On Russian Language Day, which marks the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to UNESCO joined in the celebrations at the Organisation's headquarters in Paris. This was reported by the IIC.

In his speech, Maksat Chariyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, noted Turkmenistan's commitment to the principles of multilingualism and cultural diversity. He emphasised the significant role of the Russian language as a means of interethnic communication and an important element of cultural dialogue in Turkmenistan.

The event was also attended by diplomatic representatives from Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus. The cultural programme included poetry readings of works by A.S. Griboyedov performed by students of the Russian-language school of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, as well as a concert by the famous jazz ensemble conducted by Igor Butman.

This event was further evidence of the strengthening of cultural and humanitarian cooperation within international organisations.