President of the Central Asian-European Creative Alliance Elena Kharitonova visited Turkmenistan for the first time, where she took part in the ‘TurkmenTextile Expo – 2025’ exhibition. The Brussels expert expressed her admiration for the organisation of the event and the professionalism of local designers. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

Elena Kharitonova noted that Ashgabat impressed her with its cleanliness. She emphasised that the country's main asset is its hospitable and friendly people. The expert was particularly impressed by the skill of Turkmen designers in working with textiles, as well as the unique embroidery combining ethnic motifs with individual authorial style.

According to the president of the Alliance, the Ashgabat exhibition stands out for its comprehensive approach, combining light industry, fashion, modern equipment and cultural heritage. As part of the business programme on 13 June, Kharitonova plans to hold a master class on innovative textile technologies and take part in a round table on ‘textile diplomacy’.