China News Service, Astana, March 21st Comprehensive News: March 21st every year is the Naurus Festival, a traditional festival in Central Asian countries. People in many countries respect the festival and believe that the arrival of the festival represents the beginning of the year and symbolizes people's yearning for a better future.
On this day, the heads of many Central Asian countries extended holiday congratulations to their people. In Kazakhstan, President Tokayev celebrated the holiday with local people in Almaty.
On March 21, local time, Kazakh President Tokayev delivered a holiday speech in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Photo courtesy of the website of the Presidential Palace of Kazakhstan published by China News Service
The celebration was held in Astana Square. Tokayev said in his speech that people are accustomed to starting the new year with good wishes and good deeds. National unity is the foundation for the country's sustainable development. We must cultivate the qualities of care and kindness.
Tokayev said that the arrival of the festival represents the renewal of everything and symbolizes that social development has entered a new stage. Building a just Kazakhstan is a national development goal. A just country requires the rule of law and order, as well as citizens who are just and honest. To become an advanced country, we must look to the future with confidence.
On March 21, local time, Astana, Kazakhstan, a variety of cultural and sports activities were held across Astana to celebrate the arrival of the festival. The picture shows people in the capital celebrating the festival in traditional costumes. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhang Shuo
In another Central Asian country, Uzbekistan, President Mirziyoyev pointed out in a speech to his people that through the efforts of the people, the country is undergoing new changes every day.
Mirziyoyev said that Uzbekistan pursues a peaceful foreign policy of good neighborliness and friendship, and its importance on the international stage continues to increase. In the future, the country will continue to carry out peaceful diplomacy, which is also in line with the values of mutual respect, peace and love advocated by the Naurus Festival.
Kyrgyzstan President Zhaparov said when attending the celebration that day that the festival means the beginning of the new year and symbolizes the unity and harmony between man and nature.
He said that the arrival of spring is very important for the Kyrgyz people who have had a close relationship with nature since ancient times. To ensure food security, the country has started sowing before the beginning of spring. In this regard, water supply and irrigation, as the main factor in improving agricultural productivity, will receive great attention from the country.
President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan said that Naurus is a life-giving festival, and festival ceremonies guide people towards tolerance and kindness.
Rahmon said that in recent years, due to the complex and turbulent world situation, climate change has led to drought problems, causing food shortages in some areas. Therefore, we must use resources rationally, inherit the thrifty tradition of our ancestors, and work hard for the development of our motherland.
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that the arrival of the festival will inspire the people to achieve the grand goal of making the motherland prosperous and strong. National celebrations such as exhibitions and concerts can help promote cultural exchanges and cooperation and strengthen the brotherhood between people of all countries.
He said that Turkmenistan adheres to the principle of permanent neutrality and is willing to develop friendly relations with all countries in the world. This is also the priority direction of Turkey's foreign policy. (over)