In the process of large-scale reforms carried out in our country, the role and prestige of the state language in everyday life is increasing. The Uzbek language is actively used in political, socio-economic, spiritual and educational spheres, and is widely known at international forums. Interest in our language and its study in foreign countries is growing day by day. On September 23, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, where he made his first speech in the Uzbek language, which served as a vivid example of the popularization of the Uzbek language on the world stage.

As you know, in accordance with the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated October 21, 2019 "On measures to radically increase the prestige and status of the Uzbek language as the state language", the Uzbek language holiday in our country is Celebrated with special attention. In this regard, on October 20 this year, the "Silk Road" International University of Tourism held a solemn event called "Uzbek language, you always deserve respect and loyalty".

At the beginning of the event, the National anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan was played. After that, the First Vice-rector for Internationalization and Strategic Development of the University, Professor Zhuliboy Donobayevich Eltazarov, in his opening speech, spoke about the modern role of the Uzbek language, its status and achievements in its development.

In particular, at the initiative of the Department of "Uzbek language and literature, social Sciences", a video was presented to the public, in which the University staff read out the lines of the poem "Dear native language" by Zikrilla Nemat, a member of the Union of Writers of Uzbekistan.

Samples of the lyrical heritage of Alisher Navoi, one of the founders of the ancient Uzbek literary language, were performed by a 2nd-year student - Abduzhabborov Lochinbek. Also performed: Nasriddinov Rustamjon, Saidova Sadokat, Artykov Bekmurod and Saidov Abdullo with poems praising the Uzbek language.

The results of the video contest "Uzbek language, you always deserve respect and loyalty!", held from September 22 to October 19, 2020, were announced at the event. According to the results of the competition, the following were awarded:

1st place: 2nd year student – Solieva Mohidil;

2nd place: 3rd year student – Saidov Abdullo;

3rd place: 2nd year student –Zhiyanova Gulnoza.

The winners were given valuable gifts and certificates.