The Role and Importance of "Cultural Diplomacy" in Expanding and Converging Iran-Uzbekistan Relations

"Cultural diplomacy" is a subject based on the role and emphasis of the "cultural-civilization" linking factors in relations between countries and nations. The ultimate goal of this method of diplomacy - in an intimate framework, Converging and out of tension, Provide a favorable image of all-round relationships, Based on commonalities (civilization-cultural traditions) between nation-states. Iran-Uzbekistan relations with rich cultural backgrounds, Despite the continuity and rich cultural backgrounds, for less than three decades (From 1991), Always Weak and it has been fluctuating. Death of Islam Karimov (September 2, 2016) and the coming of Shukat Mirzizov (December 14, 2016), a new chapter in Uzbekistanchr('39')s foreign relations with other countries and also Iran began. Under the "continuity and change" policy, with a little more flexibility, Mir Ziyayyev calls for the deepening and expansion of relations in all fields with Iran. In this regard, the main question of the leading article is this: by turning to the historical-civilization background of Iran in Central Asia in general and Uzbekistan in particular, How Can Iran and Uzbekistan Have Convergence Relations? Since Uzbekistan (like most Central Asian republics) is considered to be the Civilization and cultural heritage of Iran, the two countries are able, within the framework of "cultural diplomacy", by neutralizing the threats; they will pursue convergent and growing relationships in all fields. Therefore, in the cultural-civilization relations and interactions of Iran and Uzbekistan, Components such as Islam as a common religion, Persian language, common elements, presence of Iranian culture in Uzbekistan, attractions of civilization, historical and natural heritage, tourism, economy and … There can be To strengthen the relations between the two countries.