The Senate of Uzbekistan has passed legislation to reform the national Latin-based alphabet, moving toward a 28-letter system. This update replaces problematic apostrophes and letter combinations with distinct characters, such as Ş, Ç, Ö, and Ğ, to better align with the "one sound, one letter" principle. Officials noted that the current system, which relies on apostrophes and digraphs, creates significant obstacles for digital tools, search engines, and artificial intelligence development. By adopting these standardized symbols, the government aims to improve the digitalization of the Uzbek language and ensure compatibility with international standards. The reform also seeks to foster closer ties with other Turkic-speaking nations. A transition period will allow for the gradual replacement of existing documents, signage, and official materials, ensuring that current administrative and financial records remain valid until the new standards are fully implemented.
Source : Gazeta.uz
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