Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) – As part of his visit to Astana, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the ceremonial concert of Central Asian and Azerbaijani artists titled “Evening of Friendship.”

The event was also attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and the guest of honor, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

The vibrant performances by folklore and ethnographic ensembles, as well as national songs and dances, vividly showcased the shared cultural heritage and closeness of the peoples of the region.