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Students of world history remind us how Central Asia, a thousand years ago, led the world in cultural and intellectual achievements. This region is where medicine was founded, where algebra got its name, where the earth's diameter was precisely calculated, where some of the world's greatest poetry was penned. This happened because the societies were open to new ideas, open to change, open to scholars and people from many backgrounds. That kind of openness can again unlock the doors to the future, and allows us to take on the great questions of our time and place.
Speech by His Highness The Aga Khan at the first-ever Convocation of the University of Central Asia 2021-06-19
Posted June 22nd, 2021 by librarian-hdBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Your Excellency President Rahmon
Your Excellency President Japarov
Honourable Ministers
Honourable Governors
Chairman Dr Shamsh Kassim-Lakha and Members of the Board of Trustees
Rector, Deans, Faculty and Staff of the University
Parents, supporters, and distinguished guests and Graduates
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