President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov congratulated on Knowledge Day

Today, September 15, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov congratulated education workers, schoolchildren, students and all Kyrgyzstanis on Knowledge Day.In his address, the Head of State emphasized that the level of education, the development of science and intellectual potential are among the main indicators of the strength of the state. A special role in the development of the country, according to him, is played by the education of an educated, competitive and patriotic generation. The President specifically focused on the transformation of the education system within the framework of the state program «Altyn Kazyk». The country is updating school curricula, increasing attention to STEM disciplines, artificial intelligence, foreign language learning and the development of functional literacy.«The desire of teachers for quality education, and schoolchildren and students to gain deep knowledge determines the future of our country», noted Sadyr Zhaparov.The head of state emphasized that the task of modern education is not only to transfer relevant knowledge. It is also important to form national identity, respect for spiritual and moral values, a sense of patriotism, creative thinking and high digital culture.The President addressed special words of gratitude to teachers, calling them the main driving force of the education system. He noted that increasing the prestige of the teaching profession remains one of the priorities of state policy, and recalled increasing teachers' salaries by 100% in April of this year.In conclusion, Sadyr Zhaparov wished the younger generation to grow up educated and comprehensively developed, preserve national values and be able to compete with dignity at the world level, and teachers - good health, prosperity and success in their work.Congratulations to the students, teachers and staff of KRSU on Knowledge Day and the beginning of the new academic year!