FRENCH AND GERMAN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY IN CENTRAL ASIA – PUBLIC TALK BY ADRIEN HOUGUET, 4 OCTOBER, 2024

As part of the #TSUULLTalks initiative, the event attracted a wide audience of students, scholars, and the general public. Participants engaged in an interactive Q&A session, discussing current trends in cultural diplomacy and the specific contributions of French and German institutions to Central Asia. This public talk exemplified TSUULL’s mission to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by offering platforms for knowledge exchange, intercultural dialogue, and innovative ideas.

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Location: TSUULL International Office, Youtube\Zoom 
Language: English
Organizer: TSUULL International Office 
Audience: Free and Open to the Public 
Overview: On October 4, 2024, TSUULL hosted a thought-provoking public talk titled “French and German Cultural Diplomacy in Central Asia” delivered by Adrien Houguet, a Franco-German PhD and expert in cultural diplomacy.
The lecture explored how France and Germany have utilized cultural initiatives to build stronger ties with Central Asian countries, emphasizing the role of education, arts, and cultural exchange as key instruments of international cooperation. As part of the #TSUULLTalks series, the event aimed to foster deeper understanding of intercultural engagement and highlighted the growing importance of cultural diplomacy in the modern world.

Area: International Relations, Cultural Diplomacy, Central Asian Studies, Sustainable Development and Education 
Speaker: Adrien Houguet