Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Bahar Seyidova reported to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the results of activities in the supervised sector for January–October 2026 during the Cabinet of Ministers meeting held in digital format on November 5.

During the reporting period, the creative competition for the President of Turkmenistan’s Award “Türkmeniň Altyn asyry” was announced. In connection with Turkmenistan’s chairmanship in the CIS, a number of high-level cultural events were also held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. These included a meeting of heads of state and public television and radio companies of CIS countries, the final stage of the international contest “Tatar gyzy — 2026”, a press conference dedicated to achievements in television and cinema, the awarding ceremony for winners of the interstate television film competition “Bedew bady: güýç hem gözellik”, as well as a concert featuring masters of arts.

Within the framework of international cultural cooperation, the international exhibition “Mother — Nature” opened at the Exhibition Hall of the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan, while the Museum of Fine Arts hosted the exhibition “Magnificent China: Art and Beauty of Xinjiang”.

The participation of the country’s creative groups, teachers and students in international festivals also brought successful results. Representatives of Turkmenistan took part in the IV International Student Theatre Festival of the Turkic World, the Youth Delphic Games of CIS countries, the theatre festival of TÜRKSOY member states and other international competitions, where they achieved prize-winning places and received awards. Masters of Turkmen art were also awarded the Order of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the II degree “Dostyk”.

During the meeting, information was also provided on the activities carried out by the country’s mass media and the State Publishing Service of Turkmenistan.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of further improving the work of the cultural sector, widely promoting the national cultural heritage, as well as continuing efforts to restore, preserve and protect historical and cultural monuments at a modern level. Relevant instructions were given to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.