Turkmen actor Batyr Charyyev and singer Parakhat Amandurdiyev have been awarded Kazakhstan’s Dostyk Order, Second Class, for their contributions to strengthening friendship and developing cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
The state awards were presented at Akorda by Kazakhstan’s Vice President Erlan Karin on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the presidential press service reported.
The Dostyk Order, Second Class, was also awarded to singers Mirbek Atabekov and Sevara Nazarkhan, restoration artist Taalaibek Usubaliev and conductor Kamoliddin Urinbayev, who represent the cultural and artistic communities of Central Asian countries.
Karin highlighted the award recipients’ contributions to strengthening friendly ties among the peoples of the region. He emphasized that art promotes mutual understanding and helps younger generations become more familiar with the cultures and traditions of neighboring countries.
