On October 11, 2024, the International Forum «Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development» was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Chairman of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey Numan Kurtulmuş.
The forum was also attended by heads of international and regional organizations, representatives of foreign governments, diplomats, scientists, cultural and artistic figures, as well as numerous media outlets.
The forum was held as part of a grand program to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the great Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi, which included many celebratory events organized both in Turkmenistan and abroad.
After a joint photo session of the head of Turkmenistan with distinguished guests, an international forum entitled «Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development» was held in the conference hall.
The President of Turkmenistan, on his own behalf and on behalf of the people of Turkmenistan, expressed gratitude to the guests for accepting the invitation to participate in the international forum.
Following the speech by the head of Turkmenistan, heads of state and heads of delegations spoke at the forum in turn.
The speeches emphasized that the work of Magtymguly Fragi has forever entered the treasury of universal civilization, and the poet’s unique contribution to the development of the Turkmen language and literature was noted. The forum participants noted the relevance of its convening, as well as the special significance of Magtymguly Fragi’s call for unity and solidarity, for peace and harmony.
During the forum, Serdar Berdimuhamedov announced the decision to award the heads of state participating in the forum with the jubilee medal «Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna» (For the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi) and heartily congratulated them on the award.
As the head of Turkmenistan emphasized, the name and works of Magtymguly unite peoples and states, and this was clearly demonstrated by the forum. The President of the country expressed his firm confidence that this forum will open a new page in the development of constructive relations.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov thanked all those present for participating in the International Forum «Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development».
Following the plenary session of the forum, the Final Document was adopted.
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In the afternoon, the International Forum «Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development» continued in the format of two thematic sections with the participation of leaders and representatives of authoritative international organizations and regional structures.
Thus, a meeting on the topic «The Role of Magtymguly Fragi’s Creativity in Human Civilization» was held at the International University for Humanities and Development, and «The Concept of Peace of Magtymguly Fragi and the Diplomacy of Neutral Turkmenistan» was held at the Institute of International Relations of the MFA of Turkmenistan.
The work of the sections was aimed at promoting the further popularization of the rich literary heritage of the great Turkmen classic and thinker, deepening and expanding relevant scientific research, and attracting the attention of the international scientific and literary community to his poetic and philosophical work.
The speakers emphasized the greatness of the genius of Magtymguly Fragi, who embodied the centuries-old wisdom of the Turkmen people, the beauty of its poetic language, and through his work preached values that are close to every inhabitant of the planet.
As noted, the profound judgments in his remarkable poems about the future, love for the Motherland, humanism, peacefulness, the call for creation, friendship and brotherhood meet the spiritual needs of not only the Turkmen people, but all of humanity.
It is these principles that form the basis of the content of Turkmenistan’s neutrality and continue to be the source of wisdom, continuity and relevance of Turkmenistan’s diplomatic line.
The guests expressed their gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who successfully continues the initiatives of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, thanks to which the legacy of the Turkmen poet is increasingly popularized in the world.
The results of the International Forum «Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development» were summed up at the meetings. According to the participants, it will serve to deepen international scientific and cultural contacts.
The cultural program, which included excursions to the city of Arkadag, the State Historical and Cultural Reserve «Nisa» and the capital's museums, as well as film screenings, theatrical productions, circus performances and other events, left a great impression on the foreign guests.
