Round Table “National Values – the Foundation of Spiritual Development” Held at the Islamic University of Kyrgyzstan

Round Table “National Values – the Foundation of Spiritual Development” Held at the Islamic University of Kyrgyzstan The Islamic University of Kyrgyzstan hosted a round table entitled “National Values – the Foundation of Spiritual Development”, aimed at strengthening students’ national identity, patriotic spirit, and civic responsibility. The event was organized to promote among university students the ideas of “Uluttuk dem – düynölük biyiktik” (“National Spirit – Global Heights”), to highlight the national, spiritual, and moral values of the Kyrgyz people, and to foster in young people a sense of love for their homeland, respect for national heritage, and responsibility towards society. The round table was attended by Gulzar Asylbekova, Chief Specialist of the Center for the Study of Religious and Interethnic Situations under the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. She engaged in an informative exchange of views with the students. During the event, participants discussed the role of national values in the spiritual development of society, their importance in youth education, the preservation of national culture and traditions, as well as the strengthening of social harmony and unity. Students also shared their views and suggestions on promoting national values in modern society, strengthening the patriotic spirit of the younger generation, and increasing civic responsibility. The participants emphasized that preserving national values and passing them on to future generations are among the important conditions for the spiritual development of society. Such events contribute to strengthening students’ national identity, promoting spiritual and moral values, and fostering a responsible younger generation capable of making a meaningful contribution to the future of the country.