Kazakhstan’s Vice President Erlan Karin has awarded Turkmen cultural and artistic representatives Batyr Charyyev and Parahat Amandurdyyev the Dostyk Order, Second Class. This was reported by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Turkmenistan.

The award ceremony took place in Astana on October 29, 2026. The orders were presented in recognition of their contributions to the development of friendly relations, mutual understanding, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries.

Batyr Charyyev received the award for his active efforts to promote cultural dialogue between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and strengthen friendly ties. Parahat Amandurdyyev was presented with the Dostyk Order for his contribution to promoting their shared cultural and humanitarian heritage and reinforcing good-neighbourly relations.

During the ceremony, the consistent development of strategic partnership and allied relations between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan was highlighted. It was also noted that cultural and humanitarian cooperation is one of the key areas of bilateral relations, while joint creative projects and regular cultural exchanges help further strengthen the friendship between the two peoples.