On November 8, 2017, presentation of the book by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov “Turkmenistan – the heart of the Great Silk Road” took place in Vienna. The presentation was organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Austria in cooperation with the Austrian organization "Society".
The presentation was attended by the representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations accredited in Vienna, as well as the mass media.
According to the participants of the event, the new work of the Head of State published on the eve of the 26th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence bears the idea of strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties, friendship and mutual understanding between the countries and peoples. The Great Silk Road, which connected dozens of states with trade, information and cultural contacts, is considered in the context of the history and spiritual heritage of the Turkmen people.
The participants also stressed the scientific and practical relevance of the book "Turkmenistan - the heart of the Great Silk Road", published in Turkmen, English and Russian languages . The new work of the Head of State allows to objectively evaluate the historical path of the Turkmen, to acquaint foreign readers with their national and cultural identity, traditions, customs and life standards, to deeply appreciate the invaluable contribution of the Turkmen people to the world scientific, economic and cultural progress.
At the end of the solemn event, the guests were invited to the reception where they could taste the dishes of the national Turkmen cuisine.
