Bishkek, Nov. 16, 2025. /Kabar/. President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov attended the award ceremony of the international Kelajak Merosi (Heritage of the Future) award, established by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The ceremony was attended by the presidents of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan.
The award is presented to outstanding figures in literature, culture, art, science, education, and digital technology, as well as those who make a worthy contribution to the development of national and universal values in the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
In the "Literature" category, the award went to People's Writer of the Kyrgyz Republic Sultan Rayev.
Winners receive a prize of $10,000.