President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a greeting message to the participants of the International Conference at the level of Ministers of Culture dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great thinker and classical poet of the East Magtymguly Fragi. The address of the head of state says:

Dear participants of the International Conference!

Dear guests!

I sincerely congratulate you on the start of the International Conference at the level of Ministers of Culture, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great thinker and classical poet of the East Magtymguly Fragi!

At present, the great transformations begun by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag, are successfully continuing, and the authority of our country in the international arena is increasing. A lot of work is being done for the sake of the consistent development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the countries of the world and international organizations. Large-scale programs aimed at strengthening peace in the region and on the planet and developing mutually beneficial, equal partnerships are being successfully implemented.

The systematic strengthening of relations with countries of the world and international organizations is one of the priorities of the foreign policy of our neutral state. This is what determined the effective nature of the established cooperation with the United Nations and its specialized structures, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the European Union, the Economic Cooperation Organization, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the International Organization of Turkic Culture.

Dear participants of the International Conference!

Holding an International Conference at the level of Ministers of Culture on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Turkmen classical poet Magtymguly Fragi is of great importance. The forum will give a powerful impetus to the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of culture, further activities in this area, in-depth study and wide popularization of the rich literary heritage of Magtymguly Fragi in the world. For the great poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi, who through his poems called the peoples of the world to unity, friendship, brotherhood and humanism, dreamed of the triumph of peace throughout the Earth.

In independent neutral Turkmenistan, 2024 has been declared the year of “The Fount of the Mind of Magtymguly Fragi” in honor of the great master of words, which has a deep meaning. In the poem “The Fount of Reason of Magtymguly Fragi,” the National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero-Arkadag, comparing the work of the poet and philosopher with the fount of reason, shows that his deeply meaningful works forever remain in the human soul, and wise thoughts have universal significance.

As you know, 2024 has been proclaimed by TURKSOY as the “Year of the great poet and thinker of the Turkic world, Magtymguly Fragi,” and the city of our country, Anau, has been declared the cultural capital of the Turkic world. The collection of manuscripts of Magtymguly Fragi is included in the International Register of the UNESCO Memory of the World Program. The 300th anniversary of the poet and philosopher is included in the List of memorable dates that will be celebrated jointly with UNESCO in 2024–2025.These historical events are clear evidence of the growth of international authority of the sovereign Turkmen state in the wonderful era that the great poet dreamed of, broad support by the world community for the domestic and foreign policy of neutral Turkmenistan, based on peace, friendship and brotherhood.

Dear conference participants!

Of particular significance is that the holding of this International Conference coincides with the opening ceremony of the cultural and park complex “Makhtumkuli Fragi” and the monument to the great Turkmen poet. Magtymguly's poems have been translated into dozens of world languages ​​and published, his monuments have been erected in foreign countries. This testifies to the high authority of the poet and thinker and the worldwide veneration of his work. And the installation of statues of famous writers, poets, philosophers of the peoples of the world in the cultural and park complex “Makhtumkuli Fragi” symbolizes that the dreams of the poet and thinker about friendship, brotherhood and unity have come true on the sacred Turkmen land.

As part of the International Forum dedicated to the glorious anniversary of the great philosopher, you will take part in events held on the occasion of the Constitution Day and the National Flag of Turkmenistan, visit centers of culture in Ashgabat and the unique city of Arkadag in the region.This will allow you to become more familiar with the rich cultural heritage of the Turkmen people and the milestones currently achieved. I am confident that such a content-rich conference will help identify new areas of international cooperation in the field of culture and exchange experience in the spirit of friendship and brotherhood.

Dear participants of the International Conference!

Dear guests!

Once again, I cordially congratulate you on the start of the International Conference held in independent neutral Turkmenistan at the level of ministers of culture on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fragi! I wish you good health, family well-being, great success in your work!