nCa Report On 10 June, 2024, summit talks were held in Ashgabat between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol. During the talks, the heads of state discussed a wide range of issues of interstate cooperation, specifying its priorities taking into account the present realities and with a view to […]
President of Turkmenistan attended the celebrations on the occasion of Victory Day in Moscow
On Thursday, 9 May 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended a military parade in Moscow to commemorate the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. The Head of state also took part in the ceremony of laying flowers at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden. The […]
Turkmenistan, OSCE Pledge Continued Partnership for Peace and Development
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid on Tuesday, 5 March 2024 in Ashgabat, according to TDH. During the meeting President Berdimuhamedov emphasized Turkmenistan’s commitment to peace, security, and sustainable development through its “positive neutrality” foreign policy. This includes fostering cooperation with international organizations like the OSCE. He expressed confidence […]
Keynote Speech by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, 9 February 2024
Dear members of the Cabinet of Ministers! Dear participants of the meeting! As a result of the selfless work of our people in 2023 – the year of “Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar” – we have achieved great success and fulfilled our plans. The development and implementation of laws corresponding to the realities of our […]
SerdarGB highlights progress in 2023 Year-End address at the Cabinet Meeting
During an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Friday, 29 December, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov reviewed the achievements and priorities of Turkmenistan in 2023. Here are key points from the President’s remarks: In the past year, 46 meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers, 10 meetings of the State Security Council, as well […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Joins CIS Informal Summit in St. Petersburg
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan embarked on a working visit to the Russian Federation today, 26 December 2023, to participate in an informal summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders. President of Turkmenistan maintains a regular presence at CIS summits. “Turkmenistan, which, by virtue of its neutral status, is an associate member of […]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan at the COP-28 World Climate Summit in the UAE
Key statements: Turkmenistan officially declares its accession to the Global Methane Pledge. The Memorandum of Understanding with UNEP is a serious legal prerequisite for substantive consideration of the opening of the United Nations Regional Center for Climate Change Technologies in Central Asia in Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan welcomes the Declaration on Climate and Health Turkmenistan fully supports […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the ceremony on the occasion of commissioning and laying the foundation of new energy and social infrastructure facilities in Balkan Province
Dear friends! Dear guests! Today, in the Turkmenbashi district of the Balkan province, we are laying the foundation of a new electric power station, as well as social and cultural infrastructure facilities in the village of Guvlymayak. At the same time, in a solemn atmosphere, we will put into operation a high–voltage overhead power transmission […]
President of Turkmenistan Awarded Medal of Turkmenistan “Arkadag” – Arkadag medal awarded to dozens of citizens of Turkmenistan, a doctor from Germany and a Turkish businessman
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has been awarded the Medal of Turkmenistan “Arkadag” in accordance with a resolution of the Parliament of Turkmenistan. The medal ceremony, held on Tuesday, 10 October, was attended by the Chairman of the Mejlis, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as heads of military and law enforcement […]
Turkmenistan is ready to expand cooperation with the OSCE to ensure peace and sustainable development in the region and the world
Turkmenistan will continue to expand cooperation with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in the future to ensure peace and sustainable development in the region and the world. This was stated by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov during a meeting on 9 October 2023, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of […]
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 […]
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 President of Turkmenistan met with the President of South Korea in New York
On Monday, 18 September 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, who is on a working visit to New York, met with President Yun Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, TDH reports. During the meeting, the two presidents discussed the strong and growing Turkmen-Korean relations, which are based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, […]
Turkmenistan attaches great importance to strengthening dialogue with the EU, says President Sedar Berdimuhamedov
On 18 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with President of the European Union Charles Michel in New York. President Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to strengthening friendly ties and constructive dialogue with the EU, which is expanding every year and covering new areas of cooperation. He emphasized Turkmenistan’s successful cooperation […]
UN Secretary-General Guterres Praises Turkmenistan’s Active Cooperation
On 18 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. During the meeting, Guterres praised Turkmenistan’s active position in cooperation with the United Nations. President Berdimuhamedov congratulated Guterres on the successful start of the 78th session of the General Assembly and expressed confidence that it would make […]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with Director General of the World Trade Organization
On 18 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Director General of the World Trade Organization Ms.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in New York. The sides discussed the current state and prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and the WTO. President Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan is systematically working to stimulate the development of the national economy, improve […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to New York
On Sunday, 17 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to the United States of America to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York. “Turkmenistan, committed to a policy of peacefulness, positive neutrality, and broad international cooperation, steadily follows its chosen course, developing constructive dialogue […]
Turkmenistan President to attend UNGA 78th session and C5+1 Summit in New York
On 17-20 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to New York. This was announced by DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 16 September. During the visit, on 19 September the head of Turkmenistan will take part in the first US-Central Asia C5+1 summit and […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov: “The Central Asian Water Strategy could become the basis for the development of the UN Global Water Strategy in the future”
At a meeting of the Council of the Heads of the Founding States of the International Fund for the Aral Sea in Dushanbe on 15 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pledged Turkmenistan’s continued support for implementing specific initiatives of the IFAS founding countries to enhance regional cooperation and develop systemic mechanisms for cooperation in environmental protection […]
Turkmenistan is of paramount importance for Hungary’s energy security
The meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov is of paramount importance from the respect of Hungary’s energy security Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister’s press chief said to the Hungarian news agency MTI. Negotiations are currently underway with Turkmenistan on an energy cooperation agreement, an important element of which […]
President of Turkmenistan met with Prime Minister Orban in Budapest – Turkmen-Hungarian Talks Focus on Energy
On 20 August 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to Hungary to participate in the celebrations in Budapest on the occasion of the World Athletics Championships, as well as the country’s national holiday St. Stephen’s Day. Official invitations to attend the festive events were extended by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the President […]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Summit of Heads of State of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and Central Asia
(unofficial translation) Dear heads of state! Dear participants of the Summit! Taking this pleasant opportunity, I would like first of all to express my sincere gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia for his hospitality and warm welcome, as well as for […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023
Dear Mr. Chairman, Dear Heads of State and Delegations, First of all, let me warmly welcome all participants, leaders and members of delegations. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, for inviting me to this important meeting as an honorary guest. Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich! Taking this opportunity, I cordially […]
President of Turkmenistan awarded the medal of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World
On Wednesday, 28 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Secretary General of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World Ilyas Demirсi, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the opening of the city of Arkadag. Demirсi presented the medal “For Outstanding Services to the Turkic World” to the head of Turkmenistan, noting his […]
SerdarGB led the groundbreaking ceremony of II phase of the smart-city Arkadag – Arkadag city will open on 29 June
On Friday, 16 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the groundbreaking ceremony of the second stage of the Arkadag smart-city. At the venue of the celebration, he held an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. The opening of the city of Arkadag will take place on 29 June during the celebration of Eid al-Adha. The […]
SerdarGB made a working trip to the Balkan province and talked with private farmers
On Tuesday, 13 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to the western region of the country – the Balkan province, during which he got acquainted with the implementation of the state program for the socio-economic development of the province and the pace of the grain harvesting campaign. The head of state went by […]
Talks between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Hungarian Prime Minister – Agreement on investment protection and 7 more documents signed – Energy, transport, education are promising areas of cooperation
nCa Report President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban had talks on Friday, 9 June, in Ashgabat. The parties held talks in a tete-a-tete format and with the participation of the delegations of the two countries in an expanded format. Following the negotiations, a package of eight documents was signed. […]
President of Turkmenistan attended the inauguration ceremony of President Erdogan
On Saturday, 3 June 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the inauguration ceremony of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye in Ankara. The by high-level officials from 81 countries, including 21 heads of state, 13 prime ministers, parliamentary and ministerial-level officials, representatives of international organizations arrived for ceremony. From Central Asia, leaders of Kazakhstan, […]
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, […]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov: Turkmenistan consistently stands for equality and justice in interstate relations
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed today at the Central Asia-China Summit in Xi’an. Here is the slightly paraphrased translation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s speech (originally published by TDH): Dear Heads of State, dear members of the delegations, First of all, let me express my gratitude to His Excellency the President of the People’s Republic […]
President of Turkmenistan participated in coronation ceremony of King Charles III
On 5 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of the British side, left for a working visit to the UK, where he will take part in the coronation ceremony of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Charles III and his wife, the Queen Consort. At the capital’s […]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov outlines priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy
Here is the unofficial slightly paraphrased translation of the speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting on 9 December 2022: Dear meeting participants! In a few days, we will celebrate a big holiday – the International Day of Neutrality of our independent state. I heartily congratulate all of […]
In short trip to Qatar, president of Turkmenistan meets the Emir, watches a FIFA match
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov (SerdarGB) made a short trip to Qatar on Saturday, 3 December 2022. At the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, he had a meeting with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and watched a FIFA match between the Netherlands and the USA. The conversation the Emir of Qatar covered […]
Turkmenistan invites UAE business community to large-scale cooperation
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov invited representatives of the UAE business community to a large-scale and mutually beneficial cooperation that can reach a new level. “I believe that we have come to the moment when we need really large-scale, development-oriented joint projects that can become the driving force of economic cooperation and open up new […]
Leaders of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held talks in Ashgabat – A declaration on deepening strategic partnership signed – a border trade zone project launched
nCa Report The summit talks were held in Ashgabat between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Thursday, 21 October. Following the visit, 14 bilateral documents were signed, including a Declaration on deepening strategic partnership. The heads of state launched the construction of the Dashoguz-Khorezm border trade zone via a videoconference. […]
President of Turkmenistan paid a state visit to Kazakhstan
On 15 October 2022, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had summit talks in Astana. Traditionally, the negotiations were held in a narrow and expanded formats. The parties signed 14 documents. The heads of state adopted a joint statement and also spoke at a press briefing. Before the start of […]
First Summit of the Central Asian countries and Russia held in Astana
nCa Report On 14 October 2022, Astana hosted the first summit with the participation of the leaders of Russia and Central Asian countries. The meeting, initiated by Moscow, coincided with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the five Central Asian states. The agenda of the summit included such issues […]
CIS summit in Kazakhstan – Outcomes
On 14 October 2022, Astana hosted summit of the Council of CIS Heads of State under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. For the first time in the last few years, the event was held in a face-to-face format. The meeting was attended by: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev Prime Minister of […]
Tashkent Summit Talks: Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan strategic partnership moves on a new stage – 19 bilateral agreements signed
nCa Report On Thursday, 14 July 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had summit talks in Tashkent. The head of Turkmenistan, having arrived on a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan, went with a delegation from the airport to the Yangi Uzbekistan Park. The Turkmen leader laid flowers at the Independence Monument. […]
SerdarGB met with the top UN official
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Monday, 6 Jun, first Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Group on Sustainable Development Ms.Amina Mohammed. During the conversation, Ms.Amina Mohammed noted that she was very glad to visit independent neutral Turkmenistan, one of the most dynamically developing countries and a long-standing, reliable partner of the […]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov takes oath as President of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who had won the recently held presidential elections in Turkmenistan, took oath of office on 19 March 2022. The core part of the investiture ceremony was held at the Ruhiyet Palace in Ashgabat. The Holy Quran and the Constitution were brought to the podium. Serdar Berdimuhamedov self-administered the oath, holding his […]