Number of Uzbek language speakers exceeds 60 million people worldwide

On October 21, in connection with the holiday – the Day of the Uzbek language, the Consulate General of Uzbekistan held an educational event in Mecca with the participation of compatriots.
 
It was noted that the number of speakers of the Uzbek language in the world exceeded 60 million, and the Uzbek language is taught in more than 50 higher educational institutions of foreign countries.

Representatives of the Bukhari diaspora of Uzbek origin living in Saudi Arabia noted that honoring the Uzbek language, which reflects the origin of the nation, raising its status in society, and educating the younger generation in the spirit of respect for the native language, is becoming an actual task.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached on the wide promotion of the Uzbek language in Saudi Arabia, the organization of special courses for children to improve the national language, and providing them with the necessary literature.