BISHKEK, October 26. /Dunyo IA/. An educational event dedicated to the Uzbek Language Day was held at the Alykul Osmonov National Library of the Kyrgyz Republic, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

“Roundtable” discussion took place in the Chingiz Aitmatov Hall. It was attended by compatriots and representatives of the public, including the leadership of the Uzbek National-Cultural Center (UNCC) in Kyrgyzstan, the Chairman of the Public Association of Friendship of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, the head of the “Uzbek Language Friends Club”, heads of city and regional branches of the UNCC, activists, a member of the National Writers' Union of the Kyrgyz Republic and representatives of the “Chingiz Aitmatov International Issyk-Kul Forum” public association and the Association of Tajiks of Kyrgyzstan.

Vice-President of the Forum Dinara Djumaboeva, congratulated the participants on behalf of the association and expressed her respect for the Uzbek language, which possesses a rich history, literary tradition, and philosophical heritage. She noted that Beruni, Ibn Sina, Ulugh Beg, Navoiy, and other thinkers made a profound contribution to global science and culture and their heritage belongs to all humanity.

People's Poet of Kyrgyzstan and member of the Writers' Union, Markabay Aamatov, described the language as the spiritual wealth of a nation and the expression of its identity. “It is very heartening that the Uzbek and Kyrgyz languages resonate side by side – in schools, universities, libraries, and at international conferences. By strengthening cultural ties, we reinforce our shared future”, he stated.

Shoista Ravshan, a poetess from the Tajik community, stated that language, literature, and art are capable of building bridges of friendship between nations and expressed her commitment to serving friendship and cultural unity.