Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage was highly praised by specialists from Turkmenistan
During his visit to Tashkent, Turkmenistan’s leading museum director, Meretgeldi Chariyev, was deeply impressed by the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan. According to him, the exhibitions, precious manuscripts, and video presentations about presidential initiatives represent “a vivid expression of the cultural renaissance unfolding in Central Asia.”
Meretgeldi Chariyev, Director of the State Museum under the Turkmenistan State Cultural Center
“It was a great honor for me to attend the opening ceremony of the international congress ‘Central Asia: shared spiritual and educational heritage – shared future’ in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. Organizing such a high-level academic and cultural event at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan deserves the highest praise.
Within the framework of the congress, we met scholars from Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan, as well as museum and library specialists and representatives from the cultural sector. The tour organized at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan left a profound impression on us. The ancient manuscripts, historical artifacts, and examples of traditional craftsmanship presented through modern interpretation are truly commendable.
Uzbekistan’s culture holds a special place within Islamic civilization. The valuable items, historical sources, and archaeological finds displayed in the exhibitions clearly demonstrate the deep ancient roots of the Uzbek people. Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are fraternal nations, and our cultural ties have been consistently developing over many years.
In this regard, I highly appreciate the ongoing efforts to preserve and promote Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage worldwide. We have been collaborating productively with the Center, led by Firdavs Abdukhalikov, for many years. Notably, the 72nd volume of the collection ‘Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan’, published by the Turkmenistan State Museum, is dedicated to artifacts related to Uzbek heritage preserved in our museum.
In addition, joint projects are being carried out based on agreements signed with the State Museum of the History of the Timurids and the Ichan-Qala State Museum. This cooperation is opening new opportunities for our museums.
The video presentation shown during the congress was also deeply moving. It vividly reflected Uzbekistan’s ancient history, its cultural heritage, and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s initiatives aimed at developing Islamic civilization. The ideas introduced from the UN podium are especially relevant today.
On behalf of myself and the Turkmen delegation, I express my sincere gratitude to the people of Uzbekistan, to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Minister of Culture Ozodbek Ahmadovich, and to the organizers of this remarkable event. May Turkmen–Uzbek friendship remain eternal.”
As a reminder, the international congress “Central Asia: shared spiritual and educational heritage – shared future” was held at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Nearly 350 scholars, art experts, representatives of the education and cultural sectors, international organizations, and esteemed guests from Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan took part in the event.