On October 16, a solemn ceremony honoring Amina Mahmudova, the winner of the "Tatar Kyzy – 2026" international contest, was held in Tashkent at the Pavilion of National Cultural Centers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. She was presented with the grand prize on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov — a ZEEKR 9X automobile.

The final stage of the international contest took place on October 7 in the city of Turkmenbashi.

The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan O. Nazarbekov, Chairman of the Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Interethnic Relations and Foreign Country Compatriots K. Sariev, deputies of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Meredov. Also present were heads and staff of the diplomatic corps accredited in Uzbekistan, representatives of government bodies, national cultural centers, public organizations, the creative intelligentsia, as well as Turkmen students.

The speakers noted the significance of the "Tatar Kyzy" contest in preserving and promoting national cultural heritage, supporting talented youth, and strengthening friendship between nations as well as cultural and humanitarian ties.

Special emphasis was placed on the importance of developing cultural cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, based on centuries-old traditions of good-neighborliness, friendship, and mutual respect.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan