A delegation from the Islamic Council of the State of Johor led by His Excellency Dato' Haji Yahya bin Ahmad, Deputy Mufti of the State of Johor visited the Islamic Institute named after Imam Bukhari in Tashkent on 31 October 2017. The delegation of 18 pax consisted of the Council's top officials, officers from various divisions in the Religious Department of the State of Johor and senior members of a state-owned company.
The delegation was received by the Institute's Vice Rectors, Mr. Jahongir Meliquziyev and Mr. Ibodullahon Ahrorov, who briefed the delegation about the Institute's activities. They also had a chance to meet and greet the students.
After the visit, the delegation proceeded to the Office of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan for an official meeting with His Excellency Ortiqbek Yusupov, Chairman of the Committee for Religious Affairs of Uzbekistan. Also joined the meeting were Mr. Abdulaziz Mansur, First Deputy Mufti of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shoazim Munavvarov, Chairman of the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent and other officials from the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.