of State in Astana, China assumed the
chairmanship of the SCO.
Taking
into account that the majority of the SCO member
states represent Central Asia, the situation in which is
largely subject to internal political and socio-economic
changes, including those related to such factors of
influence as terrorism and religious extremism,
interethnic confrontation, drug trafficking and
uncontrolled migration, it seems reasonable to
conduct an analysis and assessment of activities The
SCO in the system of ensuring the security of the states
of the Central Asian region. [12]
Most scientists and experts, recognizing the enormous
potential of the SCO, as a rule, agree that the existing
achievements of the Organization are mainly
theoretical in nature and it lacks a practical component
for a more effective impact on global and regional
threats and challenges.
With this in mind, one of the main tasks at the
present stage of regional development is the
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qualitative improvement of the research and
information-analytical level of work. The scientific
search is designed to help the SCO to build the desired
degree of a new type of international association
capable of functioning in the conditions of the global
crisis of humanity and the acceleration of historical
time, to manage the most complex processes in the
SCO space, responding ahead of time to adverse
events, challenges and threats, ensuring the maximum
possible stability and security for the peoples and
states of the Central Asian region.
[13]
CONCLUSION
The ancient city of Samarkand
–
the pearl of the Great
Silk Road
–
is ready to meet the leaders of fourteen
countries of the world with new breakthrough
proposals and initiatives designed to serve for the
benefit and prosperity of the SCO and each of its
participants.
Summing up, it should be noted that cultural and
educational cooperation within the framework of the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization has gone a certain
way and has notable achievements. Among them are:
the existence of clearly formulated principles that
correspond to the vision of the role of culture and
education in modern international relations and are
close to all participating countries; the established
contractual and legal framework for cooperation in
this area; expert mechanisms have been created; areas
of cooperation and forms of implementation of
cultural and educational programs within the
multilateral and bilateral format have been identified.
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