Press release of the meeting with religious scholars under the motto “Prevention of ideological threats: cooperation, transparency and alertness”.
It is not a secret for us that today preservation of peace and stability has become a great challenge for many countries. For this reason we all – not only state and non-governmental organizations, but every citizen deeply understands that in order to achieve our goals and become developed and prosperous country we need to strongly follow our own way and preserve peace and stability.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonivich Mirziyoyev underlining in all of his speeches to talk to people, to identify their problems and needs, to advise those who have fallen on the wrong track of extremist groups and preserve the purity of our religion.
With the initiative of our President a number of citizens who were trapped into evil groups have been undergone prophylactics, their opinions were heard and respected, they were wrong ideas were explained, their dignity was restored in society.
For the just last six months 2273 citizens in Tashkent, 648 citizens from Shayhontohur district have been removed from various lists and they are now enjoying their everyday life.
After the meetings held in June and July of the current year the special road map was established on the solution of the problems raised by our citizens. Particularly, 118 people received medical treatment, 352 children have become the members of various clubs. 12 citizens who wanted to become entrepreneurs received bank credits. 3 families were given special recommendation letters to get flats from new buildings in Sergeli district.
Today on November 28th there was a meeting held with the participation of religious representatives and the citizens who previously were under various lists. The conversation was very sincere and participants talked about their daily issues.
Tashkent Hokimiyat (City Mayor’s Office), Shayhontohur district hokimiyat, “Makhalla” public charity fund, “Nuroniy” fund, civil society institution members and mass media representatives took part in the event.
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Uzbekistan showcases pilgrimage tourism potential at international exhibition in Istanbul
Uzbekistan’s national pavilion at the international “Umra Plus and Pilgrimage Tourism” exhibition in Istanbul highlighted the country's pilgrimage tourism potential, rich historical and cultural heritage, and growing opportunities in the tourism sector, reports Dunyo IA.
The exhibition was held at the Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 400 international participants and around 1,500 representatives of Türkiye's tourism industry, including hotel chains, airlines, catering and ground service providers, as well as tour operators.
The Uzbekistan national pavilion, organized at the initiative of the Association of Umrah Tourism Organizations, showcased the country's key pilgrimage destinations, sacred sites, rich historical legacy, and modern tourism infrastructure.
Visitors received comprehensive information on the tourism potential of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, Termez, Kokand, and Tashkent, as well as UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned Islamic shrines, and the facilities and services created to ensure a comfortable experience for pilgrims.
The exhibition also featured presentations highlighting Uzbekistan's national traditions, handicrafts, cuisine, culture of hospitality, and ongoing reforms in the tourism sector.
In addition, a series of bilateral B2B meetings was held with tour operators, airlines, hotel industry representatives, and pilgrimage tourism stakeholders from Türkiye, the Middle East, and other countries. The discussions focused on increasing the flow of pilgrims to Uzbekistan, developing joint travel packages, and expanding bilateral cooperation.
The event was attended by representatives of the General Directorate of Hajj and Umrah under the Presidency of Religious Affairs of Türkiye (Diyanet), leaders of industry associations, and international tourism professionals.
The exhibition concluded with an award ceremony. It was noted that Uzbekistan's participation marked another important step toward strengthening the country's position as one of Central Asia's leading pilgrimage tourism destinations.
