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I rank among such devoted people our famous poetess Zulfiyakhonim who could create the spiritual image of Uzbek woman by means of not only her poetry, but also whole her life.

It would not overstate saying that her poems which were heard from the world platforms taught millions of people goodness, love and loyalty as the expression of deep mind and insight, dignity ofEastern women.

Unfortunately, life was not always loyal to the woman whose heart was full of love towards her people and Motherland, who was living searching for kindness and beauty. Indeed, everybody comes face to face with a torture of parting. However, women as Zulfiyawho gained over the grieves with a big stamina, created alive dreams from her dissatisfactions, turned into a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness with a great patience, are worthy to be highly honored and esteemed.

Islam Karimov

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan