the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, a representative of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan, Gulnazarzoda Zhilo, Rector of the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages named after Sotim Ulughzoda, Jurakhonzoda Sirojidin Saifullo, Rector of the Tajik State Institute of Arts and Design, and other representatives.

Vice Chancellor for International Relations of the Tajik State Pedagogical University named after Sadriddin Ayni, Qurbonzoda Rukhshona, in her speech emphasized that the People's Republic of China is one of the friendly neighboring countries of the Republic of Tajikistan. By studying the Chinese language, Tajik people can better familiarize themselves with the history and culture of this friendly neighboring country. Nowadays, Chinese language classes have been opened in many educational institutions in Tajikistan, and many of these students are also studying Chinese at the Confucius Institute.

The "Chinese Language Bridge" World Competition is an important event held since 2002 by the Confucius Institute Headquarters. Since 2017, the competition has attracted millions of young people from over 110 countries worldwide, becoming an important foundation for learning Chinese among students and youth, as well as a well-known brand in the field of international cultural cooperation, known as the "Language Competition," which serves as a global bridge for culture, friendship, and knowledge.

It was emphasized that the "Chinese Language Bridge" World Competition among students is one of the key programs that connects the scientific and cultural relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the People's Republic of China.

Today, active Chinese language learners from various universities of the Republic of Tajikistan gathered together, and with their intelligence, talent, and sincerity, they illuminated the stage of this event.

After competing in the preliminary rounds at various educational institutions and conducting the semifinals, 8 outstanding participants were selected from a large number of competitors and made it to the final stage of the 24th "Chinese Language Bridge" World Competition among students in the Republic of Tajikistan.

The final stage of the 24th "Chinese Language Bridge" World Competition among students in the Republic of Tajikistan was successfully concluded, and once again we witnessed the blooming of the Chinese language. Among the 8 contestants who competed and demonstrated their skills and talents, 4 winners were recognized as the laureates of this global competition.

The winners were: First place – Laylo Murodova, Second place – Anora Najmiddinova, Third place – Muhammadsoleh Sinuzoda and Nazar Rustami.