H.E. Ambassador Hendy Assan paid a courtesy call on H.E. Usmankhan Alimov, Mufti and Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan on 22 October 2018.
Both discussed cooperation in promoting “Ziyarah” tourism in Uzbekistan, particularly in attracting Malay-sian Umrah pilgrims. The Mufti also welcomed and ex-pressed readiness to assist Malaysian State Muslim Board visiting Uzbekistan.