The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to the President of the country in connection with the proclamation of 2026 as the year &laquo;Independent neutral Turkmenistan &minus; the homeland of purposeful winged horses&raquo;.

In his address, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that the country is entering the new year in an atmosphere of high spiritual uplift, marked by labor achievements and glorious victories. The International Year of Peace and Trust 2025 was marked by significant successes in domestic and foreign policy. Last year, the 34th anniversary of sacred independence and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s permanent neutrality were widely celebrated.

The National Leader emphasized the role of Akhal-Teke horses as the pride and symbol of the Turkmen people. He recalled the opening of the Aba Annaev International Academy of Horse Breeding in the city of Arkadag and the victories of the National Equestrian Games Group &quot;Galkynyş&quot; at international festivals.

Special attention in the congratulations was paid to the inclusion of Akhal-Teke horse breeding art and traditions of horse decoration in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This event has multiplied the worldwide fame of Akhal-Teke horses, recognized as a phenomenon of national and world culture.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov quoted the President&#39;s book &quot;Neutrality of Turkmenistan &ndash; the Bright Path of Peace and Trust,&quot; which notes that the Akhal-Teke horse and the Turkmen Alabai are not only a national treasure of Turkmenistan, but also the cultural heritage of the entire world. The Akhal-Teke horse occupies a central place on the State Emblem of Turkmenistan and has become a symbol of the country&#39;s rapid progress in a new historical era.

Hero-Arkadag Congratulated the President of Turkmenistan on the Announcement of the 2026 Year Motto

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of proclaiming 2026 as the year &laquo;Independent neutral Turkmenistan &minus; the homeland of purposeful winged horses&raquo;.

&quot;Under your leadership, the Turkmen people are entering the new year 2026 in an atmosphere of high spiritual uplift with labor achievements and glorious victories. The International Year of Peace and Trust was marked by unforgettable historical events and significant successes in domestic and foreign policy. In 2025, the 34th anniversary of our sacred independence and the 30th anniversary of the Motherland&#39;s permanent neutrality were widely celebrated. I am confident that in the new year, grandiose successes will be achieved in all spheres of the economy, and large-scale work will be carried out aimed at further improving the living standards of our people, popularizing national culture in the world, and improving the spheres of science and education,&quot; Hero-Arkadag noted.

&quot;You treat Akhal-Teke horses with great respect and reverence, which occupy an important place in the life of our people, are their pride and wings, inspiring admiration in the world with their natural beauty. The opening of the Aba Annaev International Academy of Horse Breeding in the city of Arkadag under your leadership in the new historical era, and the victories of the National Equestrian Games Group &quot;Galkynyş&quot; at international festivals contribute to the popularization of Turkmen horse breeding art,&quot; emphasized the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty.

Hero-Arkadag highlighted that the inclusion of Akhal-Teke horse breeding art and traditions of horse decoration in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as one of the valuable examples of Turkmen art has multiplied the worldwide fame of Akhal-Teke horses, recognized as a phenomenon of national and world culture. In the modern happy era, the proud image of the Akhal-Teke horse occupies a central place on the State Emblem of Turkmenistan.

Hero-Arkadag wished the head of state good health, long life, and success in large-scale undertakings for the prosperity of the beloved Motherland and the further enhancement of neutral Turkmenistan&#39;s authority on the international arena.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/102064/prezidentu-turkmenistana-serdaru-berdymuhamedovu-89">online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden age&quot;</a>

Hero-Arkadag Sent a Congratulatory Message to the President of Turkmenistan

In these pre-New Year days, festive events are being held on a grand scale throughout the Balkan velayat, located in the western part of Turkmenistan. A highlight of the celebrations was the event at the T&uuml;rkmeniň ak &ouml;&yacute;i building in the city of Balkanabat. This music and song festival brought together guests from the cities and etraps of the region, respected elders, university students, and local residents.

During the celebration, warm congratulations were extended on the occasion of the upcoming New Year 2026, which will be celebrated in the country under the motto &laquo;Garaşsyz, baky Bitarap T&uuml;rkmenistan &ndash; bedew batly at-myradyň mekany&raquo;. The high milestones and achievements attained during the International Year of Peace and Trust were also noted, made possible by the tireless efforts of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag, as well as President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Performances by cultural figures and masters of the arts, as well as young artists, featured music and songs dedicated to the great achievements of the era of Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state, the International Year of Peace and Trust, the New Year, friendship, and brotherhood. Songs and dances by children&rsquo;s groups, along with literary and musical compositions by the velayat&rsquo;s creative ensembles, were met with enthusiastic applause.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/102071/festive-celebrations-filled-joy-and-merriment">online newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: the Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

New Year Celebrations Held on a Grand Scale in Turkmenistan’s Balkan Velayat

A delegation of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, headed by Deputy Chairman M. Muhammedov, paid a working visit to the Russian Federation. The main outcome of the meetings was the preparation of a large-scale cooperation plan for the next three years.

During the bilateral talks, representatives of the customs authorities of Turkmenistan and Russia analyzed the current state of cooperation and outlined vectors for its further development. A key stage was the agreement on the draft Plan of Joint Activities for the period 2026&ndash;2028.

The new &ldquo;roadmap&rdquo; covers critically important areas, including the digitalization of processes and the introduction of modern information technologies, prompt information exchange to accelerate cross-border procedures, and the training of highly qualified personnel for the customs sector.

To gain an in-depth understanding of modern administrative practices, the Turkmen delegation visited a number of key facilities of the Federal Customs Service of Russia.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/en/news/turkmenistan-i-rossiia-ukrepliaiut-tamozhennoe-partnerstvo-v-prioritete-tsifrovizatsiia-i-obmen-opytom">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and Russia Agree on a Draft Plan of Joint Activities for 2026–2028

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on December 27, in accordance with good tradition, visited the New Year&#39;s performance at the Main Tree of the country and the New Year&#39;s show at the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. This event evoked a special feeling of joy in the happy children.

A large-scale New Year celebration unfolded in front of the &quot;&Auml;lem&quot; Cultural and Entertainment Center. The Main Tree of the country, crowned with an eight-pointed star bearing the inscription &quot;2026,&quot; became not only the center of festive events but also a bright symbol of the unbreakable unity of the Turkmen people and the prosperity of the Motherland. On this day, for the young guests who arrived from all velayats of the country, from the capital and the city of Arkadag, Ashgabat turned into a real wonderland. Feelings of joy and delight filled the hearts of the children who came to the celebration. Sparkling toys, shimmering multicolored lights, and exquisite decorations seemed to herald the arrival of a great holiday, instilling confidence in a bright future.

All children participating in the celebration were presented with New Year&#39;s gifts. At the children&#39;s request, Arkadagly Hero Serdar took photographs with young Turkmen citizens at the Main Tree of the country as a memento of today&#39;s event.

Then Arkadagly Hero Serdar arrived at the grand hall of the CCI building, elegantly decorated with bright decorations and New Year&#39;s attributes. Around the beautiful tree, in joyful anticipation of the New Year&#39;s fairy tale, gathered Ayaz Baba, Garpamyk, the symbol of 2026 &ndash; the Horse, as well as numerous young Ashgabat residents in carnival costumes and guests of the capital. Everyone joyfully welcomed the head of state.

Members of the Government also came to the children&#39;s celebration, who, like Arkadagly Hero Serdar, brought their children and grandchildren with them. The New Year celebration was also attended by heads of diplomatic missions and representations accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as heads of consular institutions of our country in foreign states, together with their children.

The Head of State watched with pleasure the performances of pop artists, theater and circus performers, folklore and dance groups, children&#39;s creative collectives, and talented young people of various ages, including kindergarten students.

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President of Turkmenistan Participated in New Year Celebrations

At the 64th plenary meeting of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, two resolutions initiated by Turkmenistan were unanimously adopted. This was announced by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, thanking all states that supported the country on behalf of the Turkmen people.

The resolutions in question are &quot;United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035)&quot; and &quot;The key role of reliable and sustainable energy connectivity in ensuring sustainable development.&quot;

The President emphasized that Turkmenistan will continue working to develop effective cooperation with the United Nations.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov noted that the key vectors of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov&#39;s policy are strengthening the sacred independence and statehood of the Motherland, its legal foundations, comprehensive strengthening of the country&#39;s economic power, and consistent improvement of the welfare and social living conditions of the people.

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted two resolutions from Turkmenistan

Cultural venues in Turkmenistan are hosting a wide range of festive events in honor of the New Year holidays, including theatrical performances, musical concerts, comedy shows, exhibitions and fairs.

On December 27, 28 and 29 at 6:00 PM, concerts by foreign performers will take place at the Winter Sports Complex. Ashgabat residents and guests of the capital will be able to enjoy performances by Iranian-Swedish artist Arash, Russian singer and musician Mot (Matvey Melnikov) and Turkish pop performer Semicenk.

On December 30 at 6:00 PM, the festive week will conclude with a concert by Turkmen pop artists.

On December 28 at 7:00 PM, a concert by the State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rasul Klychev will be held at the Mukams Palace of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan.

On December 29 at 7:00 PM, a &quot;Christmas Hits&quot; concert will take place at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater.

Main Academic Drama Theater named after S. Turkmenbashi the Great:

27.12.2025: &laquo;Gelin gel&yacute;&auml;r&raquo; 19:00;

28.12.2025: &laquo;Gelin gel&yacute;&auml;r&raquo; 19:00;

29.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;yl degişmeleri&raquo; 19:00;

30.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;yl degişmeleri&raquo; 19:00.

Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater:

27.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;yl ba&yacute;ramynyň şowhunly sazlary&raquo; 19:00;

28.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;yl ba&yacute;ramynyň şowhunly sazlary&raquo; 19:00;

30.12.2025: &laquo;Hoş geldiň, &uuml;lk&auml;me ajap T&auml;ze &yacute;yl!&raquo; 19:00.

National Drama Theater named after Alp Arslan:

28.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;ylyň jadyly sandygy&raquo; 19:00;

30.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;yl degişmeleri&raquo; 19:00.

State Russian Drama Theater named after A.S. Pushkin:

27.12.2025: &laquo;Дед Мороз и серый волк&raquo; (&laquo;A&yacute;azbaba we &ccedil;al m&ouml;jek&raquo;) 12:00;

28.12.2025: &laquo;Дед Мороз и Снежная королева&raquo; (&laquo;A&yacute;azbaba we Gar şazenany&raquo;) 11:00; 13:00;

30.12.2025: &laquo;В гостях&raquo; (&laquo;Myhman&ccedil;ylykda&raquo;) 19:00;

31.12.2025: &laquo;С Новым годом!&raquo; (&laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;ylyňyz bilen!&raquo;) 19:00.

Mollanepes Student Theater:

29.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;yl degişmeleri&raquo; 19:00;

30.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;yl degişmeleri&raquo; 19:00.

Turkmen State Puppet Theater:

27.12.2025: &laquo;&Ccedil;agaly &ouml;&yacute; &mdash; bazar&raquo; 17:00;

28.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;ylda k&ouml;rpe nesil şatlan&yacute;ar&raquo; 12:00; 16:00; 19:00;

29.12.2025: &laquo;&Ccedil;agaly &ouml;&yacute; &mdash; bazar&raquo; 14:00; 16:00;

30.12.2025: &laquo;T&auml;ze &yacute;ylda k&ouml;rpe nesil şatlan&yacute;ar&raquo; 12:00; 14:00.

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Source:<a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/102037/novogodnie-koncerty-i-razvlekatelnye-shou-projdut-v-ashhabade"> online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden age&quot;</a>

New Year's concerts and entertainment shows to be held in Ashgabat

On December 26, a New Year celebration was held at the Maslahat k&ouml;şgi Palace under the motto &ldquo;Garaşsyz, baky Bitarap T&uuml;rkmenistan &mdash; bedew batly at-myradyň mekany&rdquo;. The event brought together happy children surrounded by the comprehensive care of the Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar. The celebration began with the joyful appearance of the main New Year characters &mdash; Ayaz Baba and Garpamyk.

Addressing the gathering, the Executive Manager of the Office of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and Vice President of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, Rejep Bazarov, on behalf of the Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar, congratulated all the children on the New Year and wished them success in their studies.

During the celebration, all children participating in the event received festive gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan and the Hero Arkadag.

For the children, this was a moment filled with joy. With great pride and deep gratitude, they accepted the holiday gifts. This became yet another expression of care for children in our country and further enhanced the level and significance of the cultural and public event organized here.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/102047/prazdnichnoe-torzhestvo-dlya-yunyh-turkmenistancev">online newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: the Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

New Year Celebration for Children Held in Ashgabat

At the extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council with the participation of governors of the provinces and the city of Ashgabat, which took place on December 26, the chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D. Gulmanova informed about the results of the work on defining the motto and emblem of the future year. The head of Turkmenistan presented to him the resolution of the Mejlis on the declaration of 2026 &laquo;Garaşsyz, baky Bitarap T&uuml;rkmenistan &mdash; bedew batly at-myradyň mekany&raquo; .

Addressing the participants of the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan emphasized that the motto of our country is proclaimed and the emblem of each new year is approved in order to name it in a modern way. He approved the motto for 2026 - &laquo;Garaşsyz, baky Bitarap T&uuml;rkmenistan &mdash; bedew batly at-myradyň mekany&raquo; .

The decision of the President of Turkmenistan was met with loud applause from the participants of the meeting.

The resolution of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan on the declaration of 2026 &laquo;Garaşsyz, baky Bitarap T&uuml;rkmenistan &mdash; bedew batly at-myradyň mekany&raquo; , prepared on the basis of proposals received from representatives of the people, large public organizations of the country, labor groups and citizens, was published in the mass media.

The President approved the motto and emblem of Turkmenistan in 2026

Products of the SС &quot;Turkmennebit&quot; were in high demand at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan this week. Turkmen entrepreneurs entered into deals with Turkmennebit State Corporation for the purchase of CH-350 and CH-180 base oils, total oil coke.

In total, products worth approximately 51,969,980 manat and over 5,972,680 US dollars were sold this week.

Products of SC "Turkmennebit" were in high demand at exchange trading this week

On December 26, Honorable President Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council. The meeting was also attended by the governors (hyakims) of Ashgabat and the provinces (velayats).

During the government meeting, the Head of State drew attention to the fact that 2025 is drawing to a close. It was noted that this year will remain forever in the history of independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan. In the passing &quot;International Year of Peace and Trust,&quot; historical transformations were implemented in the country. The prosperous and happy life of our people has flourished further. The 30th anniversary of the permanent Neutrality of our independent Motherland was widely celebrated at the international level.

In 2025, there were 44 meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, 11 meetings of the State Security Council, as well as 24 various state consultations. Important issues regarding the domestic and foreign policy of our state were considered during these meetings.

&quot;Programmatic work is being carried out to develop the country&#39;s economy, and high growth rates are being achieved in all sectors. Salaries, pensions, state benefits, and student scholarships have been funded on time. New laws ensuring the development of our state have been adopted. The construction of industrial, cultural, and social facilities, as well as large residential complexes, continues in all regions of the country,&quot; the Honorable President said.

He instructed the participating leaders to establish a duty schedule in all services during the New Year holidays. He also ordered them to ensure the uninterrupted operation of public utilities, electricity and water supply services, and medical and preventive institutions during the holidays.

The Head of State further instructed to ensure an abundance of various goods in markets and shops, organize cultural performances for the leisure of our citizens, ensure the regular operation of public transport in cities and villages, and maintain strict control over the observance of law and order everywhere during the New Year celebrations.

President of Turkmenistan chairs expanded Government Meeting

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

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