BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed expanding cultural and educational
cooperation with the Caucasus Muslims' Board and using digital
platforms to explain the humanistic principles of Islam to younger
generations.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president following a meeting between Shavkat Mirziyoyev and
the Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office, Sheikhulislam
Allahshukur Pashazade, who arrived in Uzbekistan to participate in
the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization.
According to the statement, at the beginning of the meeting, the
Uzbek president thanked Pashazade for presenting him with the book
“The Highest Point of Brotherhood and Alliance,” dedicated to the
joint efforts of the leaders of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
The sides discussed strengthening interethnic harmony and
religious tolerance, as well as improving the spiritual education
of young people.
“It is important to combine scientific expertise and use digital
platforms and interactive educational tools to explain the true
humanistic essence of Islam to young people in a simple and
engaging way,” Mirziyoyev said.
The Uzbek president also put forward proposals aimed at bringing
bilateral cultural and educational cooperation to a new level. The
discussions highlighted opportunities to use modern technologies
and academic expertise to develop educational content and
strengthen engagement with younger audiences.
The meeting also underscored the importance of religious
tolerance and intercultural dialogue in promoting social cohesion
and educating younger generations.
Following the meeting, Mirziyoyev awarded Pashazade Uzbekistan's
El-Yurt Hurmati Order in recognition of his contribution to
scholarship in the Muslim world.
“The award recognizes Allahshukur Pashazade's significant
contribution to the development of scholarship in the Muslim
world,” the Uzbek presidential administration said.
