Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The extraordinary General Assembly of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), which will be held from 10 to 13 June, has begun in Samarkand.

Founded in 1904, the FIA is the leading body for global motorsport and brings together key global organizations in the field of mobility, from karting to Formula 1.

This event, the first of its kind in Central Asia, is dedicated to the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the FIA. The assembly is attended by more than 500 high-ranking guests from 147 countries, including heads of national federations and famous riders. In particular, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem arrived in Samarkand.

The guest of honor was met by the regional khokim Erkin Turdimov, vice-president of the Olympic Council of Asia Otabek Umarov, as well as the leadership of the National Olympic Committee and the National Federation of Motor Sports and Karting of Uzbekistan.

A highlight of the event will be a unique auto exhibition with a special display of supercars, organized on the initiative of the head of the FIA with the support of the organization’s foundation and private collectors from around the world. As part of the program, until 13 June, various seminars, exhibitions, round tables and competitions are being held to exchange experiences and achievements in this industry. An extraordinary FIA General Assembly is scheduled to be held on the last day of the conference.

It is expected that this Assembly will become the most important platform for promoting motorsport in Uzbekistan and increasing its prospects for the future.