BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 15. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, who arrived in the country on an official visit, at Registan Square in Samarkand, Trend reports with reference to the press service of the President of Uzbekistan.
The world-famous Registan Square, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is the main calling card of Uzbekistan.
Olaf Scholz was thoroughly acquainted with the historical facts of the construction of this pearl of oriental architecture, the features of architectural solutions and decor, significant events and personalities associated with this place, as well as the cultural heritage of the Uzbek people.
During the conversation it was noted that the city of Samarkand, rightly known as one of the ancient cradles of world civilization, is becoming an important international business and tourist center.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Olaf Scholz took a joint photo against the backdrop of the Registan ensemble.