A ceremonial event dedicated to the results of the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s permanent neutrality was held at the Mekan Palace in Ashgabat. The event was organized by the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan with the participation of government members, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations.

Head of Administration of the Halk Maslahaty Office Rejep Bazarov noted that work under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov contributed to strengthening the country&#39;s international authority. The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust at the initiative of Turkmenistan.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov emphasized that hundreds of events took place in the country and abroad over the year. The UN General Assembly adopted a number of resolutions at Turkmenistan&#39;s initiative, including documents on permanent neutrality, energy connectivity, and sustainable transport for 2026-2035.

Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, Hero of Turkmenistan Aksoltan Ataeva reported on the key achievements of the year. In particular, in the outgoing year Turkmenistan was elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for the period 2026-2028, the country hosted the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, following which the Avaza Programme of Action and the Avaza Political Declaration were adopted.

Representatives of diplomatic missions from the USA, Germany, Uzbekistan, and Iran highly praised Turkmenistan&#39;s role in strengthening peace and stability. US Ambassador Elizabeth Rood noted the United States&#39; consistent support for Turkmenistan&#39;s policy of positive neutrality.

As part of the ceremony, an awards ceremony was held for heads of diplomatic missions of foreign states and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as citizens of Turkmenistan, who received the anniversary medal &quot;T&uuml;rkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 &yacute;yllygyna&quot; and a commemorative silver badge &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 &yacute;yllygy&rdquo; on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Ashgabat summarizes the International Year of Peace and Trust

The II International Scientific and Practical Online Conference &quot;The Role of Biotechnology in Sustainable Development of the Agricultural Sector&quot; was held at the Turkmen Agricultural Institute.

The forum was attended by representatives from 88 universities and research centers from 14 countries, including Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus, Central Asian states, the Caucasus, and South Asia.

The conference was dedicated to agro-biotechnological innovations, bioresources and sustainability, as well as issues of education and training for the agro-industrial complex. A total of 260 scientific presentations were heard, the best of which received high praise at the final session.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/102005/international-forum-biotechnology-development-agricultural-sector-was-held-turkmen-agricultural-institute">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan hosts conference "The Role of Biotechnology in Sustainable Development of the Agricultural Sector"

Turkmenistan is preparing to host a large-scale Turkmen-Chinese business forum and exhibition scheduled for April 28-30, 2026, which will serve as an important international platform for expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The joint-stock company &quot;Talvas Yoly&quot; and its division &quot;Oguz Forum &amp; Expo&quot; in cooperation with the Turkmen Logistics Association are the official organizers of the event. The forum is aimed at developing partnership in logistics, transport, export and import, as well as establishing direct business contacts between specialized companies of Turkmenistan and China.

The initiative is designed to support Turkmen logistics companies, expand their international presence and strengthen the country&#39;s position as a key regional transport and logistics hub.

Holding the business forum aligns with the overall course of Turkmenistan&#39;s energy and economic policy. The country&#39;s energy policy, initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and implemented under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is aimed at comprehensive development of the oil and gas industry and its integration into the international energy system.

Turkmenistan, which ranks among the world&#39;s leading states in natural gas reserves, is actively developing energy dialogue with international partners. An international roadshow forum on attracting foreign investment to the country&#39;s economy was held on April 23-24 in Kuala Lumpur. The organizers were the State Concerns &quot;T&uuml;rkmengaz&quot; and &quot;T&uuml;rkmennebit&quot;, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan in partnership with &quot;Turkmen Energy Forum&quot; LLC.

On May 14, an international meeting was held in Ashgabat between Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, head of Petronas company, Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and other high-ranking representatives of the energy sector. Following the meeting, agreements were signed between the State Concern &quot;T&uuml;rkmennebit&quot;, Petronas &Ccedil;arigali (T&uuml;rkmenistan) Sdn Bhd and ADNOC T&uuml;rkmenistan RSC Limited, as well as between the State Concern &quot;T&uuml;rkmengaz&quot; and the mentioned foreign partners.

The upcoming Turkmen-Chinese business forum and exhibition will be a logical continuation of the course toward deepening international economic cooperation and diversifying Turkmenistan&#39;s foreign trade relations.

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Ashgabat will host the Turkmen-Chinese business forum and exhibition next year

A roundtable discussion on &quot;Prospects of Eurasian Integration &ndash; the Role of Youth in the New Digital World&quot; was held in Ashgabat. The event, organized by the Department of Education, Science and Culture of the Russian Embassy, brought together diplomats, scholars, experts and representatives of youth organizations.

The meeting was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Russian people&#39;s diplomacy. Discussion participants emphasized the symbolic nature of the current year: the centennial anniversary of people&#39;s diplomacy coincided with the Year of International Peace and Trust, as well as the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s permanent neutrality.

First Secretary of the Russian Embassy Yulia Zaitseva noted that these dates underscore the countries&#39; common aspiration for unity and stability. According to her, the development of humanitarian and economic ties serves as a solid foundation for the progress of both states.

Special attention during the meeting was given to digitalization: experts called on the younger generation to actively embrace new technologies while not forgetting to preserve spiritual values, which remain the key to sustainable development in a changing world.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/ru/news/v-ashkhabade-obsudili-rol-molodezhi-v-tsifrovoi-integratsii-evrazii">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

Ashgabat Discussed Role of Youth in Eurasian Integration and Digital Transformation

A ceremonial event titled &quot;International Year of Peace and Trust: Confident Steps of Neutral Turkmenistan&quot; was held at the Mekan Palace in Ashgabat on December 25, organized by the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by members of the Government, heads and representatives of our country&#39;s diplomatic service, diplomatic missions of foreign states and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan. 
Welcoming the participants, Rejep Bazarov, Head of the Apparatus of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, noted the importance of this event. As emphasized, the work carried out under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during the year proclaimed as the &quot;International Year of Peace and Trust&quot; contributed to further strengthening Turkmenistan&#39;s international authority. 
The floor was then given to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, who emphasized that 2025 became a significant milestone in the history of modern Turkmenistan, strengthening the principles of its statehood, political, economic and social development. 
Turkmenistan&#39;s Permanent Representative to the UN Aksoltan Ataeva noted the expansion of the &quot;Group of Friends of Neutrality,&quot; which this year was officially joined by Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and the Kingdom of Eswatini. 
UNICEF Representative Jalpa Ratna emphasized the importance of the signed cooperation program with the UN for 2026-2030, which establishes the long-term nature of the partnership. 
This was followed by an awards ceremony for heads of diplomatic missions of foreign states and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as citizens of our country, who received the jubilee medal of Turkmenistan &quot;T&uuml;rkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 &yacute;yllygyna&quot; and a commemorative silver badge.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/102010/torzhestvo-posvyashchyonnoe-dostizheniyam-nejtralnogo-turkmenistana-v-mezhdunarodnyj-god-mira-i-doveriya">online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden age&quot;</a>

Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Held Event Celebrating Country's Achievements in 2025

At the trade exchange in Turkmenistan on December 25 local entrepreneurs concluded deals with the State concern &ldquo;Turkmennebit&rdquo; to purchase total oil coke.

Also Turkmen businessmen purchased from the Ministry of Textile industry cotton yarn.

In the foreign market entrepreneurs from Afghanistan concluded deals with the State concern &ldquo;Turkmenhimiya&rdquo; to purchase urea brand &ldquo;B&rdquo;.

Representatives of business circles of Georgia concluded deals with the local entrepreneurs to purchase cotton fiber. During the trade exchange, 5 deals were concluded for a total cost of 27 092 580,00 manats and 1 906 450,00 US dollars.

Products of the Turkmennebit State Concern were in demand at exchange trades in Turkmenistan

2025, the International Year of Peace and Trust, is drawing to a close, marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s permanent neutrality.

The year&#39;s results have not yet been summarized in figures, but the most significant events that marked this anniversary year are already visible, including those in the development of the oil and gas industry&mdash;a key segment of the national economy and a strategic resource for the country.

During working meetings and sessions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan held this year, current areas of the energy strategy, focused on innovative development and improvement of the fuel and energy infrastructure, were discussed. Among the strategic objectives set by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the fuel and energy sector, which are being successfully implemented in 2025 by the state concerns Turkmengas, Turkmennebit, and the State Corporation Turkmengeology, are the identification and development of new promising fields, expansion of production capacity, increased hydrocarbon production and processing volumes, ensuring uninterrupted gas supplies to consumers and reliable energy transportation, as well as expanding business contacts with leading oil and gas companies and reputable financial institutions.

In 2025, the implementation of large-scale international projects continued, including the construction of the Turkmenistan&ndash;Afghanistan&ndash;Pakistan&ndash;India (TAPI) gas pipeline, which is designed not only to supply Turkmen gas to Asian countries but also to become an important factor in strengthening economic partnership, peace, and stability in the region. In this regard, the launch of the next stage of the Serhetabat-Herat gas pipeline, known as &quot;Arkadagyň ak &yacute;oly&quot; and part of the TAPI project, was a significant event of the year.

Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, symbolically launched welding work on the Afghan section. Speaking at the ceremony, Arkadagyň noted that Afghan citizens will also be involved in the project&#39;s implementation, and its full implementation will create new jobs. Furthermore, annual revenues to Afghanistan will average over $1 billion, which will have a positive impact on bilateral relations and the development of the region as a whole.

One of the key areas of independent Turkmenistan&#39;s energy strategy remains the supply of Turkmen energy to foreign markets. This topic has been repeatedly raised during meetings and negotiations at the highest and other levels.

Thus, as part of the official visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Italy on October 25, a Turkmen-Italian business forum was held in Rome, bringing together over 150 representatives of the two countries&#39; business communities. In his speech, the head of state noted that Turkmenistan is considering the prospects of a western energy supply route, emphasizing its readiness for substantive dialogue with Italian partners, including in the areas of deep processing and the export of high-value-added products.

Throughout the year, work continued on the industrial development of Turkmen offshore fields in the Caspian Sea, as well as the world&#39;s largest onshore gas field, Galkynysh, with reserves estimated at 27.4 trillion cubic meters.

A significant achievement for drillers at the State Concern Turkmennebit was the commissioning of a new well at the Uzynada field, measuring 6,830 meters deep and producing 70 tons of oil condensate and 75,000 cubic meters of natural gas daily. Notably, the well was commissioned at the beginning of the International Year of Peace and Trust.

Turkmen geologists continued active work to identify new underground natural resource reserves. Seismic exploration in the country&#39;s provinces revealed several promising structures. Another significant milestone was the opening in July of the third oil loading berth at the Kenar oil product storage and loading facility of the Turkmenbashi Oil Refinery Complex of the State Concern Turkmennebit.

A clear example of Turkmenistan&#39;s commitment to international climate action, including participation in the Global Methane Emissions Reduction Commitment, is the work to reduce emissions at the Darvaza gas crater. In June 2025, a significant reduction in gas supply to the crater was reported, confirmed by both a visual reduction in combustion intensity and independent satellite data from the Capterio company.

Specialized exhibitions and conferences traditionally play an important role in promoting the domestic fuel and energy sector and developing international cooperation. In 2025, Turkmenistan actively participated in a number of significant international forums both domestically and internationally.

A key event was the International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investments.

Source: newspaper &quot;Nebit-gaz&quot;

Key Events in Turkmenistan's Oil and Gas Sector in 2025

The &quot;Lebapgazchykarysh&quot; Department put into operation a new gas well &quot;Hazarly-2,&quot; drilled by specialists from the &quot;Marynebitgazg&ouml;zleg&quot; expedition of the State Corporation &quot;T&uuml;rkmengeologi&yacute;a.&quot; The well is located at the Khazarly site near the Bovrideshik gas field and became the first to begin industrial production in this area.

The daily capacity of the well is 120 thousand cubic meters of natural gas. Its commissioning will make it possible to increase production volumes of environmentally friendly fuel, which is in demand in both domestic and foreign markets.

Based on the results of 11 months of the current year, the department&#39;s workforce fulfilled the production plan by more than 101%, having extracted 8.516 billion cubic meters of gas. By the end of the year, it is planned to bring this figure to 9.3 billion cubic meters. An additional result was the production of 28,039 tons of associated gas condensate, which is 2,235 tons above the plan.

The increase in production also ensured an increase in export supplies: the volume of gas exports exceeded the plan by almost 41%, which corresponds to an additional 1.38 billion cubic meters delivered to foreign consumers.

Source:https://turkmennebit.gov.tm

New Gas Well titled "Hazarly-2" Put into Operation in Lebap Velayat of Turkmenistan

National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on December 24, within the framework of a working trip to Balkan velayat, flew over the Avaza National tourist zone by helicopter and familiarized himself with the ongoing works, natural features of the Caspian coast, new buildings of the expanding tourist zone, and construction works being carried out.

Currently, construction of the Turkmenbashi &mdash; Garabogaz &mdash; Kazakhstan border highway, which was launched with the participation of the esteemed President, is continuing at full pace. The National Leader inspected from the helicopter the works being carried out on the construction of the international transport corridor.

Then Hero Arkadag inspected the production complexes of Avaza. The establishment of uninterrupted operation of Avaza&#39;s high-capacity power station creates the main condition for uninterrupted supply of electricity to production facilities, medical institutions, hotels and residential buildings on the Caspian Sea coast.

Currently, Turkmenbashi International Seaport has become a structure that strengthens our country&#39;s status as a transit transport corridor. This demonstrates that Turkmenistan occupies an important place in ensuring universal connectivity in the international space.

Along with all velayats of our country, the pace of work being carried out at production complexes in Balkan velayat is also steadily increasing. In this regard, thanks to the consistent efforts of the esteemed President, the work of the chemical industry is being improved. During Hero Arkadag&#39;s current working trip to Balkan velayat, attention was also paid to issues related to the proper operation of the Garabogazkarbamid plant.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan completed the flight, arrived at the International Airport of Turkmenbashi city and from there headed to the capital. After some time, the National Leader&#39;s aircraft landed at Ashgabat International Airport.

Source:https://turkmennebit.gov.tm

Chairman of Halk Maslahaty Inspects Production and Construction Works in Balkan Velayat from Helicopter

The Administration &lsquo;D&ouml;wletabatgaz&ccedil;ykaryş&rsquo;, operating in the Sarakhs etrap of the Ahal velayat, has confirmed its status as one of the leaders in the gas industry of Turkmenistan. For the first 11 months of 2025, the company demonstrated steady growth in natural gas and condensate production.

These high performance indicators were achieved through extensive production modernization. A multi-stage feedstock preparation system has been implemented at the field: from primary treatment at the wellhead to advanced processing and gas dehydration at the headworks. This ensures that the product meets international standards before being sent to the main gas pipelines.

A key factor in this success was the renewal of the equipment fleet. Using a heavy-duty drilling rig with a lifting capacity of 180 tons, specialists from the State Concern &lsquo;T&uuml;rkmengaz&rsquo; completed the overhaul of approximately 30 wells with depths of up to 5,000 meters. Effective troubleshooting and bottomhole cleaning have restored wells that had previously experienced reduced productivity.

The work successes of the &lsquo;D&ouml;wletabatgaz&ccedil;ykaryş&rsquo; team ensure the stable implementation of the state strategy to expand export potential and strengthen the energy independence of the country.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/en/news/dowletabatgazcykarys-narashchivaet-dobychu-gaza-za-schet-innovatsii">International Information Center</a>

‘Döwletabatgazçykaryş’ increases gas production through innovation

From December 21-23, a delegation from Turkmenistan headed by Director of the Caspian Institute Murad Atajanov paid a working visit to Tehran. The main topic of negotiations was preparation for the upcoming summit of heads of Caspian states.

During the visit, meetings were held with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Kazem Gharibabadi and leading experts from the Iranian foreign policy department. The sides discussed in detail issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the Caspian region.

The diplomats paid special attention to coordinating the package of documents that are planned to be submitted to the agenda of the seventh Caspian Summit. The participants of the meetings emphasized the importance of strengthening the legal framework for cooperation and developing consolidated approaches to ensuring regional security, environmental sustainability and the development of transport and logistics corridors.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/tk/news/turkmenistan-i-iran-obsudili-podgotovku-k-vii-kaspiiskomu-sammitu">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and Iran Discussed Preparations for the Upcoming Summit of Heads of Caspian States

A ceremonial event dedicated to the release of the new book by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov &quot;Neutrality of Turkmenistan &mdash; the Bright Path of Peace and Trust&quot; was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Tajikistan.

The new publication, released in Turkmen, Russian and English languages, provides a detailed analysis of Ashgabat&#39;s peacekeeping initiatives and serves as an important guide for understanding the philosophy of &quot;Dialogue &mdash; the Guarantee of Peace&quot; in contemporary geopolitical conditions.

The event also became a platform for recognizing the achievements of young scientists. At the conclusion of the meeting, certificates were presented to participants of the international scientific-practical conference on sustainable transport, which took place in November 2025 in Ashgabat.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/ru/news/v-dushanbe-sostoialas-prezentatsiia-novoi-knigi-prezidenta-turkmenistana">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

New Book by the President of Turkmenistan Presented in Dushanbe

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on December 24 during a working trip to Balkan velayat, reviewed issues related to the high-level organization of international events to be held in 2026 at the Avaza National Tourist Zone, and also familiarized himself with projects concerning their organizational level.

Relevant officials provided detailed information about the layout plan for the international forum building to be held on the Caspian coast in 2026, about the finishing work of its sections, conference hall, as well as the types of lighting systems for the building.

As noted, preparatory and finishing work will be carried out in accordance with the prepared plan. Modern advanced experience and innovative technologies are being effectively utilized. The work planned here has been assigned to construction entrepreneurs of our country.

Hero-Arkadag emphasized that today an important task is to ensure quality completion of all planned work within the established timeframe. At the same time, along with equipping the facilities, great importance should be given to their decoration.

Hero Arkadag noted that along with equipping the building, it is necessary to attach great importance to its decoration, the color combination of the furniture being installed, and reminded of the need for a responsible approach to solving the assigned tasks. As is known, all preparatory work for international events is under the constant control of the President of Turkmenistan.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan also reviewed the work being carried out in the premises of the complex, where international-level exhibitions will be held as part of the upcoming international forum, and gave valuable advice to the relevant officials.

High-Level International Forum to Be Held in Avaza in the upcoming Year

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to Balkan velayat, during which he familiarized himself with issues related to the organization of international events that will take place in our country in 2026 as a result of the successful implementation of the foreign policy strategy of the President of Turkmenistan, and also reviewed projects related to the organizational level of international events.

The National Leader arrived at the venue for international events planned for the coming year on the Caspian coast. He familiarized himself with the level of equipment at the complex, the planned sites for holding international events, the modern appearance of the main entrance, and the landscaping of the adjacent territories of the complex where international events of historical importance will take place.

Noting that the conditions created at the venues for receiving high-ranking guests must fully comply with high international standards, and that due attention must be paid to the use of innovative methods and the capabilities of the digital system, Hero-Arkadag gave valuable advice to the relevant officials on this matter.

The National Leader observed from a helicopter the work being carried out in the National Tourist Zone &quot;Avaza.&quot;

Hero-Arkadag Made a Working Visit to Balkan Velayat

A presentation of new book of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov entitled &quot;Neutrality of Turkmenistan &mdash; the Bright Path of Peace and Trust&quot; was held at the Balkan velayat hakimlik, timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the country&#39;s permanent Neutrality and International Neutrality Day in the International Year of Peace and Trust. This was reported by the &quot;Watan&quot; news program.

The event was attended by the velayat leadership, employees of institutions and enterprises, including representatives of oil and gas industry enterprises located in the western region of the country.

Presentation participants congratulated the President of Turkmenistan on the publication of the new book, which details the country&#39;s journey during this historical period. Speakers noted that the country&#39;s international authority has become the result of successful implementation of the neutrality policy.

The book consists of nine chapters and reveals the significance of Turkmen neutrality in ensuring peace and sustainable development. The work puts forward valuable ideas on ways to use the tools of neutrality to ensure the well-being of humanity, positively resolve important issues, and strengthen trust and friendship in the world under complex global conditions.

Book of the President of Turkmenistan on country's neutrality presented in Balkan velayat

During stock exchange trading on December 24 local entrepreneurs concluded deals with the State concern &ldquo;Turkmennebit&rdquo; to purchase polypropylene brand &ldquo;TPP D 30 S&rdquo;.

Representatives of Turkmenistan&#39;s business community also purchased from the Ministry of Textile products cotton yarn.

In the foreign market entrepreneurs from Afghanistan concluded deals with the State concern &ldquo;Turkmenhimiya&rdquo; to purchase urea brand &ldquo;B&rdquo; and liquefied petroleum gas.

During the trade exchange, 4 deals were concluded for a total cost of 5 272 200,00 manats and 970 650,00 US dollars.

Turkmen businessmen concluded deals with the State concern “Turkmennebit”

Thanks to the efforts of the esteemed President of the country, great attention is being paid to the innovative development of Turkmenistan and the introduction of a digital system in all sectors of the economy.

The latest achievements of science in the world of technology open up new opportunities for facilitating human living conditions. An electronic industry has been created in the country to meet the growing demand for digital technologies. The launched electronic production is constantly expanding. Today, computer technologies, telephones, and televisions are being manufactured.

The implementation of digital technologies and innovative solutions leads to the automation of work and improvement in service quality. New enterprises and jobs are also being created in this direction. Major entries into international markets are being made. The achievements of the digital system, along with creating household conveniences for people, increase the competitiveness of the economy.

The digital system affects construction work being carried out in the cities and velayats of the country. A clear example of this is the equipping of residential and state buildings being constructed with &quot;smart&quot; technologies and complete material and technical provision. Work on monitoring facilities, accounting, viewing, and verifying information is also being automated.

As international experience shows, the implementation of all capabilities of the digital system strengthens the foundation of the state economy. Turkmenistan is also confidently striving for the full implementation of the digital system.

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Source: newspaper &quot;Nebit-gaz&quot;

Turkmenistan Implements Digital System to Improve Living Conditions

Specialists from the country&#39;s energy sector participated in a five-day training course on advanced methods of monitoring transborder oil and gas infrastructure and ensuring its safety in the Chinese city of Kunming and successfully completed it. This training program was organized by the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People&#39;s Republic of China.

Engineers and representatives of relevant agencies from Turkmenistan who participated in the training studied innovative approaches to managing pipeline systems in mountainous and hard-to-reach areas. The classes were conducted in the format of &quot;theory + practical lesson&quot;.

Turkmen specialists actively participated in practical classes together with Chinese colleagues from the Kunming branch of China&#39;s National Oil and Gas Pipeline Network, during which algorithms for real-time interaction were developed. They studied methods of delivering technical equipment to areas in the mountains that are difficult to access for pipeline laying.

As a result, this training created broad opportunities for Turkmen energy specialists to exchange experience with Chinese colleagues and was of great importance.

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Turkmen Energy Specialists Exchange Experience with Chinese Colleagues

On December 22, a climate dialogue titled &ldquo;Inclusive Future: Developing a Plan for Public and Women&rsquo;s Participation in Turkmenistan&rsquo;s NDC 3.0&rdquo; was held in Ashgabat. The event was organized by the public organization Young Naturalist in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

During the meeting, climate analysts and UNDP project specialists, together with experts and SDG Ambassadors, discussed the social and gender aspects of climate change. The outcome of the dialogue was the formation of the foundations of a Roadmap for the systematic involvement of women and youth in the implementation and monitoring of NDC 3.0.

&ldquo;This dialogue enabled us to join efforts with UNDP to create inclusive mechanisms in climate policy. We strive to ensure that women&rsquo;s experience and the energy of youth become part of national plans. NDC 3.0 should reflect the interests of the entire society to achieve a sustainable future,&rdquo; said Leyli Shikhmadova, Chair of the public organization Young Naturalist.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/101978/role-public-climate-agenda-was-discussed-participants-meeting-ashgabat">online newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: the Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

The Role of the Public in the Climate Agenda Discussed in Ashgabat

Strategic partnership with the United Nations is one of the priorities of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s foreign policy, which consistently develops constructive cooperation at the regional and global levels. In the International Year of Peace and Trust, marked by two anniversary dates&mdash;the 30th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of the Motherland and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the UN&mdash;this traditional interaction once again confirms its effectiveness and forward-looking focus. Evidence of this includes the outcomes of the fourth meeting of the Strategic Advisory Council &ldquo;Turkmenistan&ndash;UN,&rdquo; held in October in Ashgabat, successfully implemented and ongoing joint projects in various fields, as well as a solid package of bilateral documents aimed at long-term, multifaceted partnership.

An integral component of the productive Turkmenistan&ndash;UN dialogue is cooperation in the humanitarian sphere. In order to implement the tasks arising from the above-mentioned medium-term programmes, strengthen productive ties, and take concrete measures, Work Plans for the period 2026&ndash;2027 have been prepared and signed. These plans focus on the main areas of partnership between UNICEF, UNFPA, and the relevant ministries, departments, and institutions of our country.

It should also be noted that Turkmenistan currently serves as a member of the Commission on Population and Development for the period 2024&ndash;2028. As is known, earlier our country was elected to this Commission for two consecutive terms: 2016&ndash;2020 and 2020&ndash;2024.

With regard to gender policy, the principle of equal rights and freedoms and the creation of equal opportunities for men and women, in accordance with the Constitution of Turkmenistan and generally recognized international norms, has been defined as one of the priorities of the state strategy of the Motherland.

Thus, in the International Year of Peace and Trust, Neutral Turkmenistan, making a significant contribution to the advancement of the global humanitarian agenda, demonstrates its unwavering commitment to broad, multifaceted cooperation with the United Nations, its specialized agencies, and, in general, with all interested foreign partners for the sake of universal peace, prosperity, and progress.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/101978/role-public-climate-agenda-was-discussed-participants-meeting-ashgabat">online newspaper </a><a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/101978/role-public-climate-agenda-was-discussed-participants-meeting-ashgabat">&ldquo;Turkmenistan: the Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

Turkmenistan hosts conference "The Role of Biotechnology in Sustainable Development of the Agricultural Sector"

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