EXHIBITIONS OF ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL ORIENTATION, TIMED TO COINCIDE WITH THE CONSULTATIVE MEETING OF THE HEADS OF STATE OF CENTRAL ASIA ARE HELD IN TURKMENISTAN

Today, on August 6, the two-day International Exhibition of National Products of Central Asian countries started its work in “Avaza” National tourist zone.

The opening ceremony of the International Exhibition was attended by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

During the exhibition opening ceremony, the video film, dedicated to the economic achievements of the countries of the region was shown.

The expositions of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan were represented. The high-level guests got acquainted with the achievements of the region’s countries in various spheres, including financial-economic, oil and gas, transport, agricultural, industrial, cultural-humanitarian, and others.

International Exhibition of National Products of Central Asian countries will continue its work on August 7. Exchange trading is also held within the framework of the Exhibition.

In addition, on August 6, the International Festival of the National Cuisines of Central Asian countries had been held in the Amphitheater of “Avaza” National tourist zone. The heads of states, high-level guests who arrived in Turkmenistan to take part in the Women’s Dialogue of the States of Central Asia, participated in the Festival.

The representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan took part in the organization of the event. Turkmenistan gathered skilled chefs of the countries of the region, who have reflected in their dishes the originality of the national culture.

This event undoubtedly contributes to the further development and extension of cultural ties between the countries of Central Asia.