KABUL: The Ministry of Information and Culture has said that a cultural delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan met with officials and cultural figures in Faryab Province to strengthen cultural relations between the two countries.
The delegation, led by Azizjon Arapjanov, Deputy Head of Uzbekistan’s Agency for Cultural Heritage, and accompanied by Jafar Fattahov, the country’s Consul General in Balkh, visited several historical sites, including Baba Wali monument, the Grand Mosque, a madrasa, the historic Shaybanid-era pool, and the Shrine of the Fourteen Infallibles in Andkhoy District.
During the visit, officials from Faryab’s Department of Information and Culture provided information about the history and historical significance of the sites and presented proposals for their restoration and preservation.
Members of the Uzbek delegation also emphasized the importance of protecting historical and cultural heritage and praised Faryab officials for their efforts in this regard.