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Ashgabat Hosts Event Marking the World Day of the Turkic Language Family
21 Jan. 17:19A cultural event marking the establishment of 15 December as the World Day of the Turkic Language Family was held in Ashgabat at the Cultural Center operating under the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Turkmenistan.
The gathering brought together members of the diplomatic community accredited in Turkmenistan, media representatives, as well as residents and visitors of the capital interested in cultural and linguistic cooperation.
The event followed a resolution adopted at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand. Under this decision, 15 December was officially designated as the World Day of the Turkic Language Family. The initiative, put forward by the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, received wide international endorsement and aims to highlight the shared linguistic, cultural and historical heritage of Turkic peoples on a global scale.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to Turkmenistan Ahmet Demirok noted that the new international observance would contribute to strengthening friendly relations, promoting cultural interaction and enhancing mutual understanding among nations.
According to UNESCO, Turkic languages — including Turkmen, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Uzbek — are the mother tongue of more than 200 million people worldwide, with their area of distribution covering approximately 12 million square kilometers.
The program featured video presentations dedicated to the history and cultural richness of the Turkic world.
It was emphasized that the annual observance of the World Day of the Turkic Language Family will play an important role in preserving intangible cultural heritage and promoting linguistic diversity across the globe.
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Modern Maternal and Child Healthcare Center Opens Its Doors in Balkanabat
Today in 08:38In celebration of the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, a state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Healthcare Center was officially inaugurated in the city of Balkanabat. The landmark event gathered regional and municipal officials, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Parliament, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The opening ceremony featured festive cultural performances, musical numbers, and traditional Kushtdepdi dances.
The newly constructed medical complex consists of four- and five-story buildings designed to accommodate up to 305 patients. The center houses comprehensive maternity and postnatal wards, a gynecology division, pediatric units, and diagnostic consultation departments. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology, including MRI, CT scanners, digital mammography, and fluorography units.
Notably, the center features the region's first 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit, fully outfitted with "Medicor" incubators from Hungary and high-precision German monitoring systems. These technologies allow medical staff to continuously monitor vital stats, body temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory functions of newborns.
During the ceremony, outstanding builders from the "Shadiyan Gurlushyk" enterprise were honored with gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, who also donated a new fleet of vehicles to support the medical center's operations.
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