ASHGABAT, November 12. /Dunyo IA/.  An event dedicated to Uzbek Language Day was held at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Around 300 guests attended the solemn ceremony, including representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Ashgabat, compatriots, scholars, faculty members and students.

Speakers at the event noted that, thanks to the dialogue based on mutual trust and the firm political will of the leaders of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, bilateral relations have reached a high level across all spheres, including the cultural, humanitarian and educational fields. It was particularly emphasized that the strategic partnership and friendly ties between the two countries are being enriched with new substance year after year. It was noted that intercultural dialogue and the in-depth study of languages serve as an important bridge bringing peoples closer together.

Event, organized at a high level and held in an uplifting atmosphere, featured a substantive presentation dedicated to the history, richness and modern significance of the Uzbek language, which left a deep impression on those present.

Festive program continued with a large-scale literary and musical composition titled “Turkmen-Uzbek Friendship – Continuity of Native Languages” and a vibrant concert featuring the traditional dance “Lazgi”, a colourful medley of Uzbek songs and the musical composition “Turkmen-Uzbek Songs”.

At the conclusion of the celebration, a solemn award ceremony was held for the winners of the essay contest on the theme “Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan: Historical Roots, Common Future”. Winners were presented with commemorative gifts.

As a token of cultural and humanitarian cooperation and warm relations between the two countries, one of the priceless masterpieces of Uzbek literature – Abdulla Qodiriy’s novel “Bygone Days” – was donated to the institute’s library.

Event concluded with the performance of the song “Let the Turkmen-Uzbek Song Resound”, symbolizing the centuries-old friendship of the two peoples.