OREANDA-NEWS. June 09, 2009. Today the Days of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan have opened in Turkmenistan. As is known this large-scale cultural action initiated by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Nursultan Nazarbaev is held in accordance with the top level agreements.

The Ministry of Culture and TV and Radio Broadcasting of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan are the organizers of the action.

Turkmen-Kazakh humanitarian cooperation is based on the rich history of our peoples, their profound contribution to world culture, invariable interest in the spiritual life. The relations between two neighboring countries have been brought to a higher level and are filled with a qualitatively new content today. Bilateral business contacts, scientific and cultural exchange have been intensified. The Kazakh leader’s support of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov initiative to hold Silk Road-2009 Off-Road Rally vividly illustrates two countries’ willingness to strengthen the ties of friendship and good neighbourliness

Last spring the big delegation of the Turkmen cultural workers took part in the Days of Turkmen Culture in Kazakhstan and today the people of Turkmenistan welcome their Kazakh friends. A representative delegation led by Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan arrived in Ashgabat to take part n the cultural forum, which will close on June 9. The delegation consists of popular folk singers, famous musicians, renowned opera and ballet artists, cinematographers and journalists. Undoubtedly, this wonderful art festival will be an opportunity for the people of Turkmenistan to know better the culture, art, customs and rich traditions of friendly Kazakhstan.

The versatile programme of the events, which will be held at the best concert halls and theatres of the country, includes meetings, concerts, film shows, Kazakhstan – the Heart of Eurasia photo exposition.

The visit programme prepared for the Kazakh friends includes the visits to the landmarks and the unique museum expositions in Ashgabat.