On November 28-29, 2024, in Ankara, with the participation of a delegation of scientists and educators from Turkmenistan, a series of events were held dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi and the presentation of the literary work of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov “Anev - a Culture from the Depths of Millennia” translated into Turkish.
Accordingly, on November 28, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Türkiye organized a round table with representatives of the scientific intelligentsia of Türkiye in the premises of Ankara University. As part of the meeting, famous scientists and writers of two countries discussed the enormous contribution of the work of the great poet, philosopher and thinker Magtymguly Fragi to the enrichment of the world literature treasury and understanding of the values of the Turkmen people.
On November 29, 2024, the presentation of the book of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov “Anev - a Culture from the Depths of Millennia” in Turkish was held at the headquarters of the International Organization TURKSOY in Ankara.
The importance of the new work of the President of Turkmenistan in the study and popularization of the glorious history and rich national cultural heritage, for which Turkmen people are rightfully proud for was emphasized in the speeches.
The presentation of the book of the President in Turkish received great attention of the creative and scientific community of Türkiye, and the concern of the state for rich history and culture of Turkmenistan was especially noted. Also, on this day, the opening ceremony of the Magtymguly Fragi Research Center was held in the building of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Türkiye.
The event was attended by representatives of various ministries and departments of Türkiye, diplomats, famous writers and public figures, representatives of the Turkmen diaspora, students and the mass media. The speakers of the ceremony highly appraised the creative heritage of the great thinker that is a national heritage of Turkmen people and an integral part of the treasury of world culture.
The participants got acquainted with various scientific publications, digital audio collections of the great poet’s works, as well as the works of famous scientists of the Turkic world dedicated to the poetry of Magtymguly Fragi. It is worth noting that the opening of this center is intended to give a new impetus to the studying and popularization of the ancient and rich history of the Turkmen people.
In addition, following the opening ceremony, the first meeting of the Turkmen-Turkish Scientific Research Community on the study of the works of Magtymguly Fragi was held in the center, with participation of representatives of the scientific community of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Türkiye.