The International Status of the Uzbek Language: History, Present, and Future
On 24 October 2025, the Academic Lyceum of Alisher Navo’i Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature hosted an international scientific–practical conference titled “The International Status of the Uzbek Language: History, Today, and Prospects.” The event was organized in both online and offline formats by the Lyceum’s Department of Social and Humanitarian Sciences with the support of the university administration.
The conference was opened by the Rector of the University, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan Prof. Shuhrat Sirojiddinov. In his address, he discussed the growing global relevance of the Uzbek language, its deep historical roots, and the directions of its development in the era of globalization. He emphasized that the Uzbek language is increasingly studied abroad, with courses being launched at leading international universities and academic cooperation steadily expanding.
The event brought together prominent scholars of Alisher Navo’i University — including Professor S. E. Normamatov, Professor U. H. Juraqulov, Professor S. Kh. Mukhamedova, and Professor Gulbahor Ashurova — as well as academic participants from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye, who contributed with their presentations.
During the general sessions held in hybrid format, participants discussed a wide range of issues: the international prestige of the Uzbek language, key stages in the evolution of national language policy, modern teaching methodologies, the future of language education in the age of digital technologies, and the global expansion of Uzbek language instruction in the years of independence.
The conference concluded with the recognition of active contributors. Performances prepared by students of the academic lyceum added a lively and inspiring atmosphere to the event.
This international scientific–practical conference was acknowledged as a significant step toward strengthening the global position of the Uzbek language, expanding scientific and cultural cooperation among related nations, and demonstrating the practical outcomes of the research and educational initiatives carried out under the leadership of Academician Shuhrat Sirojiddinov within the university system.