Unity in Stone: Kazakh and Uzbek Leaders Unveil Alisher Navoi Monument in Astana

Astana, The Gulf Observer: In a significant cultural event today, Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan unveiled a monument dedicated to the great poet and thinker Alisher Navoi in the Kazakh capital, Astana. The unveiling ceremony, attended by members of the official delegations from both countries, marks a symbol of deep respect and the enduring bonds between the two nations.

During the ceremony, President Tokayev highlighted the importance of the monument as a representation of the Kazakh people’s profound admiration for the Uzbek people. He remarked that Alisher Navoi’s legacy had opened new horizons for Turkic literature and that his works had been highly valued by prominent figures of the Kazakh community. “The monument to the great thinker stands as ample evidence of the centuries-long fraternity of Turkic people,” Tokayev stated.

President Mirziyoyev expressed his gratitude to President Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan, emphasizing that Navoi’s works are a shared legacy between the two nations. He acknowledged the cultural and historical significance of the monument as a testament to the close ties that unite the Turkic peoples.