Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Nurlanbek Shakiev held a meeting on the issue of changing the national anthem. The press service of the Parliament reported.
The meeting was attended by State Secretary Suyunbek Kasmambetov, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Policy Vinera Raimbachaeva, Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy Altynbek Maksutov, Chairman of the National Commission on State Language and Language Policy Melis Murataliev.
Nurlanbek Shakiev noted that the issue of changing the national anthem should be considered with the participation of the general public.
«Kyrgyz have a wise saying: «A finger cut off by agreement does not hurt.» So all citizens should participate in this issue, and no one should be deprived of the opportunity to propose the text and melody of the new anthem. Namely, it is necessary to create conditions so that everyone could recommend their own version, including not only folk poets and experienced composers, but also all citizens interested in creativity. The best of the proposed variants should be selected by a special commission and submitted to the Parliament for consideration. This anthem should glorify our country, inspire our people and stimulate them to development and progress,» he said.
At the same time, the Speaker noted that the relevant committees should be formed next week, and the new anthem should be adopted no later than April next year.
He added that wide discussions should be held and contests should be organized by the said date.
In this regard, it was emphasized that the anthem, which is one of the main symbols of independence, should be revised in a new direction and from a new point of view.
Suyunbek Kasmambetov gave arguments in favor of the need to write a new national anthem in accordance with the updates, changes and reforms in the republic.
«Kyrgyzstan is on the path of development now, active work is being carried out in all sectors. Large-scale projects important for our state are being implemented in a prompt manner, and the confidence of the population in the future is growing. In this regard, it is necessary to choose an anthem that would reflect our new direction, the steps being taken,» he said.
In turn, Altynbek Maksutov informed that he will hold special meetings with specialized associations and specialists on this issue, headed by the Union of Writers and Composers and will carry out the necessary work related to the adoption of the national anthem.
In addition, Melis Murataliev was instructed to pay special attention to the text of the new anthem.
