Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan jointly produce film Journey to Tashkent

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are jointly producing a film titled Journey to Tashkent, with some scenes set to be filmed at locations in Azerbaijan, Jahangir Abdurahmanov, deputy director of the Center for Media Content Preparation under the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, told journalists, Report's correspondent informs from Tashkent.

"We have many joint projects with our colleagues from Azerbaijan. This includes television, joint productions by television channels and films. Journey to Tashkent is being produced jointly. Some scenes will also be filmed in Azerbaijan," he said.

Abdurahmanov noted that the two countries also maintain close cooperation in the media sector and exchange experience. In particular, agreements have been reached on cooperation with Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency.

He said that the ongoing press tour of Azerbaijani journalists in Uzbekistan is another example of cooperation between the two countries.

"We want to show Azerbaijani society what Uzbekistan has achieved over the past ten years," the deputy director said.

Abdurahmanov added that regular mutual visits by the leaders of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan contribute to the further development of close relations between the two countries.

"We have always wanted our colleagues from Azerbaijan to visit Uzbekistan not only as part of political events, but also to get acquainted with the changes that have taken place in the country, its plans, new facilities, sectors and locations," he said.

Abdurahmanov expressed hope that the press tour would enable Azerbaijani journalists to tell their audiences about modern Uzbekistan and the transformations that have taken place in the country over the past decade.