TURKMENISTAN ANNOUNCES BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

UNCLAS ASHGABAT 000742 SIPDIS STATE FOR SCA/CEN, EEB E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL ETRD SCUL TX SUBJECT: TURKMENISTAN ANNOUNCES BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS TRADE SHOW, SEPTEMBER 28-30 ¶1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced via diplomatic note on June 9 that the "Books, a Means of Collaboration and Progress" trade show will take place on September 28-30 under the auspices of the Turkmen State Publication Service. The conference will cover topics such as Turkmenistan's literary heritage, establishing contacts, and world literature. Presentations, lectures, and reports are also planned. Conference organizers will bear all participant expenses -- including transportation, meals and hotel accommodation -- while at the conference. ¶2. Conference applicants should send a written description of the exhibit, including weight, size, and value (for customs purposes). If the applicant plans on delivering a lecture, a brief description of the report should be included. Applicants should include in the applications: -- full name, -- indication of who is head of delegation, if more than one person is representing a country or company, -- date and place of birth, -- place of employment, -- current position or title, -- telephone number(s), -- fax number, -- e-mail address,and -- address. ¶3. Applications should be sent to: Turkmen State Publication Service, Garashsyzlyk Street 100, Ashgabat 744000, Turkmenistan. Telephone: ( 993-12) 38-60-20, 22-33-89, 21-17-53, Fax: ( 993-12) 21-17-86, 22-35-72, E-mail: altynasyr3@rambler.ru; neshiryat@rambler.ru. ¶4. All U.S. agencies are invited to inform relevant organizations in the U.S. about this event. MILES