On October 19, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, visited the headquarters of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Children in Need of Care in the city of Arkadag. During the visit, she met with Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice-President for Medical Affairs at the Charitable Foundation, according to the TDH news agency.

Oguljahan Atabayeva welcomed the guest and thanked her for participating in the opening of the “Mother Nature” exhibition in Turkmenistan. The vice president of the Charitable Foundation noted the significance of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation’s activities and emphasized that the exhibition helps draw attention to environmental protection issues.

The “Mother Nature” project was first presented in November 2024 at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku as part of COP-29. Subsequently, the exhibition was held in Bahrain, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Spain. Oguljahan Atabayeva expressed her gratitude to Leyla Aliyeva and all project participants for their assistance in organizing the exhibition in Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed the prospects for Turkmen-Azerbaijani cooperation. Oguljahan Atabayeva expressed interest in expanding cooperation in the areas of children’s health care, inclusive education, and social support for families in need. In this area, the Charitable Foundation is studying international best practices and collaborating with the Sun Qingling Foundation and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Oguljahan Atabayeva reaffirmed her readiness to continue working together, exchange experiences, and develop cooperation in areas related to children’s well-being.

Leyla Aliyeva expressed her gratitude for the invitation, the warm reception, and the support provided for the “Mother Nature” exhibition in Ashgabat. The guest also noted that relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, based on shared history, culture, language, and spiritual values, are developing within the framework of a strategic partnership. Regular high-level political dialogue and mutual visits by the heads of state play an important role in strengthening bilateral ties.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Oguljahan Atabayeva and Leyla Aliyeva expressed confidence in the successful holding of the “Mother Nature” exhibition in Ashgabat and exchanged best wishes.