An exquisite example of Uzbek literature has found its place in the book market of Turkey. Within the framework of the international conference held in the city of Konya, the presentation of a new collection of poems by the famous poet Shukhrat Arif took place.
According to reports, the work "Blue Freedom" by Shuhrat Arif, a member of the Writers' Union of Uzbekistan and a widely recognized poet, was published by the Edebiyat Ortamı Yayınları publishing house located in Ankara, Turkey. This collection united the poet's poems created in different years and was translated into Turkish by his student and Turkologist Mukhittin Gumush.
The presentation was organized within the framework of the "Mavlono's Spiritual Heritage: XIV International Poetry Forum." Literary groups from Uzbekistan and Turkey participated in this event and exchanged views on the poetry collection. It was noted that Shukhrat Arif's works have been translated not only into Turkish, but also into English, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Turkmen, Uyghur, and many other languages.
Also these days, Shuhrat Arif is pleased with recognition in the international cultural arena. He was awarded the TURKSOY Medal by the International Organization of Turkic Culture and is also a member of the TURKSOY Writers' Union. These awards further enhanced the poet's skill and literary significance.
It is expected that this collection of poems will arouse great interest among Turkish readers and thereby further strengthen the prestige of Uzbek literature in the international arena.
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