Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), accompanied by his delegation, visited the new premises of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Sunday, 25 May 2025. He was received by Mr. Firdavs Abdulkhalikov, Director of the Center, which is currently nearing completion in preparation for its official opening at the end of the year.

The visit included discussions on enhancing cooperation between ICESCO and the Center, particularly regarding preparations for the inauguration of the ICESCO Manuscripts Center, which will be housed within the new Center.

The visit began with a tour of the facility, during which detailed presentations were provided on the project. The Center enjoys direct support from H.E. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Dr. AlMalik expressed his admiration for the outstanding efforts made to ensure the Center reflects the grandeur of Islamic civilization and its contributions to humanity. He affirmed that it will serve as a distinguished academic institution and a beacon of cultural heritage.

Dr. AlMalik also held talks with the Center’s Director on the final arrangements for inaugurating the ICESCO Manuscripts Center, as well as the organization of the upcoming International Scientific Conference on “Al-Jami’ Al-Musnad As-Sahih by Imam Al-Bukhari,” which ICESCO will host at the Center’s headquarters. Both sides agreed to elevate the level of coordination over the coming period and to develop a joint action plan that will serve as a strategic framework for their collaboration.

At the end of the visit, commemorative shields and gifts were exchanged. Mr. Abdulkhalikov presented Dr. AlMalik with a copy of the Holy Qur’an, written in the Ottoman script.

The ICESCO delegation included Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, and Dr. AbdulHakeem AlSenan, Director of ICESCO’s Regional Office in Baku.