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A bilingual edition of works by Magtymguly Pyragy has been presented at a forum in Ankara

In Ankara, the book " The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy " was presented within the framework of the Turkic World Dialogue Forum. The publication was prepared by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) with the participation of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The book was first presented in Ankara in 2024 within the framework of the events marking the poet’s 300th anniversary. Work on the printing process took place throughout 2024–2025, and the first edition was released in October 2025, reports a Turkmenportal correspondent.

The book contains works by the Turkmen poet and thinker, presented in two versions: in Turkmen and in Turkish. According to the publication details, the volume was edited by Professor Abdurrahman Güzel and Professor Berdi Saryyev. The project was led by Ümit Naci Yorulmaz, Deputy President of TİKA. A team of scholars worked on the preparation of the texts. The publication spans 834 pages.

The introductory section states that the book is dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, the 30th anniversary of its permanent neutrality, and the designation of 2025 as the Year of International Peace and Trust in Turkmenistan. In the preface, titled "The Voice of Peace," the authors explore the theme of peace within the works of Magtymguly. They note that 2024 was declared the Year of "The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy" in Turkmenistan, while the following year, 2025, has been designated as the Year of International Peace and Trust.