The President of Uzbekistan will take part in the Second “Central Asia – Russia” Summit and the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which will be held in Dushanbe.
The agenda of the upcoming events includes issues related to the expansion of multilateral cooperation, such as strengthening political dialogue, promoting joint projects in the trade, economic, and investment sectors, as well as cooperation in industry, agriculture, transportation, energy, and infrastructure, continuation of active cultural and humanitarian exchange.
The leaders will additionally discuss current international issues and matters related to regional security.
Following the summits, a package of joint documents and decisions aimed at further developing practical cooperation is expected to be adopted.
The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Institute of Islamic Studies under Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia, led by its director Khairun Nizam.
The guests were welcomed by Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Muhammadolim Muhammad Siddiqov, who congratulated them on their visit and briefed them on the structure and activities of the Board, particularly the Department of Education and Scientific Research.
The delegation expressed appreciation for the significant progress taking place in Uzbekistan in recent years in the fields of religion, culture, and tourism, and noted with admiration the establishment of the Center for Islamic Civilization, the reconstruction and beautification of the Imam al-Bukhari Complex, and the development of other higher religious educational institutions such as Mir Arab, Imam Maturidi, and Imam Termizi centers.
During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities for mutual cooperation in education, academic research, and exchange of scholarly and cultural experience.
At the conclusion, both parties exchanged commemorative gifts, took group photographs, and wished each other continued success.
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan – Press Service