Dear cultural, artistic and creative figures!

I sincerely congratulate you on the holiday - the 33rd anniversary of independence of permanently neutral Turkmenistan, as well as on state awards and victory in the competition of the President of Turkmenistan "Türkmeniň Altyn asyry"!

In the era of the Revival of the new era of a powerful state, our Fatherland is confidently following the path of progress. The great achievements of the country, increasing the economic power of the state, create opportunities for further improvement of the social and living conditions of the people. The meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, held under the leadership of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, once again demonstrated commitment to the traditions of ancestors and democratic principles.

TURKSOY declared 2024 the "Year of the great poet and thinker of the Turkic world - Magtymguly Pragy", and the ancient city of Anew - the cultural capital of the Turkic world. The inclusion of the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Pragy's birth in the list of significant dates to be celebrated in 2024-2025 jointly with UNESCO confirms that the prestige of the neutral Fatherland in the international arena is increasingly increasing.

Dear friends!

In the year of "The Treasury of Magtymguly Pragy's Mind" in our independent country and abroad, we celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Pragy, the great classical poet and thinker of the East.

The rich literary heritage of the poet-philosopher is the national treasure of our people. Pragy's dreams of statehood, unity and sovereignty came true thanks to the efforts and great love of the Hero-Arkadag for his native people and Fatherland. Today, happy Turkmen citizens live in a wonderful time and are proud of the wise National Leader of the Turkmen people and the great poet and thinker. In May of this year, the 60-meter monument to Magtymguly Pragy was solemnly opened, located on the territory of the new cultural and park complex "Magtymguly Pragy", the initiator of the construction of which was the Hero-Arkadag.

We attach great importance to the activities of creative workers of our country in creating modern works that glorify our beautiful era and happy life. Prose writers and poets, journalists, playwrights, artists, composers, bahshi musicians, theater and film figures, and other representatives of the cultural sphere made a significant contribution to the popularization of the achievements of independence and strengthening the foundations of our statehood.

Cultural and art figures took part in the competition for the Prize of the President of Turkmenistan "Türkmeniň Altyn asyry" with their creative works. At present, this review is of great importance for the further development of Turkmen culture, art and literature in accordance with the requirements of the time. We will continue large-scale activities to increase the significance of this competition, announce new competitions within its framework and provide financial support to creative workers.

Dear cultural, artistic and creative figures!

Artistic works are the spiritual wealth of the people. Kind and meaningful essays inspire people to do noble deeds. Poems read by domestic poets at festive celebrations increase the pride of our citizens for their beloved Fatherland.

Beautiful songs and music performed by bahshi musicians at the celebration of significant dates inspire hearts, and the works of master artists call for excellence.

The creative potential of the country is determined by the great progress achieved in the cultural sphere. Accordingly, we will continue to pay increased attention to the development and support of the cultural sphere.

Dear friends!

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on the holiday - the 33rd anniversary of our sacred independence, as well as on the awarding of state awards and victory in the competition "Türkmeniň Altyn asyry"!

I wish you good health, happiness, prosperity and creative success!

President of Turkmenistan
Serdar Berdimuhamedov.