As part of a working visit of the Tatarstan delegation to Turkmenistan, Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan and Chairman of the National Council of the World Congress of Tatars Vasil Shaykhraziev met with Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan for Culture Bahar Seyidova and Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan Gurbanmyrat Myradaliyev. The main topic of the talks was the preparation for holding the “Tatar Kyzy” International Contest in Turkmenistan. Special attention was paid to the contest program, the participation of creative ensembles from Tatarstan and Turkmenistan, technical support, and the preparation of the concert venue. During the visit to Ashgabat, the Tatarstan delegation also visited the International Equestrian Sports Complex in Ashgabat. Vasil Shaykhraziev noted that a respectful attitude toward historical traditions, national symbols, and cultural heritage is an essential component of Turkmenistan’s state policy.