The President of Uzbekistan signed a resolution "On approval of the concept of further development of national culture in the Republic of Uzbekistan".

In compliance with the document, the proposal of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, National Agency "Uzbekkino", Union of Writers of Uzbekistan and the Association of Composers on the establishment of a chest badge "Committed to Culture and Art" was approved.

The Ministry of Culture jointly with interested ministries and organizations shall develop the draft Resolution of the Government on establishing a state badge "Committed to Culture and Art" in two-months' time and submit it to the Cabinet of Ministers.