A roundtable discussion was organized on 5 October 2023 commemorating the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan, the Tashkent University of Oriental Studies and students from Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar. The event was also graced by the Honorable Ambassador of the Republic of India to Uzbekistan, Mr. Manish Prabhat.
Ms. Sonia Bhatia of TIS,VV addressed the assembled delegates and students, focusing on the importance of teachings of the Mahatma in our lives. She also spoke about the contribution of the two great leaders, Gandhi and Shastri, in India’s Independence movement.
The students of TIS VV put up a splendid classical dance performance to the melodious tune of the choir.
This was followed by speeches presented by Prof. Ulfaxton Mukhibova and Sherdor Pulatov, sharing insights on the life of Gandhiji and his ideologies. The students of the Tashkent State University presented a dance on a Hindi song. Additionally, they shared inspirational quotes relating to Gandhian ideology and a heartfelt poem about the same.
Overall, it was a very enriching experience for both students from India and Uzbekistan and we look forward to more such fruitful collaborations in the future.
