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Alison Beckett, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Tashkent, made a short visit to Karakalpakstan on 27 September. She held a range of meetings in Nukus with a local women鈥檚 non-governmental organization, representatives of international organizations implementing humanitarian projects in the region and with the Director of world renowned Savitsky Art Museum.

皇冠体育app Karakalpakstan Branch of the Business Women鈥檚 Association of Uzbekistan briefed Mrs Beckett about the organization鈥檚 activities in the region which aims to develop entrepreneurial skills among local women and support their business projects through training, consulting and micro credits. Mrs Beckett was shown samples of handmade goods crafted by the Association鈥檚 members and discussed possible joint projects with the British Embassy which could further develop local women鈥檚 business expertise.

Mrs Beckett also held meetings with representatives of UNDP and M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res (MSF) working in the region, who explained in detail the work they are doing with local authorities on healthcare issues, especially in rural areas.

Mrs Beckett was invited to tour the Savitsky Museum which hosts the world鈥檚 second largest collection of Russian avant garde art and the largest collection of archaeological, folk, applied and contemporary arts鈥� artefacts from Central Asia. Mrs Marinika Babanazarova, Museum鈥檚 Director, explained the history of the Museum, the work of its founder and the current construction works to extend museum premises. Mrs Beckett looked forward to further co-cooperation between the Savitsky Museum and cultural organisations in the United Kingdom.