The Embassy of Israel in Uzbekistan welcomes a new milestone in bilateral cooperation in the field of archival work, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Uzarkhiv Agency of Uzbekistan and the State Archives of Israel.
The memorandum was signed at the National Archives of Uzbekistan by Ulugbek Yusupov, Director of the Uzarkhiv Agency, and Ruth Avramovis, Chief Archivist of the State Archives of Israel, who headed the Israeli delegation. The event was attended by Gideon Lustig, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Uzbekistan, as well as archival specialists, scholars, and public representatives from both countries.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the preservation, study, and digitization of archival documents, as well as the protection of historical and cultural heritage for future generations. Particular attention was paid to exchanging professional expertise, advancing joint research, and introducing modern technologies into archival work.
Cooperation between the archival institutions of Israel and Uzbekistan has developed steadily in recent years. Previous milestones include memoranda of cooperation signed in 2021 with the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People and in 2022 with the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center. These initiatives have laid the groundwork for further scholarly collaboration and the study of historical sources documenting the shared heritage and historical ties between the two peoples.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Gideon Lustig emphasized the importance of friendly relations between Israel and Uzbekistan and highlighted the role of scientific and cultural cooperation in preserving historical memory. The newly signed memorandum represents a further step toward strengthening institutional ties, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience, and creating opportunities for joint research projects.
The Embassy of Israel views cooperation in archival work as an important dimension of the broader partnership between Israel and Uzbekistan. By preserving historical documents and making them more accessible to researchers and the public, both countries can deepen their understanding of the past, strengthen cultural connections, and ensure that the stories and experiences of previous generations remain accessible to future ones.
The signing of the memorandum underscores the shared commitment of Israel and Uzbekistan to protecting historical heritage and further developing cooperation in the fields of research, culture, and education.
