Saturday, September 17, 2011

Kyrgyzstan Independence Day: Commemorating 20 years of freedom and development Published

ISLAMABAD:  Music echoed as Kyrgyz artists, dressed in lively attires, enthralled the audience at National University of Modern Languages (NUML) with cultural dances and soulful tunes at Kyrgyzstan’s 20th anniversary.
They played folk, cultural and national songs. The popular Pakistani song “Jeevay Pakistan” was also performed by Kyrgyz artist Gull Nara. Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Alik Orozov was the chief guest at the event.
A documentary depicting Kyrgyz culture and the Kyrgyz nation’s march towards development and modernisation while preserving their cultural values was also played on the occasion.
In his speech, the Kyrgyz ambassador emphasised on expanding communication means between the two countries, saying that Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan hold close historical, cultural and geographical ties.
But, he said, they need to build on air, railways and other modes of communication.
While talking on the evolution of Kyrgyz nation and its link with the subcontinent, the ambassador told the students that Sultan Babook was their ancestor, who visited India and declared it his second home.
NUML Director General (retd) Brig Azam Jamal said that it was interesting to gain insight into the Kyrgyzstani culture through an in-depth documentary and musical performances of the Kyrgyz artists.
He added that Kyrgyztan enjoys cordial relations with Pakistan since its independence on 1991 as they have common roots, norms and values.
In the end, Deputy Head Mission Councillor Kubanchbek Toktorbaev highlighted the prospects that both countries can avail for better economic and bilateral ties.