First of all, I would like to emphasize that visiting this Center for the first time is a great honor and a tremendous pleasure for me. What I saw today has left a truly remarkable impression on me. Without any hesitation, I can say that this is one of the finest museums created by humanity in recent decades.

This remarkable institution is not only a unique place of symbolic importance for Tashkent, Uzbekistan, or Central Asia, but for all of humanity. It reflects the history of a country endowed with an extraordinarily rich heritage. Most importantly, one can feel the continuous flow of this history from the past to the present. It becomes clear that the country has a well-defined vision of its future and is actively building it today.

The world still has much to discover about Uzbekistan. Situated at the crossroads of East and West along the Great Silk Road, this country appears to many as a land of dreams. People dream of visiting Samarkand and Bukhara, yet not everyone has had the opportunity to see them with their own eyes.

In my view, this Center takes visitors on a journey through the different periods of the country's history and presents all of them within a single space. If someone is discovering Uzbekistan for the first time, they should begin their journey here. If they have already visited Samarkand, Bukhara, and other cities, it would be ideal to conclude their trip at this Center, because it offers a comprehensive picture of the nation's history.

I also believe that this Center will become a source of inspiration for future generations. We saw many children here today, and that is extremely important. No nation can build its future without understanding and respecting its history. Places like this help humanity draw lessons from the past and lay a solid foundation for the future.