Turkey and Uzbekistan

Can Oguz discusses the state of religious freedom in Turkey, including its attempt to build on a tradition of secularism. Javlon Vakhabov gives an overview of religious freedom in Uzbekistan, detailing the emphasis Uzbekistan has placed on religious freedom. 

Speakers:

Can Oguz, Consul General of the Republic of Turkey

Javlon Vakhabov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States

Moderator:

James A. Toronto, Associate Professor, Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages, Brigham Young University