The Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aida Balaeva, speaking in Ashgabat at an international conference dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the poet and thinker Magtymguly, proposed the founding of an international literary prize named after Fragi. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan.
Emphasizing the important role of the poet’s works for the younger generation and youth throughout the Eastern world, Aida Balaeva noted:
“Today we see how dynamically our relations are developing and mutual creative work is being carried out in the cultural and humanitarian sphere.
Undoubtedly, this is all thanks to the efforts and personal, trusting, friendly ties of the leaders of the two countries. The rich heritage of Magtymguly Fragi is becoming even more important for our peoples. As a symbol and guarantee of friendship, respect of the Kazakh people for the poet and in his person for the entire fraternal Turkmen people, all the necessary work is being carried out in the capital of our country to erect a monument to the outstanding thinker,” the minister said, proposing the founding of the international literary prize named after Fragi.
Aida Balaeva called on her colleagues to promote the creativity of such individuals on a systematic basis, and through their creativity to integrate into the global cultural space, the source notes.
