One festive table brought compatriots together...

On September 19, the 27th Conference of the Humanitarian Association of the Turkmen of the World (HATW) was held in our capital, Ashgabat, under the motto of the year, "Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of purposeful winged horses." Our compatriots living abroad, who look upon our sunny homeland with pride and admiration, took part in the conference on the eve of festive celebrations marking the glorious 35th anniversary of the country's independence. I felt a special sense of pride at having the opportunity to participate in this forum alongside the happy citizens of our homeland. Such meetings contribute to bringing compatriots living in different parts of the world together around one friendly table and to the progressive development of our relations based on the bonds of friendship.

The fact that every moment spent on one's native soil is worth an entire lifetime was reflected in the speeches of delegates who had arrived from all corners of the globe. Representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Germany, and Iran spoke in detail about the activities of the HATW's foreign branches. They expressed their deep gratitude to the Esteemed President and the National Leader of the Turkmen people for providing them with the opportunity to visit the sacred land of their ancestors and witness with their own eyes the achievements of modern Turkmenistan, whose fame resonates throughout the world. Active members of the Humanitarian Association of the Turkmen of the World who were awarded Certificates of Honour conveyed their sincere words of gratitude to the patron of the Turkmen people worldwide, the Hero-Arkadag, and the Esteemed President.

Undoubtedly, receiving gifts during a celebration is a great happiness. My participation in the 27th Conference of the Humanitarian Association of the Turkmen of the World during these significant days, along with being presented with a Certificate of Honour from the Association, multiplied my festive joy many times over.

The Humanitarian Association of the Turkmen of the World unites the hearts of our compatriots in every corner of the planet around the noble goal of further enhancing the authority and international prestige of independent and neutral Turkmenistan.

May all initiatives aimed at achieving such lofty goals, thanks to the humane policies of the Hero-Arkadag and the Esteemed President, always be crowned with success!

Nejimeddin JELILOV,
Senior Laboratory Assistant, Turkmen Agricultural Institute