European Culture Days will take place in Ashgabat on 19–20 November. On 13 November, Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Seyidova reported on preparations for the event at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, according to the news agency TDH.

The programme includes cultural events aimed at developing friendly relations between Turkmenistan and foreign states, including European countries, and expanding cooperation through cultural diplomacy.

Excursions to the capital’s museums and landmarks will be organised for participants and guests. A visit to the ‘Mother Nature’ exhibition, on display in the exhibition hall of the State Academy of Arts, is also planned.

During her address, B. Seyidova highlighted the contribution of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the development of international cultural ties and the expansion of cultural diplomacy.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the steady development of Turkmenistan’s cultural and humanitarian cooperation with the member states of the European Union. The Head of State approved the holding of the European Culture Days and instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to ensure the necessary preparations were made.