I am extremely pleased to have visited the Islamic Civilization Center and its museum in Uzbekistan. This center is a truly unique and important project established on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This place provides a deep and systematic presentation of Uzbekistan’s distinctive history from the pre-Islamic period to the Islamic era.

I encourage everyone to visit this center and see it with their own eyes. Many of the documents and exhibits displayed here are the result of fruitful cooperation between France and Uzbekistan, particularly within the framework of scientific collaboration in archaeology and history. This further enhances the Center’s international significance.

Undoubtedly, the Islamic Civilization Center presents an extremely important and unique part of Uzbekistan’s history. In this sense, it not only demonstrates historical heritage but also reveals the trials, complex periods, and the courage and resilience with which the Uzbek people endured them over the centuries. This place allows visitors to deeply understand the connection between the past and the present.

Notably, the American SMITHSONIAN magazine included the Islamic Civilization Center among the TOP 10 most anticipated museums to open. This recognition confirms the Center’s prestige not only at the national but also at the international level.

I believe this Center will achieve great success and become one of the largest and most prestigious museums in Central Asia. Considering France’s rich experience in the field of museum work, I believe there are great opportunities for expanding cooperation with France in the future and implementing new joint projects.