Dear museum professionals, respected faculty members, specialists, student-youth, and dear colleagues!

First of all, I would like to extend my warmest and most sincere congratulations to you on the occasion of May 18 — International Museum Day.

Museums are essential spiritual sanctuaries that preserve and pass on the rich history, cultural heritage, national values, and art of our people to future generations. Especially in today's era of globalization, museums bear significant importance not only as keepers of historical memory, but also as vital scientific and educational centers that shape the aesthetic taste, spiritual worldview, and national identity of our youth.

At the National Institute of Fine Arts and Design named after Kamoliddin Behzod, a dedicated emphasis is placed on developing the field of museology, training qualified professionals equipped with modern knowledge and skills, and preserving and promoting cultural heritage. The research and initiatives of our institute’s faculty, researchers, and students in this discipline continue to make a worthy contribution to the advancement of the sector.

Taking this opportunity, I express my deepest gratitude to all museum staff, scholars, and the professors, teachers, and students of our institute who work selflessly for the development of museology. Your responsible and honorable work plays a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting our national culture and rich historical heritage.

I wish you all robust health, continued success in your scientific and creative endeavors, and great triumphs in your noble work dedicated to the prosperity of our country.

Once again, Happy International Museum Day!

Sincerely,

Omonulla Salikhov, Rector of the National Institute of Fine Arts and Design named after Kamoliddin Behzod.