A meeting of the Council for cultural cooperation of the member-states of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Ashgabat, during which special attention was paid to the preservation of common historical and cultural heritage and the strengthening of humanitarian ties.

Addressing the meeting participants, Minister of culture of Turkmenistan, Gurbanmyrat Myradalyyev, stated that Ashgabat attaches great importance to preserving and promoting its rich cultural heritage, which is organically woven into the common cultural treasury of the peoples of the CIS countries.

«Culture is a vital factor in preserving national identity, strengthening mutual understanding between peoples, and developing humanitarian cooperation within the CIS», – the head of the department noted.

During the meeting, G. Myradalyyev confirmed commitment of Ashgabat to further deepening interstate partnership in the cultural and humanitarian sphere.

Cooperation priorities included expanding the exchange of experience in the fields of theatre, music, and fine arts, supporting talented creative groups and promising youth, and implementing joint cultural projects aimed at bringing people together and strengthening good-neighbourly relations.