A forum marking the second anniversary of the ANO Eurasia organization was held in Moscow, bringing together 800 experts from 33 countries. Participants reviewed the organization's achievements and outlined a new phase of development – moving from individual initiatives to a sustainable system of international ties, described as an 'architecture of good neighborliness.'
The forum was attended by politicians, educators, journalists, doctors, and representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry, including Dmitry Peskov, Maria Zakharova, and Alexander Alimov. The main theme was the transition from fragmented projects to a unified humanitarian infrastructure.
Alena Arshinova, head of the ANO Eurasia coordination council, reported that the number of program participants had grown from 20,000 to 120,000 people. 'We are looking for like-minded people – everyone who wants to communicate without intermediaries,' she said.
Dmitry Peskov emphasized the historical ties among Eurasian peoples, stating that traditional values are rooted in the past but oriented toward the future. 'Separately, we are vulnerable; together, we can achieve a lot,' he claimed.
The forum discussed expanding the geography of projects, including the African direction: the participation of a delegation from Togo and plans to create new partnership platforms. Central Asia was seen as a testing ground for cooperation mechanisms.
Key projects include the 'Victory 9/45' movement with events in 14 countries, educational programs such as 'Class Friendship,' 'Territory of Childhood,' and 'Discover Russia,' as well as the Eurasia Award (nearly 6,000 applications) and the Eurasia Film Festival. About 200 tons of humanitarian aid were reportedly delivered to Armenia.
Uzbekistan was actively represented at the forum. Arshinova noted an increase in applications from Uzbekistan for projects and awards, as well as participation in the Eurasia Film Festival. Ravshan Nazarov, a member of the ANO Eurasia council, highlighted the importance of youth and volunteer movements, pointing to the establishment of the Volunteer Association in 2022.
Film producer Mannob Kochkarov emphasized the common cultural code of Eurasian peoples and Uzbekistan's experience in co-production. He described pedagogical education as a fundamental basis for the development of culture and the film industry.
The forum concluded with a focus on transitioning from isolated projects to a sustainable system of humanitarian, educational, and professional ties. Whether this model will become a long-term mechanism for international cooperation remains to be seen in the next phase.
Source: podrobno.uz