On the 22^nd of October in 2026 the international scientific and practical conference entitled “Strategic issues and solutions for the development of pedagogy and social sciences in New Uzbekistan” was held in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan, organized by the University of Science and Technology.

At the conference, Aposh Valiyev, a senior research fellow at the Department of Western Azerbaijan Folklore of the Institute of Folklore of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) and PhD in Philology, made an online presentation entitled “A comparative study of the ritual folklore of the Azerbaijani and Uzbek peoples in the context of globalization: common traditions and national-cultural characteristics”.

The presentation highlighted the common traditions and national-cultural characteristics reflected in the ritual folklore of the Azerbaijani and Uzbek peoples, as well as the importance of preserving folkloric heritage in the context of globalization. The role of comparative studies of the rich spiritual heritage of both peoples in the development of scientific and cultural relations was also emphasized.

Following the presentation, questions on the topic were answered and the exchange of views took place. At the conclusion of the conference Aposh Valiyev was awarded a certificate.