Ashgabat may be declared the cultural capital of the countries of the Islamic world in 2028. The proposal is currently under consideration, with related work under way. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation head Salim Al Malik said this while speaking at a meeting of the organisation, according to the Watan news programme.
Earlier, it was reported that the National Leader of the Turkmen people attended a regular meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation held during the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum”.
At the meeting, the National Leader of the Turkmen people put forward several important proposals. Participants highlighted their significance and fully supported them. Turkmenistan’s participation in the meeting as an observer was officially accepted.
