On May 17, the capital hosted the first forum «Türkmen–Hytaý zenanlarynyň dünýäsi» with the participation of a Chinese delegation headed by Deputy Chairman of the National Committee of the People's Political Consultative Council of China Shen Yueyue, who arrived in our country to participate in events dedicated to the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the great classic poet of the Turkmen people Magtumguly Pragy.

Before the start of the forum, the wife of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova met the guest of honor at the «Maslahat köşgi» Palace.

Expressing sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality, the guest noted that for the first time she was lucky enough to visit Turkmenistan, where she would be very pleased to take part in the celebrations on the occasion of significant events.

Having cordially congratulated the wife of the Hero Arkadaga and the entire Turkmen people on the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtumguly Pragy, as well as the Constitution Day and the State Flag of Turkmenistan, Ms. Shen Yueyue expressed admiration for the white marble Ashgabat as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

During the conversation, it was emphasized that the relations between the Turkmen and Chinese peoples have deep historical and cultural roots going back centuries. Noting that we share common features, the wife of the Arkadaga Hero stated that the centuries-old good-neighborly and fraternal relations between the two countries have been developing even more in recent years.

Thanking Ms. Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova for her kind words and wishes, the guest stressed that the ties of friendship and brotherhood have always been at the heart of interaction between the peoples of the two countries, noting the importance of strengthening traditional cooperation.

Taking this opportunity, the wife of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova asked to convey to family members and the wife of the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Peng Liyuan a message with warm words of welcome and an invitation to visit Turkmenistan, addressing the most sincere wishes for good and well-being.

Also, the granddaughter of the wife of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova, said that during last year's trip with her grandfather to China, she was presented with a toy panda, which made a great impression on her and prompted her to develop an ornament and create embroidery. The girl asked to give the gift item to the family of the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.

At the end of the meeting, the wife of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedova, and the Deputy Chairman of the National Committee of the People's Political Consultative Council of China, Shen Yueyue, took part in the forum «Türkmen–Hytaý zenanlarynyň dünýäsi».

On the Turkmen side, the event was attended by the heads of the «Türkmenhaly», State Association, the Central Council of the Union of Women of Turkmenistan, the editors-in-chief of the «Neýtralnyý Turkmenistan» newspaper and «Zenan kalby» magazine.

During the forum, the importance of this event in strengthening cooperation between Turkmen and Chinese women was noted. The preservation and enhancement of spiritual values holds inexhaustible opportunities for the rapprochement of peoples in the name of peace and friendship, the mutual enrichment of cultures and mutual understanding of our peoples, and the expansion of humanitarian dialogue.

As it was emphasized, in recent years, thanks to the mutual efforts of the parties, Turkmen-Chinese cooperation has been given a qualitatively new impetus. Regular contacts at the highest, governmental and interdepartmental levels contribute to the dynamic development of bilateral cooperation.

The current meeting is a good opportunity to exchange information about the achievements of Turkmenistan and China, further plans in this important area and to determine the prospects for the development of cooperation between the women's society of the two countries, meeting common interests.

Then the delegates of the forum got acquainted with the exhibition of applied art and museum values in the lobby of the «Maslahat köşgi» Palace. The magnificent examples of national carpet weaving presented here and the ornamental symbols of embroidery, musical instruments and products of skilled zergers, the works of artists have a deep meaning, the very soul of the Turkmen people, the beauty of their native land in all its diversity is reflected.

A video was also shown here, in which the granddaughter of the Hero, Arkadaga Ayjeren, is engaged in needlework, making sketches and ornaments based on a gift brought from China.

At the end of the inspection, Deputy Chairman of the National Committee of the People's Political Consultative Council of China Shen Yueyue expressed gratitude once again for the warm welcome and hospitality, visiting the exhibition dedicated to Turkmen carpets, as well as the opportunity to get acquainted with the national values of the Turkmen.