A scientific and practical conference, &quot;The Role of Research and Development in the Oil and Gas Industry,&quot; was held at the Natural Gas Research Institute of the Turkmengas State Concern. The event was timed to coincide with Turkmenistan&#39;s Oil, Gas, and Geology Workers&#39; Day.

The conference was attended by scientists, research fellows, and young specialists from the institute. Both leading scientists and young specialists presented papers.

Participants discussed issues related to the reduction of methane emissions at the State Concern &quot;Turkmengas&quot;, gas production technologies at flooded production wells, the development of the Gazlydepe gas field, and the corrosive effects of hydrogenation processes.

The current state of amine acid gas treatment plants at the Northern Balguyi and Kukurtli fields, innovative technologies for liquefied gas production, and the material and technical base for organizing rubber production in Turkmenistan were also discussed.

During the ceremony, frontline workers were presented with holiday gifts. Poet Bayramsoltan Gurbanova recited poems dedicated to oil workers and geologists and their significant contribution to strengthening the national economy.

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Source : online newspaper &quot;Nebit - gaz&quot;

A conference on the role of research and development in the oil and gas industry was held in Ashgabat.

On December 18, a presentation of the new book by the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, entitled &quot;The Neutrality of Turkmenistan &mdash; the Bright Path of Peace and Trust,&rdquo; took place at Turkmenistan&rsquo;s oil and gas complex. The event was attended by leaders and specialists from all structures of the complex.

The presentation of the new book to a wide audience is a significant event in the life of the country, whose legal status of neutrality has been recognized three times by resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly.

During the ceremony, speakers noted that the new book by Arkadagly Hero Serdar extensively reflects the importance of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s permanent neutrality in ensuring peace, security, and sustainable development worldwide. They highlighted the achievements of the country&rsquo;s foreign policy strategy, successful steps of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s positive neutrality, and accomplishments in this field. It was emphasized that the new book by Arkadagly Hero Serdar holds historical significance.

The ceremony, which included musical performances, emphasized that the new book by the Esteemed President is intended for a wide readership, including political scientists and students. The work serves as a reliable guide for understanding Turkmenistan&rsquo;s achievements during the period of positive neutrality.

Speakers also pointed out that the book comprehensively describes the path of neutrality, the legal status of neutrality recognized three times by UN resolutions, and the broad support for Turkmenistan&rsquo;s initiatives within the United Nations. This contributes to enhancing the country&rsquo;s prestige on the international stage.

Turkmenistan has achieved unique progress during its period of permanent neutrality and has become an important instrument for ensuring stability at both regional and global levels. The speakers noted that this demonstrates the positive results of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s efforts to promote peace and sustainable development internationally.

Currently, cooperation between Turkmenistan and reputable international organizations is entering a new stage of development. It was highlighted that the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, located in the Turkmen capital, plays an important role in advancing international relations.

Speakers at the ceremonial conference emphasized that Turkmenistan&rsquo;s neutrality policy has been recognized as a reliable foundation for effective international cooperation covering all aspects of modern life.

Presentation of the New Book by the Esteemed President Held at Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas Complex

The Head of the Digital Technologies and Information Security Service of the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmennebitgeofizika&rdquo; Department of the State Concern &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmennebit,&rdquo; Dovran Annageldi ogly Mammettaganov, Chief Engineer of the Digital Technology Implementation and Information Security Service of the Turkmenbashy Complex of Oil Refineries of the State Concern &quot;Turkmennebit&quot; Magtym Batyrovich Mahtumov and Computer Operator at the &quot;Nebitgazylmytaslama&quot; Institute of the State Concern &quot;Turkmennebit&quot; Rejepmammet Maksadovich Durdyyev won third place at the nationwide level of the information security competition among the ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan and local self-government bodies.

The competition is held annually from April to October under the coordination of the Ministry of communications of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, at interdepartmental, intersectoral, and nationwide levels.

The purpose of the competition is to protect Turkmenistan&rsquo;s information space from cyber threats, enhance the knowledge level of specialists responsible for detecting, reporting, and preventing cyberattacks in the field of cybersecurity, as well as to encourage young professionals in this area.

Specialists from ministries, agencies, and local self-government bodies of Turkmenistan, as well as university lecturers and students, are invited to participate.

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Specialists of the State Concern “Türkmennebit” Won Prizes at Competition on Information Security in Turkmenistan

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with John Riese, President of Nicklaus Companies.

Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to meet, the guest highly praised Turkmenistan&rsquo;s achievements in socio-economic development and emphasized that the architectural appearance of Ashgabat always leaves a lasting impression on him.

Speaking about the positive experience of cooperation with Nicklaus Companies, Hero-Arkadag cited as a vivid example the project of a modern golf club built in Ashgabat, which meets international standards and is popular among residents and visitors to the capital. As noted, this project became an important step in the development of golf in Turkmenistan.

Noting the significant opportunities for mutually beneficial partnership between Turkmenistan and Nicklaus Companies in the development of sports infrastructure, the National Leader of the Turkmen people expressed confidence that the company&rsquo;s activities in the design and construction of golf courses would be reflected in the National Tourist Zone &ldquo;Avaza&rdquo; and would become another step toward transforming it into the country&rsquo;s leading resort and sports center.

Emphasizing that great attention is paid in Turkmenistan to the development of sports, particularly golf, the businessman confirmed the readiness of the company he heads to continue cooperation in this field.

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Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/101871/geroj-arkadag-vstretilsya-s-prezidentom-kompanii-nicklaus-companies">online newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: the Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed with the of Head of "Nicklaus Companies" Development of Partnership

A unique exhibition has opened at the Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan, bringing together the works of Kakamyrat Baylyev and his daughter Altynjemal. The opening is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Kakamyrat Baylyev, an outstanding artist who stood at the origins of the national school of tapestry art.

The exhibition features iconic works that have become benchmarks of the country&rsquo;s contemporary decorative and applied art. The master&rsquo;s pieces such as The Shepherd&rsquo;s Song, Awakening, and The Potter showcase his distinctive style&mdash;freedom of composition, a rich color palette, and a profound philosophical interpretation of national imagery.

The exhibition opening turned into an evening of remembrance. Colleagues, students, and admirers of Baylyev&rsquo;s talent gathered at the museum. Guests noted that it was Kakamyrat who achieved a creative breakthrough by combining centuries-old traditions of Turkmen carpet weaving with the aesthetics of European tapestry, thus creating an entirely new direction in art.

Thus, a desire to learn, perseverance, tireless exploration, and the ability to notice a &ldquo;miracle&rdquo; in the simplest things shaped Kakamyrat Baylyev as an artist capable of finding unconventional solutions.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/101864/v-ashhabade-otkrylas-vystavka-turkmenskih-masterov-gobelena">online newspaper Turkmenistan: Golden Age</a>

Continuity of Generations: A Tapestry Masters’ Exhibition Opens in Ashgabat

On Thursday, December 18, at the trade exchange representatives ofthe State Concern &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmennebit&rdquo; concluded deals with local entrepreneurs to purchase polypropylene brand &ldquo;TPP D 30 S&rdquo; and base oil brand &ldquo;SN-180&rdquo;.

Turkmen businessmen also purchased from the Ministry of Textile Industry cotton yarn.

In the foreign market entrepreneurs from T&uuml;rki&yacute;e concluded deals with the State concern &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhimi&yacute;a&rdquo; urea brand &quot;B&quot;.

During the trade exchange, 4 deals were concluded for a total cost of 14 273 000,00 manats and 1 495 000,00 US dollars.

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Source: <a href="https://www.exchange.gov.tm/post/956">the State Commodity and Raw Materials exchange of Turkmenistan</a>

Products of State Concern “Türkmennebit” are at the trade exchange in Turkmenistan

Guided by the specific tasks set by the esteemed President to develop the nation&rsquo;s oil and gas industry, local workers of the Nebitdag Drilling Operations Directorate of the Trust under the State Concern &quot;Turkmennebit&quot; have presented a worthy labor gift to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s permanent Neutrality.

Throughout this landmark year, drillers have successfully completed the drilling of a total of nine productive wells. During this period, exploration specialists reached an aggregate drilling depth of 24,814 meters.

Recently, a team led by Dovletmyrat Gulamsoyunov, Head of the Drilling Department, successfully completed the drilling of Well No. 965 at the Nebitdag field. The design depth of this well&mdash;2,400 meters&mdash;yielded a commercial inflow of &ldquo;black gold&rdquo; from a reservoir at a depth of 2,235 meters. Following technical operations, the new oil well was brought into operation by oil workers of the Gumdagnebit Oil and Gas Production Enterprise. The well is currently producing 50 tons of crude oil per day.

In addition, a drilling team headed by Ezigeldi Hangeldiyev worked diligently to reach the productive reservoir of Well No. 1847 at the Goturdepe field. As a result, the well is now producing 15 tons of crude oil per day. This stands as a worthy labor contribution by the drillers to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s permanent Neutrality.

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Source: Newspaper &quot;Nebit-Gaz&quot;

Turkmenistan’s Oil Workers Present a Labor Gift to the 30th Anniversary of the Country’s Neutrality

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and to the people of Qatar on the occasion of their National Day.

In his message, the head of state noted his high appreciation for the multifaceted relations that have developed between Turkmenistan and the State of Qatar over the years and expressed confidence that this cooperation will continue to grow in the interests of the peoples of both countries.

Taking the opportunity, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sincerely wished the Emir of Qatar good health, well-being, and success in his noble endeavors, and the people of Qatar &ndash; peace, progress, and prosperity.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/101839/prezident-turkmenistana-pozdravil-emira-gosudarstva-katar-5">online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

President of Turkmenistan Congratulates Emir of Qatar on the Country’s National Day

On December 17, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov departed for Japan on a working visit to participate in the first &ldquo;Central Asia + Japan&rdquo; Dialogue Summit. He was seen off at the international airport of the capital by government officials.

A few hours later, the presidential aircraft landed at Tokyo&rsquo;s Haneda International Airport, where the head of state received a warm welcome.

It is worth noting that this is the President of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s second visit to Japan this year. His first visit took place in April 2025, when President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the ceremonial event marking Turkmenistan&rsquo;s National Day at the World Expo in Osaka. During that visit, a series of high-level bilateral meetings were also held. Notably, Turkmenistan&rsquo;s national pavilion at Expo 2025 was the first to open and became one of the most visited.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/101837/nachalsya-rabochij-vizit-prezidenta-turkmenistana-v-yaponiyu">onlime newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden age&quot;</a>

The President of Turkmenistan Is on a Working Visit to Japan

The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, congratulated the people of the country on the successful organization of international events marking the 30th anniversary of the Republic&rsquo;s permanent neutrality.

&ldquo;On December 12, during the International Year of Peace and Trust, we solemnly celebrated the 30th anniversary of our permanent neutrality. Permanent neutrality is the fundamental doctrine of our unity and well-being. Permanent Neutrality is our national treasure, honored with glory&mdash;a path of peace and trust.

Thanks to the unity of our happy nation, over the past thirty years significant historical measures have been implemented to substantially strengthen the foundations of permanent neutrality; colossal work has been carried out, and high achievements have been reached for the sake of our bright present and future.

Of course, we must not forget that behind all this stand our love for the Motherland and conscientious labor,&rdquo; emphasized Hero Arkadag.

&ldquo;In the International Year of Peace and Trust, during the Era of Revival of a New Epoch of a Powerful State in our Homeland, significant successes have been achieved. The status of permanent neutrality of our Homeland has been recognized by the United Nations for the third time, which has enhanced the significance of the current year, when we celebrate the glorious 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality.

The unanimous adoption, on Turkmenistan&rsquo;s initiative, of the UN General Assembly Resolution declaring &lsquo;2025 &ndash; International Year of Peace and Trust&rsquo; became one of the events that greatly multiplied the glory of our state,&rdquo; noted the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/101841/pozdravlenie-nacionalnogo-lidera-turkmenskogo-naroda-predsedatelya-halk-maslahaty-turkmenistana-geroya-arkadaga-narodu-po-sluchayu-uspeshnogo-provedeniya-mezhdunarodnyh-meropriyatij-priurochennyh-k-30-letiyu-postoyannogo-nejtraliteta-strany">online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden age&quot;</a>

Hero Arkadag of Turkmenistan Congratulates the Nation on the Successful Organization of International Events Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Neutrality

On December 17, Turkmenistan&rsquo;s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Myahri Byashimova, met with Kurt Edwards, founder and president of the consulting company FIT International, in Ashgabat.

The parties paid particular attention to preparing a plan for joint cultural and educational events scheduled for 2026 in honor of the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s Independence.

They also exchanged views on organizing, in the United States, a presentation of the book by the President of Turkmenistan, &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenistanyň Bitaraplygy &ndash; parahat&ccedil;ylygyň we ynanyşmagyň a&yacute;dyň &yacute;oly&rdquo;, jointly with the Embassy of Turkmenistan.

Additionally, discussions touched on developing humanitarian cooperation, with a focus on establishing relations between the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship and relevant organizations in the United States.

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Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5817">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting held in Ashgabat with Head of American Company “FIT International”

On Wednesday, December 17, at the trade exchange representatives of the the State concern &ldquo;Turkmennebit&rdquo; concluded deals with local entrepreneurs to purchase polypropylene brand &ldquo;TPP D 30 S&rdquo;.

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In the foreign market entrepreneurs from Afghanistan the State concern &ldquo;Turkmenhimiya&rdquo; to purchase liquefied petroleum gas.

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On the domestic market concluded deals with During the trade exchange, 2 deals were concluded for a total cost of 1 000 000,00 manats and 202 300,00 US dollars.

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Source: <a href="https://www.exchange.gov.tm/post/955">the State Commodity and Raw materials exchange of Turkmenistan</a>

Deals Concluded at Wednesday’s Exchange Trading for the Sale of Products of the State Concern “Turkmennebit”

The Third Meeting of the Heads of Parliaments of Central Asian States and the Republic of Korea was held in Tashkent on December 16. Turkmenistan was represented at the meeting by officials from its Embassy in Uzbekistan.

During the event, participants exchanged views on pressing issues related to the development of inter-parliamentary dialogue and the expansion of multilateral cooperation between Central Asian countries and the Republic of Korea.

Plenary sessions and thematic discussions focused on deepening inter-parliamentary cooperation in areas such as social justice, environmental protection, climate change mitigation, sustainable use of natural resources, and the improvement of environmental legislation.

Participants also noted that previous meetings held in Seoul in September 2023 and in Ashgabat in October 2024 clearly demonstrated the relevance and demand for this format of inter-parliamentary interaction.

Following the meeting, a Joint Declaration of the Third Meeting of the Heads of Parliaments of Central Asian States and the Republic of Korea was adopted.

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Source:<a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/ru/articles/1764"> Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan Participates in the Third Meeting of the Heads of Parliaments of Central Asian States and the Republic of Korea

High-level participants of the International Forum of Peace and Trust in Ashgabat&mdash;heads of state and government&mdash;welcomed the work of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development, as well as the application of the principles of neutrality in conflict prevention and in addressing humanitarian issues. This is stated in the Ashgabat Declaration adopted following the forum.

&ldquo;Welcoming the establishment and continued activities of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development&mdash;an informal group initiated by Turkmenistan in August 2020 and operating on the basis of the Final Declaration of the first Ministerial Meeting of the Group as a mechanism for maintaining broad multilateral dialogue on the practical application of the principles of neutrality in conflict prevention, the elimination of their root causes and consequences, the resolution of humanitarian problems, and the promotion of neutrality in international relations,&rdquo; the Ashgabat Declaration reads.

At the same time, special emphasis was placed on the fact that 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s permanent neutrality, which has become an example of a constructive and peace-loving foreign policy that contributes to strengthening trust and cooperation among nations.

The International Forum of Peace and Trust, dedicated to the International Year for Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, was held in Ashgabat on December 12.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/101808/predstaviteli-mirovogo-soobshchestva-privetstvovali-turkmenistan-za-principy-nejtraliteta-v-predotvrashchenii-konfliktov-i-ustranenii-ih-prichin">online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden age&quot;</a>

Turkmenistan’s Efforts in Conflict Prevention and Addressing Root Causes Based on the Principles of Neutrality Welcomed

On December 16, a ceremony was held at the Center of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding and the International Association &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmen alaba&yacute; itleri&rdquo; to present the Certificate confirming the inclusion of the national nomination &laquo;The Art of breeding the Turkmen alabay&raquo; in UNESCO&#39; s Representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

The ceremony was preceded by presentations on the activities of the International Association &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmen alaba&yacute; itleri,&rdquo; as well as on state policy aimed at improving and preserving the purity of the breed. During the event marking this significant occasion, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Tanryguly Atahalyyev delivered a speech in which, on behalf of the ceremony&rsquo;s participants, he expressed gratitude to the Head of State and the Hero-Arkadag for the measures taken at the state level that contribute to the recognition of national values by authoritative international organizations.

The certificate, affirming the place of Turkmen alabays in the world, enhanced the sense of pride and joy of our people in their national heritage.

Following the speeches, those gathered adopted an Address to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in which they, in particular, expressed sincere appreciation for the successful implementation, under the leadership of Arkadagly Hero Serdar, of the initiatives put forward by the Hero-Arkadag to promote our national values.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/101795/mezhdunarodnoe-priznanie-turkmenskih-alabaev">Online neswpaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden age&quot;</a>

UNESCO Certificate on the Art of Breeding the Turkmen Alabay presented in Ashgabat

On December 16, a meeting of the Turkmen&ndash;Austrian Friendship Group was held at the &ldquo;&Yacute;yldyz&rdquo; Hotel, during which the results of the work carried out over the current year were summed up.

During the meeting, a number of key issues aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding the activities of the Friendship Group were reviewed and discussed.

The main discussions focused on the development of mutually beneficial economic partnership and the further strengthening of bilateral relations, including through cultural diplomacy.

The meeting also considered other promising projects for 2026 and reviewed wishes and proposals aimed at intensifying the activities of the Friendship Group and engaging leading Turkmen companies in joint efforts.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s neutrality and the 17th anniversary of the Turkmen&ndash;Austrian Friendship Group, the contributions of several members of the Friendship Group were recognized for their significant input into the development of economic and business projects between the two countries, as well as for many years of productive work.

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Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/101801/zasedanie-turkmeno-avstrijskoj-gruppy-druzhby">Online newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: The Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

Meeting of the Turkmen–Austrian Friendship Group Held in Ashgabat

On December 14, a delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov took part in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The forum, dedicated to the theme &ldquo;UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity &mdash; Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World,&rdquo; brought together representatives of national governments, youth and women leaders, as well as representatives of civil society institutions and media organizations from around the world.

In his address, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov emphasized the growing importance of the UN Alliance of Civilizations amid a crisis of trust and increasing polarization in international relations, noting the consonance of its activities with Turkmenistan&rsquo;s initiative to proclaim 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. In this context, he presented Turkmenistan&rsquo;s initiatives proposed for joint implementation with the UN Alliance of Civilizations, including the promotion of a culture of peace and mediation, the development of humanitarian and intercultural dialogue, the establishment of regional and youth platforms for peacebuilding cooperation, as well as the strengthening of trust and mutual understanding among peoples.

Following the forum, the Riyadh Declaration was adopted, defining the next stage of development of the Alliance.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5811">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan Participates in the 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Riyadh

On December 15, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and the Head of the Austrian&ndash;Turkmen Society, Neda Berger.

During the meeting, the parties noted the effective nature of relations between Turkmenistan and Austria, particularly in the field of cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

The Turkmen side especially emphasized Neda Berger&rsquo;s significant personal contribution to the further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. Prospective plans and projects scheduled for implementation in 2026 with the active participation of the Austrian&ndash;Turkmen Society were also discussed.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5812">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting with the Head of the Austrian–Turkmen Society Held in Turkmenistan

In the independent and permanently neutral state of Turkmenistan, the Day of Oil, Gas Industry, and Geology Workers&mdash;a holiday celebrated throughout the country with great pride, joy, and enthusiasm&mdash;was solemnly observed at a high level in Balkan Province. One of the major festive events took place at the Palace of Culture of Oil Workers in the city of Balkanabat, organized by the State Concern &quot;Turkmennebit.&quot;

Experienced specialists, engineering and technical staff, heads of production structures, representatives of the older generation, as well as members of public organizations working in this important sector of the national economy, actively participated in the celebrations. The event took place in an atmosphere of pride and inspiration, during which the congratulatory message of the esteemed President addressed to the workers of the oil, gas, and geology industries evoked deep feelings of joy in the hearts of the participants.

In the speeches delivered at the ceremonial gathering, particular emphasis was placed on the significance of large-scale transformations carried out for the benefit of the people and the country, which also hold universal value, thanks to the far-sighted efforts of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, and the wise guidance of the esteemed President, Arkadagly Hero Serdar. Sincere words of gratitude and appreciation were also expressed to the state leadership for the large-scale work undertaken to elevate the country&rsquo;s fuel and energy complex to a high level.

As part of the festive celebrations, a ceremony was held to present valuable gifts to leading industry workers on behalf of the esteemed President, which further enriched the content of the events.

During the bright and impressive celebration, songs, musical performances, and dance numbers by masters of culture and art brought spiritual delight to the participants. The performances enthusiastically celebrated the great achievements of the oil and gas industry, the prosperous homeland, the courageous people, the wise Head of State, the era of Revival marking a new epoch of a powerful country, as well as the International Year of Peace and Trust. Substantive performances by national creative ensembles further emphasized the significance and glory of this remarkable date.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/101763/sanly-senanin-dabarasy-belentden-tutuldy">Electronic newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

Day of Oil, Gas Industry, and Geology workers was celebrated with great ceremony in Balkan Province

On December 15, on the eve of the New Year, a ceremonial lighting of the country&rsquo;s Main New Year tree took place in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.

In accordance with a long-standing tradition, the square in front of the &ldquo;&Auml;lem&rdquo; Cultural and Recreation Center, located at the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains, was chosen as the main venue for the celebrations. A tall New Year tree was installed there, surrounded by splendid decorative designs symbolizing the festive spirit.

The event was attended by residents and guests of the capital, folklore and dance groups, circus and theater performers, as well as fairy-tale characters. The most impressive moment of the celebration was the lighting of the Main New Year tree with the help of Ayaz Baba&rsquo;s magical staff.

At the same time, the lights of New Year trees installed in the city centers of the country&rsquo;s velayats were also lit. Festive performances were held there, music and songs were played, and children danced around the New Year trees, sharing the joy of the holiday with cheerful performances.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/101758/yurdumyzyn-taze-yyl-bas-arcasynyn-ysyklary-yakyldy-2">Electronic newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

Lights of the Main New Year tree were lit in Turkmenistan

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On December 15, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov presented awards at the Martial Arts Sports Complex of the Ashgabat Olympic Village to young people who won prize places at international academic competitions and world-class sports tournaments, as well as to their mentor teachers and coaches.

In accordance with the relevant documents signed by the President of Turkmenistan, athletes who won gold medals at world-level sports competitions and their coaches were awarded 2025 model &ldquo;Toyota Camry&rdquo; passenger cars. Athletes who earned silver medals received cash prizes of 70,000 manats, while bronze medalists were awarded 40,000 manats. In addition, coaches who trained athletes winning silver and bronze medals at world-level competitions received cash prizes of 70,000 manats.

Taking into account the high achievements of young people at international academic competitions and Olympiads, as well as the merits of their mentors, school students who won second place and silver medals at world-level Olympiads were awarded 70,000 manats, while those who took third place and bronze medals received 40,000 manats. Furthermore, university students who won first place and gold medals were awarded 100,000 manats, those who took second place and silver medals received 70,000 manats, and those who placed third and won bronze medals received 40,000 manats. Teachers who prepared school and university students achieving high results at world-level Olympiads were awarded cash prizes of 100,000 manats. This event became a historic milestone demonstrating that Turkmenistan&rsquo;s achievements in science, education, and sports are reaching new heights.

On the same day, a festive sadaqa was held at the Ashgabat Olympic Village in honor of this significant occasion. During the event, sincere wishes were expressed for the continued international success of education and sports, the prosperity of the Motherland, the unity of the people, and the enduring success of the state initiatives of Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/101746/hormatly-prezidentimiz-bilimde-we-sportda-tapawutlanan-rayatlary-sylaglamak-dabarasyna-gatnasdy">Electronic newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

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