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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Accepting the credentials of the permanent representative, the OIC Secretary General congratulated him on assuming the office and wished him success in carrying out his responsible mission.
The current state and prospects of cooperation between Uzbekistan and OIC were discussed during the meeting. The sides also expressed mutual interest in intensifying interaction in such important areas as education, support for youth and innovations.
The OIC Secretary General noted Uzbekistan's significant contribution to the development of Islamic civilization, science and culture, stressing that the country has historically been the center of scientific discoveries, philosophical thought and spiritual heritage of the Islamic world. It was also emphasized that today Uzbekistan continues to play an important role in strengthening the unity of the Islamic Ummah, promoting initiatives aimed at sustainable development, education and preservation of cultural heritage, which makes it one of the key partners in implementing the goals of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
It is worth recalling that Nodirjon Turgunov arrived in Riyadh in March 2024 as the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Saudi Arabia.
He served as Consul General in the city of Jeddah from 2021 to 2024.
He has been in the system of the MFA since 2016. He worked in various positions in the Consular and Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2019-2021 he served as Consul General of Uzbekistan in the city of Aktau (Kazakhstan), in 2021-2024 - in the city of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
He speaks Arabic and Russian.
Nodirjon Turgunov replaced Ulugbek Maksudov, who served from 2018-2024 as the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Saudi Arabia and permanent representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, headquartered in the city of Jeddah.