On June 21-22, 2025, the delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the 51st meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which was held in Istanbul.

During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on current issues of political, economic, cultural, humanitarian and scientific focus. The agenda of the meeting included issues of strengthening peace, security and sustainable development in the OIC member countries, as well as intensifying cooperation between states.

In his speech at the forum, the representative of Turkmenistan noted that one of the important directions of the country&#39;s foreign policy is the continuation of the course towards further development of cooperation within the OIC, as well as strengthening effective relations with all member states of the Organization.

It was noted that, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the UN General Assembly declared 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust, which became a clear expression of recognition of Turkmenistan&#39;s activities aimed at ensuring global peace and sustainable development.

On June 22, 2025, within the framework of the 51st meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, on the initiative of Turkmenistan, a resolution &ldquo;On the role of the policy of neutrality in maintaining and strengthening international peace, security and sustainable development in the OIC space and throughout the world&rdquo; was unanimously adopted.

The document emphasizes that neutrality as a political and legal instrument contributes to strengthening international and regional stability and plays an important role in the development of peaceful, friendly and mutually beneficial relations between states.

The adoption of this resolution at the OIC platform is a clear indication of the recognition and support by the international community of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s peacekeeping foreign policy strategy aimed at strengthening mutual trust, promoting dialogue and developing constructive international cooperation.

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The key event on the sidelines of the recent meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers was a round table organized at the initiative of Turkmenistan on the topic &ldquo;Peace and Trust: Foundations of Unity and Stability in the Islamic World.&rdquo;

The event brought together about 100 participants, including heads and representatives of foreign policy agencies of OIC member states, authoritative international organizations, research centers, the diplomatic corps, prominent political scientists and the media.

During the round table, it was noted that Turkmenistan&rsquo;s permanent neutrality not only meets the country&rsquo;s national interests, but is also an effective tool for peacekeeping, strengthening security and stability in the regional and global dimensions.

As the participants of the event emphasized, by consistently implementing a foreign policy course based on the principles of positive neutrality, Turkmenistan makes a concrete contribution to strengthening constructive international cooperation for the sake of universal well-being.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/news/5332">Ministry of Foreign affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

On the sidelines of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting, a resolution was unanimously adopted on the initiative of Turkmenistan

Hardworking tenant farmers delivered more than 1 million tons of wheat to the Motherland&#39;s harman . This is a clear result of the hard work of brave rural workers and the efforts of the state to comprehensively develop the country&#39;s agricultural sector.

At present, the harvesting is in full swing in the fields of the Fatherland. Thanks to the coordinated work of tenants, machine operators and drivers, the volume of harvested wheat is steadily increasing. The rate of grain harvesting is not decreasing.

The country is carrying out comprehensive work to help farmers grow rich harvests and develop agriculture on a scientific basis. Regular purchase of powerful agricultural machinery from leading global manufacturers, provision of rural workers with mineral fertilizers and high-quality seeds, as well as timely payments for the harvested crop inspire farmers to achieve high labor victories.

The current success is another example of the effective implementation of large-scale reforms in the agro-industrial complex, initiated by Hero Arkadag and now continued under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov . Transformations in the agricultural sector contribute to strengthening food abundance in the country, the introduction of scientific achievements and a digital system in production.

The main directions of state policy in this area concern the modern organization of work, the wide involvement of private producers, and the increase in the production of various types of agricultural products.

The high rate of grain harvesting this year is a clear result of comprehensive measures to technically equip and modernize the industry infrastructure, and introduce advanced technologies. Thanks to this, the country&#39;s hardworking farmers have grown a rich wheat harvest.

It should be noted that President Serdar Berdimuhamedov recently visited the farmers&#39; association named after Magtymguly in the Ak Bugday district of the Ahal velayat. The head of state got acquainted with the work of the tenant and blessed him for the harvest, thereby inspiring the country&#39;s grain growers to new labor achievements.

The construction of modern grain storage facilities and flour mills in all regions testifies to the great importance attached to the cultivation, processing and storage of this agricultural crop.

As a result of round-the-clock work during the harvest period, thousands of tons of wheat arrive at the receiving points every day. Payments for the harvested crop are made on time. This encourages farmers to collect the wheat to the last grain and to fulfill their contractual obligations in full.

During the harvesting season, hundreds of mobile repair and mechanical teams serve grain growers, supplying them with everything they need - fuel, lubricants, spare parts for equipment. At the field camps, all conditions for rest have been created for machine operators, drivers and other workers participating in the mowing.

The new grain harvest arrives at receiving points &ndash; warehouses and elevators equipped with modern equipment. In order to consolidate the achieved results, efforts are being made to maintain the harvest rate. This strengthens the confidence of grain growers in the successful completion of the tasks set.

The current achievement of the farmers , who have delivered more than 1 million tons of wheat to the state, is a worthy labor gift for the 30th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of our beloved Fatherland.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45225/sobrano-bolee-1-milliona-tonn-turkmenskoj-pshenicy">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

More than 1 million tons of Turkmen wheat harvested

On June 22, 2025, at the initiative of the American side, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the First Deputy Secretary of State of the United States Christopher Landau, during which the parties emphasized the long-term positive experience of bilateral partnership between Turkmenistan and the United States of America in the political, trade-economic, social-cultural and other spheres.

The heads of the foreign policy departments of two states discussed international and regional issues of mutual interest. In particular, they exchanged views on the situation currently unfolding in the Middle East region and the resolution of a number of humanitarian issues in this regard.

At the same time, it was emphasized that Turkmenistan, as a state whose neutral status was recognized by the world community within the United Nations, plays an active and constructive role in international affairs. In this regard, the Turkmen side, strictly following the principles of peaceful settlement of any international issues, has expressed its readiness to take part in the resolution of the current situation in the Middle East by applying the whole range of diplomatic means and methods.

The telephone conversation between the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the State Department of the United States took place in a friendly and constructive atmosphere.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5331">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Telephone conversation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the leadership of the United States Department of State

On June 22, in the picturesque valley of the Ahal velayat, in the building of T&uuml;rkmeniň ak &ouml;&yacute;i, in the place named Nowruz &yacute;a&yacute;lasy of the Ak Bugday etrap the grand opening of the Culture Week took place, dedicated to the Day of Cultural and Art Workers, as well as the poetry of Magtymguly Fragi, which is widely celebrated in the Fatherland.

A large-scale creative event initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, has been held annually since 2013 in different regions of the country, demonstrating the bright palette and diversity of national culture, introducing people to its values. This arts forum is aimed at preserving, studying and widely popularizing the spiritual heritage of the Turkmen people in the world, stimulating the professional growth of creative workers, and finding new talents.

The events within the framework of the Week are filled with national color, reflect the high achievements of Turkmenistan, the inspiration and well-being of the people. Each of the regions of the country, annually taking up the baton of holding a cultural event, strives to demonstrate its contribution to the progress of the Fatherland, creative potential in opera, song and music, cinema and theater, fine, decorative and applied, literary arts.

&hellip;This morning, members of the Government, heads and representatives of the Ministry of Culture, creative universities of the country, public organizations, the media, cultural figures and masters of art, and student youth gathered at the ceremony to mark the opening of Culture Week 2025.

Among the participants of the large-scale event are famous theatre artists, pop and folk performers, museum and library specialists, musicians, artists, poets and prose writers, creative groups and popular folklore and ethnographic groups from all regions of the country.

A festive atmosphere reigned everywhere, and in accordance with established tradition, guests were greeted with bread and salt in the building.

An exhibition of arts and crafts, as well as artifacts from museum collections, was held in the foyer of T&uuml;rkmeniň ak &ouml;&yacute;i. The exhibits tell about the original traditions that go back centuries, the rich cultural heritage of our people, and their art. Magnificent carpets, felts and tapestries, ceramics, sculptures, ancient national clothing, fabric samples, fine jewelry, musical instruments, traditional Turkmen household items, works by brush and canvas artists, as well as publishing products are presented here.

The audience listened to the welcoming address of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with great enthusiasm. In his message, the head of state expressed confidence that the current event held in the Ahal velayat, having multiplied the glorious events of the International Year of Peace and Trust, will become a cultural event of great importance in popularizing the great successes achieved in the domestic cultural sphere in the world. The President of the country emphasized that the Culture Week is a celebration of national culture and art, which is designed to increase the patriotic spirit of compatriots and inspire them to new achievements.

It should be noted that as a result of the initiatives of Hero Arkadag and the state policy implemented, Turkmenistan, under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is actively participating in the efforts of the United Nations to strengthen global peace and security, develop effective cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres. The culture is based on humanistic principles that unite society, enriching its spiritual life, and serve to establish and develop comprehensive ties.

The current Culture Week is held under the motto &quot;2025 - International Year of Peace and Trust&quot;. As is known, all events held in the country on the occasion of the motto of the year and the 30th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of the Fatherland reflect its achievements in various fields and are accompanied by performances by artists, musical and folklore groups.

Today, under the arches of &quot;T&uuml;rkmeniň ak &ouml;&yacute;i&quot;, a concert of masters of arts, young performers - winners of various national creative competitions, popular musical ensembles took place. Colorful performances revealed the rich heritage of the Turkmen people, the versatility of their creative talents. They glorified the large-scale activities of Arkadagly Hero Serdar, who worthily continues the noble undertakings of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, to strengthen peace, friendship and brotherhood throughout the world.

The artists&rsquo; performances were accompanied by video footage reflecting the main stages of the development of independent neutral Turkmenistan.

At the end of the concert, on behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a toy-sadaqah was given in the building for holding public events at &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmeniň ak &ouml;&yacute;i&rdquo; for the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people.

The events continued at the Ak bugda&yacute; National Museum, the world&#39;s first and only wheat museum, in a place where, according to irrefutable evidence from scientists, the oldest center of irrigated agriculture was located. The National Museum was opened in July 2005. In its architectural embodiment, this unique building resembles a sheaf of wheat, which is crowned by a giant golden ear reaching towards the sky.

The wheat grains, grown on Turkmen soil in the 5th millennium BC (seven thousand years ago), discovered in 1904 by the expedition of the American geologist Raphael Pampelly, are the main exhibit of the unique collection collected here. The museum also presents finds from other agricultural settlements of the Kopetdag Valley - stone grain grinders, hand millstones, a bronze hoe and knife, a butter churn, fragments of ceramic dishes, other tools and household utensils.

Then, an educational and methodological meeting of museum specialists was held on the topic &ldquo;Halkymyzyň medeni mirasyny toplamakda, gorap saklamakda we olary ylmy esasda &ouml;wrenmekde muze&yacute;leriň orny&rdquo;, dedicated to the role of museums in collecting, preserving and scientifically studying the cultural heritage of our people.

As noted, the country&#39;s museums are the largest cultural, scientific and educational centers in the study of the history of the Turkmen people, preservation for future generations and popularization of spiritual heritage, which is one of the priority tasks of the state. They preserve and increase the artistic and intellectual values accumulated over centuries, unique historical evidence and rarities.

It should be noted that this area is effectively developing thanks to the tireless care of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The ancient history of the Turkmen people, their unique culture, traditions and customs, the unprecedented achievements of the state in the modern era - all this is embodied in the richest museum expositions.

Of great importance are also the historical and cultural monuments of Turkmenistan, which are an important component of the world cultural heritage and evidence of the rich history and cultural diversity of the region. It is known that our land is home to such unique monuments and natural attractions as Altyn-Depe, Namazga-Depe, Gonur-Depe, Anew, Ancient Merv, Koneurgench, Kone Nusay, Paryzdepe, Shahrislam, Abiverd, Dehistan, Serahs, Darvaza and others. They are a valuable source of information for studying ancient civilizations, developing cultural ties and understanding the place of Turkmenistan in world history. In this regard, the interest of compatriots, as well as foreign guests, in the heritage of our independent Fatherland is growing year after year. There has also been a positive trend in attendance at the country&#39;s museums, including those located in the open air.

The participants focused special attention on improving the activities to preserve and enhance the unique spiritual wealth of our people, as well as the role of museums in such an important matter. In this regard, great importance is attached to the comprehensive work on the protection, restoration and monitoring of the condition of hundreds of historical, cultural, archaeological and architectural monuments in all velayats. Scientific research is being conducted at the sites.

During the meeting, there was an interested exchange of opinions on issues of further modernization of the methodology of organizing museology, studying material and spiritual values that have not only national but also universal significance. Reports were also heard on the accounting and storage of works of art, archaeological finds, the specifics of registering and preserving ancient weapons, the rules and procedures for placing exhibits, as well as the introduction of a digital system in museum work.

It was emphasized that today new methods and advanced technologies are being actively introduced into the organization of museum work, and the legislative framework in this area is being improved in the country.

As part of the forum, a methodological meeting was held at the Culture House of Kaka region with the participation of creative workers from folk theaters, drama clubs and theater studios of the Ahal velayat. In the evening, artists from the Kaahka etrap folk theater were invited to show the play &quot;Ş&uuml;k&uuml;r bagşy&quot;. In this production, the main character, Shukur, went to a foreign country to free his brother from captivity, taking a dutar with him instead of a weapon, since he preferred peace to violence. Believing in the power of music, he won the competition and achieved the release of his older brother.

The celebrations continued at the Culture House of Anew City, where a joint concert of groups from the special arts school and children&#39;s art schools of the Ahal velayat took place.

It should be noted that the creative and life path of our outstanding artists, bagshis, musicians and poets is especially important for nurturing a love for national culture, art and literature in the younger generation.

The cultural centers of the city of Anew, Baherden and Gokdepe etraps will also open their doors to masters of culture and art, musical and dance groups, including children&#39;s groups, from the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, Ahal, Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebap and Mary velayats.

Participants of the Culture Week 2025 will give guests unforgettable impressions. Performances by popular performers and young talents, exhibitions of paintings, works of decorative and applied art, manuscripts and musical instruments, screenings of opera and theater productions, new films shot by T&uuml;rkmenfilm Association named after Oguz han, methodological meetings, seminars, a media forum, creative meetings, poetry evenings are planned.

The events organized within the framework of this campaign will not only demonstrate the various facets of national culture, but also outline current areas of further work to enrich and reveal its enormous potential for the purpose of thorough study, popularization in the world of national heritage and transmission to future generations.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45227/startovala-nedelya-kultury-mezhdunarodnogo-goda-mira-i-doveriya">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

The Culture Week of the "International Year of Peace and Trust" has started

At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on June 20, Deputy Prime Minister B. Amanov reported on the work carried out at oil and gas fields under the jurisdiction of the State Concern &quot; T&uuml;rkmennebit &quot;.

It was noted that appropriate measures are currently being taken for further development, in particular, power supply to the recently discovered Uzynada deposit . Along with its power supply, this will also allow additional volumes of electricity to be supplied to other nearby deposits.

In this regard, a corresponding proposal was submitted to the President of Turkmenistan for consideration.

Summarizing the report, the head of state noted that all conditions are being created for the identification and development of new hydrocarbon deposits in oil and gas fields under the jurisdiction of the State Concern &quot; T&uuml;rkmennebit &quot;. Having approved the prepared proposal to provide electricity to the recently discovered Uzynada oil and gas field , President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to carry out the appropriate work.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/45200/turkmenistanyn-ministrler-kabinetinin-mejlisi-170">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

President of Turkmenistan approves proposal to supply electricity to Uzynada field

On June 20, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, physician Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the capital, where he got acquainted with the projects and drawings of the location of healthcare facilities being built here.

Currently, thanks to the constant efforts of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and doctor Arkadag, special attention is paid to the construction of social and healthcare facilities in all corners of the country, including the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, as well as the construction materials used. This opens up broad opportunities for the construction of medical institutions that meet modern requirements and international standards with advanced equipment developed on the basis of scientific achievements.

This morning, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, scientist Arkadag visited the Dentistry Center, which is in the final stage of construction, where work continues taking into account the requirements of the time. Great importance is attached to the high level of equipment of its treatment rooms and specialized departments.

This once again confirms the success of the implementation of the State Program &quot;Saglyk&quot; under the leadership of Arkadagly Hero Serdar, developed by the efforts of the doctor Arkadag, within the framework of which medical centers and specialized institutions are currently being built in the capital.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Hero-Arkadag got acquainted with the equipment of the premises of the multi-storey Dentistry Center, projects for the improvement of adjacent territories, and drawings of the location of related facilities.

In order to exchange experience, the construction site was visited by the famous German dentist, Professor Axel Zollner, and his colleagues, who practice advanced methods of digital dentistry and are visiting our country.

As noted, all departments and treatment rooms of the Center are equipped with the most modern equipment from well-known manufacturers of medical equipment from Germany, Austria, USA, Japan, Italy, Canada, China and Denmark.

Doctor Arkadag, having familiarized himself with the level of equipment of the Dentistry Center, made a number of comments. Having focused on the need to combine national traditions with advanced experience in the construction of buildings, Hero-Arkadag emphasized that the construction of social facilities at a high level, their commissioning within the scheduled time frame and equipping healthcare institutions in accordance with established standards are important requirements of the urban development program.

As part of the familiarization with the projects of the Dentistry Center, doctor J. Garlyev reported on the features of its equipment, emphasizing that all conditions for inpatient treatment of patients will be created here, including departments for different age categories of citizens, including children.

Along with these issues, scientist Arkadag instructed that special attention be paid to improving the professionalism of medical workers, as well as ensuring appropriate conditions for their work and rest in appropriate premises.

A representative of the Turkish company GAP Inşaat, which has been entrusted with the construction of the Dentistry Center, reported on the architectural features of the new medical facility and the order of placement of its departments, as well as on the progress of improvement of the adjacent territories.

The use of environmentally friendly materials is an important requirement in the construction of healthcare buildings, Hero-Arkadag emphasized, ordering that work be continued in accordance with modern requirements.

The mayor of Ashgabat reported on the activities carried out jointly with the city&#39;s medical institutions to maintain proper sanitary conditions in the capital and improve the territories of healthcare institutions, taking into account established standards.

Hero-Arkadag noted that in white marble Ashgabat it is necessary to regularly engage in landscaping and monitor environmental indicators, instructing the hyakim to continue joint work in this direction at the proper level.

The Minister of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan reported that the Ashgabat Indira Gandhi Medical Secondary School is training specialists to work in the Dentistry Center under construction and is doing everything necessary to continue this activity.

Doctor Arkadag noted that training specialists and the widespread introduction of digital systems and intellectual property objects into the work of healthcare institutions are important requirements of the time. This will not only improve the effectiveness of treatment, but also the quality of medical services provided.

In the era of the Revival of the new era of the powerful state, the large-scale reforms in the healthcare system initiated by Hero Arkadag are successfully continuing under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in all spheres of the country&#39;s life. The issues of strengthening the health of the population are in the center of attention of the state. In this regard, great importance is attached to the construction of medical institutions in white-marble Ashgabat, fully complying with international standards, and their high level of equipment.

Hero-Arkadag emphasized that it is necessary to increasingly introduce a digital system into the work of healthcare institutions, develop cooperation with leading clinics in the world, and constantly improve the professionalism of doctors.

Experienced and prominent dentists noted the high level of equipment at the Center, that the equipment installed here is the most advanced in the world, emphasizing that this is a huge achievement of medical science.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45211/nacionalnyj-lider-turkmenskogo-naroda-predsedatel-halk-maslahaty-geroj-arkadag-oznakomilsya-so-stroitelstvom-uchrezhdenij-sistemy-zdravoohraneniya">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

National Leader of the Turkmen people got acquainted with the construction of healthcare institutions

On June 20, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers using the digital system, at which a number of issues of state life were considered.

The first speaker, the Chairperson of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova, informed about the activities of the national Parliament.

As reported, currently, taking into account the principles of the Constitution of Turkmenistan, adopted state programs, as well as proposals from ministries and industry departments, draft laws are being developed related to improving the legislative framework of civil-legal relations, creating a unified state register of voters and determining the legal and organizational foundations for its maintenance, strengthening the legal foundations of public relations arising from the creation and use of scientific intellectual property, as well as the formation of a legal environment in the field of using virtual assets, updating current customs regulations and the activities of the customs service.

At the same time, credentials were received from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to Turkmenistan. In addition, the representative of the Mejlis visited Warsaw (Republic of Poland) on a business trip to participate in a meeting to discuss cooperation with the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.

Summarizing the information presented, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of consistently continuing work to improve the country&#39;s legislative and legal framework.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/45200/turkmenistanyn-ministrler-kabinetinin-mejlisi-170">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers using the digital system

In order to successfully solve the planned tasks of significantly increasing wheat production in the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state and creating all the conditions necessary for the fruitful work of daikhan associations, tenants and land owners in this matter, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution &quot;On the production of a rich wheat harvest in Turkmenistan in 2026&quot;.

According to the document, the State Association &quot;T&uuml;rkmengalla&ouml;n&uuml;mleri&quot; is ordered, together with the velayat khyakimliks, to sow wheat throughout the country for next year&#39;s harvest on a designated area and ensure the production of the crop in the appropriate volume based on the conclusion of agreements with land tenants, land users and land owners.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45209/prezident-turkmenistana-podpisal-postanovlenie-o-proizvodstve-v-turkmenistane-bogatogo-urozhaya-pshenicy-v-2026-godu">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution “On the production of a rich wheat harvest in Turkmenistan in 2026”

On 17 June 2025, within the framework of the 17th Human Rights Dialogue between Turkmenistan and the European Union, a bilateral meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and Director of the European External Action Service for Asia Paola Pampaloni.

The meeting focused on regional security issues, especially in the context of the situation in Afghanistan. The Turkmen side presented its approach based on the principles of neutrality, good neighborliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of states. It was emphasized that Turkmenistan consistently promotes initiatives aimed at restoring peace and sustainable development in Afghanistan, including providing humanitarian aid and supporting peace initiatives.

Special attention was paid to the implementation of major infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan railway and the creation of new energy and transport corridors.

The parties confirmed the importance of maintaining an open political dialogue and expressed their readiness for further cooperation on issues of mutual interest.

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Also, on the sidelines of the 17th Dialogue on Human Rights between Turkmenistan and the European Union, which took place in Brussels, a meeting was held between the Ombudsperson of Turkmenistan Yazdursun Gurbannazarova and the head of the Office of the European Ombudsman Lambros Papadias.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged information about their activities, talked about the history of the formation of their institutions, key functions and the specifics of considering citizens&rsquo; appeals. The Turkmen side expressed interest in further exchanging experience, best practices and establishing regular cooperation with European colleagues.

Both sides highly appreciated the potential for dialogue and emphasized the importance of strengthening professional ties between the two institutions, indicating readiness for more frequent bilateral contacts and practical events.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5327">Ministry of Foreign affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and the European Union discussed regional security and development of Afghanistan

On June 19, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Turkmenistan Ms. Rana Abu Hijleh, who presented copies of her credentials.

R. Meredov congratulated the plenipotentiary representative of Palestine on her appointment to the responsible post and expressed readiness of the Turkmen side to assist and support her diplomatic mission.

During the talks, the sides touched upon the current state of Turkmen-Palestinian cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres, as well as outlined priority areas for its further development.

The diplomats emphasized the collaboration of the states both in the bilateral format and within the framework of international organizations.

At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador assured that she would make every effort to enhance the Turkmen-Palestinian partnership.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5326">Ministry of Foreign affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Ambassador of Palestine presented copies of her credentials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Turkmenistan, Ms. Rana Abu Hijleh , who presented her credentials to the head of state.

Expressing sincere gratitude for the time devoted to the meeting, the diplomat noted that it was a great honor for her to represent her country in Turkmenistan, which had earned high international prestige with its peaceful policy, and, taking the opportunity, conveyed to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag , and the head of state heartfelt greetings and best wishes from the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas.

Having warmly welcomed the Ambassador, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to the responsible post and wished him success in his activities to further develop bilateral relations.

Having conveyed his best wishes to the President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, the head of state emphasized that Turkmenistan, guided in its foreign policy by the legal status of positive neutrality, attaches great importance to the development of constructive international cooperation. Strengthening interaction with the states of the Middle East is one of the priorities of our country&#39;s foreign policy.

As noted, political and diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine are built on the principles of equality, mutual respect and trust, including within the framework of authoritative international structures, primarily the United Nations.

During an interested exchange of views on the current state and prospects of bilateral relations in the trade and economic sector, the parties noted the existence of great potential for their development. Among the promising areas, the export of products of the petrochemical and textile industries of Turkmenistan, the agricultural and processing industries, as well as various food products were identified.

Along with this, an important part of Turkmen -Palestinian relations is the cultural and humanitarian sphere.

&ldquo;We will continue to support the holding of joint Days of Culture, educational exchanges, national exhibitions and conferences, which are important for bringing our peoples closer together,&rdquo; the President of the country noted.

Taking into account the broad potential for cooperation in the designated areas, the head of state confirmed Turkmenistan&rsquo;s readiness to consider specific proposals and fruitful initiatives from the Palestinian side.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov , once again congratulating Ms. Rana Abu Hijlehi on the start of her work in Turkmenistan, wished her good health, well-being and success in her responsible diplomatic activities.

Expressing gratitude for the good wishes, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine assured the head of state that she would make every effort to further develop Palestinian-Turkmen relations.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45195/prezident-turkmenistana-prinyal-chrezvychajnogo-i-polnomochnogo-posla-gosudarstva-palestina">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

The President of Turkmenistan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine

On June 18, 2025, an international scientific and practical symposium &ldquo;Multifaceted Cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan: Achievements and Prospects&rdquo; was held. It was jointly organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Center for Analysis of International Relations of Azerbaijan, on the occasion of &ldquo;2025 &ndash; International Year of Peace and Trust&rdquo; and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s permanent neutrality.

The symposium was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan S.Sharifov, Head of the Center for Analysis of International Relations F.Shafiyev, Head of the Center for Strategic Studies of the Institute of International Relations of the MFA of Turkmenistan Sh.Shiriyev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan G.Elyasov, Head of the Azerbaijani side of the Turkmen-Azerbaijani interparliamentary friendship group and deputy of the Milli Majlis T.Rustamkhanly, as well as local deputies, experts and journalists.

The speakers emphasized the role of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s permanent neutrality in strengthening peace, regional and global security, stability in international relations in the current complex geopolitical situation in the world, as well as noted how Turkmenistan&rsquo;s permanent neutrality serves as an effective tool for conducting international diplomacy.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1574">Ministry of Foreign affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

An international scientific and practical symposium on the topic “Multifaceted Cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan: Achievements and Prospects” was held in Baku

On 17 June 2025, the 176th session of the General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) was held in Paris, bringing together delegations of member countries to discuss current issues related to the organization of international and specialized exhibitions.

The session was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the BIE Maksat Charyev, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan Mergen Gurdov, as well as the head of the exhibitions and fairs department of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan Kemal Amanov from the Turkmen side.

During the opening of the session, the agenda was approved, including the reports of the Administrative and Budgetary Committee, the Executive Committee, the Legal Committee, and the BIE Information and Communications Committee.

Special thanks to the Government of Turkmenistan were expressed by the President of the Administrative and Budgetary Committee Karen-Mae Hill, who highly appreciated the holding of the meeting of the Administrative and Budgetary Committee of the BIE, which was held in Ashgabat on 17-19 March 2025. She stressed that this meeting was a historic event, since for the first time in the history of the Bureau such a meeting was held outside of Paris.

During the session, reports were heard on the progress of preparations for upcoming international exhibitions.

In addition, the Turkmen delegation held a number of working meetings with representatives of BIE member countries and leadership.

At the end of the meeting, the date for the next session of the BIE General Assembly was approved.

Source:<a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1573"> Ministry of Foreign affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

The 176th session of the General Assembly of the International Exhibitions Bureau was held in Paris

The Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan held a solemn awards ceremony for the winners of the III integrated Olympiad &ldquo;Talented Descendants of Oguz Han&rdquo;, held by the university among students in grades 9-12 of secondary schools in the country.

Based on the results of the competition, 33 schoolchildren were awarded prizes.

Having performed brilliantly in the Olympiad, 11 students from the country&#39;s schools won first place. Among them are Palvan Ilmammedov, Maksat Tyllaev, Rustem Jumayev, Diyar Dovletov, Hudayguly Hudayberenov, Aylar Orunova and Nyazli Serdarova, students of grades 10-12 of the Ashgabat Specialized Boarding School named after Saparmurat Turkmenbashi.

The honorable first places in the Olympiad were taken by Ulker Ahmedova and Shatlyk Jumageldiyev, students of School No. 86 in Ashgabat, as well as Yusup Resulov and Parakhat Odzharov, students of School No. 87 in the capital.

8 second and 14 third places were rightfully awarded to the most talented and capable participants of the Olympiad &ndash; young experts in science from Ashgabat and all regions of the country.

Another 16 schoolchildren became the winners of Incentive Prizes of the large-scale intellectual competition.

During the award ceremony, the winners and prize winners of the Olympiad were presented with medals, diplomas and valuable gifts from the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan.

The III integrated Olympiad &quot;Talented Descendants of Oguz Han&quot; in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology included 3 rounds and started in March of this year. In the first round of the competition, 2,500 schoolchildren from all over the country competed. More than 1,000 of them continued the intellectual struggle in the second round. The 60 best experts in the disciplines competed in the final of the Olympiad.

As part of the final stage, held at the university, a summer school was organized for the finalists. It included intellectual and sports competitions, creative and cultural meetings, additional classes in various subjects, as well as entertaining training courses dedicated to current areas of modern science and education.

Events for schoolchildren were held in the university&#39;s innovation centers &quot;World of Knowledge&quot; and &quot;Cybersport&quot;, as well as in the university&#39;s ultra-modern research and scientific laboratories equipped with advanced equipment. The finalists received educational lectures on the development and achievements of modern science, which were given by foreign professors, famous scientists from Germany, T&uuml;rkiye and China.

The meetings of schoolchildren with university students, who introduced them to their scientific works and told them about the first steps on the path to science, were fruitful. Modeling lessons and practical classes in robotics were also included in the intensive program of the summer camp for the Olympiad finalists. The events held were aimed at stimulating the interest of schoolchildren in studying science, expanding their horizons and increasing motivation for active participation in scientific research work.

The integrated Olympiad, held for the third year in a row, is one of the university&rsquo;s career-oriented projects, which is actively working to attract talented youth from the country.

It should be noted that all participants who passed the I, II or III stage of the Olympiad are included in the Golden Fund of the University &ldquo;Talented Descendants of Oguz Han&rdquo;, whose members enjoy a benefit when entering the university.

The fact that 113 of the 146 schoolchildren who participated in the Olympiad in previous years are currently studying at this prestigious university in various fields fully confirms the effectiveness of this project.

The Olympiad successfully makes a significant contribution to the implementation of priority tasks in the sphere of science and education of the country. Among them are strengthening effective links between higher and secondary educational institutions of the country, stimulating and supporting the interest of the younger generation in studying sciences, raising erudite, talented, active youth capable of successfully applying innovative technologies, thinking broadly and independently solving assigned tasks.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/96131/v-turkmenistane-nagrazhdeny-pobediteli-iii-integrirovannoj-olimpiady-talantlivye-potomki-oguz-hana">Online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

Winners of the III Integrated Olympiad “Talented Descendants of Oguz Khan” Awarded in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan provides a 24-hour humanitarian corridor for foreign citizens arriving from Iran. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan.

As of today, hundreds of people from India, China, Pakistan and other countries have crossed the border through the checkpoints of Turkmenistan.

The Turkmen authorities are ensuring the transit of these citizens and facilitating their return to their homeland.

This work is implemented in cooperation with the diplomatic missions of foreign states in Ashgabat.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/en/post/45191/turkmenistan-continues-provide-humanitarian-support-people-arriving-iran">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan continues to provide humanitarian support for people arriving from Iran

A three-day international chess tournament has ended in the capital of Turkmenistan. As is known, 129 athletes in the age category of 8, 10 and 12 years from 11 countries of Europe and Asia took part in this intellectual competition. On the same day, in the city of Arkadag, in the center of celebrations of the Markaw Hotel, a ceremony was held in which the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care presented gifts to young chess players on behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero Arkadag.

On the eve of the ceremony, the results of the International Tournament were summed up at the capital&#39;s Specialized Chess and Checkers School, where the winners were awarded.

Based on the results of the games played, young talents from Turkmenistan demonstrated high skill and distinguished themselves in terms of points scored.

Thus, following the results of the rapid competitions, our country took first place in the overall medal count. Young Turkmen chess players were awarded 3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals, which in total amounts to 10 awards.

The second place in the competition was taken by young chess players from the Republic of Uzbekistan, who were awarded 2 gold and 2 silver medals - a total of 4 awards. The honorable third place was awarded to representatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who won 1 gold and 1 bronze medal - a total of 2 awards.

During the tournament, the prize places among girls were distributed as follows: in the 8-year-old age category, the gold medal was awarded to Larina Zarina from Uzbekistan, who scored 8 points, silver went to Jumaeva Byagul from Turkmenistan with a score of 7 points, and bronze went to Alemanova Amira from Kazakhstan with 6 points.

Among girls in the 10-year age category, the gold medal was won by Vepayeva Lyale from Turkmenistan (8 points); silver went to Nematjonova Zarina from Uzbekistan (7 points), and the bronze medalist was our compatriot Ruslanova Dunya (6.5 points).

In the 12-year age group, all medals were won by representatives of Turkmenistan: Dilber Khupbyeva won gold with 8 points, Aya Bayramova won silver with 7 points, and Nurana Soyunova won bronze with 6 points.

Among boys in the 8-year-old age category, the best result was shown by Charyev Charykhekim from Turkmenistan. Having scored 8 points, he won the gold medal and took first place. Second place (7.5 points) was taken by Erkinboev Saifuddin from Uzbekistan, who won silver, and third place and a bronze medal was awarded to Sayfiev Murodali from Tajikistan with 6 points.

In the 10-year age category, the prize places were distributed as follows: first place (8.5 points) was taken by Abdurakhmon Radjabov from Uzbekistan (gold medal), second place was taken by Maksat Avlyakulyev from Turkmenistan, who scored the same number of points (silver medal), and third place was taken by Asghar Khatir Saniar from Iran with 6 points (bronze medal).

Among boys in the 12-year-old age group, the first place and gold medal was awarded to Primbetov Nurassyl from Kazakhstan with a score of 8 points. Second and third places and, accordingly, silver and bronze medals were awarded to Batyrov Alykhan (7.5 points) and Khamrakulyev Osman (6 points) from Turkmenistan.

In the blitz competitions, first place in the overall medal standings was also taken by young chess players from Turkmenistan, who won 4 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals &ndash; a total of 9 awards.

In the same discipline, chess players from the Republic of Uzbekistan, who won 2 gold, 1 silver - a total of 3 medals, were awarded second place. The third prize place was taken by representatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who won 3 silver and 2 bronze medals - a total of 5 medals.

Among girls in the 8-year-old age category, Anna Charyeva from Turkmenistan won first place with 7.5 points and was awarded a gold medal. Zarina Larina from Uzbekistan won second place with 7 points and a silver medal, and Lachin Isayeva from Turkmenistan won third place with 6.5 points and a bronze medal.

Among girls in the 10-year-old age category, all prize places were taken by chess players from Turkmenistan: first place - Ruslanova Dunya, who scored 8 points (gold medal), second place - Vepayeva Lyale, who scored 7 points (silver medal), third place - Mukhametberdieva Dzhumasoltan, who scored 6.5 points (bronze medal).

Among girls in the 12-year-old age category, Aya Bairamova from Turkmenistan took first place with 9 points and was awarded a gold medal. Alina Kairbekova from Kazakhstan, having scored 7 points, took second place and won a silver medal, and Adelina Ramisova from Kyrgyzstan, having scored 6.5 points, took third place, winning a bronze medal.

Among the boys in the 8-year-old age category, the first and second places were shared between young Turkmen chess players: the first place was taken by Charyev Charykhekim, who scored 8 points and won the gold medal, and the second place was taken by Garlyev Isa, who scored 7.5 points and won the silver medal. Third place and the bronze medal was won by Omurzakov Altair from Kazakhstan, who scored 5.5 points.

Among boys in the 10-year-old age category, the prize places were distributed as follows: Abdurakhmon Radzhabov from Uzbekistan, who scored 7.5 points, took first place (gold medal), Alrami Mukashev from Kazakhstan, who scored 6.5 points, took second place (silver medal), Myrat Merdanov from Turkmenistan, who scored the same number of points, took third place (bronze medal).

Among the boys in the 12-year-old age category, the first place and gold medal was awarded to Khusanov Islombek from Uzbekistan, who scored 8 points. The second and third prize places were shared between young chess players from Kazakhstan &ndash; Primbetov Nurassyl, who scored 8 points (second place, silver medal), and Amangeldy Nuras, who scored 6 points (third place, bronze medal).

Thus, at the International Chess Tournament among athletes aged 8, 10 and 12, held at the Specialized Chess and Checkers School of Ashgabat, in the overall medal standings in rapid and blitz, Turkmenistan, having won 7 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze medals - a total of 19 awards, took first place and became the winner of the tournament.

The second place was awarded to young chess players from the Republic of Uzbekistan, who won 4 gold and 3 silver medals - a total of 7 awards. And the third place was taken by young chess players from the Republic of Kazakhstan, who won 1 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals - a total of 7 medals.

In a solemn atmosphere, young talented chess players were presented with well-deserved awards.

Foreign guests, participants of the tournament, with great enthusiasm noted the high organizational level of the competitions held in Ashgabat. The capital&#39;s Specialized Chess and Checkers School, where the intellectual competition took place, and the opportunities created here made an unforgettable impression on the guests.

In the afternoon, the participants of the International Chess Tournament headed to the city of Arkadag. Upon arrival in the new &quot;smart&quot; city, they took pictures in front of the building of the Children&#39;s Health and Rehabilitation Center named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, where the headquarters of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care is located.

Then, a ceremony was held in the festivities center of the Markaw Hotel, which was attended by the mayor of Arkadag, the manager of the affairs of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, the vice-president of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, heads of public organizations and political parties, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions and representative offices accredited in our country, participants of the international tournament, as well as schoolchildren of Arkadag, and the media.

During the celebration, Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar were congratulated on the successful holding of the International Chess Tournament in Ashgabat. The speeches emphasized the special importance of organizing these competitions in the International Year of Peace and Trust. Those gathered expressed their gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen People Hero Arkadag for their contribution to the development of chess and the conditions created that made it possible to hold the prestigious International Tournament at a high level.

In the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state, a comprehensive strategy initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag and currently being implemented under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is aimed at stimulating and providing all-round support to the mass physical culture, health and sports movement, and high-performance sports. This direction is defined as one of the priorities in the state policy of the Fatherland.

Recognition of Turkmenistan&#39;s efforts in developing sports and strengthening the principles of a healthy lifestyle in society is the adoption of a number of relevant Resolutions by the General Assembly of the United Nations at the suggestion of our country. This demonstrates the broad support of the world community for the reforms carried out in the Fatherland in the sports sphere. A striking confirmation of this is also the announcement of Ashgabat as the &quot;City of New Sports Opportunities of the Commonwealth&quot; at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS, and the Tennis Complex in the structure of the capital&#39;s Olympic City as the &quot;Educational and Training Center of the Asian Region&quot; by the Asian Tennis Federation.

All this contributes to increasing the authority of neutral Turkmenistan on the world stage, promoting comprehensive initiatives aimed at developing effective cooperation with foreign partners, as well as supporting the general humanitarian tasks and peacekeeping efforts of the Olympic movement.

The construction of the Olympic Village in Ashgabat, which has no analogues in the Central Asian region, contributed to bringing Turkmen sports to a qualitatively new level. As is known, in 2017, the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games were held in its arenas with triumph, which marked a new chapter in the history of national sports. As a result, Turkmenistan joined the ranks of countries that have all the conditions for organizing high-level competitions. This also demonstrated the success of sports diplomacy, which our country is implementing in the interests of global peace and prosperity.

The increase in the sporting authority of the Fatherland was also facilitated by the holding of the International Rally &quot;Amul-Khazar 2018&quot; and the World Weightlifting Championships, which added new bright pages to the history of national and world sports. Among other major competitions held in Ashgabat, one can note the Central Asian Team Tennis Championship among juniors under 12 years old, the 14th World Kurash Wrestling Championship, the International Hockey Tournament with the participation of teams from the CIS countries and other countries, as well as the International Competitions in National Wrestling Goresh and Belt Wrestling Alysh with the participation of athletes from 13 countries of Asia and Europe.

The speeches emphasized that the active development of sports in our country, which is an ambassador of peace, is the result of the broad opportunities created by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the President of Turkmenistan for the harmonious education of the younger generation, the realization of its creative potential. After all, sports bring peoples closer together and unite them, and serve to strengthen mutual understanding and trust in the international arena.

It was also emphasized that, thanks to the consistent efforts of Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar, independent neutral Turkmenistan has provided the necessary conditions for a prosperous life, modern education, sports and health promotion for young citizens.

In this context, it was noted that our country is committed to the fundamental principles of the United Nations regarding the rights and interests of children, and comprehensive care for the younger generation &ndash; the future of the Motherland &ndash; is constantly at the center of attention of the state and society.

Based on these goals, in our independent Fatherland, rightfully recognized as a country of happy childhood, where dreams come true, under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, comprehensive programs are being successfully implemented to provide young Turkmen citizens with all the opportunities for fruitful study, the realization of creative and sports talents, and a full rest, so that they grow up educated, erudite, purposeful, physically strong and spiritually rich. At the same time, special attention is paid to the patriotic education of youth.

The current celebration is evidence of the boundless care of the Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the young generation not only of our country, but of the whole world.

Along with this, it was noted that the International Chess Tournament, organized during the International Year of Peace and Trust and held over three days at the Ashgabat Specialized Chess and Checkers School, clearly demonstrated Turkmenistan&rsquo;s commitment to the ideals of friendship and brotherhood, peacefulness and prosperity, harmony and solidarity.

As was emphasized, these intellectual sports competitions became a confirmation that the implementation of sports diplomacy principles brings positive results. The speakers once again congratulated everyone on the successful completion of the competitions.

Then a ceremonial presentation of gifts to the participants of the International Chess Tournament among athletes in the age categories of 8, 10 and 12 years old took place.

Talented young chess players from 11 countries of Europe and Asia, including Turkmenistan, Vietnam, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Russia, Tajikistan, Thailand and Uzbekistan, with a feeling of sincere gratitude accepted laptops &ndash; gifts from the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, handed over to them on behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero Arkadag. Gifts were also presented to the parents, coaches and doctors who accompanied the children to Ashgabat, that is, to all members of the teams participating in the tournament.

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At the end of the ceremony, a concert was held to mark this significant event, featuring children&#39;s creative groups from our country.

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In their performances, the young artists glorified the happy life of the independent neutral Fatherland, Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar. Famous foreign children&#39;s songs were also performed. All this became a creative embodiment of the triumph of the principles of peace and friendship, to which the Turkmen people are invariably committed.

A real &ldquo;musical bouquet&rdquo; for the audience was a medley of popular songs by foreign authors.

The performance of the Turkmen national dance kushtdepdi caused great enthusiasm among the participants of the celebration.

The concert ended with the song &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenistan &ndash; Bitaraplygyň mekany&rdquo;, which glorifies the principles of neutrality of our sovereign Motherland and is dedicated to the motto of this year &ndash; &ldquo;International Year of Peace and Trust&rdquo;.

Noting with enthusiasm that the musical festival gave them unforgettable impressions, the foreign participants of the tournament expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the hospitality shown on Turkmen soil and the high level of organization and holding of all events.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45187/v-ashhabade-zavershilsya-mezhdunarodnyj-turnir-po-shahmatam">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Young Turkmen players took first place in the overall medal standings of the International Chess Tournament

On June 17, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the second Central Asia&ndash;China Summit.

In the foreign policy strategy of our country, the foundation of which was laid by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, in the modern era successfully implemented under the wise leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a special place is given to bilateral and multilateral relations with the People&#39;s Republic of China. A clear evidence of this is the participation of Turkmenistan in the second Central Asia-China Summit.

As is known, the first summit in this format was held in Xi&#39;an (China) in May 2023. In this regard, it should be noted that, speaking at the Summit, the head of state voiced a number of proposals for the further development of regional cooperation in various areas through joint coordination of actions.

Turkmenistan puts forward constructive initiatives to develop solutions to important issues on the regional and global agenda, and makes a significant contribution to the consolidation of efforts to expand partnership for the sake of universal well-being.

Cooperation between the Central Asian countries and China represents a unique combination of cultures, economies and strategic interests. In recent years, regional relations have intensified, opening up new horizons for increased cooperation in various fields.

China is one of the main partners of the Central Asian states. Investment projects implemented by China jointly with the countries of the region in the energy and infrastructure sectors contribute to economic development.

Energy cooperation between China and the countries of the region, which have huge reserves of natural resources, in particular joint projects in the field of production and export of hydrocarbon raw materials, serve as an important component for strengthening mutually beneficial relations. One of the striking examples of effective cooperation in this area is the transnational gas pipeline Turkmenistan-China, which runs through the territories of the Central Asian countries.

One of the priority vectors of the six-party partnership is the transport and logistics sector. In this regard, it should be noted that the main objectives of Turkmenistan&#39;s initiative &quot;Revival of the Great Silk Road&quot; are consistent with China&#39;s strategy &quot;One Belt, One Road&quot;, which are aimed at ensuring economic development, modernizing specialized infrastructure and deepening cultural ties between peoples.

Throughout history, the Great Silk Road united the East and the West, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultures. In the modern period, our country aims to revive this historical heritage, focusing on the importance of transport corridors and logistics for the economic development of the entire region.

Along with this, cultural and humanitarian relations are an integral part of cooperation between the countries of the region and China.

&hellip;At the capital&rsquo;s International Airport, the head of state was seen off by officials.

Some time later, the presidential plane landed at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana.

At the airport, decorated with the national flags of the countries participating in the Central Asia-China Summit, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was met by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and other officials of the friendly state, as well as members of the delegation of Turkmenistan.

Along the carpet leading from the plane&#39;s steps, the Guard of Honor was lined up. In keeping with the age-old traditions of hospitality, the head of state was presented with bouquets of flowers.

Before the Summit, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a bilateral meeting with Chairman of the People&#39;s Republic of China Xi Jinping.

In the afternoon, the head of state&rsquo;s motorcade headed to the venue of the high-level meeting &ndash; the Independence Palace.

At the main entrance of the Palace of the President of Turkmenistan, the Kazakh leader warmly welcomed.

After the traditional joint photo ceremony, the heads of delegations headed to the conference hall, where the second Central Asia-China Summit took place.

The summit, chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was also attended by the Chairman of the People&#39;s Republic of China Xi Jinping, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The agenda of the Summit included issues of strengthening regional cooperation, expanding political dialogue, deepening trade and economic relations and interaction in the areas of transport, energy and innovation.

Welcoming the Summit participants, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the heads of delegations for their participation in the high-level meeting and their continued support for regional cooperation.

As the Kazakh leader noted, thanks to trusting relationships and joint efforts, a unique partnership model has been formed, based on the principles of good neighborliness, friendship and mutual support.

The floor was then given to the Summit participants.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the delegation of Turkmenistan, thanked the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the warm welcome and hospitality, and noted that the current meeting is intended to consolidate, continue and develop the important ideas and proposals presented at the previous Summit in Xi&#39;an and the Xi&#39;an Declaration adopted as a result.

As emphasized, the Central Asian states and China act as the most important participants in continental and regional processes. Cooperation in the political and diplomatic sphere has a constructive impact on the entire geopolitical landscape in Asia, and contributes to the creation of prerequisites for sustainable and long-term peace, stability and security.

This format of partnership requires the existence of systemic mechanisms for exchanging opinions, interaction and coordination between foreign policy departments, and the adoption of well-considered diplomatic steps at major international venues and forums, primarily in the United Nations and in a number of regional structures.

In the sphere of foreign policy, taking into account the current global situation, it was proposed to pay the closest attention to Turkmenistan&#39;s initiative to develop a Global Security Strategy under the auspices of the UN. I believe that the political, legal and ideological foundations of this document that we presented correspond to the conceptual approaches and views of the participants in our format on the future development and prospects of global processes, the head of state emphasized. In particular, we are talking about the role of developing countries in them, the use of preventive diplomacy tools, principles of neutrality, and other peacekeeping and negotiation platforms. In this regard, during the upcoming anniversary session of the UN General Assembly, it was proposed to initiate a consultation process within this format to develop a Global Security Strategy and discuss its key provisions.

&quot;We believe it would be appropriate to begin this work with partners in the Asian Group, implying further expansion of the number of participants in the consultations. We would be grateful for support for this proposal,&quot; said President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

As emphasized, Turkmenistan sees extensive prospects for activating and expanding cooperation between Central Asia and China in the transport sector. Turkmenistan&#39;s strategy &quot;Revival of the Great Silk Road&quot; envisages a key role for Central Asian countries. In our opinion, its combination with China&#39;s &quot;One Belt, One Road&quot; initiative promotes the rapprochement and application of national transport and logistics capabilities in the common interests. Our countries are objectively destined to play a key role in this global undertaking. Today, not only the conditions are maturing, but also the need to combine efforts, mobilize resources to create a modern, reliable and comprehensive transport and logistics system covering the territories of the Asia-Pacific region, South and Central Asia, the Middle and Near East.

In the energy sector, Turkmenistan also advocates for expanding cooperation within this format and sees serious prerequisites for this, the head of state continued, confirming his readiness to discuss issues of diversifying supplies of Turkmen natural gas.

The most important component of the energy component of cooperation is electric power. Here, Turkmenistan also advocates for expanding the geography and volumes of electricity supplies.

As noted, the stimulation of trade and commerce and the creation of joint ventures of various profiles play a key role in the joint economic prosperity of the countries of Central Asia and China.

Speaking about innovative cooperation, the head of state noted that our country expects more focused attention to this area from Chinese partners. The launch of joint programs and projects in the application of artificial intelligence, satellite and space research, digitalization, information platforms, the entire line of software, and a number of other technological segments can significantly increase the effectiveness of joint economic cooperation. On the other hand, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence in promoting the creation of a sustainable market for technological services in Central Asia, the exchange of specialists and methods, and the accelerated development of national technological schools, which will certainly be used in the long term for mutual interests and benefits, emphasizing that this strategic task is an investment in the future of relations between Central Asia and the People&#39;s Republic of China within the framework of a large project of joint development and progress.

High spirituality, great centuries-old culture, true values - all this forms the basis and unshakable foundation of cooperation, historical and current closeness, mutual understanding and sympathy of the peoples of Central Asia and China.

In this regard, the head of state suggested that the participants consider organizing joint thematic festivals of culture and arts on a permanent basis, which would be held in turn in the countries participating in the Summit and, based on this, discuss the initiative to form a new platform for interaction in the field of culture, namely, the &quot;Cultural Dialogue of Central Asia and China&quot;. As was emphasized, in the event of a fundamental agreement between the heads of state, it would be possible to give relevant instructions to the relevant departments to develop the modalities of such a platform.

As noted, by decision of the UN General Assembly, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, 2025 was declared the &ldquo;International Year of Peace and Trust&rdquo;.

Expressing confidence in the continuation of an interested dialogue between our countries on the most important topics of the modern world order, on ways to solve existing global problems, achieve agreement and understanding in the global arena during a major International Forum scheduled for December of this year in Ashgabat dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Day of Neutrality and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s permanent neutrality, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov invited all heads of state to participate in this significant event.

In conclusion, the head of Turkmenistan confirmed our country&rsquo;s firm and unwavering commitment to the closest possible cooperation in the &ldquo;Central Asia-China&rdquo; format, expressing confidence in the enormous opportunities it opens up for our peoples and states in the matter of joint development, peace and

prosperity.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also thanked the Secretary General of the Secretariat of the Central Asia-China format Sun Weidong for his contribution to the successful holding of the current Summit.

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to the head of Turkmenistan for his deeply meaningful speech and constructive proposals.

As noted in the speeches, today Central Asia, which has enormous reserves of natural resources, is strengthening its position as an important subject of international relations and trade, economic, investment and humanitarian cooperation.

It was stated that currently the relations between the countries of the region and China, which include various spheres, have reached a qualitatively new level. At the same time, special attention is paid to the implementation of projects jointly with China, expansion of the range and increase in the volume of mutual trade turnover, creation of high-tech industries. At the same time, priority is given to partnership in the agricultural sector, including the introduction of advanced agricultural technologies and efficient water-saving

developments.

The Summit participants noted the importance of strengthening regional energy security and diversifying energy sources.

It was also emphasized that the transport and communications sector is one of the dynamically developing industries. Currently, Central Asia is a key logistics hub linking the largest regions of Europe and Asia. In this context, it was discussed the feasibility of strengthening transcontinental transport interconnectivity and the fullest realization of the advantages of the region, which has a favorable geographical location.

Having noted with satisfaction the focus of the current meeting on strengthening good-neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation, the Summit participants expressed confidence that the proposals and initiatives put forward will serve as a solid foundation for strengthening the bonds of friendship and further developing strategic cooperation between the countries.

Central Asia and China.

Following the Summit, the Treaty on Eternal Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation between Turkmenistan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the People&#39;s Republic of China, the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Tajikistan, the Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit were signed, and the Initiative to Create Favorable Conditions for Mutual Travel of Citizens within the Framework of the Central Asia-China Format was adopted.

Following the signing ceremony, the opening of the Cooperation Center in the &ldquo;Central Asia&ndash;China&rdquo; format was announced and a corresponding video was shown.

Also, within the framework of the high-level meeting, an Agreement was announced between the Khyakimlik of the Ahal Velayat (Turkmenistan) and the People&#39;s Government of Shaanxi Province (People&#39;s Republic of China) on the establishment of sister city relations between the Ahal Velayat and Shaanxi Province.

Having completed the program of his working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, from where he departed for his homeland.

Some time later, the presidential plane landed at the International Airport of the Turkmen capital. Here, the head of state was warmly welcomed by officials.

Thus, the current summit demonstrated the commitment of the Central Asian countries and China to further development of mutually beneficial cooperation, and the practical implementation of the agreements reached following the Summit is designed to help ensure long-term universal well-being and sustainable development.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45179/prezident-serdar-berdymuhamedov-prinyal-uchastie-vo-vtorom-sammite-centralnaya-aziyakitaj">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the second Central Asia-China Summit

On June 17, as part of a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Chairman of the People&#39;s Republic of China Xi Jinping.

After warmly greeting each other, the head of state and the Chairman of the PRC expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to meet on the sidelines of the Central Asia-China Summit and discuss the main areas of bilateral relations.

Noting that China highly values the traditionally friendly relations and mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Turkmenistan, PRC Chairman Xi Jinping expressed confidence that the current meeting would give new impetus to interstate cooperation. Taking the opportunity, the Chinese leader addressed warm greetings and best wishes to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag.

Thanking for the kind words and conveying warm greetings to the Chairman of the PRC from the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Hero-Arkadag, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that such high-level meetings are always an important and significant event in the annals of interstate relations.

As the head of state noted, such meetings allow us to discuss the state of bilateral cooperation and exchange opinions on international issues. Such dialogue confirms the continuity of the strategic partnership between our countries, which is growing stronger every year and covers new areas.

For Turkmenistan, China is a reliable and time-tested partner. The positions of both countries coincide on key issues of the global and regional agenda. The principles of friendship, equality and mutual respect, a solid historical foundation, common spiritual and moral values are at the heart of interstate relations, said President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

As emphasized, in the world arena, Turkmenistan and China are joining forces for peace and stability, adherence to the norms of the Charter of the United Nations. Turkmenistan highly appreciates China&#39;s support for the neutral status and initiatives of our country in the sphere of regional security, energy and transport cooperation, and ecology. In turn, Turkmenistan resolutely supports China&#39;s initiatives.

During the meeting, priority areas of bilateral cooperation in the trade, economic, energy, cultural and humanitarian spheres were also discussed.

As is known, Turkmenistan and China have been cooperating in the fuel and energy sector for many years, in particular, in the area of exporting Turkmen natural gas to a friendly country. In this regard, the interlocutors noted the strategic nature of this area and emphasized the importance of continuing it on the basis of mutual benefit and equal partnership.

As noted, Turkmenistan is in favor of expanding trade and economic ties, where there are extensive prospects for increasing cooperation in the textile industry, railway transport and agriculture.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the transport sector. The interlocutors exchanged views on the prospects for establishing sustainable interregional transport and transit corridors.

The cultural and humanitarian sphere was also recognized as an integral part of Turkmen-Chinese relations. Our countries actively cooperate in the fields of science, education, culture and art, which contributes to the rapprochement and mutual enrichment of the cultures of the two peoples.

A separate topic of discussion during the meeting was issues of interaction in the international arena. In this context, the head of state noted Turkmenistan&#39;s initiative to form a Global Security Strategy under the auspices of the UN. According to the Turkmen side, it should focus on the role of developing countries in the modern world order, the use of preventive diplomacy and the principles of neutrality in peacekeeping activities.

In this regard, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that a substantive discussion of this topic will take place at the upcoming International Forum in Ashgabat in December 2025, dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s neutrality.

The PRC Chairman noted that the Chinese side supports the constructive proposals put forward by Turkmenistan in the interests of peace and sustainable development in the regional and global dimensions.

Congratulating the UN General Assembly on the declaration of 2025 as the &quot;International Year of Peace and Trust&quot; on the initiative of our country, as well as on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s neutrality, PRC Chairman Xi Jinping invited the head of state to take part in the next Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Taking this opportunity, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov invited Chairman of the People&#39;s Republic of China Xi Jinping to visit our country at a convenient time.

The interlocutors also emphasized the importance of the Central Asia-China format as one of the effective forms of international cooperation. In this regard, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted the importance of the proposals put forward by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the first Summit of this format.

At the end of the conversation, the heads of the two states exchanged mutual good wishes, expressing confidence in the further development of mutually beneficial partnership in the interests of the two friendly countries and their peoples.

Following the meeting with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the People&#39;s Republic of China Xi Jinping, a ceremony was held to announce the Agreement on Technical and Economic Cooperation between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the People&#39;s Republic of China.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45180/vstrecha-prezidenta-turkmenistana-s-predsedatelem-kitajskoj-narodnoj-respubliki-2">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the Chairman of the People's Republic of China

On June 12, 2025, a signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqu&eacute; on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Honduras was held in the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN in New York City.

Before the signing ceremony, a meeting was held between the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Atayeva and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Honduras to the UN Mary Elizabeth Flores.

The parties confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening friendly relations between the two countries, as well as developing bilateral political, economic and humanitarian cooperation, including interaction within the framework of international organizations, primarily within the UN.

At the end of the meeting, the parties congratulated the governments and peoples of Turkmenistan and Honduras on the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/news/5321">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Diplomatic relations established between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Honduras

Today, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the Central Asia &ndash; China Summit in Astana.

At the capital&rsquo;s international airport, the head of state was seen off by officials of our country.

Some time later, the head of state&#39;s plane landed at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana.

Here, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and other officials, as well as members of our country&#39;s delegation.

In the foreign policy strategy of Turkmenistan, laid down by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and now successfully implemented under the wise leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov , great importance is attached to the development of bilateral and multilateral relations with the People&#39;s Republic of China. A striking example of this is Turkmenistan&#39;s participation in the second Summit in the &quot;Central Asia - China&quot; format.

As is known, the first summit of this format was held in May 2023 in Xi&#39;an, China. In this regard, it should be noted that the President of Turkmenistan, speaking at the Summit, put forward a number of proposals for the further development of interregional cooperation in various areas through coordination of efforts.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/45172/turkmenistanyn-prezidentinin-gazagystan-respublikasyna-sapary-baslandy">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

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