A monument to Alisher Navoi has been unveiled in the Hungarian town of Lakitelek.

The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from both Uzbekistan and Hungary.

The Uzbek Ambassador to Hungary, Oybek Shahavdinov, emphasized that the works of Alisher Navoi on friendship and the human soul transcend temporal and geographical boundaries, elevating him to the status of a universal figure in world literature. His contributions to the development of the Uzbek language and his support for art and science vividly demonstrate how significantly he has enriched the cultural heritage of Central Asia.

Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, Sandor Lejak, added: “This monument, dedicated to the great ancestor of the fraternal Uzbek people, symbolizes our respect for the land where our ancestors left a piece of their soul. This monument has become the foundation for a strong friendship between the Hungarian and Uzbek peoples.”

Previously, monuments to Alisher Navoi have been erected in cities such as Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Washington, Moscow, Minsk, Astana, Baku, Ashgabat, Dushanbe, and Osh.