Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - The leading Singaporean publications “Berita Harian” and “New Straits Times Press” published an interview with the dean of the Department of Islamic Economics and International Relations of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan (MIAU) Ashirali Abdurashidov as a result of his meetings and negotiations in Singapore.

The article tells about the prospects of interaction between Uzbekistan and Singapore in various industries. In particular, information is presented on the economic potential and investment attractiveness of the tourism sector of Uzbekistan, the possibilities of ziyorat tourism, life, scientific works and social activities of historical figures who have made a great contribution to the development of scientific Islamic studies, such as Imam Bukhari, Imam Termizi, and Imam Mauridi.

- The distance from Uzbekistan to Singapore is more than 5,000 kilometers. Although the cultures of both countries may vary, nevertheless, this gap should not be a barrier between the countries of Central Asia and Southeast Asia in order to cooperate and learn from each other, the article emphasizes.

The parties are interested in strengthening cooperation in the field of science and education. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of academic exchange programs, including joint educational projects for teachers and students of specialized universities in Uzbekistan.

“There is a special institute in our country that holds more than 1000 manuscripts written by scientists in Arabic, Turkic and other languages, which could benefit many researchers,” notes A. Abdurashidov in the article.

“A guest from Uzbekistan invited Singaporeans, including religious teachers and researchers, to visit a country with a rich historical and cultural heritage,” the author of the article writes.

Readers are also provided with information about the geographical location, climatic conditions, the population of Uzbekistan, the country’s GDP, the possibilities of “ziyorat tourism” and other useful data for tourists.