The year 2025 &mdash; the International Year of Peace and Trust &mdash; has gone down in the new history of our Independent Motherland as one of the most glorious years, marked by profound meaning, large-scale transformations, and major initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of the people. In the final days of this auspicious year, the Turkmen people welcome the new year &mdash; 2026 &mdash; with great spiritual enthusiasm.

The coming year, 2026, according to the Eastern calendar, is the Year of the Steed. This designation has become a symbol of the lofty goals, cherished dreams, and aspirations of our people, closely associated with the Akhal-Teke horses &mdash; the nation&rsquo;s pride. The celebrations of the New Year, proclaimed under the motto &ldquo;Independent neutral Turkmenistan &minus; the homeland of purposeful winged horses&rdquo;, are further enriched by the achievements attained along the country&rsquo;s path of development.

In 2025, the state initiatives put forward by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, were successfully implemented under the leadership of Arkadagly Hero Serdar. Programs aimed at strengthening the country&rsquo;s economic potential and improving the living standards of the population yielded positive results across all sectors.

Among these achievements, major projects implemented in the fuel and energy sector hold a special place. The commissioning of a new port facility within the Turkmenbashi Oil Refining Complex, as well as the launch of construction works along the Serhetabat&ndash;Herat section of the Turkmenistan&ndash;Afghanistan&ndash;Pakistan&ndash;India (TAPI) gas pipeline, clearly demonstrate the consistency and foresight of the country&rsquo;s energy policy.

During the days of widespread celebrations, the acquisition of new gas flows as a result of systematic work carried out within the relevant structures of the State Concern &ldquo;Turkmengaz&rdquo; showed that the sector has embarked on a path of balanced development. The industrial-scale production of natural gas from new production wells drilled at the Galkynysh gas field once again confirms the country&rsquo;s rich hydrocarbon resources.

In addition, the obtaining of new gas inflows at the Toparjulba gas field, located within the Central Karakum group of gas fields, was received as a labor gift in honor of the New Year. These successes clearly indicate that the sector is being developed on a scientific basis, with modern technologies and digital solutions being successfully introduced into production.

In 2025, the commissioning of major oil and gas infrastructure facilities expanded Turkmenistan&rsquo;s export potential and further strengthened energy cooperation in the region. The 30th International Conference and Exhibition &ldquo;Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan &mdash; 2025&rdquo; brought together representatives from dozens of countries, providing a broad platform for discussing key issues related to investment, innovation, and the energy transition.

The Turkmenbashi Oil Refining Complex concluded the International Year of Peace and Trust with high production indicators. During the reporting period, more than 4.506 million tons of oil were processed, with the plan fulfilled by 106.7 percent. Gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, polypropylene, liquefied gas, and other products were supplied to both domestic and foreign markets.

The year 2025 became another glorious chapter in the development path of Independent Turkmenistan. The achievements attained, projects implemented, and the high morale of the people create firm confidence that 2026 will be a year of new heights and new victories. May the New Year begin with new goals, new milestones, and dynamic, steed-like progress!

Dovlet Ataev

IT Specialist, &ldquo;Digital News&rdquo; Department, Editorial Office of the magazine &ldquo;Oil, Gas and Mineral Resources of Turkmenistan&rdquo;, State Concern &ldquo;Turkmennebit&rdquo;

Bedew ýylynyň başynda: üstünlikli ýyl we täze maksatlar

Presidents of foreign states sent congratulatory letters to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the New Year 2026. The heads of state wished their Turkmen counterpart good health, happiness and success in his state activities, and the people of the country &ndash; well-being and prosperity.

Congratulatory messages to Serdar Berdimuhamedov were sent by the Chairman of the People&#39;s Republic of China, the Presidents of Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, the UAE, Iran, Korea, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Kazakhstan, as well as prime ministers of a number of countries and heads of major international organizations.

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Source:<a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/102114/hormatly-prezidentimizin-adyna-gelen-hatlar-97"> online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden Age&quot;</a>

Heads of Foreign States Congratulate Turkmenistan's President on New Year

In the new year of 2026, proclaimed in the country as &laquo;Independent neutral Turkmenistan &minus; the homeland of purposeful winged horses&raquo; the first baby of the year was born at the capital&rsquo;s Scientific and Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health.

According to available medical data, the condition of the child, who joined the Gayypov family, is satisfactory. The boy was born in the early morning of January 1. His weight is 3 kilograms 100 grams, and his height is 48 centimeters.

The parents of the child, who was named Atamurat, expressed their gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the socially oriented policy being pursued, initiated by Hero-Arkadag, for the conditions created by the state to protect citizens&rsquo; health, and for supporting the harmonious development of children.

It should be noted that the name given to the newborn child is consonant with the wise expression of the ancestors &ldquo;At &ndash; myrat,&rdquo; which reflects the motto of the current year.

On the occasion of the baby&rsquo;s birth, the happy family was presented with commemorative gifts on behalf of the Head of State, Hero-Arkadag, as well as from the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship.

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Source:<a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/102148/pervenca-poyavivshegosya-na-svet-v-turkmenistane-v-2026-godu-nazvali-atamurat"> online newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: the Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

The First Newborn in Turkmenistan in the Year of the Horse Named Atamurat

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation on December 30 with the Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko. The parties exchanged New Year greetings and discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation.

Hero-Arkadag announced that according to the decision of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS, the next Commonwealth summit will be held in Turkmenistan on October 9, 2026. The event is planned to be held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, which has all the conditions for organizing major international forums.

During the conversation, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized the significance of the President of Turkmenistan&#39;s visits to Russia to participate in celebrations dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the meeting of the heads of CIS member states. The National Leader expressed gratitude for organizing the &quot;Train of Memory&quot; (&quot;Поезд памяти&quot;) initiative, in which a delegation of schoolchildren from Turkmenistan participated.

Hero-Arkadag noted that Turkmenistan highly values Russia&#39;s readiness to strengthen cooperation and support for the country&#39;s neutral foreign policy course. A clear confirmation of this was the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Ashgabat to participate in the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well as in the celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s permanent neutrality.

In the context of Turkmenistan&#39;s chairmanship of the CIS, the importance of preparing such events as the Women&#39;s Dialogue, the meeting of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly, and the Conference on Demography was noted.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed sincere gratitude to Valentina Matviyenko on his own behalf and on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan for her personal contribution to the development of Turkmen-Russian relations.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Discussed Preparations for CIS Summit in Turkmenistan with Valentina Matviyenko

Students from the Bakanabat Oil College successfully completed their internship at divisions of the State Concern Turkmennebit. This internship, organized according to the curriculum, allowed the students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. During the internship, the students were introduced to various stages of production processes in various divisions of the concern&#39;s enterprise.

During the internship, the students had the opportunity to work with various equipment and become familiar with advanced oil and gas production and processing technologies. They also gained practical experience with work processes, compliance with technical safety regulations, and organizational aspects of production, receiving valuable advice from experienced specialists.

The knowledge and skills acquired during the internship will help students effectively work in an industry that utilizes modern technologies and high-quality production methods.

Future oil workers from Turkmenistan successfully completed their internship

In our country, implementing innovations in the oil and gas sector and utilizing the latest scientific achievements to more efficiently develop hydrocarbon resources is one of the key tasks.

Specialists in the fuel and energy sector, guided by the demands of the times, are expanding the scope of work on introducing innovative technologies across all areas of production. Relevant structures apply modern approaches to implementing new technologies in production and services, improving communication, and establishing electronic information systems.

Keeping pace with the times ensures the successful implementation of planned programs. On this basis, the introduction of digital technologies and innovative solutions in the oil and gas sector helps significantly improve production indicators. By the Decree of our respected President, the &ldquo;Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan for 2026&ndash;2028&rdquo; was approved. The main tasks outlined in the document include introducing innovative technologies into the national economy, improving information transmission systems, strengthening international cooperation, attracting investments in artificial intelligence and digital innovations, and other related objectives.

Source: newspaper &quot;Nebit-gaz&quot;

Important Sector of the Global Economy

From May 12 to 14, 2026, one of the largest agricultural forums in the region &mdash; the international exhibition &ldquo;Agro-Pack Turkmenistan and Turkmen Food&rdquo; &mdash; will be held in the capital city of Ashgabat. This landmark event will present to the global community new heights achieved in the development of the country&rsquo;s agriculture and food industry.

The forum will take place at the Exhibition Hall of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and will serve not only as a product showcase, but also as a platform bringing together the most advanced technologies and scientific solutions. The exhibition will feature achievements of leading international companies and national entrepreneurs in food production, packaging industry, greenhouse farming, livestock breeding, and irrigation systems.

Speaking about the importance of this international event during its previous edition, the Honorable President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated:

&ldquo;This exhibition, which broadly demonstrates the results achieved in implementing tasks related to food security &mdash; one of the most pressing issues of our time &mdash; clearly shows that a strong economic foundation is being created in our country to ensure the stable supply of food products to the population, as well as to consistently strengthen their abundance and safety in the domestic market.&rdquo;

In the era of the Revival of the New Epoch of the Powerful State, Turkmenistan has fully ensured food self-sufficiency while consistently expanding its export potential. Thanks to favorable conditions created by the state, tax incentives, and modern technical support, the country has become an exporter not only of durum wheat, but also of various types of vegetables, fruits, and processed food products.

The &ldquo;Agro-Pack Turkmenistan-2026&rdquo; exhibition will be a celebration of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s major achievements in agriculture. This forum will contribute to strengthening the capacity of the national economy, improving the living standards of the population, and further reinforcing the country&rsquo;s position in the global market.

International Exhibition “Agro Pack Turkmenistan-2026” to Be Held in Ashgabat

In Turkmenistan in 2025, major oil and gas infrastructure facilities have been commissioned, aimed at increasing the country&#39;s export capabilities and strengthening energy cooperation in the region.

On July 18 of the outgoing year, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in digital format in the ceremonial opening of the third oil loading berth of the Kenar enterprise for storage and shipment of petroleum products, which is part of the Turkmenbashi oil refinery complex. The facility&#39;s capacity allows loading 2 million 60 thousand tons of oil and petroleum products per year and receiving 1 million 150 thousand tons of oil and petroleum products.

In 2025, another stage of the Serhetabat-Herat gas pipeline was also launched as part of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India project. Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag emphasized at the ceremonial event that the country&#39;s enormous reserves of hydrocarbon resources allow it to export natural gas on a long-term basis, and the gas pipeline project serves the interests and well-being of the fraternal peoples of the region&#39;s states.

In October, the XXX international conference and exhibition &quot;Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan-2025&quot; was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, organized by the state concerns &quot;T&uuml;rkmennebbit&quot; and &quot;T&uuml;rkmengaz.&quot; Representatives from dozens of countries around the world participated in the forum. At the thematic session &quot;Raw Material Resources as the Foundation of Energy Transition: New Horizons for Investment,&quot; issues of modernizing the energy and petrochemical industries through investment and innovation were discussed.

Leaders of major international oil and gas companies operating in Turkmenistan shared their experience in establishing long-term cooperation with Turkmen companies and implementing projects.

Turkmenistan's Oil and Gas Sector Reaches a New Level of Development

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan has announced the calendar of international exhibition events for 2026. Throughout the year, the country will host 15 major exhibitions, forums and conferences covering various sectors of the economy.

The business season will open on February 10-12 with an Exhibition of export goods from the Republic of Turkey. In March, three events will take place: an Exhibition marking the 18th anniversary of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan with a conference of the organization&#39;s members (March 17-19), and an International forum on attracting investment to the private sector &quot;Investment in the Future of Turkmenistan&quot; (March 18).

The spring period will feature the International tourism exhibition and conference &quot;Turkmentravel - 2026&quot; (April 14-16), the Turkmen-Chinese Business Forum and Exhibition (April 28-30), as well as the international exhibition &quot;Agro Pack Turkmenistan-2026&quot; (May 12-14). On May 24-25, the XXV international universal exhibition &quot;White City Ashgabat&quot; will take place.

Summer events include the International exhibition-conference &quot;Turkmentextile Expo-2026&quot; (June 4-6) and the International exhibition-fair &quot;Kids Expo: Everything for Children&quot; (August 19-22).

The autumn period will be the most intensive. In September, an Exhibition of Turkmenistan&#39;s economic achievements dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the country&#39;s independence will be held (September 17-19). In October, the Investment Forum of Turkmenistan will take place (October 1-30), followed by an International exhibition and scientific conference on healthcare, education and sports (October 10-12), as well as the International conference and exhibition &quot;Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan &ndash; 2026&quot; (October 21-23).

The business year will conclude in November with the International exhibition and conference on the development of construction, industrial, chemical and energy sectors (November 3-5), as well as the International conference and exhibition &quot;International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development &ndash; 2026&quot; together with the International exhibition and scientific conference &quot;Turkmentel &ndash; 2026&quot; (November 24-26).

Turkmenistan to Host 15 International Exhibitions in 2026

On December 29, a presentation of the book&nbsp;&ldquo;The Neutrality of Turkmenistan &ndash; a Bright Path of Peace and Trust&rdquo;&nbsp;by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was held at the building of the Consulate of Turkmenistan in the city of Aktau.

During the ceremony, special emphasis was placed on the significance of the presented book for understanding the key stages of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s development, as well as for gaining a deep and comprehensive insight into the essence of the policy of permanent neutrality in today&rsquo;s international environment. The publication highlights that over the years of neutrality, Turkmenistan has emerged as a dynamically developing state that harmoniously combines national traditions with an innovative development path, internal stability with openness to the world. It is noted that the country&rsquo;s achievements in the economy, transport sector, culture, and international diplomacy are the result of a consistent and peace-oriented state policy.

The speakers emphasized the symbolic nature of the release of the new book on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the international recognition of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s status of permanent neutrality, which over the years has become an integral part of the country&rsquo;s national identity, reflecting its aspiration for peace, friendship, and sustainable development.

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/tk/articles/1769" target="_blank">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Presentation of the New Book by the President of Turkmenistan Held in Aktau

On the eve of the New Year holidays, a series of festive concerts by international pop artists took place in Ashgabat. The musical marathon was inaugurated by one of the world&rsquo;s most famous singers &ndash; Arash.

The Eurovision prizewinner, an Iranian-Swedish artist, captivated the audience with his oriental performance style and irresistible charisma.

The following evening at the Winter Sports Complex in Ashgabat was entirely devoted to Russian performer Matvey Melnikov, better known by his stage name, Mот.

As Mот&rsquo;s biggest hits sounded from the stage, the audience could not contain their emotions, singing along to every word. The glow of smartphone lights from the stands added a special charm to the moment, turning the concert into a true celebration of music and light.

The pre-New Year musical marathon continued with Turkish pop artist Semicenk, whose real name is Cenk Baş. He gained fame after participating in the show&nbsp;O Ses T&uuml;rkiye&nbsp;in 2019.

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Source:<a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/102091/foreign-pop-artists-performed-ashgabat" target="_blank">&nbsp;online newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: the Golden age&quot;</a>

Festive Concerts by International Pop Artists Held in Ashgabat

On 29 December, a ceremony was held in Turkmenistan to inaugurate newly built residential buildings in the B&uuml;zme&yacute;in district of Ashgabat and the &ldquo;Parahat-7&rdquo; residential complex of the capital. In a festive atmosphere, keys to new apartments were also handed over to our compatriots in a residential complex in the city of Mary, becoming a wonderful gift for happy families on the eve of the New Year.

During the ceremony, speakers noted that the socially oriented policy initiated by the Hero-Arkadag is being successfully continued by the Head of State, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, thanks to which Ashgabat is strengthening its position among the world&rsquo;s most beautiful and comfortable cities to live in. Creating all conditions for a decent standard of living and leisure, as well as meaningful recreation, is an important area of the capital&rsquo;s development. In recent years, new residential complexes and park areas with all necessary infrastructure have been built in Ashgabat.

The solemn presentation of keys to the new homes was a particularly touching moment. Happy new homeowners emphasized that this moment would remain in their memory forever and expressed their gratitude to the Hero-Arkadag and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for their comprehensive care for the well-being of the people.

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Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/102094/housewarming-good-sign-holiday" target="_blank">online newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: the Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

Hundreds of Turkmen citizens receive keys to new apartments ahead of the New Year holiday

The housing and communal services enterprise of the State Association &quot;T&uuml;rkmennebit&ouml;n&uuml;mleri&quot; of the state concern &quot;T&uuml;rkmennebit&quot; organized a large-scale festive event for the children of its employees. The celebration took place at the Yyldyz cultural and entertainment center.

A rich entertainment program was prepared for the young guests featuring artists from the A. S. Pushkin State Russian Drama Theater and an illusionist from the State Circus of Turkmenistan. The children danced in festive circles with Ayaz Baba and Garpamyk, participated in dance flash mobs and interactive games.

At the end of the festive program, the enterprise&#39;s trade union committee organized a reception for the children and their parents. Each young participant of the celebration received a New Year&#39;s gift.

Türkmennebitonumleri Hosts New Year Celebration for Employees' Children in Ashgabat

The complex of oil refineries in Turkmenbashy, part of the state concern &quot;T&uuml;rkmennebit,&quot; has summarized the results of the reporting period of the International Year of Peace and Trust with good outcomes.

The complex of oil refineries in Turkmenbashy is one of the country&#39;s largest industrial enterprises. Here, the &quot;black gold&quot; extracted by oil workers is processed at a high level. The employees of the refinery complex have achieved encouraging successes in producing high-quality oil and petroleum products, and in bringing them to domestic and foreign markets.

During the reporting period, more than 4 million 506 thousand tons of &quot;black gold&quot; were processed, with the plan for this indicator fulfilled at 106.7 percent.

Oil refiners have also achieved high results since the beginning of the year in the production of gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil, lubricating oil, petroleum bitumen, polypropylene, liquefied gas, and other petroleum products. This has become a worthy labor gift from the workers of the Turkmenbashy oil refinery complex for the upcoming New Year.

Oil Workers at Turkmenbashy Refineries Present Major Labor Achievement for New Year

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.

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