The 14th of Jadi, the anniversary of the official recognition of the Uzbek and Turkmen languages, commemorates one of the valuable cultural and legal achievements in Afghanistan’s contemporary history and represents a clear symbol of the recognition of linguistic diversity and the cultural richness of our nation—a nation whose identity finds meaning in the coexistence of diverse ethnic groups, languages, and cultures.
The Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan extends its sincere congratulations on this cultural and historical occasion to all Uzbek and Turkmen compatriots, as well as to all citizens of the country who believe in the principles of equality, human dignity, and national solidarity.
At the same time, the Council expresses deep concern that today, under the shadow of the Taliban’s authoritarian and terrorist group, Afghanistan’s languages, cultures, and national heritages have been deliberately and systematically marginalized and placed in enforced isolation, an alarming situation that seriously threatens not only the cultural rights of citizens, but also the foundations of national unity and peaceful coexistence.
The Supreme Council of National Resistance believes that the preservation, strengthening, and promotion of national languages, including Uzbek and Turkmen, is a legitimate, historical, and inalienable right of all citizens of the country, and that no authoritarian or extremist structure can ignore or restrict these legitimate rights.
By honoring this day, the Council once again emphasizes its principled commitment to defending the cultural, linguistic, and civil rights of all ethnic groups of Afghanistan, and reiterates the necessity of forming an inclusive, just system rooted in the free will of the people as the only way for the country to break free from the cycle of monopoly, discrimination, and authoritarianism.