People's Artist of Turkmenistan, Honorary Elder of the Turkmen People, Professor of the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory, singer Atageldy Garyagdyev sent a message of greetings to the organizers and participants of the IX Moscow International Arts Festival "Sounds of the Dutar" named after Nury Khalmamedov.

Below is the text of the message.

"Dear friends!

I warmly welcome the IX season of the Moscow International Arts Festival "Sounds of the Dutar"! This wonderful celebration unites young talents, inspires renowned artists to new creative achievements, and fosters friendship between different peoples and countries.

Moscow is a city that has marked some of the most memorable chapters in my life. In 1979, I graduated from the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. It was here that I discovered the great power of musical art and learned to feel music with all my heart. During my student years, I performed works by Russian and Turkmen composers, and I remember with particular warmth the work of our outstanding maestros – Veli Mukhatov, Nury Halmamedov, Rejep Rejepov, Aman Agajikov, and many others. Their music sounded and continues to sound like a hymn to the friendship of peoples, like a frank conversation between souls and hearts. Today, the "Sounds of the Dutar" festival creates the very atmosphere that once sparked my love for the stage and art. Music knows no boundaries – it unites us all, bringing us closer and more in touch with one another.

Let me congratulate all festival participants on this wonderful event! May this forum become a platform for creative exchange, new ideas, and sincere communication.

And to young performers, I want to say: work with love and respect for music. Let every performance be filled with sincerity, for only music that comes from the heart can touch the hearts of others.

I wish everyone inspiration, creative discoveries, and resounding applause! May this festival become another bright page in the annals of friendship and cultural cooperation between our countries!"