National Day of France was celebrated in Turkmenistan

A reception was held in Ashgabat's Olympia Hotel in honor of the National Day of France, which is celebrated annually on July 14. This is reported by the online edition "TurkmenPortal.

The event was organized by the Embassy of France in Turkmenistan. During the reception, Ambassador Philippe Merlin made a speech, noting the positive dynamics of cooperation between Turkmenistan and France in various areas of mutual interest.

In the context of cultural and humanitarian interaction, the activities of the French Institute in Ashgabat were noted. The Ambassador emphasized that over a thousand Turkmen students took part in the Francophonie-2024 Festival, which contributed to the deepening of cultural cooperation. The Ambassador also noted the successful joint activities of Turkmen and French archaeologists and speleologists on the territory of Ulug-Depe ancient settlement.