On October 20, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, spoke at the opening of the international art exhibition «Mother Nature» in Ashgabat. The exhibition was organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan with the support of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation, TDH reports.

In her speech, Oguljahan Atabayeva emphasized the importance of cultural and humanitarian cooperation, environmental protection, and environmental education for young people. She noted that the exhibition aims to raise public awareness of nature conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Oguljahan Atabayeva highlighted Turkmenistan’s commitment to environmental protection and its initiatives within the United Nations aimed at safeguarding the environment, mitigating the effects of climate change, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Vice President also underscored the importance of environmental education for younger generations. Oguljahan Atabayeva stressed the need to instill in children a respectful attitude toward nature, an understanding of the value of natural resources, and a willingness to participate actively in environmental protection efforts.

According to Oguljahan Atabayeva, children’s health and all-round development are closely linked to the state of the environment. Families, educational institutions, and the wider community all play an important role in fostering environmental awareness.

The Vice President further noted that art helps strengthen mutual understanding among peoples, bring cultures closer together, and promote universal human values. In this regard, the Mother Nature exhibition serves as a platform for cultural exchange and raising awareness of environmental issues.

Oguljahan Atabayeva invited Ashgabat residents and visitors to attend the exhibition, which will run until November 30. She noted that the artworks, spanning various genres, could inspire new perspectives on environmental protection and creative approaches to addressing environmental challenges.