Today, Turkmenistan marks a significant event - the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, which occupies a special place in the national historical memory. Commemorative events are being held all over the country, reflecting deep respect for the feat of generations who defended peace and freedom, the state news agency TDH reported. The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in the ceremony of laying flowers at the monuments of the memorial complex ‘People’s Memory’. In his address to the nation on the occasion of the Victory Anniversary, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the important role of war and home front veterans in the modern development of the country. According to the head of state, their life path serves as an example of true patriotism, steadfastness and moral greatness for the younger generation, instilling in them a sense of duty to the Motherland, respect for the older generation and historical truth. The source notes that more than one hundred citizens of Turkmenistan were honoured with the high title of Hero for their courage and heroism during the war, and thousands were awarded orders and medals. Among them is Berdimuhamed Annayev, great-grandfather of the current President and grandfather of the National Leader, whose biography has become a symbol of valour and devotion to the Fatherland. A special page in the annals of memory is the handing over of the Battle standard of the 748th Rifle Regiment of the 206th Rifle Division, in which Berdimuhamed Annayev fought, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Victory in 2020. A delegation from the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation specially arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the ceremony.
On 24-25 May 2025, the capital of Turkmenistan will be the venue for the XXIV White City Ashgabat Multidisciplinary International Exhibition and Conference. The event, organised by the Ashgabat Mayor's (Khakim) Office, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and Turkmen Energy Forum Company, will be a key platform for demonstrating the city's achievements in urban planning, industry, science and education. This is reported by the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The conference programme includes plenary sessions, thematic sessions and bilateral meetings aimed at discussing strategies for sustainable development of Ashgabat itself and the country as a whole. The main topics include digitalisation of urban infrastructure, green construction, development of renewable energy, modernisation of the industrial sector, improvement of the transport system, public-private partnership mechanisms and introduction of innovative solutions in healthcare and education. The Conference will open with a plenary session entitled ‘International Year of Peace and Trust: White City Ashgabat - City of Future and Opportunity’. The central leitmotif will be the positioning of Ashgabat as a benchmark for sustainable development and introduction of advanced technologies. One of the key sessions will be ‘Modern Construction and Industry: Technologies and Financing’, where the transformation of the construction industry, introduction of innovations in the production of construction materials and ways of financing infrastructure projects will be considered. It is also planned to discuss international industrial cooperation and technological modernisation. The session ‘Technological Innovations in Modernising the Construction, Industrial and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan's Economy’ will focus on digital transformation and improving the efficiency of key sectors. The discussion will cover the introduction of AI, digital solutions and new production models focused on safety, environmental friendliness and sustainability. A separate block will be devoted to human capital development - interaction between business and educational institutions and training of new generation of engineering and technical specialists. Special attention will be paid to the training of personnel capable of working effectively in the digital economy. The focus will also be on the modernisation of road infrastructure with the use of energy efficient and intelligent technologies aimed at sustainable development of urban transport systems.
The International Information Centre of Turkmenistan and ‘Russia-1’ shot a joint report about Hero of Turkmenistan Berdimuhamed Annayev. This is reported by the International Information Centre. Berdimuhamed Annayev was born in 1904 in the village of Yzgant (now Gokdepe etrap of Akhal velayat). In 1944 he voluntarily went to the front of the Great Patriotic War, where he fought in the 748th rifle regiment of the 206th division of the 2nd Ukrainian Front. Berdimuhamed Annayev was posthumously awarded for heroism with the medal ‘For Bravery’ (Decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, June 2018). After returning from the front, he became a teacher of the Turkmen language. In 2020, the battle standard of the regiment under which he fought was delivered to Ashgabat as a symbol of memory. Turkmenistan made a significant contribution to the Victory: more than 300 thousand of its natives participated in the war, 104 became Heroes of the Soviet Union. The People’s Memory Memorial Complex in Ashgabat is dedicated to the fallen in the war and earthquake victims.
Turkmenistan Airlines notifies citizens of Turkmenistan and all passengers planning a trip to the Republic of Korea about the entry into force of new requirements established by the migration service of this country. The information is published on the official website of the air carrier. According to the updated rules, all those entering the Republic of Korea must fill in the electronic arrival card no later than three days before arrival. This measure is aimed at optimising passport control procedures and reducing the time of passing formalities on arrival. In this regard, the airline strongly recommends all passengers to fill out the card in advance, at least 72 hours before departure, to avoid possible delays at the airport. Recall that Turkmenistan Airlines will start operating direct flights between Ashgabat and Seoul from 14 July.
From 1 May 2025, new rules of entry to the Kingdom of Thailand for citizens of Turkmenistan will come into force. According to the updated requirements of the Migration Service of Thailand, all passengers, regardless of the purpose of travel, must fill out an electronic migration card. This is reported by the International Information Centre of Turkmenistan. According to Turkmenistan Airlines, the registration procedure is held in an online format through the official website of the Thai migration services. This innovation is aimed at speeding up passport control and simplifying the entry procedure for foreign guests. The airline's representatives strongly recommend passengers not to delay filling in the digital form and check-in well in advance of departure. This will avoid possible delays in border control at Thai airports.