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The meeting of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan with the President of the University of Tsukuba

On September 5, 2023, during the meeting of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with the President of the University of Tsukuba Kyosuke Nagata, the prospects for deepening the traditional Turkmen-Japanese cooperation were discussed. At the beginning of the meeting, the guest conveyed to Arkadag the words of greeting from the Emperor and the Prime Minister of Japan, who highly appreciate the great personal contribution of the National Leader of the Turkmen people to the strengthening of interstate relations.

5 September 2023

Cooperation

Magtymguly Youth Organisation — Official Member of the UNESCO Global Youth Community

In the year “Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar” of the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State, the wise youth policy initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, is successfully being implemented by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. As a result, young people, who are the future of the Motherland, are actively involved in the implementation of large-scale reforms in the country, which is positively perceived by the international community.

25 August 2023

Cooperation

Foreign-Policy Initiatives Help Consolidate Efforts

Implementing the principles of peacefulness and the policy of permanent neutrality, Turkmenistan actively puts forward more and more topical international initiatives within the framework of the prevailing realities. Currently, the existing turbulence in international relations requires from states to have more balanced approaches to solving modern challenges. And in this direction, our country is making a feasible contribution to the strengthening of peace and sustainable development. In this context, the priority positions of Turkmenistan at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly fully reflect the peaceful and constructive policy of neutral Turkmenistan, the President of the country Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The initiatives consistently put forward by the President of our country on topical areas of world and regional politics vividly demonstrate the dynamic nature and active role of the Turkmen state on the international arena. The foreign-policy strategy of ensuring the national interests of the country today, more than ever, is closely combined with the global tasks of ensuring international peace and security, consolidating efforts to combat threats and challenges to modern humanity and developing and strengthening regional cooperation to further expand trade, economic, cultura

25 August 2023

Cooperation

Working visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Hungary

On August 20, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to Hungary to participate in the celebrations of the World Championship in Athletics held in Budapest, as well as the country's national holiday - St.Stephen's Day. This visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, undertaken at the invitation of the Hungarian Prime Minister, is another effective step towards the progressive development of a constructive interstate dialogue, which in the modern era has been given a new impetus and content.

21 August 2023

Cooperation

Conference “the Caspian Sea – the Sea of Peace and Friendship” is Held in Turkmenistan

A significant date – the Day of the Caspian Sea – was solemnly celebrated on the picturesque coast of the Avaza national tourism zone. This international holiday is held annually on the day of entry into force of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention), which was signed by all coastal countries, including Turkmenistan. This year, held under the motto “Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar”, marks 20 years since the signing of this document, which increased the significance of current events, becoming another call for intensifying efforts to ensure the environmental wellbeing of the Caspian Sea, globally significant for all humankind.

18 August 2023

Cooperation

Turkmenistan – UNESCO: Cooperation for the Common Wellbeing

August 17, 2023 marks exactly 30 years since Turkmenistan has become a full member of UNESCO by ratifying the relevant document in London. The entry of the young Turkmen state, which had just declared its independence, into this authoritative international Organisation once again confirmed the recognition of the contribution of our country to the development of world civilisation. By becoming a full member of this international Organisation, our country has received the opportunity to fully integrate into the world community as a reliable and predictable partner in interstate and international cooperation.

18 August 2023

Cooperation

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the General Director of UNESCO

The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed sincere congratulations and best wishes to the General Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ms. Audrey Azoulay on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's membership in this organization. «In recent years, a lot of joint work has been done, positive experience has been accumulated in the cultural and humanitarian sphere and the protection of historical heritage. Turkmenistan will continue active cooperation with UNESCO in the future», –the head of state noted in his message.

16 August 2023

Cooperation

The President of Turkmenistan received the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia

On August 14, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze. Expressing sincere gratitude for the opportunity of a personal meeting and a welcome, the diplomat conveyed greetings to the head of Turkmenistan from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who addressed the best wishes to all the Turkmen people.

14 August 2023

Cooperation

Turkmenistan–Un: Strategy for Peace, Security and Common Development

A strategically important area of the foreign policy and diplomacy of Turkmenistan is active and consolidated participation in the solution of key issues of our time and comprehensive and active assistance in building up a positive international dialogue in order to strengthen global peace and stability and to develop constructive cooperation at the regional and global levels. As President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasises, Turkmenistan will continue the policy of neutrality based on good neighbourliness, mutual respect, equality and mutually beneficial cooperation with all states of the world. The main principles arising from the legal status of the neutrality of our state, namely: strengthening global peace and security, expanding friendly and fraternal relations based on goodwill and ensuring sustainable development on the planet, will continue to be the priority directions of the foreign policy of the independent Turkmen state.

4 August 2023

Cooperation

Successful Starts, Universiade!

The opening ceremony of the XXXI World Summer Universiade took place in the city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in the south-west of the People’s Republic of China. The student team of Turkmenistan at the Games is represented by 16 athletes in such sports as athletics, wushu, judo and swimming. The sporting event will last until August 8. By the way, the Universiade in Chengdu was supposed to be held in 2021, but was postponed for a year because of the pandemic. In 2022, the sporting event was again postponed for the same reason. In June 2022, the Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) announced new dates for the competition – from July 28 till August 8, 2023. Despite the fact that the Universiade is being held in 2023, it will retain its original name “Chengdu–2021”. As it was noted earlier in the FISU announcement, the age limits and qualifications of student athletes will be adapted so that all students who were eligible to participate in 2021 and 2022 can participate.

4 August 2023

Cooperation