AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIslamic Civilization Forum in Uzbekistan: The First International Islamic Civilization Forum opened in Tashkent (July 7–11) under “Islamic Civilization: The Path of Peace, Tolerance and Enlightenment,” with sessions also in Samarkand and Termez, bringing nearly 300 participants from 50+ countries to discuss Islamic scholarly legacy, education, and peace-building. Presidential push for cultural dialogue: Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for stronger international cooperation to preserve Islamic intellectual heritage, stressing education, science, and cultural exchange as tools against extremism. Bukhara Biennial update: Organizers announced Bukhara Biennial 2027 will run Sept 3–Nov 21, naming architect Kulapat Yantrasast as artistic director and expanding the art–urban–sustainability concept across restored historic sites. Uzbekistan census reshapes planning: Uzbekistan’s first full census since the Soviet era found 39,047,321 people (Jan 15, 2026), adding 810,617 to earlier estimates and shifting baselines for schools, clinics, housing, labor forecasts, and regional budgets. Sports with Uzbek ties: Uzbekistan athletes picked up medals in international wushu and boxing coverage, including Uzbekistan’s silver at the IWUF Taolu World Cup in Haikou.
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