ROUND TABLE «LANGUAGE – THE FOUNDATION OF PEACE AND HARMONY» HELD AT THE FACULTY OF ORIENTAL STUDIES

On September 4, 2026, the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a round table entitled “Language – the Foundation of Peace and Harmony” with the participation of students from different ethnic backgrounds.

The main purpose of the event was to highlight the role of language in strengthening social harmony and mutual understanding, promote respect for multilingualism and cultural diversity, and foster the values of friendship, mutual respect, and tolerance among students.

During the round table, students exchanged views on the role of language in bringing people and society together, Kazakhstan’s language policy, the importance of learning the state language, and the need to respect the cultures and languages of representatives of different ethnic groups.

The participants emphasized the importance of preserving one’s native language, respecting the state language, and learning other languages in modern society. Students shared their personal experiences of language learning and noted that a multilingual environment contributes to broadening students’ perspectives and strengthening connections between different cultures.

The event provided an open platform for discussion, allowing students to raise questions and express their views. The round table served as a meaningful discussion platform aimed at promoting mutual respect, friendship, and intercultural dialogue.

At the conclusion of the event, the participants emphasized that language is not only a means of communication but also an important value that brings peoples closer together and contributes to strengthening peace, harmony, and social unity.