Park named after Aitmatov opened in Ankara

Bishkek, Oct. 11, 2022. /Kabar/. A park named after the great writer, diplomat and public figure Chyngyz Aitmatov was opened in Ankara on October 8, 2022. A bust of the writer is installed in the park, with a quote from Aitmatov on a pedestal: “The most difficult thing for a person is to be a Human every day,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic said. Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev and Mayor of Chankaya Municipality Alper Tashdelen spoke with congratulations on the occasion of the opening of the park named after the great writer. In his speech, Kubanychbek Omuraliev noted that the opening of the park in the Turkish capital in honor of Aitmatov and the installation of a bust in it is not only a clear confirmation of deep respect for the writer and his memory, but also symbolizes the strong fraternal relations of the peoples of Kyrgyzstan and Turkey. He stressed that Chyngyz Aitmatov is a fundamental personality not only for the Kyrgyz people, but for the entire Turkic world. In his speech, Mayor Alper Tashdelen noted the importance of the personality of Chyngyz Aitmatov for a whole generation of Turkish citizens who grew up on his works and their adaptations. He expressed his joy and pride that the name of the great Kyrgyz writer is now associated with the Chankaya municipality of Ankara. The ceremony was attended by heads and representatives of diplomatic missions of foreign states accredited in Ankara, representatives of ministries and departments, public organizations, academia, business structures, media, as well as citizens of Kyrgyzstan living in Ankara.