The Committee on Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

On 8 November, a meeting was held between the delegation of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia to discuss preparations for the successful organization of the Hajj 2027 season.

During the meeting, Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Religious and Educational Affairs Muzaffar Kamilov, Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs Sodiq Toshboyev, Mufti Sheikh Nuriddin Kholiqnazar, representative of the Cabinet of Ministers Orifkhon Zakirov, Ambassador Nodirjon Turgunov, and Attaché Shukhrat Amoniy held comprehensive discussions on ensuring the successful organization of the upcoming Hajj season.

At the beginning of the meeting, the participants highlighted the significant results of the multifaceted relations between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Particular attention was drawn to the development of cooperation in trade, investment, energy, tourism, agriculture, and the provision of high-quality services to pilgrims.

For his part, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah highly appreciated the reforms being implemented under the leadership of the President of Uzbekistan, particularly the positive developments in the religious and educational sphere, the extensive construction and development work carried out at the Center of Islamic Civilization and the Imam Bukhari Complex, which have attracted international recognition, as well as the favorable conditions being created for pilgrims.

Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah acknowledged the rapid progress he had witnessed during his two previous visits to Uzbekistan and expressed his intention to visit the country again.

During the discussions, organizational preparations for the Hajj 2027 season were thoroughly reviewed, with particular emphasis on ensuring the highest standards of service. The parties focused on providing the best possible conditions for pilgrims, improving facilities at the holy sites where Hajj rituals are performed, and enhancing the quality of transportation, medical services, and catering arrangements.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reached agreements on a number of issues and exchanged commemorative gifts.

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