FRANKFURT AM MAIN, November 12. /Dunyo IA/. Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Frankfurt am Main, jointly with the Migration Agency, organized an online meeting with compatriots residing in Germany, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event was attended by 60 citizens of Uzbekistan who arrived in Germany through the German company “SBH West” to work as truck and bus drivers.

Among the participants of the meeting was Nurillo Turambetov, representative of the Committee on Religious Affairs under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan. He spoke about the importance of preserving national and spiritual values, the necessity of maintaining a critical attitude toward radical propaganda on the internet and the legal consequences of participating in the activities of banned organizations.

Particular attention was paid to the methods used by destructive forces and pseudo-religious groups on social media to draw youth and labour migrants into extremist activities. Participants were urged not to yield to calls disseminated under religious slogans.

During the conversation, the necessity of a deep understanding of the humanistic principles of traditional Islam and a respectful attitude toward the spiritual heritage of ancestors was also emphasized. These issues were explained drawing upon religious-educational arguments and real-life examples.

In addition to preventive work, diplomats of the Consulate General provided compatriots with practical assistance on pressing consular and legal matters, including consultations on consular registration.

Participants received answers to questions regarding religious practice abroad, compliance with German migration legislation and obtaining consular and legal support from the diplomatic mission.