2021-10-21

A solemn meeting dedicated to the thirtieth anniversary of giving the Uzbek language the status of the state language was held in the newly commissioned Congress Hall on October 21.

The ceremony also saw President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The head of state congratulated the audience and all our people on this significant date.

- The Uzbek language, one of the oldest and richest languages in the world, is a symbol of national consciousness and state independence for our people, a huge spiritual value. Those who want to feel all the beauty, charm and richness of our language, its huge possibilities, let them listen to the lullabies of our mothers, ancient dastans and makoms, songs of our Hafiz and bakhshi, " the President said.

Uzbek language, which is part of a large family of Turkic languages, is one of the largest in the world. It is spoken by nearly 50 million people worldwide.

During the totalitarian system, attempts were made to oust the Uzbek language. But our people were able to carefully preserve their native language – their national pride. 

The President signed a Decree "On measures to radically increase the role and authority of the Uzbek language as the state language”, and declared October 21 a Holiday of the Uzbek language.