Turkmenistan Backs Idea to Appoint Samarkand Cultural Capital of CIS in 2024

At the Summit of CIS Heads of State in Bishkek, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov voiced his country’s endorsement of the suggestion to make Samarkand the cultural capital of the Commonwealth in 2024. He highlighted that close human interaction between the Commonwealth nations serves as a connecting force in the region.
“I am delighted to announce that Turkmenistan is in favor of naming the ancient city of Samarkand the cultural capital of the CIS in 2024,” the President stated.
He expressed his belief that the designation of the city as the cultural capital will boost the exchange of cultures among the CIS countries and further strengthen their ties of friendship and goodwill.
“Lastly, I want to reaffirm Turkmenistan’s commitment to further cooperation within the CIS and to express confidence in the great potential of our partnership,” President Berdimuhamedov concluded.