09.05.2021

A festive event was held in the Victory Park Amphitheater on the occasion of May 9 – the Remembrance and Honors Day.

The President congratulated all the veterans, all our people on the Remembrance and Honors Day and the 76th anniversary of the Victory in the World War II.

«We always celebrate this glorious date with feelings of immense joy and boundless sorrow», Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The World War II was the biggest and most destructive war in the history of mankind. It involved the 62 states out of 73 existing at that time in the world, which is 80% of the world’s population. 110 million deployed soldiers took part in the fighting, which was directly conducted on the territory of 40 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa, and 70 million people died as a result of war.

The unsurpassed courage and perseverance of our grandfathers and grandmothers, who fought in that war and selflessly worked in the home front, are forever inscribed in the history of mankind.

«We, the grateful descendants who live today, will always be proud of you, our brave fathers. In these exciting moments, all of us bow our heads to your merits in the reconstruction and development of the country after the war. No matter how many years and centuries have passed, our people will always keep in their hearts the memory of your heroic struggle against fascism, and this achievement will forever remain an example for young people», the President said.

At the onset of 1941, the population of Uzbekistan was more than 6.8 million people. Of these, about 2 million went to the front. More than 500 thousand of them died heroically in the battles.

«We remember these figures every year. However, these are not just numbers, they are the lives of our mothers and grandmothers, brave and courageous fathers, deep sorrow and grief in the hearts of all our people. No numbers, no words can express this pain and sadness», the President said.

More than 1.5 million elderly people, women and children affected by the war were evacuated to Uzbekistan. Among them are more than 200 thousand orphaned children.

«Our people showed their high humanistic qualities during the most difficult years of the war. They have sheltered, shared the last piece of bread with hundreds of thousands of people of different ethnic groups, who were displaced to Uzbekistan, showed them compassion and humanity. This great exploit, the big heart of our people, has earned respect all over the world. And we should be proud of it», Shavkat Mirziyoyev has said.

It was emphasized that the idea of fighting for peace based on the lessons learned from the tragedies of war is nowadays becoming more relevant than ever. In accordance with its strategy, Uzbekistan is committed to preserving peace and stability, the interethnic and interfaith harmony, and further strengthening its state independence.

The event was broadcast on television. The President spoke with the participants of the event and veterans who gathered in studios in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the regions.

Thereafter, Shavkat Mirziyoyev greeted the war and labor veterans who took a participation at the event, wished them a sound health and long life. The veterans recited the supplication, wishing peace to the country and prosperity to our people.

The President watched the festive concert along with the veterans.