On 16 October 2026, a ceremony honouring Amina Makhmudova, the winner of the “Tatar Kyzy – 2026” international contest, was held at the Pavilion of National Cultural Centres of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Tashkent. The final of the international contest took place on 7 October this year in the city of Turkmenbashi. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. 

The event 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 Compatriots Abroad K. Sariev, deputies of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Sh. Meredov, diplomats of the diplomatic corps accredited in Uzbekistan, representatives of the government agencies, national cultural centres, public organisations and the creative intelligentsia, as well as Turkmen students.

During the ceremony, Amina Makhmudova, the winner of the international contest, was presented with the grand prize - a ZEEKR 9X car provided on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of the “Tatar Kyzy” international contest in preserving and promoting national cultural heritage, supporting talented young people, and strengthening friendship, cultural and humanitarian ties among peoples.

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