A Turkmen delegation, under the headship of Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice-President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, took part in the IV International Forum ‘Commonwealth of Fashion’, which was held on 19–20 November in St. Petersburg. The forum was dedicated to the development of intergovernmental cooperation, interaction between public and charitable organisations, as well as issues related to promoting a healthy lifestyle and supporting socially vulnerable groups, according to AsmanNews.

During the visit, meetings were held, including negotiations with Valentina Matvienko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. These contacts marked new directions for humanitarian cooperation during Turkmenistan's chairmanship of the CIS.

The programme included a visit to the Hermitage, where materials related to the cultural heritage of Turkmenistan are on display. The Turkmen side emphasised the importance of preserving and studying the national cultural heritage.

Oguljahan Atabayeva also held negotiations with Ekaterina Dibrova, President of the V.P. Filatov International Foundation for the Development of Biomedical Technologies. They discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of medical technology implementation, exchange of practical experience and development of joint projects, especially in the area of prevention and treatment of diseases in children.

In the session ‘It is Fashionable to Be Healthy,’ the Vice-President of the Foundation presented Turkmenistan's position on the development of the healthcare system. She noted the work on the implementation of the ‘Saglyk’ programme, measures to protect children's health and support motherhood, as well as the state's efforts to foster a culture of healthy lifestyles.

In addition, Oguljahan Atabayeva met with the First Deputy Chairperson of the Commission of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, Diana Gurtskaya, and the Head of the ‘Georgin’ Foundation, Ekaterina Rogozhina. The negotiations focused on joint programmes to support children, including rehabilitation and the use of new treatment methods.

Following the meetings, the parties noted that deepening humanitarian contacts contributes to strengthening Russian-Turkmen cooperation and developing mechanisms to help children in need of medical and social support.