President Zardari in Turkmenistan to attend forum on peace, development 

President Zardari in Turkmenistan to attend forum on peace, development 

Ashgabat (Web Desk): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday arrived in Ashgabat for a two-day visit to Turkmenistan.

Upon arrival at Ashgabat Airport, he was welcomed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers/ Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Batyr Amanov.

On the occasion, the president was presented with traditional bread and flowers.

President Zardari will address the International Forum on “Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – Basis of Peace and Development” being held in Ashgabat.

The International Forum is being held on October 10-11 to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Faragi, a great Turkmen thinker, poet and philosopher.

On the sidelines of the Forum, the president is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with the Turkmen leadership.