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Uzbekistan summoned Iran's ambassador over posts describing Registan as “Persian heritage”

On October 24, the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan summoned Iran's ambassador in Tashkent and demanded the removal of publications by several embassies describing Registan as “Persian heritage.” Experts differ in their assessments: some see Tehran's caution, others hidden ambitions, but they agree that attributing Samarkand's architecture solely to Persian civilization ignores the role of the Timurids.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Marco Rubio visited Registan Square in Samarkand

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Registan Square in Samarkand and noted the richness of Uzbekistan's history, culture and architecture. He called Samarkand a historic crossroads of diplomatic, trade and cultural ties and described US cooperation with Central Asian countries as a natural process. Earlier, the head of the administration of the President of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva, reported on Rubio's visit to Registan.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured Registan Square in Samarkand

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his day in Samarkand with a tour of Registan Square. He was accompanied by his wife Janet Rubio and the Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva. The visit takes place within the framework of bilateral meetings between Uzbekistan and the United States and events in the 'C5+1' format.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read