On May 8 of this year, a festive event dedicated to the “Day of the Spanish Language” was organized at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy.

The event was attended by the leadership of the university, the Chargé d'Affaires of Spain in Uzbekistan Asuncion Sanchez Ruiz, faculty, students, as well as a number of guests from Spain.

Opening the event, Asuncion Sanchez Ruiz emphasized the dynamic development of Uzbek-Spanish relations in various fields and drew attention to the relevance of establishing cooperation in the field of higher education. She expressed interest in organizing internships for UWED students in Spain, improving the qualifications of Spanish teachers, as well as joint implementation of scientific projects and cultural events.

The program of the event was full of bright and unforgettable presentations, excerpts from poems by famous Spanish poets, national and modern dances, classical and energetic modern songs, interesting stage performances.

Pupils of the kindergarten “Avlod Kids” also attended the festive event as guests. The purpose of inviting kids to this holiday is to form their interest in foreign languages from childhood, to inspire them to gain knowledge, as well as to study in such educational institutions. At the end of the event, students presented them with memorable gifts.

The event was held at a high level and in high spirits. Such events inspire students learning Spanish and contribute to the improvement of interstate relations.

The purpose of this event is to strengthen partnerships by learning languages and values in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. The study of the languages of representatives of different nationalities and ethnic groups, as well as their collective demonstration, are carried out on the basis of the principles of paragraph 11 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (sustainable cities and communities). Moreover, cooperation through language education is in line with UN Goals 4 (quality education) and 17 (partnerships for sustainable development), which was clearly demonstrated during the event.