"This project is especially dear to me - I was lucky enough to be involved in the work on its concept from the earliest stage. I proposed the idea of creating a space that reflects the deep processes taking place in Uzbekistan: harmony between innovation and tradition, between striving for the future and respect for eternal values," the Presidential aide wrote on her Telegram channel.

The Khiva Juma Mosque with its 213 unique columns and the turquoise majolica of Bukhara became sources of inspiration. These images formed the basis of the architectural and semantic code of the pavilion.

"Like our society, the pavilion is a mosaic of cultures, languages and histories. It is a kind of bridge between the past and the future, which helps the world to better understand the present of Uzbekistan.

I thank our international partners for their support and cooperation. I am confident that joint cultural initiatives and dialogue will bring new opportunities and recognition to our country," said Saida Mirziyoyeva.