TURKMENISTAN PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE CULTURAL-HUMANITARIAN COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CIS

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov made an address at the meeting of the Council of Heads of Governments of the Commonwealth of Independent States that was held in the format of a video conference on the 6th of November.

“The cultural-humanitarian sphere remains as a strong and reliable link between the states and people of the CIS,” noted the Vise-premier. In this context, the interest of the Turkmen side in continuing cooperation in the area of education, science, culture and sport was expressed. 

Being a neutral country, Turkmenistan stands for the promotion of intercultural dialogue.  Last year, during its chairmanship in the CIS, Turkmenistan had become a center of important events, among which the Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia.

Speaking about the significance of sport and its role in strengthening of peace and mutual understanding between people, R.Meredov noted the importance of the resolution on the Games of the CIS countries adopted in October of 2019 and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side in rendering support for organizing sport competitions.

In this regard, it is vital to highlight the importance of the resolution “On the Plan of Priority Actions in the Field of Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS Member States for 2021–2022,” adopted on the outcomes of today’s session.