MAIN DIRECTIONS OF UZBEKISTAN’S “SOFT POWER” STRATEGY: LANGUAGE POLICY AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL PRESTIGE OF THE UZBEK LANGUAGE

Abdurakhmanova Mehribon

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Abstract

This article examines the strategic significance of the national language in the context of implementing Uzbekistan’s “soft power” policy. It analyzes the main directions of the state language policy, as well as issues related to strengthening the position of the Uzbek language on the international stage. Furthermore, the study addresses the processes of teaching Uzbek abroad, the tools of educational diplomacy, cultural exchange programs, and opportunities to enhance the prestige of the language through modern information and communication technologies.

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