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Central Asia is one of the oldest cradles of human civilization with a long history and rich cultural and scientific heritage. Located at the crossroads of transcontinental trade and cultural routes, the region has been a center for enlightenment, science and education, as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, knowledge and crafts. This fruitful context of interaction and exchanges contributed to the emergence of such famous scientists and thinkers as Ibn Sino (Avicenna), Al-Beruniy, Al-Farabi, Rudaki, Ulugbek, as well as great masters such as Alisher Navoi and Kamoliddin Behzod, etc., large trade and scientific centers such as Khiva, Samarkand, Bukhara, Merv, Taraz, Khujand, Nishapur, Balkh or Kashgar - all of them testify to the historical significance of Central Asia. Taken together, these valuable assets have transformed Central Asia into a bridge between East and West for millennia, and its achievements have laid a solid foundation for modern sciences and great discoveries in fields ranging from philosophy, medicine and pharmacology to mathematics and astronomy.

Taking into account such historical significance of Central Asia, held under the auspices of His Excellency President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and in cooperation with UNESCO, the International Cultural Forum "Central Asia at the Crossroads of World Civilizations" seeks to illuminate and explore in depth the rich history and heritage of the region, using them to learn lessons and contributing to sustainable peace and development. To this end, the forum aims to bring together local and state leaders from all over the region to discuss regional problems and solve them through effective cooperation. In addition, the forum will focus on the threats and challenges posed by climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic for the sustainable development of the region, as well as the contribution of its rich cultural heritage to addressing the above issues.