Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan

On 21 October, a formal event celebrating Uzbek Language Day was held at the Writers’ Alley in Tashkent to mark the anniversary of Uzbek being granted the status of the state language. Representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, alongside those of other ministries, agencies and organizations, actively participated in the event.

The Ministry was represented by department heads and specialists led by the Adviser to the Minister of Economy and Finance on Spirituality and State Language Affairs. The event was also attended by advisers on spirituality and state language affairs, as well as staff members of the Ministry’s system organizations, including the Treasury Committee and the Customs Committee.

The event began with a flower-laying ceremony at the monument to Mir Alisher Navoi, the great master of classical Uzbek literature. Participants emphasized the importance of the native language in the development of the nation and its culture, and reflected on the historical events surrounding the granting of state language status to Uzbek.

At the conclusion of the event, participants met with Hanifa aya, the wife of Abdulla Oripov, People’s Poet of Uzbekistan and Hero of Uzbekistan. She shared fascinating recollections of the poet’s place in Uzbek literature and his creative legacy, as well as the history behind the creation of the National Anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

To mark the holiday, an opportunity was also provided for employees of the Ministry to test their language proficiency. In implementation of Resolution No. PQ-308 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 20 October 2025, the “Nationwide Dictation” project was organized. Participants demonstrated their knowledge of the rules of their native language.

Obiddin Mahmudov, Adviser to the Minister of Economy and Finance on Spirituality and State Language Affairs, congratulated employees on the holiday and provided detailed information on the extensive efforts being undertaken within the Ministry to ensure compliance with state language requirements.