ASHKHABAD The Turkmen children, who won an international painting contest held in Iran, received their prizes on Tuesday, which comprised one gold and six silver and bronze medals.

The participating children from different countries had sent their painting works to Iran. The Turkmen children also received some 70 diplomas of honor.

The Cultural Attache of the Islamic Republic in Turkmenistan Hassan Safarkhani in a ceremony held in Ashkhabad congratulated the Turkmen children. He expressed hope for further expansion of cooperation between the two countries.

The deputy culture minister, a group of Iranian and Turkmen officials as well as families of the children attended the ceremony.