Our Independent, Neutral Homeland, promoting the principles of &quot;Dialogue - a guarantee of peace&quot; and &quot;Peace through development&quot;, is carrying out world-class work. In the Year of International Peace and Trust, marking the 34th anniversary of our sacred Independence and the 30th anniversary of our Permanent Neutrality, a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan will be held on September 19 in the beautiful capital of our Homeland.

Our people proudly celebrate the sacred Independence Day of our Neutral country with great labor achievements. After all, this date has a special meaning and pride for our Independent country, our united people, inspiring each of us to new, high goals. In this regard, during the celebration of Independence Day, the next meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan will be held, at which the results of successes, achievements and work done in the development of an independent state will be summed up. Also, the Halk Maslahaty will discuss the important tasks facing us in the new historical era, based on the demands of the time and new economic conditions. Thus, in the International Year of Peace and Trust, priority tasks will be determined regarding the role of the policy of permanent neutrality of our country in ensuring peace in the region and the world. Our Turkmenistan, based on the principles of permanent neutrality, has today become a unifying and bringing together country for the peoples of the world.

Shemshat GELDIYEVA, teacher of the International University of Oil and Gas named after Yagshigeldi Kakayev

Source: &laquo;Nebit-gaz&raquo; newspaper

The Oil and Gas University of Turkmenistan spoke about preparations for the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty

The III Asian Culture Festival was held in Bucharest, organized by diplomatic missions of a number of Asian countries, including Turkmenistan, with the assistance of the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum.

The stand of the Embassy of Turkmenistan presented national costumes, carpets, embroideries, musical instruments, as well as modern designer interpretations of traditional clothing, which aroused particular interest among the guests.

Particular attention was paid to the literary heritage: the guests got acquainted with the works of the President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, as well as with the works of the great poet Magtymguly Pyragy translated into various languages, including Romanian.

The museum guests were also interested in the collection of Turkmen costumes, harmoniously combining centuries-old traditions and modern fashion trends.

The festival ended with the exhibition &ldquo;Cuisine of Asian Countries&rdquo;, where visitors could try national dishes of all participating countries.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1631">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan took part in the III Asian Culture Festival in Romania

On September 10, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze.

The parties discussed issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNRCCA in the context of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly that has begun its work.

The key subject of the negotiations was the Priority Positions of Turkmenistan at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. It was emphasized that many of them correlate with the mandate of the Center. In this regard, the Turkmen side confirmed its readiness for active interaction with UNRCCA on their implementation.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5539">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the head of UNRCCA

On September 11, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the participants of the opening ceremony of the new, modern village Bitaraplyk in the gengeshlik Taze el of the Koneurgench etrap of the Dashoguz velayat!

&quot;According to the Program &quot;Revival of a New Era of a Powerful State: National Program for the Socio-Economic Development of Turkmenistan in 2022-2052&quot;, &quot;The Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country in 2022-2028&quot; and &quot;The National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the Transformation of Social and Living Conditions of the Population of Villages, Towns, Etrap Cities and Etrap Centers for the Period up to 2028 in a New Edition&quot;, modern cities, towns and villages are consistently being built in our country.

During the days of the wide celebration of the 34th anniversary of state independence in Turkmenistan, opening ceremonies of many large industrial and social infrastructure facilities are taking place, in particular, modern settlements, villages and residential complexes: all of them increase the significance of this glorious date,&rdquo; the head of state noted.

&ldquo;The new, modern settlement Bitaraplyk, which is being opened today in a joyful, festive atmosphere in the gengeshlik Tyaze yol of the Koneurgench etrap of the Dashoguz velayat, is a clear evidence of the accelerated development of our country. This settlement fully reflects the successful implementation of the humanistic principle expressed in the motto &ldquo;The Motherland is the Motherland only with the people! The state is the state only with the people!&rdquo;

We, as witnesses of the country&#39;s achievements in the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state, are opening a complex of new buildings. The settlement includes 400 modern residential buildings, an administrative building of the gengeshlik, a service center, a post office, a secondary school for 420 children, a kindergarten for 160 children, a cultural center for 200 children, a health center, a celebration center for 500 people, as well as various industrial facilities. It is noteworthy that the new buildings were erected by Turkmen entrepreneurs who effectively work in various sectors of the national economy,&rdquo; the president emphasized.

The president congratulated his compatriots on the 34th anniversary of the country&#39;s independence, the opening of the new settlement of Bitaraplyk and wished everyone good health, family well-being and new successes in their work.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98471/dasoguz-welayatynyn-koneurgenc-etrabynyn-taze-yol-genesliginde-taze-dowrebap-bitaraplyk-sahercesinin-acylys-dabarasyna-gatnasyjylara">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

President of Turkmenistan congratulated compatriots on the opening of the new village Bitaraplyk in the Dashoguz velayat

On September 10, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova held a meeting with the Regional Representative of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime for Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan Oliver Stolpe.

During the talks, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of cooperation in the field of countering modern challenges and threats. Particular attention was paid to joint efforts to implement the UNODC Program for Central Asia for 2022-2025, which has been extended until June 2027.

Particular emphasis was placed on cybersecurity issues. In this regard, the importance of the UN Convention on Cybercrime, which will be signed on October 25-26 this year in Vietnam, was emphasized.

The Turkmen side emphasized its commitment to continuing fruitful cooperation with the UNODC, including in the field of cybersecurity, countering synthetic drugs and human trafficking. In this context, the importance of the adopted National Action Plan for 2025-2029 to combat human trafficking was highlighted.

The organizational aspects of upcoming joint events this year were also considered.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5537">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and the UN discussed ways to counter modern challenges and threats

On September 9, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Kyrgyz Republic organized a round table in Bishkek dedicated to the proclamation of 2025 as the &quot;International Year of Peace and Trust&quot;, as well as the next meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan.

The event was attended by Turkmen students studying in Bishkek, as well as citizens of Turkmenistan.

During the discussion, the foreign policy strategy of Turkmenistan, which since gaining independence has been consistently implemented on the basis of the principles of peacefulness, good neighborliness, equality and mutual respect, was presented in detail. It was also emphasized that this policy, carried out under the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and continuing the creative work of the Hero Arkadag, is based on the legal status of the permanent Neutrality of the country, three times recognized by the world community and having the character of positive Neutrality.

At the end of the event, a video about Turkmenistan was shown, allowing the participants to visually familiarize themselves with the country&#39;s achievements in various areas and its significant contribution to strengthening international peace and stability.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1633">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan held a round table in Bishkek in honor of important events

On behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and all the fraternal people of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic.

The head of state noted that over the past years, the socio-economic well-being of Tajikistan has been consistently improving, its role in addressing pressing challenges on the international agenda has been actively increasing, and he also confirmed his readiness to continue making the necessary efforts to bring Turkmen-Tajik cooperation to a new level.

Using this pleasant opportunity, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sincerely wished his Tajik colleague good health, happiness and well-being, and the fraternal people of Tajikistan - peace, further progress and prosperity.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98447/turkmenistanyn-prezidenti-tajigistan-respublikasynyn-prezidentini-gutlady-8">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

President of Turkmenistan congratulates head of Tajikistan on Independence Day

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent warm congratulations and best wishes to Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong Un and the people of the country on the occasion of the national holiday - National Day of the Democratic People&#39;s Republic of Korea.

As noted, taking this opportunity, the President of Turkmenistan expressed sincere wishes for good health and happiness to the head of the Democratic People&#39;s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un, and peace, well-being and prosperity to all the people of the country.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98449/turkmenistanyn-prezidenti-koreya-halk-demokratik-respublikasynyn-bastutanyny-gutlady-3">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

President of Turkmenistan sends congratulatory letter to head of Democratic People's Republic of Korea

On September 9, in the Ongaldy gengeshlik of Ak Bugday etrap of Ahal velayat, a ceremonial opening of the new modern village of Dovletli Mekan took place. This was a gift from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to compatriots on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the country&#39;s independence.

The ceremony was attended by the Chairperson of the Mejlis, gray-haired mothers, deputies of the velayat and etrap Halk Maslahaty, representatives of the public, heads of public organizations, institutions and enterprises of the velayat, cultural and art figures, and representatives of the media.

In the new, modern village of Dovletli Mekan, which opened in the Ongaldy gengeshlik of the Ak Bugday etrap of the Ahal velayat, 400 residential buildings, a gengeshlik administration building, a medical center, a secondary school for 640 children, a kindergarten for 320 children and a shopping center have been commissioned.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98448/dowletli-mekan-obasy-watanymyzyn-garassyzlyk-bayramyna-sowgat">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

In Ak Bugday etrap of Turkmenistan, the opening of the new village of Dovletli Mekan took place

The next meeting of the Halk Maslahaty will be held in Ashgabat on September 19. Preparations for this important event were discussed on August 20 at the meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty, which was chaired by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

As noted, the activities of the Halk Maslahaty are aimed at forming new, modern mechanisms for socio-economic development and effective management.

The Halk Maslahaty makes a significant contribution to the consolidation of Turkmen society, which, having inherited the traditions of its ancestors, serves as the foundation of national power and stability of the state. The principle of respect for the work and merits of the older generation is a key aspect of the activities of the Halk Maslakhaty, contributing to the harmonious development of society and demonstrating that national unity is the driving force of progress.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/98386/halk-maslahaty-symbol-national-unity-turkmenistan">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

Turkmenistan is actively preparing for the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty

At the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on August 29, held in a digital format, dedicated to the results of work in the economic sectors for eight months of this year, our esteemed President emphasized the importance of further improving the activities of the country&#39;s oil and gas complex, and instructed to continue the relevant work to achieve full utilization of oil and gas enterprises, further improve the efficiency of geological exploration and drilling operations.

Working to achieve this important goal, the drilling department of the &laquo;Nebitgazburawla&yacute;yş&raquo; trust of the &laquo;T&uuml;rkmennebit&raquo; State Concern of the Balkan Velayat achieved excellent production indicators. This is evidenced by the fact that the total volume of drilled rocks throughout the concern for eight months of this year amounted to 110,479 meters. During this period, the drilling of 22 wells was successfully completed.

To be more precise, according to the data of the oil and gas production departments of the State Concern &laquo;T&uuml;rkmennebit&raquo;, over the eight months of the Year of International Peace and Trust, drillers have made a worthy contribution to the production of more than 2 million 676 thousand 934 tons of &laquo;black gold&raquo; and 3 billion 108 million 925 cubic meters of &laquo;blue fuel&raquo;.

It should be emphasized that thanks to the constant care of the head of state for the oil and gas complex - the main sector of the national economy of our country - Balkan drillers, who acquired some of the most powerful drilling rigs of modern production, capable of confidently penetrating deep layers, have completed drilling operations since the beginning of the year, 19 of which are production wells. Currently, work is underway on the industrial development of these oil and gas wells.

The drillers of the &laquo;Nebitgazburawla&yacute;yş&raquo; trust, making a significant contribution to the successful implementation of the &laquo;Program for the Development of the Oil and Gas Industry of Turkmenistan for the Period up to 2030&raquo;, are confidently penetrating deeper layers these days to present a worthy gift for the 34th anniversary of our sacred Independence and the 30th anniversary of our permanent Neutrality.

Source: &laquo;Nebit-gaz&raquo; Newspaper

Turkmenistan's drillers made a worthy contribution to oil and gas production in 8 months of 2025

On September 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with the Special Representative of Finland to the OSCE Teri Hakala.

During the talks, the parties discussed the long-term fruitful cooperation between Turkmenistan and the OSCE in the political, economic, environmental and humanitarian dimensions. The importance of the projects and programs implemented in these areas was noted.

The interlocutors noted that in recent years, Turkmenistan&#39;s ties with such OSCE institutions as the Parliamentary Assembly, the Office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, and the Representative on Freedom of the Media have noticeably intensified.

The parties emphasized the relevance of coordinating common efforts to ensure security, energy development, and transport connectivity. Along with this, the need to continue exchanging experience in the field of human rights protection, interaction to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law was noted.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5536">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Special Representative of Finland to the OSCE

On September 8, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening ceremony of a glass production workshop on the territory of an industrial complex in the northern part of the capital.

A ceremonial presentation of certificates to the new production facility was also held during the opening.

The Minister of Industry and Construction of Turkmenistan was presented with a certificate from the executive director of Horn Glass Industries (Germany) Stefan Erwin Meindl, confirming that the equipment installed at the new plant fully complies with current German and generally accepted international standards; Alessandro Nigro, a representative of the Italian company Vetromcecanica Srl, ceremoniously presented a certificate confirming that the technological equipment installed at the glass production plant fully complies with international certificate standards for quality, environmental friendliness and safety.

It was also announced that the enterprise is receiving a certificate from the Italian company Bottera, confirming the implementation of an integrated management system that complies with international standards.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/46101/hormatly-prezidentimiz-serdar-berdimuhamedow-taze-onumcilik-desgasynyn-acylys-dabarasyna-gatnasdy">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

New industrial facility in Turkmenistan receives international certificates

On September 8, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremony of a glass production workshop on the territory of an industrial complex in the northern part of the capital. The capacity of the new production facility is 100 tons of glass products per day.

After speeches by cultural and artistic masters, the head of state solemnly cut the symbolic ribbon, opening a new production facility. At that moment, multi-colored balloons flew into the sky.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov inspected the exhibition of the construction and industrial complex, organized on the territory of the enterprise. After reviewing the exposition, the head of state went to the administrative building of the enterprise, where he pressed the corresponding button, starting the new industrial facility.

Then a video was shown about the work of the glass container production enterprise, including the complex technological process of the production itself.

The President of the country visited the laboratory, where a specialist acquainted the head of state with the conditions created here.

The head of state also went to the production workshop, where he got acquainted with the technological process.

During the opening ceremony, a ceremony of presenting certificates to the new enterprise was also held.

Then, on behalf of the workers of the country&#39;s construction and industrial complex, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was presented with a beautiful Turkmen carpet.

Then the head of state presented the head of the T&uuml;rkmen a&yacute;na &ouml;n&uuml;mleri enterprise with the keys to new cars and special equipment.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/46101/hormatly-prezidentimiz-serdar-berdimuhamedow-taze-onumcilik-desgasynyn-acylys-dabarasyna-gatnasdy">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremony of a glass production workshop

The second regular sessions of the Executive Boards of UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF were held in New York from August 25 to September 5, 2025.

Following the sessions, country program documents for Turkmenistan for 2026-2030 were approved. The concepts of these programs were developed jointly with the Turkmen side.

According to these documents, it is planned to implement relevant projects and activities in relevant areas jointly with the UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA representative offices in Turkmenistan for the next five years.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5534">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and UN agencies approved country programs until 2030

Ashgabat is actively preparing for the 30th International Conference and Exhibition &quot;Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - 2025&quot; (OGT 2025), which will be held from October 22 to 24. Organizers note the active registration of participants and high demand for exhibition space, which emphasizes the importance of the forum and its status as one of the key events in the energy calendar of the region.

More than 300 delegates from 40 countries have already confirmed their participation, which indicates high interest in the event. All exhibition space is booked several months before the opening, which confirms the status of OGT as the leading B2B and B2G platform in the Eurasian region.

The conference will feature such authoritative world-class speakers in the energy sector as Andrea Steiger, President of the International Gas Union (IGU) and Val&eacute;rie Ducros, Executive Director of the Global Gas Center (GGC).

The event participants will discuss decarbonization and the role of artificial intelligence in hydrocarbon production, investment opportunities: further stages of development of the Galkynyş field, construction of the TAPI gas pipeline, development of offshore blocks in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, as well as solar and wind energy projects - in particular, a hybrid power plant near Lake Altyn Asyr.

As noted by the organizers, the forum is becoming a unique platform for investors, government agencies and innovative companies, providing space for dialogue, partnership and new strategic decisions.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/98360/ogt-2025-gears-momentum-soars-ahead-ashgabat-forum">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

Ashgabat is making large-scale preparations for the OGT 2025 energy forum

On September 6, the President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country, General of the Army Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the State Security Council, where the results of the work of the military and law enforcement agencies for January-August of this year were considered. The agenda also included issues of ensuring security and peace in the country, strengthening the material and technical base of the security forces, and further improving their activities.

The Secretary of the State Security Council, Minister of Defense Begench Gundogdyev reported on the work done in the subordinate structures over eight months, practical steps taken to strengthen the country&#39;s defense capability, and increase the professionalism of the officer corps of the Armed Forces. A report was also made on the preparations for the ceremonial military parade in honor of the 34th anniversary of the independence of the Fatherland.

Then, Prosecutor General Begmurat Mukhamedov reported on the results of inspections for proper implementation of regulatory legal acts, as well as the active use of digital technologies and advanced methods in the work of structural divisions.

Minister of Internal Affairs Mukhammed Khydyrov reported on the events that started in the capital and velayats in early September as part of the month of &quot;Road Safety - Peace of Our Life&quot;.

Chairman of the State Customs Service Maksat Khudaykulyev reported on the practical steps taken to properly monitor the order of movement of goods across the customs border. A separate topic of the report was the results of the work carried out within the framework of the implementation of the Department&#39;s Development Program.

Addressing the members of the State Security Council, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country emphasized the need for proper preparation for the celebration of the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s independence. In this context, Secretary of the State Security Council, Minister of Defense Begench Gundogdyev was instructed to ensure a high level of holding the ceremonial military parade.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98383/turkmenistanyn-dowlet-howpsuzlyk-genesinin-mejlisi-44">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

President of Turkmenistan Holds State Security Council Meeting

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the occasion of the national holiday &ndash; Independence Day of the country.

Using this pleasant opportunity, the head of the Turkmen state expressed sincere wishes for good health and happiness to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and peace, progress and prosperity to the people of Brazil.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98381/turkmenistanyn-prezidenti-braziliya-federatiw-respublikasynyn-prezidentini-gutlady-5">Electronic newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

President of Turkmenistan sends congratulatory letter to Brazilian leader

During a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a Resolution, according to which the Ministry of Communications is designated as the authorized body for electronic documents, relevant document management, digital services and the work of the electronic government. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

This measure is aimed at ensuring the tasks provided for in legislative acts adopted in order to develop a high-tech and competitive digital economy through the widespread introduction of digital systems in the sectors of the national economy.

Recall that these tasks are regulated in the Laws of Turkmenistan &quot;On Electronic Document, Electronic Document Management and Digital Services&quot; and &quot;On Electronic Government&quot;. The documents are designed to facilitate the coordination of interdepartmental activities of government agencies through information systems.

In this regard, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that targeted work is being carried out in Turkmenistan on the widespread introduction of a digital system in the economic sector and the development of a digital economy.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/en/post/46067/meeting-cabinet-ministers-turkmenistan-131">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>