Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the forum in Ashgabat

During his speech at the forum "Interconnection of times and civilizations - the basis of peace and development" dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of poet Makhtumkuli Fraghi, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that Makhtumkuli discovered the beauty of the Turkmen language in his works. This is reported by the online edition "Westiabad."

The Russian Leader noted the poet's winged phrases and unique style, his ideas about friendship and good-neighborliness. President Vladimir Putin also noted that the poet lived for a long time in Astrakhan, where a school named after him was opened in this regard in 2019, and a bronze bust of the great thinker was installed in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of international cooperation and expressed gratitude to the top leadership of Turkmenistan for its contribution to peace and security in the region.