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The President of Turkmenistan arrived in St. Petersburg to participate in the informal Summit of the Heads of the CIS countries

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived on a working visit to the Russian Federation to participate in the informal Summit of the Heads of the CIS countries. The head of state was seen off by officials at the Ashgabat International Airport.

About the telephone conversation between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia

Today, on December 20, 2023, a telephone conversation was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed his congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Federal Assembly and the adoption of the Constitution of Russia, and also congratulated Ms. Matvienko on her re-election as the Chairman of the Council of the Interparliamentary Assembly of Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Telephone Talk between the President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Today, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. Expressing satisfaction with the opportunity to discuss topical issues of interstate cooperation in a personal conversation, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the consistent expansion and strengthening of multi-vector relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which are based on long-standing traditions of mutual respect and good neighborliness, rooted in millennia.

Turkmenistan — Türkiye: Towards Expanding Trade and Economic Partnerships

The capital hosted the 10th Exhibition of Export Goods of the Republic of Türkiye, the 7th meeting of the Turkmen-Turkish Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation and a business forum of the business circles of the two countries. A large delegation of representatives of Turkish government agencies, heads and specialists from about 100 companies and firms, interested in the progressive development of fruitful cooperation with our country, arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the show.

The President of Turkmenistan received the executive director of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council

On December 5, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-US Business Council Eric Stewart. Welcoming the guest, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of traditionally friendly relations with the United States of America. Taking this opportunity, the head of state wished the successful holding of the 10th anniversary joint business forum in Ashgabat, expressing confidence that it would serve to strengthen the Turkmen-American investment partnership.

The working visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the United Arab Emirates has ended

On December 2, 2023, late in the evening, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s working visit to the United Arab Emirates, where the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-28) is taking place, ended. The state and prospects for building up the Turkmen-Emirati interstate dialogue were discussed during the meeting of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is taking part in the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, and the Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Affairs of the Office of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The President of Turkmenistan received a Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China

On November 29, 2023, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received a Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the 6th meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese intergovernmental cooperation committee. The guest conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes to the head of state and Arkadag from the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang.

The President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan

On November 28, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikayil Jabbarov, who arrived in Ashgabat at the head of a representative delegation to participate in the 7th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission on Economic Cooperation. The guest conveyed warm words of greetings from the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the Head of Turkmenistan, as well as the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Universal energy access

One of the major components of the SDGs is Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy. Turkmenistan aims its energy policy at ensuring reliable and stable transit of energy to consumers and building up the export potential. The country is implementing the strategy of the progressive development of production and technical capacities of the power industry oriented towards the high rates of dynamical economic growth. The guideline used to develop this sector is the application of advanced technologies, highly efficient and reliable equipment and automated control systems. The country is implementing the National Renewable Energy Strategy until 2030, the Programme on Energy Diplomacy for 2021–2025 and the Energy Efficiency Programme for 2018–2024, aimed at promoting and efficiently using renewable energy sources, increasing the role of alternative energy sources and intensifying energy cooperation between Turkmenistan and international organisations.

The President of Turkmenistan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia

On November 22, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Turkmenistan Mohd Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Tajuddin. Presenting his credentials, the diplomat conveyed warm greetings to the head of the Turkmen state from the Supreme Head of Malaysia Abdullah R’iayatuddin Al-Mustafa Bill and Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim, who emphasized the special importance attached to strengthening the ties of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkmenistan, which is confidently following the path of sovereign development.

The head of Turkmenistan took part in the Summit of Heads of State of the ECO

On November 9, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the 16th Summit of the Council of Heads of Countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). The Summit held in Tashkent under the motto “Together for economic stability and development” was attended by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ebrahim-Raisi, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov, Acting Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Anwaar ul-Haq Kakar. The Summit was also attended by ECO Secretary General Khusrav Noziri.

Transport Integration: Uniting the Space of Eurasia

The Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, held in Beijing, became an extremely topical and large-scale event. Representatives of more than 140 countries and 30 authoritative organisations and about 100 media representatives from 73 countries came to the Forum. In total, the number of guests exceeded 4 thousand people. On the side-lines of the Forum, three high-level subforums on the development of transport communications, environmental projects and the digital economy were held, and six conferences, the topics of which covered foreign trade relations, cultural and humanitarian ties and issues related to interaction among think tanks, the promotion of interregional cooperation and maritime projects, a large meeting of representatives of the business community and a media forum under the slogan “Strengthening media cooperation for a bright future” took place.

The President of Turkmenistan took part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to the Kyrgyz Republic to participate in the next meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The head of Turkmenistan was seen off by officials at the international airport of the capital.

The President of Turkmenistan met with the President of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, during a working visit to Bishkek, met with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov. The parties discussed the development of Turkmen-Kyrgyz interaction in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. One of the topics of the negotiations was the development of partnership within the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Telephone conversation between the President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Russian Federation

Today, a telephone conversation has taken place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The head of state firstly sincerely congratulated the Russian leader on his birthday and wished him sound health, happiness and prosperity, as well as great success in the top government position for the benefit of all the people of Russia.

The President of Turkmenistan received the Governor of the Astrakhan region of Russia

On September 25, 2023, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Governor of the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation Igor Babushkin. The head of one the largest region of Russia warmly congratulated the head of state on his birthday and national holiday - the 32nd anniversary of the Independence of Turkmenistan. As I. Babushkin emphasized, he is very pleased to visit Turkmenistan, with which the Astrakhan region has long-standing relations of friendship and fruitful partnership, dynamically developing in various directions.

Telephone conversation between the President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Russian Federation

Today, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader cordially congratulated the head of Turkmenistan on his birthday, wishing him good health, prosperity and further success in large-scale government activities. As noted, the Russian Federation highly appreciates the efforts of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov aimed at strengthening the traditionally constructive interstate dialogue.

Telephone conversation between the President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Today, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The leader of the friendly country cordially congratulated the head of Turkmenistan on his birthday, wishing him good health, happiness and success in his multifaceted and responsible state activities for the benefit of the prosperity of the sovereign Fatherland and the well-being of the Turkmen people.

Participation of the President of Turkmenistan in Consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia

On September 14, 2023, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. The forum was also attended by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev as an honorary guest.

The President of Turkmenistan received the head of the University of Tsukuba

On September 5, 2023, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the President of the Japanese University of Tsukuba Kyosuke Nagata. At the beginning of the meeting, the guest conveyed warm greetings from the Emperor and the Prime Minister of Japan, who expressed the deep interest of the Japanese side in building up the traditional partnership with Turkmenistan.