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The Economist: “Reclaiming a Scholarly Legacy — Uzbekistan Opens the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent”
The international publication The Economist released an article dedicated to the opening of the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent. It examines the Center in the context of the reforms being implemented in the country and Uzbekistan’s growing significance on the international stage.
It is noted that the Center is an authorial project initiated by Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reflecting a consistent state policy grounded in the ideas of humanism, tolerance, and enlightenment. This approach is assessed as an appropriate response to the challenges of the modern world.
The article describes the Center as an important factor in shaping Uzbekistan’s modern cultural and intellectual identity. It also emphasizes the country’s aspiration to deeply understand its historical heritage and align it with the global agenda.
Special attention is given to Central Asia as a region where scientific and philosophical traditions have developed over centuries and have made a significant contribution to world civilization.
At the same time, the harmony between architectural traditions and modern technologies demonstrates a path of modernization that preserves cultural identity.
The opening of the Center is presented as an important milestone in strengthening Uzbekistan’s international standing, positioning it as one of the key hubs of cultural and intellectual cooperation.
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