Tashkent: The State of Qatar actively participated in the International Conference on 'Islamic Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan and Its Role in Global Science,' which took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 7-9. The conference aimed to advance Oriental and cultural studies through scientific and cultural interaction while promoting dialogue between different civilizations and cultures. The Qatari delegation was led by HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Qatar Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations.
According to Qatar News Agency, the opening ceremony of the conference was graced by notable figures including HE Kongratbay Sharipov, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation; HE Aloyev Bakhromjon Juraboyevich, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan; and HE Muzaffar Kamilov, Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Religious and Enlightenment Affairs. The event saw participation from professors, experts, and researchers from countries such as Qatar, Turkiye, Italy, Jordan, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco.
In his address, HE Dr. Al Hammadi stated that the conference aligns with the Cultural Diplomacy Program, part of Qatar's Alliance of Civilizations plan for 2023-2027. He highlighted the program's goal of showcasing the influence of Islamic cities on the global development of science and culture. This event is a result of collaboration between the Qatar Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations, Qatar University, and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, aiming to honor the scientific contributions of Uzbek scholars to various fields such as mathematics, chemistry, medicine, and Islamic studies.
HE Dr. Al Hammadi emphasized the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering dialogue and cooperation among civilizations, promoting shared cultural heritage, and enhancing cooperation between nations, particularly between Qatar and Uzbekistan. He noted the cultural exchanges between the two countries, including the upcoming Uzbek Culture Week in Doha and the Qatari Cultural Week in Tashkent, along with Qatar's participation in the opening of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan.
Concluding his address, HE Dr. Al Hammadi expressed hope that the conference would yield valuable scientific proposals and recommendations to highlight the significance of Uzbek Islamic cultural heritage in contemporary scientific discourse.