This visit was aimed at promoting the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, established on the initiative of the President, on an international scale, strengthening scientific and cultural ties, and further developing cooperation with influential international organizations.
During the visit, Firdavs Abdukholikov, Director of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, met with Mamdouh Osman, Director of the Museum of Islamic Art in the city of Jeddah. Detailed information was provided about the Center's activities, its main goals and objectives, and the projects being implemented to study and promote the scientific, historical, and spiritual heritage of Islamic civilization. The meeting participants closely acquainted themselves with the activities of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan and highly appreciated the work being carried out.
Furthermore, during all negotiations and meetings, issues of organizing joint exhibitions, launching research work, holding international conferences, and exchanging experiences among specialists and researchers were widely discussed. The parties exchanged views on developing practical mechanisms for cooperation.
At the conclusion of the negotiations, a Memorandum of Mutual Cooperation was signed between Firdavs Abdukholikov, Director of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. The document notes that it will serve to strengthen dialogue between civilizations, promote cultural tolerance, and also widely convey the heritage of Islamic civilization to the world community.
The parties emphasized that these meetings will serve to bring bilateral and multilateral cooperation to a new stage and expressed their readiness to implement joint projects in the future.
