Turkmen scholars present research on Magtymguly Pyragy's legacy at international symposium

Scholars from the Magtymguly Turkmen State University took part online in the international symposium "Study of Azerbaijani Language and Literature in the Turkic World," held on October 8–9 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

The forum was jointly organized by Khazar University in Azerbaijan and the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. The event marked two anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of the Baku Turkological Congress and the 100th anniversary of the KNU. Researchers from Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, France and other countries participated. Several sections discussed the teaching of Azerbaijani language and literature in different countries, as well as how language and literature interact with other areas of life.

Amannepes Shikhnepesov, a PhD in philology and head of the Turkmen literature department, presented on translating poetic texts between Turkmen and Azerbaijani, based on works by Magtymguly Pyragy and Samed Vurgun. Tagandurdy Bekjayev, a PhD and senior lecturer, delivered a paper titled "Azerbaijan and Azerbaijani Literature in the Language of Magtymguly Pyragy." Participants exchanged views, discussed proposals for scientific cooperation, and received certificates.