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The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan discussed the outcome of the Halk Maslahaty meeting
25.09.2026On 24 September, a working meeting was held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan to review the outcomes of the Halk Maslahaty session that had taken place the previous day, chaired by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. This was reported by the press office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Heads of the country’s diplomatic missions accredited abroad. The participants discussed further steps to implement the tasks set out in the documents adopted following the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan meeting. These include the Law of Turkmenistan ‘On the State Protection of Ahal-Teke Horses in Turkmenistan’, the National Concept ‘International Law and the Neutrality of Turkmenistan’, the ‘National Strategy for Industrial Development of Turkmenistan for 2030–2045’, and the ‘State Programme on State Youth Policy in Turkmenistan for the period up to 2031’.
Turkmenistan has incorporated the UN SDGs into its national development strategies
25.09.2026Turkmenistan was one of the first countries to integrate the targets and indicators of the United Nations 2030 Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its national development strategies and programmes. This was stated on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty in Ashgabat by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. According to the Chairman of Halk Maslahaty, systematic work is being carried out in the country to protect the environment and provide the population with accessible, high-quality services in the fields of education and healthcare. Hero Arkadag also highlighted measures to combat climate change and develop a ‘green’ economy. According to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, a comprehensive approach to global challenges strengthens Turkmenistan’s position as a consistent and developing partner on the international stage.
A ceremony to confer academic titles was held at the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan
25.09.2026A ceremony was held at the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan to confer the academic titles of professor, associate professor and senior research fellow, to mark the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. This was reported by the IIC. The titles were conferred by decision of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Committee and approved by the President of Turkmenistan. The academics received state certificates in recognition of their research in various fields of science, including history, law, economics, linguistics, education, physics, medicine and agriculture. The title of professor was conferred upon 16 researchers, that of associate professor upon 16 specialists, and that of senior research fellow upon 10 research staff members.
Work is set to begin in Turkmenistan on the reconstruction of the ‘Ashgabat–Dashoguz’ road
25.09.2026In Turkmenistan, work is due to begin on the reconstruction of the ‘Ashgabat–Dashoguz’ motorway by the end of the year. This was announced by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The modernisation of the country’s motorways and the road sector’s material and technical infrastructure is also continuing. This year, the 600-kilometre ‘Mary–Turkmenabat’ section of the ‘Ashgabat–Turkmenabat’ motorway was opened to traffic. Construction of the ‘Turkmenbashi–Garabogaz–Kazakhstan border’ motorway is proceeding at a rapid pace.
Turkmenistan is building up the capacity of its transport sector
25.09.2026Large-scale work is under way in Turkmenistan to develop the transport and communications infrastructure. This was stated by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty in Ashgabat, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Head of State noted that the development of the transport and logistics system opens up new economic opportunities for the country and the region. Among the priority tasks are increasing the capacity of transport routes, expanding international and transit freight transport, introducing artificial intelligence technologies and developing digital services. Particular attention is being paid to the national merchant fleet and to utilising the potential of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport. Serdar Berdimuhamedov recalled that earlier this year, the dry cargo ship ‘Gadamly’, built at the ‘Balkan’ shipbuilding and ship repair yard, completed its first international voyage. The government will continue to modernise the sector’s material and technical base and to construct new transport and communications infrastructure facilities.
A ceremony to present state honours took place in Ashgabat
25.09.2026In the run-up to Independence Day, a ceremony was held at the Centre for Public Organisations in Ashgabat to present the ‘Zenan Kalby’ orders and the honorary titles of ‘Hormatly il ýaşulusy’, in accordance with Decrees issued by the President of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. During the event, the contributions of the older generation, mothers and working women to the upbringing of young people, the strengthening of social unity and the development of the country were recognised.
The volume of investment in Turkmenistan’s economy will exceed 41.2 billion manats
25.09.2026The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has announced that by the end of 2026, the volume of capital investment channelled into the country’s economy will exceed 41.2 billion manats. The Head of State made this statement on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty in Ashgabat, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. According to Serdar Berdimuhamedov, investment funds are being channelled towards the construction and modernisation of industrial and social infrastructure. This year, 68.5 per cent of the state budget is earmarked for industrial facilities, and 31.5 per cent for the social sector, including education, healthcare and culture. The President of Turkmenistan has instructed the relevant ministries to draw up a Programme for the socio-economic development and investment of Turkmenistan for 2027.
The fourth phase of the ‘Galkynyş’ development project will increase Turkmenistan’s gas production capacity
25.09.2026The fourth phase of development is currently underway at the ‘Galkynyş’ gas field. The project involves the construction of infrastructure to process an additional 10 billion cubic metres of marketable gas per year. This was announced on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. According to the Hero Arkadag, this new phase will enable an increase in natural gas production, expand export opportunities and create new jobs. The phased development of the ‘Galkynyş’ project forms part of the country’s ‘Oil and Gas Industry Development Programme for the period up to 2030’. The programme provides for the modernisation of the fuel and energy sector, an increase in production and the diversification of export routes. Among the major energy projects, the ‘Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India’ (TAPI) gas pipeline was also highlighted, which is aimed at developing socio-economic cooperation in the region.
The President of Turkmenistan has received messages of congratulations
25.09.2026Letters of congratulations have been received by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on the occasion of his birthday. This was reported by the news agency TDH. Congratulatory messages were sent by the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; the President of the Republic of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan; and the Governor of St Petersburg in the Russian Federation, Alexander Beglov. In their messages, the foreign leaders wished the President of Turkmenistan good health, well-being, success and further achievements.
Members of Turkmenistan’s diplomatic service were awarded medals
25.09.2026On 24 September, a ceremony was held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan to present state awards to members of the diplomatic service to mark the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. This was reported by the press office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Foreign Affairs Minister, highlighted the role of the diplomatic service in implementing the country’s foreign policy. The ceremony also highlighted the outcomes of the previous day’s session of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, at which issues relating to the country’s socio-economic and innovation- and technology-driven development were discussed. A Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on the awarding of honours to members of the diplomatic service was then read out. The diplomats were presented with ‘Watana bolan söýgüsi üçin’ (‘For Love to the Homeland’) medals.
Turkmenistan’s GDP growth for the year is expected to reach 6.3 per cent
25.09.2026On 23 September, at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty in Ashgabat, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, outlined the country’s socio-economic development priorities for the coming years. Among the main objectives are the modernisation of the economy and the improvement of the population’s standard of living, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Head of State stated that growth in production across all sectors is helping to maintain high rates of growth in gross domestic product (GDP). GDP is expected to grow by 6.3 per cent by the end of the year. The modernisation of the financial market and the development of the employment sector are also continuing. As part of the Labour Market Development Concept up to 2030, enterprises are being built and modernised across the country. It is planned to create around 5,300 new jobs by the end of the year. Work to improve the employment system will continue.
The President of Turkmenistan has signed a law on the protection of Ahal-Teke horses
25.09.2026The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the Law ‘On the State Protection of Ahal-Teke Horses in Turkmenistan,’ Turkmenportal reported. The document defines the legal, organizational, and economic foundations for the state protection of Ahal-Teke horses as a national treasure of the Turkmen people. The law provides for the preservation of the gene pool and the increase in the population of purebred Ahal-Teke horses, the protection of the art of Ahal-Teke horse breeding and the traditions of horse decoration, as well as the collection, preservation and scientific study of written sources concerning these animals. The document also provides for the development of scientific research, the publication and translation of specialist works, the organisation of festivals, competitions, exhibitions and other events, as well as the development of international cooperation. Every Ahal-Teke racehorse is subject to state registration. Information about each horse is entered into the State Stud Book. Within Turkmenistan, horses are microchipped, and their pedigree is verified through genetic testing, with the relevant details entered into a digital database. The document also enshrines state protection for the art of Ahal-Teke horse breeding and the traditions of horse decoration, which have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Provision is made for support for the activities of grooms and horse breeders who preserve traditional methods of rearing and training Ahal-Teke racehorses. The Act comes into force upon signature – 23 September 2026.
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