In his address during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the President of Uzbekistan highlighted his concern regarding recent instances of religious intolerance and Islamophobia witnessed in certain nations, emphasizing that such behaviors cannot be accepted.
The president proposed the establishment of an international center dedicated to interreligious dialogue and tolerance in Uzbekistan, operating under the auspices of UNESCO. The primary objective of this center would be to disseminate the principles of interreligious tolerance and unity on a global scale.
Uzbekistan takes pride in its rich heritage, boasting eminent scholars and thinkers such as Al-Khorezmi, Beruni, Ibn Sina, Imam Bukhari, Mirzo Ulugbek, and Alisher Navoi, who have made unparalleled contributions to global science and have portrayed Islam as a faith rooted in knowledge and peace.
"To further explore the invaluable legacy of these great intellectuals and to shed light on the true humanitarian essence of Islam, Uzbekistan intends to propose the organization of an international conference with the theme 'Islam: A Religion of Peace and Benevolence,'" said the president.
Additionally, Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the imperative of collaborative endeavors to prevent the proliferation of extremism and the radicalization of young individuals. He stressed that UN member states must unite in combatting shared threats, particularly international terrorism.
In 2021, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved Uzbekistan's National Strategy to Counter Extremism and Terrorism for the period 2021-2026 through a presidential decree. This strategy aims to establish an effective and coordinated governmental policy against extremism and terrorism, safeguarding the constitutional framework of the Republic of Uzbekistan, national security, and the fundamental rights and liberties of its citizens in this domain.
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