On April 30, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan together with the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) and the Academy of Sciences held a scientific-practical conference on “The Second World War in the History and Memory of the Peoples of Central Asia: events, participants, symbols” at the Victory Park Memorial Complex.

The event was attended by heads and representatives of diplomatic missions of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, India, Indonesia, military attachés of Russia, China, the United States, Italy, the UK, Germany, the Republic of Korea accredited in Uzbekistan, Director of the SCO Center for People's Diplomacy, scientists and specialists in the history of the Second World War from Central Asian countries, students and youth.

The event is aimed at a scientific understanding of the contribution of the peoples of Central Asia to the victory in the Second World War, determining the spiritual and psychological origins of the feat of our fathers and grandfathers, increasing public interest in the history of the states of the region, and patriotic education of the younger generation.

Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan Khamdam Karshiyev read out the welcoming message of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhodir Kurbanov.

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During the war, more than 4 million people were conscripted from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to military units. About one and a half million fighters from Central Asian countries were killed, more than 780 thousand people were awarded orders and medals, more than a thousand people became Heroes of the Soviet Union, about 250 people – full holders of the Order of Glory.

The participants emphasized that in Uzbekistan the holiday is filled with a special atmosphere, largely due to the deeply personal attitude to the Victory Day of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as evidenced by his special attention to veterans and the next initiatives to widely celebrate the Day of Remembrance and Honor.

It was emphasized that the Second World War had a global significance and was completed thanks to the common efforts and unity of peoples, regardless of language or culture.

The results of the conference once again demonstrated the need for preserving the great feat of our ancestors in the memory of the younger generation in the name of peace and tranquility on earth.

UzA