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Turkmenistan–Malaysia: a New Chapter in the History of Friendly Relations

Negotiations between the President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Malaysia On December 19, negotiations were held in Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim.

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Makes a Working Trip to Arkadag City

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Honorary Elder Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to Arkadag City, built on innovation technologies. The Hero-Arkadag reviewed the international certificates, awarded to the new city, and the new construction projects to be implemented in the city and held a working meeting with the high-ranking officials. During the trip, Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with a representative of the French company Bouygues – a long-standing partner of our country.

A Specialised Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran Takes Place in the Turkmen Capital

A Specialised Exhibition “Iran Agrofood” of the Islamic Republic of Iran took place in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and within its framework the Turkmen-Iranian business forum was held. Currently, Turkmenistan, under the wise leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is consistently developing trade and economic cooperation with the countries of the region, where a special role is given to the neighbouring Islamic Republic of Iran.

Sphere of Information Services

The information services market in Turkmenistan is expanding year by year. The defining document in this area is the multi-stage Conception of the development of digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2019–2025. The effective implementation of the relevant State programme, which is provided for by this Conception, contributed to the establishment of innovative enterprises in the domestic market, among which the JAN Tehnologiýa Economic Society should be noted. This company can rightfully be called young, not only because it was founded in 2021, but also due to the fact that the entire team of the enterprise belongs to the young cohort of the population. The team, which included about sixty young graduates of domestic higher educational institutions, was the first in the country to develop and launch an online platform for watching films and TV series.

Multi-Coloured Lights Shine on Main New Year’s Tree of Turkmenistan

Multi-coloured lights were lit on the Main New Year’s Tree of Turkmenistan to the cheerful songs and bright round dances of young citizens of Turkmenistan, announcing the imminent arrival of the long-awaited, beloved holiday full of unexpected discoveries – New Year’s Day. Every year, a spectacular show – the lighting ceremony of the tallest and most elegant green beauty – takes place in the square in front of the Älem Cultural and Entertainment Centre, where large-scale celebrations are held following good tradition.

New enterprise of coffee products

In the suburbs of Anau, in Magtymguly farmers’ association of the Ak Bugday etrap of the Ahal velayat, with the participation of members of the Halk Maslahaty, deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, heads of the hyakimliks of the Ahal velayat and the Ak Bugday etrap, members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, representatives of public organisations and labour collectives, a ceremonial commissioning of a new enterprise for the production of coffee and coffee products of the NesilCoffee brand of entrepreneur Tejenmyrat Bayramdurdiyev, built by the Mert Ýaran private enterprise, took place. This event is another vivid evidence of the successful implementation of the policy of progressive reforms and large-scale transformations, pursued by the President of the country, that contribute to the dynamic socioeconomic development of the regions and the creation of all the conditions for the growth of the welfare of the Turkmen people.

Here the Melodies Come from the Heart

The completed youth pop competition “Ýylyň parlak ýyldyzy” (“Shining Star of the Year”) once again demonstrated the beauty and richness of our musical culture, which has deep roots in history and is a source of inspiration, spirituality and morality. Famous composers and artists, writers and poets, cultural figures, masters of art and young people gathered to watch the final concert, which took place at Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan. The atmosphere in the hall was filled with delight and anticipation when the lights on the improvised festive stage were switched on, and the first chords of the orchestra carried the audience into the world of music and poetry.

Golden Flower

Chrysanthemum is considered the queen of the garden. Its bright colours and exquisitely graceful shapes create a special atmosphere in the garden. The homeland of chrysanthemums is Japan and China. Archaeologists found the first depiction of a chrysanthemum on Chinese porcelain made more than 2,000 years ago. The beauty of chrysanthemums is so captivating that in some countries these flowers are national emblems. For example, the chrysanthemum is depicted on the coat of arms of the imperial family of Japan, printed on the cover of a Japanese foreign passport and recognised as a symbol of the country. The chrysanthemum is depicted on fabrics, vases and dishes. Translated from Japanese, the name of the flower – “kiku” means “the sun that gives life to everything on earth”.

Neutrality is the National Model of Foreign Policy of Our State

President of Turkmenistan Participates in the Ceremony of Laying Flowers at the Monument of Neutrality On December 12, the International Day of Neutrality and the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality were widely celebrated in the country.

Festivities to Honour the Neutrality of Motherland

On December 12, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended a festive concert, marking the International Day of Neutrality, which enhanced the significance of the festive event. Obtaining the status of permanent neutrality has become a major historic event for independent Turkmenistan, marking its unwavering commitment to the policy of peace, good neighbourliness and cooperation with states and nations for global wellbeing, prosperity and progress. This year’s festive event that testifies to the triumph of the foreign policy of our country as a key factor in establishing a culture of peace in the region and on the planet is of special national and international significance.

Continuity of High Spiritual Traditions is the Basis of the Prosperity of the Motherland

With the participation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Arkadagly Hero Serdar, a sadaqah was given in the Geoktepe Mosque on the occasion of the pilgrimage of Haji Arkadag to the Holy Kaaba. This became a vivid expression of the continuity of centuries-old traditions and family values of the Turkmen people, now developing in the spirit of modernity. The sadaqah was attended by the leaders of the Mejlis, members of the Government, hyakims of the velayats and the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, heads of security, defence and law-enforcement agencies, ministries and industry departments, members of the Halk Maslahaty, deputies of the Mejlis, heads of diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan abroad, embassies and international structures accredited to our country, heads of the media, imams, honorary elders and grey-haired mothers from the velayats and the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag.

Care for the Younger Generation is Care for Our Great and Bright Future

Meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship In the city of Arkadag, under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag, a meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship was held. It was attended by members of the Board, the Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the City of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan D. Orazov and the hyakim of the city of Arkadag G. Mammedova.

Torch of Cultural Heritage

The new book Hakyda göwheri by Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov about the diverse and rich historical and cultural heritage of the Turkmen people is the focus of attention of the general public of our country and foreign readers. It is some kind of continuation of not only the previous works of the Hero-Arkadag, but also the book of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Anau – Culture Originated from the Millennia published in March this year. The National Leader presented the first copy of his new book to Arkadagly Hero Serdar. Speaking about its content, Arkadag noted it elaborates on the materials about the influence of the works of Magtymguly Pyragy on universal values, our glorious history and the contribution of our national culture to world civilisation. Our country, situated in the heart of the Great Silk Road, is experiencing historical transformations. Whatever era we considered, obviously, Turkmen culture had always been known all over the world for its unique heritage and had a huge influence on the history of humankind, the Hero-Arkadag emphasised.

Results of the Competition “Merdana Nesil-2024” Announced

The ceremony of announcing and awarding the winners of the annual competition “Merdana Nesil” took place in the square in front of the Watan cinema and concert centre in Ashgabat. This competition that is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education and the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organisation for several years is held on the eve of the significant date on the calendar – International Neutrality Day and the next, this time 29th anniversary of the day our country obtained the international legal status of permanent neutrality. The participants of the competition, aimed at fostering patriotism and improving the depth of study into the rich spiritual heritage of the Turkmen people by the younger generation, are 3rd- and 5th-graders, exclusively schoolboys, which is not accidental. They, as future defenders of the Motherland, competed in a worthy manner, demonstrating the high patriotic feeling, spotlighted by their bright performances.

Sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov conducted via the digital system a regular sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers, where a number of issues of the state life were considered. The first to speak was the Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova, who informed of the progress of improving the legislative framework of Turkmenistan in accordance with modern requirements and generally accepted norms of international law.

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Visits Hungary on a Working Visit

On November 29, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to Hungary to participate in the 16th meeting of the Council of Aksakals of the OTS as a member of this structure and as an honorary guest at the invitation of the Chairman of the Council of Aksakals of the Organisation of Turkic States Binali Yıldırım. After making a flight to Budapest, the plane of the Hero-Arkadag landed at Ferenc Liszt International Airport of the capital. There, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was met by officials.

Turkmenistan Stands for the Consolidation of Common Efforts in Water Issues

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Attends the One Water Summit On December 3, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the One Water Summit, held within the framework of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP 16).

Presentation of a New Work of the Hero-Arkadag Hakyda Göwheri

The presentation of the new work of the Hero-Arkadag Hakyda göwheri was held in the hyakimlik of the city of Arkadag. The book, published in Turkmen and English, have taken its rightful place among the previously created remarkable works of Arkadag. The participants of the ceremony congratulated the Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar on the occasion of the publication of the work Hakyda göwheri and expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people for his noble creative work.

Path to Peace, Security and Progress

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution 71/275 at its 71st session in February 2017, which proclaimed December 12 as the International Day of Neutrality. The initiative to establish this Day was put forward by the Hero-Arkadag at the International Conference “Policy of Neutrality: International Cooperation for Peace, Security and Development”, which was held in Ashgabat on December 12, 2015. The International Day of Neutrality is a significant event in the history of international relations, which illustrates the worldwide recognition of the important role of the policy of neutrality in maintaining peace and stability. The policy of neutrality, the Resolution states, is aimed at promoting the use of preventive diplomacy through the prevention of conflict, mediation, good offices, fact-finding missions, negotiations, the use of special envoys, informal consultations, peacebuilding and targeted development activities.

Turkmenistan–Türkiye: Intensifying Trade and Economic Cooperation

The Export Goods Exhibition of the Republic of Türkiye opened in the capital, the programme of which included a regular meeting of the Turkmenistan–Türkiye Business Council. Turkmenistan and Türkiye attach great importance to promoting the mutually beneficial cooperation in various economic sectors, particularly trade and economic relations. This is vividly demonstrated by the participation of numerous representatives of the public and private sectors in this year’s exhibition.