Muftiy and Chairman of the Committee for Religious Affairs visit Namangan region
Delegation headed by Usmankhan Alimov, Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Muftiy and Jasurbek Akramov, Chairman of the Committee for Religious Affairs under the Cabinet Ministers of Uzbekistan is visiting Namangan region in order to have genuine talks with the ordinary Muslims.
During the meeting which was held in Uchkurgan district all speakers, first of all, praised Allah Almighty for the current blessing days and thanked sincerely the government efforts directed to develop and improve religious-enlightenment sphere initiated by the Honorable President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
In his speech Jasurbek Akramov, Chairman of the Committee for the Religious Affairs underlined the importance of the President Decree “On rational improvement of religious-enlightenment sphere” dated April 16, 2018 which foresees a number practical improvements in the daily life of common muslims. Mr. Akramov also mentioned President’s recent visit to Namangan region where the Head of the State, Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave several instruction including scope and capacity of “Hidoya” Madrasah - specialized secondary Islamic school.
In its turn, Usmankhan Alimov strengthened the aforementioned ideas with Qur’an ayats and hadiths. He noted that every true worshipper should be thankful countless times to The Merciful Allah and support all the positive developments happening in our country with at least sincere prayers.
The delegation’s open talks with ordinary worshippers are continuing.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have great potential for developing mutual trade
According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Alisher Tukhtayev noted that there is great potential for increasing trade and investment between the two countries through the creation of joint ventures, in particular for the development of the textile industry.
During his visit to the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Uzbekistan’s Ambassador invited representatives of the country’s textile companies to study the demand for high-quality products in Uzbekistan. He noted that Uzbekistan’s cheap energy and rich cotton reserves create attractive opportunities for Pakistani investors to develop trade and investment in the Uzbekistan market.
The Ambassador recalled that the two countries have signed several memoranda of understanding and agreements aimed at facilitating market access. Thanks to direct flights, the flight time was reduced by 90 minutes. Negotiations on a trilateral transit trade agreement involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan have entered a crucial phase. After reaching an agreement, trade flows will accelerate even more. Uzbekistan’s shopping malls have been opened in Karachi and Lahore. The next such center will be opened in Islamabad.
As A. Tukhtayev noted, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are “fraternal countries, not competitors”, so it is necessary to share resources, knowledge, and experience for mutual benefit. He invited the APTMA delegation to visit Uzbekistan, take part in exhibitions and conferences, and added that other trade delegations will visit this fraternal country in the coming months.
APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad highlighted several existing problems in mutual trade, including the lack of official banking channels, delays in signing the free trade agreement, language barriers in labeling, issues with the Afghan transit route, and the slow construction pace of the Trans-Afghan Railway. He emphasized the importance of strengthening banking relations, concluding a free trade agreement as soon as possible, and establishing a regular exchange of trade delegations to realize the existing potential fully.
Another participant of the meeting, Asad Shafi, informed the delegation about the possibilities of Pakistan’s textile industry, noting that, despite centuries-old ties, the current volume of bilateral trade is only $125 million. He emphasized that his country aims to boost textile exports to $50 billion under the Sewing Revolution project and urged Uzbekistan to cooperate actively in this endeavor.
Muharrama Pirmatova, UzA