On March 20, 2023, at the initiative of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, a solemn event was held in New York on the occasion of the Intrenational day of Novruz.
The event was attended by the UN Secretary General, the President of ECOSOC, Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives of UN Member States.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated all those who celebrate the Novruz on the first day of spring and reminded that for millions this is a time when families and friends come together, reflect on the past and hope for a happier future.
Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Atayeva, speaking to the participants, emphasized that Nowruz is a great holiday that reflects the original, beautiful customs and traditions, valuable qualities of many peoples, including the Turkmen, which enriched the treasury of human civilization with bright pearls. The Ambassador noted that for Turkmen this holiday is a symbol of spring renewal, the triumph of nature, dignity, bliss and welfare.
The role of the Novruz holiday in strengthening the relationship of friendship, trust and mutual understanding between peoples, as well as peace and solidarity at the international level was also highlighted.
The Permanent Representatives of the initiating countries talked about the Novruz traditions in their countries, which have similarities and historical continuity of generations in the manner of celebration, and meanwhile, have been filled and enriched with new elements over the centuries.
