On April 2, 2008 the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed the Resolution “On preparing and holding the 2200th anniversary jubilee of the city of Tashkent”, the report by Uzbekistan National News Agency has said.

The document is aimed at worthily celebrating the 2200th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s capital next year. From of old Tashkent has been the large scientific and cultural hub, and now – the symbol of peace and friendship.

By the time of jubilee – May 2009 – the document envisages the reconstruction of historical monuments and sites of worship, as well as accomplishment of works on improvement and betterment of new facilities with further development of the capital city’s infrastructure.

According to the document, the international scientific conference “The role of Tashkent in the world civilization” shall be held in Uzbekistan March 2009. The conference is expected to attract the renowned local and foreign scholars and specialists.

At its 34th Session in November last year the UNESCO General Conference adopted a resolution on celebrating the 2200th anniversary of Tashkent and participation in the jubilee celebrations.

Ikboljon Soliev for the Information Agency “Jahon” in English