President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a Resolution approving the Strategy for the development of cultural diplomacy of Turkmenistan for 2026–2052 and the Action Plan for its implementation. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

As noted in the document, the new strategy aims to strengthen international recognition of independent and neutral Turkmenistan, promote its peaceful foreign policy, and popularise the national cultural heritage, traditions and spiritual values of the Turkmen people.

The adoption of the strategy is based on proposals presented at the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan on 24 September 2024, chaired by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The document emphasises the desire to make Turkmenistan a centre of harmony and friendship on the international arena, using the accumulated experience of diplomatic relations and cultural interaction.

The relevant ministries, departments, as well as the hakims of the velayats and cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag have been instructed to ensure the implementation of the measures provided for in the document.