The XXIII Universal International Exhibition "White City - Ashgabat," held in honor of Ashgabat City Day, started on Friday at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry located in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat.
The event is attended by several Turkmen and foreign companies and enterprises, representatives of ministries and departmental administrations, heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as international organizations.
At the opening ceremony, officials read a congratulatory message from President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
"All current events dedicated to Ashgabat City Day hold special significance.
The XXIII Universal International Exhibition 'White City Ashgabat' will vividly demonstrate the achievements of the Turkmen capital in urban development and the potential for further growth of Ashgabat, as well as the priority areas of cooperation in this field," the president's message said.
At this large-scale international exhibition, organized jointly by the Ashgabat city administration and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the comprehensive urban development program being implemented in the capital will showcase to the public the extensive work being done to transform Ashgabat into one of the most beautiful cities in the world with favorable living conditions.
The international exhibition, held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, will run until May 25 of this year.