Askar Akayev became a laureate of the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize - the Guzi Peace Prize.

Last Wednesday, November 25, a solemn ceremony for the Guzi Peace Prize was held in the capital of the Philippines, Manila, which officially has the status of the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize. The award ceremony took place at the National Assembly Palace in the presence of 6,000 spectators. Among the laureates – outstanding scientists and politicians from 15 countries around the world – was the first president of the Kyrgyz Republic, Askar Akayev.

Despite the fact that after the "Tulip Revolution" of 2005, the former head of Kyrgyzstan became a persona non grata in his homeland and lives and works in Moscow, the national flag of the Kyrgyz Republic was raised at the ceremony. It was reported that the award was given to Askar Akayev for his outstanding contributions as a mathematician and former democratic leader of Kyrgyzstan.

The International Committee for the Guzi Peace Prize noted that the first president of the Kyrgyz Republic established genuine democracy and freedoms in his country and found bloodless ways to build an independent state. It was also noted that Askar Akayev stated in 2005 during a critical moment for the country: "No power is worth a drop of human blood." His scientific achievements were also recognized.

- You have made an outstanding contribution to the methodology of modeling and forecasting global dynamics, - the Committee addressed Akayev. - Your technique was mastered during the global financial and economic crisis of 2008-2009. You also developed a forecast for global socio-economic development for the first decade of the 21st century, and in particular, you predicted the second wave of the crisis. All your achievements and successes have made you a living paradigm for emulation in the international community.

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The Guzi Peace Prize was established in the Philippines in 2002 as the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize. The award is given to individuals or groups from around the world who have contributed to the establishment of peace and the protection of human rights, as well as for achievements in science or art. Annually, 10-15 laureates are awarded, selected from over a thousand nominees. The main goal of the prize is to provide due recognition through awards and highlight individuals or groups who have distinguished themselves as exemplary members of society or made significant contributions to achieving peace and respect for human life and dignity.