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Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasised the importance of patriotism
05.09.2026At the ‘Ruhyýet’ Palace in Arkadag, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, delivered a public lecture to young people. In his speech, Hero Arkadag paid special attention to patriotism, the historical development of the state, and the strengthening of sovereignty, reports the ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’ news agency. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasised that love for one’s homeland is a key sentiment, the foundations of which are laid in one’s youth. The National Leader of the Turkmen people also noted the approaching 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence and highlighted the country’s achievements over the years since independence. According to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Turkmenistan is strengthening its international standing and continues to develop as a consistent and dynamically developing state. He cited the motto ‘The Motherland is the Motherland only with the people! The state is a state only with the people!’ as an important guiding principle.
Hero Arkadag highlighted the role of Ahal-Teke horses in the culture of Turkmenistan
05.09.2026Speaking at a general lesson for young people, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov spoke about the role of Ahal-Teke horses as a symbol of national dignity and a tool of cultural diplomacy, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Hero Arkadag noted that the Ahal-Teke horse is a symbol of the independence, sovereignty and national dignity of the Turkmen people. The international promotion of the breed is facilitated by the activities of the International Ahal-Teke Horse Breeding Association, the successes of the ‘Galkynyş’ National Equestrian Games Group, and the inclusion of the art of Ahal-Teke horse breeding and the traditions of horse decoration on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan emphasised that in 2026, under the motto ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses’, a series of major equestrian events will be organised in Turkmenistan and abroad.
The President of Turkmenistan held a telephone conversation with Nikol Pashinyan
05.09.2026On 4 September, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. The parties discussed the development of bilateral relations and international cooperation, according to the TDH news agency. During the telephone conversation, Nikol Pashinyan noted Armenia’s interest in further strengthening cooperation with Turkmenistan on the basis of friendship and equality. The President of Turkmenistan emphasised that bilateral relations are built on the principles of mutual trust, respect and openness. The parties also discussed environmental issues. Nikol Pashinyan invited the President of Turkmenistan to take part in the Leaders’ Summit, which will be held in Yerevan in October on the eve of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Serdar Berdimuhamedov confirmed Turkmenistan’s participation. The President of Turkmenistan, in turn, invited the Prime Minister of Armenia to the CIS Heads of State Summit, which will take place on 9 October at the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone as part of Turkmenistan’s chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Expressing his gratitude for the invitation, Nikol Pashinyan confirmed Armenia’s active participation in the Summit. During the conversation, the parties also exchanged views on topical issues of Turkmen-Armenian cooperation and noted the importance of its further expansion. The telephone conversation took place at the initiative of the Armenian side.
Hero Arkadag emphasised the role of Turkmenistan’s neutrality in ensuring peace
05.09.2026On 2 September, during a speech at a public lecture for young people, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, emphasised the importance of permanent neutrality in ensuring peace, stability and the country’s foreign policy course. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan noted that Turkmenistan’s neutral status, recognised by the UN in 1995 and confirmed by three General Assembly resolutions, has historical roots and is an important asset of the nation. Speaking of the nation’s peace-loving traditions, the National Leader of the Turkmen people referred to the legacy of Magtymguly Pyragy. Hero Arkadag also emphasised that Turkmenistan continues to put forward peacekeeping initiatives on the international stage and to develop the theory and practice of neutrality, including through the training of specialists in international relations.
Turkmenistan is developing major energy projects in the region
05.09.2026The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, addressed a public lecture at the ‘Ruhyýet’ Palace in the city of Arkadag. Speaking to representatives of the youth, the Hero Arkadag outlined Turkmenistan’s energy strategy and the implementation of regional infrastructure projects, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan noted that the development of energy cooperation requires the effective utilisation of countries’ potential, taking into account the interests of producers, consumers and transit countries. Turkmenistan’s energy strategy provides for the diversification of supply routes and equal access to energy resources. Particular attention was paid to the ‘Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India’ (TAPI) gas pipeline. In the long term, the project will enable the region, with a population of around 2 billion people, to be supplied with energy and will create more than 12,000 jobs in Afghanistan. Furthermore, Turkmenistan has the capacity to increase electricity supplies as part of the ‘Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan’ project.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov spoke about Turkmenistan’s transport potential
05.09.2026On 2 September, at the ‘Ruhyýet’ Palace in Arkadag, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, delivered a public lecture to young people. During his speech, the Hero Arkadag spoke about Turkmenistan’s role in the development of the international transport and logistics system. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted the country’s advantageous geographical position at the crossroads of Eurasian routes. According to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Turkmenistan is contributing to the development of transport links between Asia and Europe. As part of the ‘Revival of the Great Silk Road’ concept, the country is developing transport and transit corridors and its national infrastructure. It was also noted that the UN General Assembly had adopted six resolutions on the initiative of Turkmenistan in the field of transport. Among them is the resolution declaring the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport for 2026–2035.
The Heads of the MFA of Turkmenistan and the Netherlands held negotiations in The Hague
05.09.2026On 3 September 2026, a meeting took place in The Hague between Rashid Meredov, Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan, and Tom Berendsen, Head of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This was reported by the press office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The parties noted the steady development of Turkmen-Dutch relations and their interest in expanding political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation. An exchange of views took place on topical issues on the regional and international agenda – the Turkmen side reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of permanent neutrality, the UN Charter and political and diplomatic methods of resolving international issues. The parties discussed prospects for intensifying business ties in the fields of transport and logistics, port infrastructure, agriculture and agricultural technologies, energy, high technology and industrial cooperation, noting their interest in expanding direct contacts between the business communities of the two countries. Cooperation in the field of education and the training of diplomatic personnel was discussed separately, including Turkmenistan’s long-standing collaboration with the Dutch Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’. The parties also touched upon the upcoming World Ahal-Teke Horse Beauty Championship and international equestrian competitions to be held in the Netherlands – the Dutch side welcomed the hosting of this large-scale event dedicated to Ahal-Teke horses and the traditions of Turkmen horse breeding. Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue regular dialogue and to strengthen multifaceted cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Turkmenistan and the EIB discussed a framework agreement on cooperation
05.09.2026On 3 September, Turkmenistan and the European Investment Bank (EIB) held online negotiations on a framework agreement to develop cooperation between the two parties, according to the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The negotiations were attended by representatives of the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Central Bank, the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, as well as the EIB’s Regional Office for Central Asia in Tashkent, the bank’s headquarters and the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan. The parties continued their dialogue and work on advancing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EIB. Earlier, the Head of the EIB’s Regional Office for Central Asia, Olivier Kueny, told the ‘Trend’ news agency that the conclusion of a framework agreement with Turkmenistan is a key condition for the bank to commence operations in the country. The European Investment Bank is the European Union’s main public lending institution, founded in 1958 in Luxembourg. The Bank finances projects in the fields of infrastructure, the environment, energy and digitalisation.
The Turkmenistan Ambassador to the UAE met with representatives of ‘Neopharma’
05.09.2026Bayram Bayramov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the UAE, met on Thursday with representatives of the pharmaceutical company ‘Neopharma’ LLC, according to the Turkmenistan Embassy in the UAE. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The parties discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector: opportunities for the supply of medicines, the exchange of professional expertise, technology transfer and the development of production capacity. The Ambassador noted the steady development of Turkmen-Emirati relations and the mutual interest of the parties in expanding cooperation in the fields of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue, including through contacts with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan. ‘Neopharma’ LLC was founded in 2003. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities across three continents, produces over 100 medicinal products and supplies its products to more than 50 countries, including states in the Middle East, Africa and the CIS.
Kronenberg is hosting a beauty contest for Ahal-Teke racehorses
05.09.2026The World Equestrian Championships and a Beauty Contest for Ahal-Teke horses have begun on 4 September in the Dutch town of Kronenberg. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The event is organised by the state association ‘Türkmen Atlary’ and the European Association of Ahal-Teke Horses. The event is timed to coincide with the Year of ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses’. The programme includes equestrian competitions, a beauty contest for racehorses, an international scientific conference on the Ahal-Teke breed, and presentations on Turkmen culture and traditions. Performances by the ‘Galkynyş’ National Equestrian Games Group and the State Circus of Turkmenistan are also planned. Teachers and students from the Aba Annayev International Equestrian Academy are involved in organising the events, according to the newspaper ‘Turkmenistan’. Hundreds of representatives from around 30 countries are expected to attend the events in Kronenberg, with more than 100 of them taking part in the international scientific and practical conference on Ahal-Teke horses. The forum comprises a main session and five sections: discussions will focus on achievements in the development of equestrian arts in Turkmenistan, the history of the breed, the significance of the inclusion of Ahal-Teke horse-breeding traditions and the tradition of horse decoration on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, as well as the scientific study of the equine industry. Speakers include experts and horse breeders from Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France and the USA. Turkmen national culture will be showcased in the square of the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre: seven yurts will be erected to display the traditions and customs of the people, national costumes, the art of the bakhshi and scenes from wedding ceremonies. Guests will also visit stands showcasing the traditions of horse-breeding in Europe. As part of the official reception, there will be a concert featuring Turkmen bakhshis and pop singers, as well as Turkish, Italian and German singers. Artists and students of creative disciplines from Turkmenistan and other countries took part in the art competition dedicated to the Ahal-Teke horses, submitting works in the fields of painting, sculpture, jewellery, carpet weaving and photography.
Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan have outlined plans for CACCC-2027
04.09.2026Mergen Kepbanov, Director of the Project Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in Turkmenistan, held a meeting with Azizbek Madmarov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the prospects for developing regional cooperation among the countries of Central Asia in the fields of environmental protection, climate change, sustainable development and environmental education, according to the news website Turkmenportal. Mergen Kepbanov spoke about the activities of CAREC and its role in developing regional environmental cooperation, focusing in particular on the work of the project office in Turkmenistan — its contribution to the implementation of initiatives on the sustainable management of natural resources, adaptation to climate change, the conservation of biodiversity and the development of environmental capacity. The participants discussed the Central Asian Climate Change Conference (CACCC) as a platform for exchanging experience on climate policy and sustainable development. The parties noted that the 9th CACCC will take place in 2027 as part of the Mountain Summit in Bishkek. Kepbanov confirmed the CAREC’s readiness to assist with its preparation and organisation. The meeting participants also touched upon the training of young professionals to work in the environmental and climate sectors, emphasising the need to expand opportunities for specialised education for young people in Central Asian countries. The parties expressed an interest in developing cooperation between the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the CAREC project office, as well as in increasing the participation of Kyrgyz representatives in the Centre’s regional events and initiatives – including joint conferences, the exchange of expertise and staff training.
Referees from Turkmenistan officiated at the Japan vs Kuwait match in Cambodia
04.09.2026Referees from Turkmenistan officiated the first-round match of the qualifying round for the 2027 AFC Youth Football Cup (under-20s) between the national teams of Japan and Kuwait. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The match was refereed by international referee Resul Mammedov, with Ahmet Begnazarov serving as the assistant referee. The Group ‘G’ match took place on 31 August at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh (Cambodia). Japan won the match 4–0. The federation highlighted the high standard of the Turkmen referees’ work on the international stage.
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