PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK OF PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN AT YSU

Today, in the conference hall of YSU Academic Council, the presentation of the book authored by the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov “Turkmenistan: The heart of the Great Silk Road” was held.

The event was organized jointly by YSU International Cooperation Office and the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Armenia.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia, embassy staff, YSU Rector, professors, students and others were present at the presentation.

The opening speech was made by YSU Rector Aram Simonyan. He welcomed all those present and mentioned that today is also the opening of the scientific conference “Turkmenistan. 25 years of prosperity and development”: “I must say that a good tradition has been set up here, at the university, to organize the presentation of the books authored by Gurganguly Berdimuhamedov. First of all, the Great Silk Road is a civilization path that played a major role not only in the development of trade, but also in the interaction of nations and civilizations.”

Mr. Simonyan also spoke about the importance of the Silk Road for Armenia, underlining that in the Middle Ages it was vital for the development and prosperity of the economy.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia Muhametniyaz Mashalov also made a thank-you speech: “A tradition has been formed in Turkmenistan to give every year a name. This year is called “Turkmenistan: The heart of the Great Silk Road”. President Berdimuhamedov’s book reflects the modern concept of our country’s development based on historical experience, friendship, respect for the spiritual heritage of the Turkmen people.”

The ambassador noted that the main idea of the book is to understand the neutral Turkmenistan’s initiating and constructive stance on the international arena through the prism of its historical path.

Alexander Safaryan, Head of the Chair of Turkic Studies at YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies, mentioned in his speech: “It is hard to talk without emotions when you are familiar with Turkmenistan, Turkmen culture and people. The works of Turkmen classical authors and everything related to the culture of that country are very dear to us.”

Alexander Safaryan also appreciated the role of the Silk Road in the development of medieval Armenia and the world civilization.

YSU Rector Aram Simonyan reminded that within the official visit of Turkmen president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Armenia, the rector of Turkmen State University signed a cooperation agreement with YSU. Aram Simonyan expressed hope that the signed agreement will serve as a stimulus not only for cooperation with the Turkmen State University, but also to facilitate regular contacts with other Turkmen universities.