#Culture_Days

#Turkmenistan

The opening ceremony of the "Uzbekistan Culture Days" and a gala concert featuring Uzbek artists took place in Turkmenistan.

On November 18, the "Makom Center" Palace in Ashgabat hosted the opening ceremony of the "Uzbekistan Culture Days." The event featured a speech by Bahodir Ahmedov, the First Deputy Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan.

"The Uzbek and Turkmen peoples have long lived as close friends, harmonious neighbors, and strategic partners united by common goals. Thus, the roots of relations between the two states go back to ancient times and are built on mutual respect and trust. Today, it is important to talk about the friendly relations with Turkmenistan, one of Uzbekistan's closest strategic partners, which are reaching new heights. Indeed, historical steps have been taken between the two friendly states to elevate cooperation in social, economic, cultural, and educational spheres, identifying new directions and prospects for partnership," noted Bahodir Ahmedov during his speech.

As part of the "Uzbekistan Culture Days in Turkmenistan," taking place from November 18 to 20, the following events are planned:

• the opening ceremony of the "Uzbekistan Culture Days in Turkmenistan" and a gala concert featuring Uzbek artists;
• an exhibition of applied arts in Ashgabat within the framework of "Uzbekistan Culture Days";
• a creative meeting of Uzbek and Turkmen writers and poets on the topic "Makhtumkuli Firaghi and his contribution to the development of world literature";
• cultural events in the "Tashkent" park in Ashgabat: a concert program, a fashion show of national costumes, and an exhibition of applied arts;
• a gala concert featuring artists from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.