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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Summit of the Presidents of Turkmenistan, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held

On August 4, a trilateral Summit was held in Ashgabat at the “Arkadag” hotel with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Opening the Summit, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the first meeting of the heads of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in a trilateral format is a significant and deeply natural event that corresponds to the logic of our cooperation and reflects its consistent nature.

Helping Children in Need of Guardianship is the Goal of International Humanitarian Actions of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation

The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship, located in the city of Arkadag and built on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, received a message of thanks from Ukraine. It should be reminded that, following the principles of humanism and good neighbourliness of the Turkmen people, in March of the current year, the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship sent humanitarian aid to Ukrainian children. This was another evidence of the effectiveness of the original national tradition – to lend a helping hand.

Turkmenistan - Republic of Korea: development of inter-parliamentary relations

On July 20, 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, who is in Turkmenistan on an official visit at the head of a representative delegation. At present, as a result of the successful implementation of the initiatives for the development of international cooperation put forward by Hero-Arkadag under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan attaches great importance to strengthening bilateral partnership with the Republic of Korea, based on the principles of friendship, trust and mutual understanding.

President of Turkmenistan left for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a working visit

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a working visit to participate in the Summit of heads of member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and the countries of Central Asia. The Summit to be held the city of Jidda is called to promote further development of effective interstate and inter-regional cooperation, which are equitable to interests of general well-being and progress. Officials saw off the President of Turkmenistan at the international airport of Ashgabat. In the conversation of the head of the state with the representative of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia taken place before his departure in the air harbour an invariably friendly character of mutual relations dynamically developing in all areas was stated. A great significance is given to fruitful cultural-humanitarian contacts along with mutually beneficial trade and economic relations. Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia also structurally co-operate within authoritative international and regional organisations and structures. In the given context, it was hoped that the present visit and participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in the Summit in the format GCC+ Central Asia would serve intensification of productive partnership both on a bilateral and multilateral basis.

The President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan

On July 15, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, who arrived on a visit to the Turkmen capital to participate in bilateral inter-MFA consultations. Expressing sincere gratitude for the time spent, the head of the foreign affairs department of the friendly country conveyed warm greetings from the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who addressed the wishes of well-being and prosperity to all Turkmen citizens, to the head of state, as well as to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The President of Turkmenistan took part in the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States

On July 4, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held via videoconference. The head of the Turkmen state was invited to the meeting in the status of an honored guest, which is a clear confirmation of the steadily growing authority of Turkmenistan on the world stage, as well as its proactive position on topical issues of effective partnership, both in bilateral and multilateral formats.

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

Today, telephone conversation between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place. Having warmly greeted the Turkish leader, the head of the state thanked the President of the Republic of Turkiye for the gift handed to National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and new electric cars “TOGG” of Turkish manufacture to him.

«Çapar» apps

«Türkmenistan Sport», № 2 (18), 2023 The Turkmenpochta postal company reminds citizens of Turkmenistan that they can use courier services that are improved on a regular basis. If they want to send a parcel or a letter to another city in the country, they do not need to go to the post office. Couriers will pick up their parcel and deliver it to the recipient’s front door.

Days of Culture of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Armenia

The Days of Culture of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Armenia, which were held from May 31 to June 3, were a great success. The programme of the art forum included a concert of Turkmen artists and cultural workers and an exhibition of decorative, applied and fine arts that told guests about the history and centuries-old traditions of the Turkmen people and the achievements of the Motherland in the modern era. The combination of a large-scale cultural forum with the events marking the 300th birth anniversary of the outstanding poet and thinker of the East Magtymguly Pyragy added to the significant role of the Days of Culture. Thanks to the successful continuation by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of the large-scale work launched by the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, independent and neutral Turkmenistan promotes strategic cooperation with the countries of the world. One of the key priorities of the state policy, which contributes to strengthening cultural ties and acquaintance with the traditions and rich historical heritage of different peoples and their modernity is to develop cultural and humanitarian relations among different nations.

The President of Turkmenistan received the OSCE Secretary General

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ms. Helga Schmid. Expressing gratitude for finding time for the meeting, Ms. Helga Schmid presented to the President of Turkmenistan the certificate of accession of Arkadag city to the Project “Development of sustainable, green, climate-friendly cities with innovative solutions in the region of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe” and the certificate “EcoPorts”, awarded to the International Sea Port of Turkmenbashy.