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Researchers from Uzbekistan visit French libraries.

15.05.2018   28921   2 min.
Researchers from Uzbekistan visit French libraries.

A group of scholars in oriental and Islamic studies visited National Library of France and the Languages and Civilization Library of France in Paris in order to introduce French cultural circles with a wide range of developments in Uzbekistan reports UzA.

The main purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with the activity of libraries in France, preservation of rare manuscripts of our ancestors and establish partnership among the institutions. It is worth noting that Languages and Civilization Library is unique in France which has a department for Central Asian documents. The library has manuscripts, rare books and research works in more than 350 languages from around 180 countries. More than hundred students, researchers and guests visit the library daily.

The sides agreed on exchange of specialists and presentation of books published in Uzbekistan which was held the same day at the library where 15 books published by Imam Bukhari International scientific-research center was shown. The Uzbek delegation felt proud to hear Mr. Benjamin Gishar’s acknowledgment that Uzbekistan stood out among Central Asian countries with its rich scientific potential. He also mentioned that Imam Bukhari’s XVII century “Sahihi Bukhari”, Ibn Sina’s “The Laws of Treatment”, Mirzo Ulugbek’s “Ziji jadidi Kuragoni”, Mahmud Zamahshariy’s “Mukaddamatul adab” were among the true treasures of the libarary and in that respect French part was willing to cooperate with Uzbek specialists to study the manuscripts.

During the talks held in the National Library of France which has 31 million books it was concluded that specialists from Imam Bukhari International Research Center and The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan would be given access to the manuscripts in order to get copies from VIII-XI centuries Qur’an, Imam Bukhari, Khorezmi, Beruniy and Fergani’s works in Arabic and Latin languages. Within the framework of “Cultural Employee” program two practitioners from Uzbekistan would be admitted for manuscript digitalization specialization.

Press Service,

Muslim Board of Uzbekistan

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Saudi Press: Uzbekistan expands international cooperation in cultural, humanitarian, tourism spheres

24.08.2026   75794   2 min.
Saudi Press: Uzbekistan expands international cooperation in cultural, humanitarian, tourism spheres

Analytical articles have been published in prominent Saudi media outlets covering Uzbekistan’s international cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian, tourism and sports spheres, as well as major upcoming events in the country, reports Dunyo IA.

In particular, Saudi online newspaper “Amwaj” extensively previewed the International Media Forum titled “Islamic Civilization: New Vision, New Discoveries”, to be held in Tashkent from August 24th to 29th. Publications note that the large-scale event, the main part of which will take place at the Islamic Civilization Center, will bring together leading foreign journalists and international experts. The forum programme includes plenary sessions, master classes for students, media tours and visits to historical sites in Samarkand, and is timed to coincide with celebrations marking the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of Uzbekistan.

Publication also covered the outcomes of the First Uzbek-Georgian Tourism Forum, held in Samarkand on August 17th and organized by the Committee of Tourism of Uzbekistan. It emphasized that the event served as a practical follow-up to the agreements reached during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Georgia. The sides discussed the development of joint tourism products, the expansion of direct air connectivity and the development of new types of tourism. The publication also highlighted the significant growth in tourist arrivals from Georgia and the impressive overall performance of Uzbekistan’s tourism sector.

Official Saudi news agency, “Saudi Press Agency” (SPA), reported on the signing in Jeddah of the Executive Programme of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Committee on Religious Affairs of Uzbekistan. Document is aimed at strengthening the principles of moderation, countering extremism, organizing training courses for preachers and imams and developing cooperation in the study and dissemination of the meanings of the Holy Qur’an.

 

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