As reported earlier, President of Hungary Pal Schmitt paid an official visit to Uzbekistan on invitation of the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov on 6-8 November 2011.

On Tuesday, Pal Schmitttraveled to the city of Bukhara accompanied by Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoev.

President of Hungary has toured the Ark fortress museum and its exceptional exhibits.

Later, Pal Schmitt took part in the opening ceremony of the memorial board set up in the Ark complex in honor of Armin Vambery.

The high-ranking guest has said that Hungary highly appreciates the homage rendered in Uzbekistan to the memory of the Hungarian scholar, and that this event constitutes another manifestation of persistent traditions of friendship and mutual respect bookmarked by our great ancestors.

President Schmitt then toured the Bukhoro Madaniy Markazi (Bukhara Culture Center) complex erected on the initiative of President Islam Karimov. Occupying a land exceeding a hundred hectares and covered with a green lawn, various rare trees and flowers, the Complex boasts a monument “Ancient and Eternal Bukhara” on its center. The shrine glorifies the history and the contemporary life of the city, with names and images of our great thinkers and unique historical monuments inscribed on it.

“The monument is matchless indeed. It’s left a lasting impression on me. Since one can learn a lot about the rich history, the modern state and the gracious aspirations of the Uzbek people,” the Hungarian President suggested.

Pal Schmitt traveled to Samanids Mausoleum. Reviewing the construction erected on the accurate gauging and quite sophisticated geometrical calculus, the Hungarian delegation gave a high evaluation of the genius of our ancestors who raised such a unique catacomb.

President of Hungary got familiarized with Labi-Hovuz. He reviewed the craftsmen-made carpets and golden-embroidered articles, elegant pottery and copper items, national miniatures and other products.