“We don’t have a school of calligraphy. One of the only calligraphers in Uzbekistan is Khabibulla Solikh.

Calligraphy is now highly developed in a number of countries. For example, in Turkey. So we need to create a school of calligraphy.

Calligraphy is a good direction. Each character used has its own meaning. If we don’t create this school, we will be lagging behind. Big scientific schools are being built. Our language, our attitude to languages is changing. So it is necessary for us to create that system,” the President said.

It was noted that in the future a number of religious centers, universities in Uzbekistan, as well as calligraphy groups will be opened at the Republican Art College named after Benkov.

The head of state also instructed the officials to hold annual competitions among calligraphers.