On 9 October 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with Ahmet Chalyk, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Çalyk Holding Group of Companies. During the meeting, Chalyk expressed his company’s honor in being entrusted with the construction of the International […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Recep Tayyip Erdogan held telephone talks – Erdogan awarded the jubilee medal “Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna”
On Tuesday, 8 October, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye. The sides exchanged views on important upcoming events. As noted, celebrations dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fragi, […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening of the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana – The President of Kazakhstan will visit Turkmenistan in October
On 8 September 2024 the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, paid a working visit to Kazakhstan to participate in the official opening ceremony of the V World Nomad Games. Meeting with the President of Kazakhstan Before the opening […]
Turkish Company Rönesans Holding presents shopping center project to the National Leader of Turkmen people
On Monday, 2 September 2024, the National Leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Erman Yilicak, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish company Rönesans Holding. During the meeting, Yilicak presented a new modern shopping center project for Ashgabat, which his company has developed. Commenting on the project, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of […]
National Leader of Turkmen People meets with Head of Çalik Holding
On Monday, 2 September 2024, the National Leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Ahmet Çalik, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Çalik Holding Group of Companies. During the meeting, the sides highlighted the successful cooperation between Turkmenistan and Türkiye in various sectors, including energy, textiles, construction, and more. They emphasized the […]
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, met with the UN Secretary General
On Saturday, 6 July 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres. Arkadag Berdimuhamedov congratulated Antonio Guterres on the awarding the jubilee medal of Turkmenistan “Magtymguly Pyragyny 300 ýyllygyna”. Expressing sincere gratitude for the congratulations, the UN Secretary […]
UPDATED: Arkadag Berdimuhamedov arrives in Astana to participate in the SCO summit
Today, on July 4, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to participate in the Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), TDH reports. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met the National Leader […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Turkmen-Korean Business Forum
Dear President of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol! Dear guests! Dear Forum members! Today we are hosting the Turkmen-Korean Business Forum, and I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the President of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol, for participating in it and for paying special attention to […]
Turkmen-Korean business Forum held in Ashgabat
On 11 June 2024, a Turkmen-Korean business Forum was held in Ashgabat with the participation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol. More than 200 representatives of the public and private sectors took part in the forum. […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol – President of Turkmenistan presented the Korean leader with alabai puppies
On 11 June 2024, on the second day of his visit to Turkmenistan, President Yoon Suk Yeol of Korea met with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Welcoming the President of Korea, Arkadag noted that Turkmenistan sees in the Republic of Korea a good friend […]
(UPDATED) National leader of the Turkmen people arrived in Tatarstan to participate in KazanForum – met with the President of Tatarstan
Today, on 15 May 2024, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived in Kazan (Tatarstan, Russia) to participate in the KazanForum International Economic Forum and the meeting of the Strategic Vision Group “Russia – the Islamic World” as an honorary guest. He met with the Rais […]
President of Turkmenistan received the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group
On Tuesday, 14 May 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Mr.Toshiaki Endo, Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on priority aspects of the Turkmen-Japanese partnership. It was noted that Turkmenistan and Japan also actively cooperate in the format of international organizations, including at the UN platform. The sides […]
Минниханов поблагодарил Аркадага Бердымухамедова за поддержку сотрудничества Татарстана и Туркменистана
Раис Татарстана Рустам Минниханов встретился с Национальным лидером туркменского народа, Председателем Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым. Встреча состоялась в Ашхабаде в рамках празднования Дня ахалтекинского скакуна, сообщает пресс-служба Раиса Татарстана. Рустам Минниханов поздравил Национального лидера от себя лично и от имени Группы стратегического видения «Россия-Исламский мир» с важной датой для туркменского народа. Кроме того, […]
Minnikhanov thanked Arkadag Berdimuhamedov for supporting cooperation between Tatarstan and Turkmenistan
Today, on 28 April 2024, Rais of Tatarstan (President) Rustam Minnikhanov met with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The meeting took place in Ashgabat as part of the celebration of the Akhal-Teke Horse Day, the press service of the Rais of Tatarstan reports. Rustam […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov is on an official visit to Tajikistan – Turkmenistan and Tajikistan outline promising areas of cooperation
On 4-5 April 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan. On the first day of the visit, Berdimuhamedov met with President Emomali Rahmon, as well as with Chairman of the Majlisi Milli Majlisi Oli (Parliament) of Tajikistan […]
Official visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Tajikistan starts
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the Republic of Tajikistan on an official visit, “Khovar” reports. The official welcoming ceremony of the high-ranking guest took place on the territory of the Palace of the Nation. President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon welcomed the […]
President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of Turkmen people congratulated Putin on his re-election as President of Russia
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his re-election as President of Russia. “Your professionalism and rich political experience will serve to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation. It is gratifying to note the high […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov visited an exhibition of Afghan goods – met with Afghanistan minister for commerce and industry – Ahmet Calik attended the meeting
On 4 March 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the exhibition of Afghan goods that started in Ashgabat and held a business meeting dedicated to the issues of integrated development of interstate cooperation, TDH reports. Berdimuhamedov began his visit by exploring the stand […]
Turkmenistan and Türkiye discuss boosting economic ties, gas cooperation
The National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye discussed the current state of economic cooperation between the two countries during the meeting in Antalya on 1 March 2024 on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Berdimuhamedov stressed that the bilateral trade turnover shows positive dynamics reaching US […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum
(Antalya, March 1, 2024) Dear heads and members of delegations! Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all, I express my gratitude to the President of the Republic of Turkey, my dear brother Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for the invitation to this forum. I am also grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to speak at this prestigious […]
Erdogan Awarded “Honorary Elder of Turkmenistan” Title, Turkmenistan and Türkiye Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation Deals
On Friday, 1 March 2024, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye on the sidelines of the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, regional and global issues, according to press-service of […]
Keynote Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan
(Ashgabat, February 22, 2024) Dear participants of the meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan! Dear compatriots! Turkmens are a people who have formed an exemplary path of development and have shown the world outstanding personalities. This year in our country will be marked by celebrations on the occasion of the […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to Mary province
During a two-day working visit to Mary province on January 11-12, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and Honorary Elder, visited various sites including a mosque in Mary, a military aerodrome, and the construction of an autobahn. He also drove an SUV through the Karakam desert and interacted with a local shepherd. […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov is on a working visit to the UAE
On Thursday, 4 January 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left Ashgabat for a working visit to the United Arab Emirates. Conversation with UAE Minister of Energy Upon arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the National Leader of the Turkmen people was met by […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States
(Astana, November 3, 2023) Dear Heads of State! Dear participants of the Summit! First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the invitation to participate in today’s high-level meeting of the Organization of Turkic States, the conditions created for the high […]
(UPDATED) National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the President of Kazakhstan
On the sidelines of a working visit to Astana, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met today, 3 November, with the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the press service of the President of Kazakhstan reports. Tokayev expressed gratitude to Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for his personal participation in the […]
Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wrapped up working visit to China
The working visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the People’s Republic of China ended today [19 Oct]. As already reported, on October 18, Hero-Arkadag, at the invitation of the Chairman of the People’s Republic of China, took part in the Third High-Level […]
Welcoming ceremony was held in Beijing for participants of the 3rd Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
The official welcoming ceremony of the heads of delegations participating in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum took place in the People’s Assembly House in Beijing. The high quests were welcomed by President of China Xi Jinping. The event is attended by Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen people […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with Turkish businessman Ahmet Çalik
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with Turkish businessman Ahmet Çalik, Chairman of the Board of Çalik Holding, on Monday, 9 Oct 2023. Çalik Holding is a long-standing partner of Turkmenistan in the construction industry. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the state of the […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a keynote speech at the Khalk Maslahaty
Here is slightly paraphrased translation of the speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the People’s Council (Khalk Maslahaty) session (Ashgabat, 24 September 2023): Dear participants of the meeting! Dear compatriots! First of all, I cordially congratulate you and in your person the entire people of the country on the holiday – the […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the session of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan
Dear participants of the meeting of the Khalk Maslakhaty! Dear compatriots! Dear guests! Ladies and Gentlemen! Based on national democratic traditions, principles of transparency, justice, statehood and legality, taking into account public opinion, guided by the national experience in discussing with the people issues of national importance and the well-being of the population, today we […]
People’s Council session held in Turkmenistan – the outcomes of country’s socio-economic development summed up – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader Arkadag Berdimuhamedov made keynote speeches
nCa Report On Sunday, 24 September 2023, a meeting of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan (People’s Council) was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The Khalk Maslahaty session summarized the results of socio-economic development, discussed progress, and announced tasks […]
The 24th conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World held in Ashgabat
On 20 September 2023, the 24th Conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World was held in Ashgabat, under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, President of the Humanitarian Association of World Turkmens, Honorary Elder of the country Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The forum […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Governor of St.Petersburg Discuss Ways to Strengthen Turkmen-Russian Cultural Ties
Cooperation between St. Petersburg and Turkmenistan has reached a high and trusting level, said Governor Alexander Beglov during the meeting with the national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the press service of the administration of St. Petersburg reports. The meeting took place today, on 11 September, […]
Emomali Rahmon invites Arkadag Berdimuhamedov to a Consultative meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has sent a letter to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inviting him to participate in the September meeting of the heads of Central Asian states. “Attaching great importance to maintaining a trusting political dialogue, with great pleasure I invite […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov Inspects on Construction of Magtymguly Cultural Complex to be inaugurated in 2024
On Thursday, 17 August, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Magtymguly cultural and park complex under construction in the southern part of Ashgabat. The park complex will be inaugurated in 2024, the year of the 300th anniversary of the great poet and thinker Magtymguly. Berdimuhamedov […]
President and National Leader of Turkmenistan send messages of condolence to leadership of UAE
President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of Turkmenistan, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov have sent separate messages of condolence to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sad demise of their brother Sheikh Sayyid […]
Turkmenistan: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Helping Children in need financed 140 surgeries
On Saturday, 8 July 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired the first meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship in Arkadag city. The vice-president of the organization, Rejep Bazarov reported that 140 […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Akhal province, met with the Deputy Chairman of the CIS Coordinating Council for Seed Production
On Wednesday, 14 Jun, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Akhal province to inspect the activities of the structures of the agro-industrial complex and the pace of grain harvesting. The first facility visited by Berdymukhamedov was the experimental seed-growing farmers’ association “Bugdaýly tejribe-tohumçylyk”. […]
Hungarian Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Ashgabat – Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Orban discussed prospects of Turkmen-Hungarian cooperation
Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, arrived in Turkmenistan on a two-day official visit on Thursday, 8 June. The delegation accompanying Orban includes Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Culture and Innovation Janos Cak, Minister of Energy Csaba Lantos and Minister of Economic Development Marton Nagy. On the first […]
Leadership of Turkmenistan receives OSCE Secretary General – Arkadag city and Turkmenbashi Port awarded certificates
President of Turkmenistan received the OSCE Secretary General – Arkadag city and Turkmenbashi Port awarded certificates President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received on Thursday, 1 June, OSCE Secretary General Ms. Helga Schmid. During the meeting, Ms.Helga Schmid handed the President of Turkmenistan a certificate of accession of the city of Arkadag to the project “Development of sustainable, […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov wrapped up working visit to Iran
On Wednesday, 31 May, on the second day of his working visit to Iran, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Mapna Group industrial complex and met with the Supreme Leader of Iran. Visit to the Mapna Group industrial complex The Mapna Group industrial […]
Comprehensive Report: Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held talks in Tehran – five documents signed – Joint declaration adopted
nCa Report The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty [People’s Council] of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov went to Iran on a two-day working visit on Tuesday, 30 May. On the first day of the visit, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Chairman of the Council of Political Expediency […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov to visit Iran soon
In the near future, the National leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will pay a visit to Iran. Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi wrote about this in his congratulatory message on the occasion of the Constitution Day and the State Flag of Turkmenistan. According to IRNA, the visit will […]
National leader of Turkmenistan visits UAE, 11-12 February 2023 – Joint declaration issued
nCa Report The national leader of Turkmenistan and the chairman of the Peoples Council (Halk Maslahaty) of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, visited UAE, 11-12 February 2023. The national leader, also known by his title Arkadag, had meetings with the top leadership of the UAE and exchanged views on a wide range of issues of bilateral and […]
Rustam Minnikhanov met with Arkadag Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat
On Thursday, 19 January 2023, in Ashgabat, a meeting was held between the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. Arkadag Berdimuhamedov stressed that within the framework of Russian-Turkmen relations, cooperation with Tatarstan as one of the regions of the Russian Federation is of […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Arkadag held meetings with the leaders of Türkiye and Azerbaijan
President of Turkmenistan held talks with the President of the Republic of Türkiye President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on priority issues of further expansion of cooperation, which is successfully developing on a bilateral and multilateral basis. Special emphasis was placed on the fact that in the economic sphere, Turkey, being […]
Turkmenistan-Türkiye-Azerbaijan Summit in Awaza: Some Photos from Highest level Meetings
National Tourist Zone Awaza, Turkmenistan, 14 December 2022: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkiye met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan (photo source – […]
Regional Leaders congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his birthday
Before the start of the Caspian Summit, the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Iran met with the ex-President of Turkmenistan Arkadag Berdimuhamedov, who celebrated his 65th birthday on 29 June. Presidents Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, head of upper house of Russian parliament Valentina Matvienko congratulated him […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov held a meeting on the construction of the administrative center of the Ahal Province
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov visited Saturday, 4 Jun, the Ahal province, where he held a meeting on the construction project of the new provincial administrative center. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the center of the Ahal province D.Orazov and the governor of the new city Sh.Durdylyev. They […]