The gastronomic festival “Taste Diplomacy” was held on June 13 in Minsk at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. The main theme of the event was the culinary traditions and cultural heritage of the peoples of the world. Diplomatic missions from more than 25 countries took part in the festival, as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Maksim Ryzhenkov, according to the news agency Orient.
The program included presentations of national cuisines, tastings, chef masterclasses, and a fashion show based on traditional costumes.
The Embassy of Turkmenistan presented its own exhibition, which became one of the most visited venues of the festival. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Belarus, Nazarghuly Shaguliyev, presented guests with a Turkmen dastarkhan and national dishes.
As part of the presentation, participants also learned about the history and preparation methods of traditional dishes. Turkmen diplomats and diaspora representatives worked in national costumes, highlighting the country’s cultural traditions.
The participation of the Turkmen diplomatic mission in the festival is connected to preparations for the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, which will be celebrated in 2026. In the country, this year is being held under the motto: “Independent, neutral Turkmenistan — the homeland of determined winged horses.”
The festival became a platform for strengthening cultural interaction between Turkmenistan and Belarus and promoting folk traditions. The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Minsk continues its work on developing bilateral humanitarian and diplomatic relations.