CELEBRATING TURKMEN-UZBEK FRIENDSHIP
In our country, fruitful diplomatic and cultural relations with neighbouring and brotherly nations continue to flourish. As a result, Turkmenistan has elevated its constructive relations with the Republic of Uzbekistan to new heights. The national and cultural values, as well as the noble traditions and customs of both countries, are held in the highest esteem. In this regard, a festive event dedicated to Uzbek Language Day was held at Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages in close cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Turkmenistan. The event was organised to a high standard and clearly demonstrated that the historical roots, cultural ties and spiritual bonds between the two brotherly peoples have grown even stronger in our time.
In the speeches delivered during the celebration, which was imbued with the spirit of friendship, it was proudly emphasised that the centuries-old traditions of friendship, brotherhood and mutual trust between the Turkmen and Uzbek peoples are being further strengthened at the state level. It was also noted that the efforts undertaken in this direction continue to yield positive results and that the mutual enrichment of languages and cultures brings our peoples even closer together.
During the event, a literary and musical composition entitled “Turkmen-Uzbek Friendship – The Continuity of Mother Tongues”, performed by the Institute's young linguists and talented students of the Altyn Miras Cultural Centre, added special significance to the celebration. National dances and beautiful songs of the Turkmen and Uzbek peoples, together with poems celebrating the value and importance of one's mother tongue, further enriched the programme.
One of the most significant highlights of the friendly event was the announcement of the results of the essay competition entitled “Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan: Historical Roots, Common Future”, organised among the Institute's language students. According to the competition results, Leyli Durdyyeva, a third-year student of the Faculty of English Language and Literature, was awarded the Grand Prize. Aziza Kurbanbayeva, a third-year student of the Faculty of Russian Language and Literature, took first place; Leyli Ovlyagulyeva, a first-year student of the Faculty of Oriental Languages and Literature, secured second place; and Amangul Toylyyeva, a first-year student of the Faculty of European Languages and Literature, was awarded third place.
The celebration, filled with an atmosphere of joy and inspiration, once again demonstrated that the brotherly relations between the Turkmen and Uzbek peoples will continue to flourish and that our languages, cultures and friendship will endure forever.
At the conclusion of the celebration, the participants expressed their words of gratitude and appreciation to the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero-Arkadag, and the Esteemed President, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, for their efforts in strengthening and advancing Turkmen-Uzbek friendly relations towards a bright future.