A presentation ceremony for the Uzbek-language edition of the book “G‘arbiy Ozarbayjon: xotiramizda yashayotgan yurt yerlari” (“Western Azerbaijan: Homeland Places Living in Our Memory”) by renowned Azerbaijani scholar, Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor Mahira Huseynova was held at Tashkent University of Economics and Pedagogy in Uzbekistan, APA reports.
The book was translated into Uzbek and published as part of a project by the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center under the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The main purpose of the publication is to convey to Uzbek readers the historical memory associated with Western Azerbaijan, its rich cultural heritage, and the memories of our people concerning their native lands.
The presentation ceremony was attended by university officials, representatives of science and education, scholars, poets, translators, teachers, students, and representatives of the literary and cultural community.
Opening the event with an introductory speech, Rector of Tashkent University of Economics and Pedagogy, PhD and Associate Professor Sanjar Adilov, spoke about the development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in the fields of science, education, and culture. He stated that the publication of works by Azerbaijani authors in Uzbek helps the two peoples become more closely acquainted with each other's history and cultural heritage, emphasizing the particular importance of implementing such projects in a university environment.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Dr. Rashad Mammadov emphasized that relations between the two brotherly countries have reached a new stage of development under the leadership of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, while cultural and humanitarian cooperation has expanded. The diplomat noted that the topic of Western Azerbaijan occupies an important place in the historical memory of the Azerbaijani people and stressed the importance of preserving and passing on to future generations the memories of Azerbaijanis concerning their native lands, as well as their historical and cultural heritage. He stated that publishing works on this subject in foreign languages plays an important role in introducing Azerbaijan's history and culture to the international community.
Director of the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center, PhD in History Akif Marifli, emphasized the particular importance of conveying to readers, through highly expressive literary and artistic language, the longing for their homeland and attachment to their native lands felt by compatriots who were displaced from their ancestral homes as a result of tragedies and deportations faced by the Azerbaijani people during various periods of the 20th century. He noted that the publication of Professor Mahira Huseynova's work in Uzbek would contribute to conveying this painful historical memory to Uzbek readers and raising awareness of the history of Western Azerbaijan.
Professor and Doctor of Philological Sciences Marufjan Yoldashev, Head of the Department of Uzbek Language and Methods of Teaching at Alisher Navoi Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature, Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor Saodat Muhamedova, as well as the book's Uzbek translator, translator and publicist Nasiba Abduzoirova, also delivered speeches at the presentation. They emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory and shared cultural heritage, developing scientific and literary ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, and translating the book into Uzbek.
The author of the book, Vice-Rector for International Relations at Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor Mahira Huseynova, spoke about the creation of the work, her research on Western Azerbaijan, and the importance of preserving historical memory. The author emphasized the importance of studying and passing on to future generations memories of native lands, historical place names, and cultural values. She expressed gratitude to the Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan Cultural Center and those who contributed to the implementation of the project for the publication of her book in Uzbek.
During the presentation ceremony, attention was drawn to the scientific and spiritual significance of the book, the development of literary ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, the promotion of shared historical and cultural values, and the importance of implementing new publishing projects in this field.
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