On 22 October 2026, the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan organized an exhibition and an international scientific conference dedicated to the scientific and spiritual heritage of Central Asia at the UN headquarters in Geneva. The center’s press service reported this.
The exhibition “Civilizations, Individuals, Discoveries” was held at the Palace of Nations. It showcased books, scientific publications, miniatures, and materials related to the lives and discoveries of the great thinkers of Central Asia.
At the conference titled “Islamic Civilization: The Great Spiritual and Scientific Heritage of Mawarannahr and the Horizons of Enlightenment,” the contribution of Bukhara, Samarkand, and Termez to the development of world science and civilization was discussed. The event was attended by diplomats, representatives of international organizations, scholars, and cultural figures.
At the conference, Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva, Eldiyor Toshmatov, Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to international organizations, and other international and local experts spoke.
Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Center of Islamic Civilization, provided information about the center’s international mission, research activities, and directions for promoting cultural heritage through modern technologies. In addition, prospects for cooperation on the use of UN libraries and archives were discussed.
During the discussions, special attention was given to the importance of the heritage of Imam Bukhari, Imam Termizi, and Imam Maturidi for today’s society, and to issues of science, tolerance, and interfaith dialogue.
As part of the event, short films dedicated to Uzbekistan and the heritage of Islamic civilization were also shown. The books presented at the exhibition were donated to the library of the UN Office at Geneva.
According to the organizers, the event was aimed at promoting Uzbekistan’s rich historical heritage internationally and expanding scientific and cultural cooperation.
