Ashgabat — 2028: Candidate for Cultural Capital of the Islamic World
Turkmenistan’s white-marble capital, Ashgabat, could become the cultural center of the Islamic world in 2028. This exciting news was announced at the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Kazan, Tatarstan, and reported by the "Watan" news program.
The head of the OIC, Salim Al Malik, noted in his speech that the proposal to declare Ashgabat the cultural capital of Islamic nations for 2028 is currently under consideration, and relevant preparatory work is underway. This initiative serves as evidence of Turkmenistan's growing role in promoting peace and cultural-humanitarian cooperation within the Islamic world.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, attended the meeting held as part of the XVII International Economic Forum "Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum."
Key proposals put forward by the National Leader:
- Strengthening spiritual and cultural ties among Islamic countries.
- Supporting mutually beneficial investment projects within the framework of the forum.
- The official acceptance of Turkmenistan’s participation as an observer in the current OIC meeting.
The nomination of Ashgabat for this prestigious title in 2028 will pave the way for an increase in tourism, the organization of international events, and the global promotion of the Turkmen people's rich cultural heritage.
