DUSHANBE , May 18, Asia-Plus - A symposium formally titled “ Tajikistan ” concluded in Vienna Wednesday [May 17]. 

The main purpose of the conference was in acquainting European researchers, diplomats and businesspeople with Tajikistan , according to information from the headquarters of Tajikistan ’s Islamic Revival Party (IRPT) in Dushanbe .  

The IRPT source says first deputy IRPT chairman also deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon ( Tajikistan ’s lower chamber of parliament), Muhiddin Kabiri, took part in the symposium’s work.  He delivered a statement entitled “Political Islam: Past, Present and Future.”

Mr. Kabiri’s report was dedicated to activity of the IRPT and its contribution to settlement of civil conflict in Tajikistan .  

The symposium was staged by Austria ’s Diplomatic Academy and Institute for Oriental Studies.