Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Ashgabat

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin arrived in Ashgabat on October 11 to participate in the International Conference "Interconnection of times and civilizations - the basis of peace and development". This is reported by the Internet edition "Westiabad."

Vladimir Putin was met by officials at the international airport of the Turkmen capital.
Within the framework of the official visit of the President of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan it is planned to discuss issues related to strengthening international cooperation and sustainable bilateral ties between Turkmenistan and Russia.

On October 11, Ashgabat will host the international conference "Interconnection of Times and Civilizations - the Basis of Peace and Development" in honor of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Makhtumkuli Fraghi. On that day, the Turkmen capital will gather heads of more than 10 countries, leaders of the SCO, ECO, TURKSOY, CIS, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, UNESCO and other international organizations.