10-07-202656
On January 30, 2026, the capital hosted an international roundtable discussion entitled «The Third Renaissance — A Development Concept from Pakistan's Perspective», organized at a high level in both online and offline formats.
The event was co-organized by the Republican Centre for Spirituality and Enlightenment and the Centre for Sustainable Development, bringing together members of the Uzbek parliament, political scientists, Pakistani public figures, international analysts, and media representatives.
The forum's objectives were: to exchange views on the wide-ranging reforms underway in Uzbekistan aimed at laying the groundwork for the Third Renaissance — an initiative put forward by President Sh.M. Mirziyoyev — and their significance for the country, the region, and global development; and to formulate relevant practical recommendations and proposals.
This roundtable was not only a scientific and practical dialogue but also a vivid testimony to the growing international interest in Uzbekistan's intellectual and spiritual-enlightenment model of development. Pakistani experts highly commended the New Uzbekistan phenomenon, its political philosophy, goals and objectives, achievements to date, and the effectiveness of the reforms being implemented across society.
As foreign specialists noted, the fact that Pakistani Prime Minister M.Sh. Sharif authored a foreword to the book «Uzbekistan: The Third Renaissance — A Development Concept» by writer Muhammad Abbas Khan represents an outstanding international recognition of this idea. The work emphasizes that the Third Renaissance processes initiated in Uzbekistan draw on the heritage of great ancestors and serve not only the country's prosperity but also the bright future of all humanity — demonstrating that Uzbekistan's spiritual-enlightenment, scientific, and social reforms are attracting interest at the international level.
According to Pakistani specialists, the idea of the Third Renaissance is underpinned by a strategic approach to the advancement of education, science, culture, and enlightenment. It is not merely a slogan but a systemic policy aimed at guiding society toward progress through intellectual elevation.
Tahir Farooq, Director of the influential Pakistani media group «Ittehad», substantiated through concrete real-life examples that the policies pursued by Shavkat Mirziyoyev — the architect of New Uzbekistan — are contributing to the expansion of the space of trust among the countries of Central and South Asia.
Tanvir Ahmad, Professor at York University (Canada) and expert in green energy, emphasized that innovation — particularly in the renewable energy sector — plays a central role in President Mirziyoyev's plan for laying the foundations of the Third Renaissance. He highlighted that, given New Uzbekistan's ambitious target of achieving a 54% share of renewable energy by 2030, cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan in this field is developing with remarkable dynamism. He concluded by stressing that Pakistan views Uzbekistan as one of its most trusted partners in jointly building the future.
Young Pakistani expert Muizza Abbas underscored the notable achievements Uzbekistan has made in connection with the reforms conducted under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's leadership in recent years. She acknowledged that Pakistan's youth follows the positive changes unfolding in Uzbekistan with sincere interest.
The roundtable clearly demonstrated that relations between the two countries are ascending to a new level. While economic and trade ties represent a traditional area of cooperation, this dialogue is of particular significance in terms of strengthening spiritual-enlightenment and intellectual collaboration.
The strong interest shown by Pakistani scholars and analysts in Uzbekistan's reforms, the academic works written on the subject, and the scholarly discussions taking place all indicate that the space for scientific and cultural dialogue between the two states is steadily expanding.
Such dialogues serve not only the exchange of ideas but also the consolidation of trust, mutual respect, and shared values of progress among peoples. Notably, the idea of the Third Renaissance — transcending national borders — is emerging as a topic of international enlightenment discourse.