The past week in Turkmenistan was marked by a series of events of international and domestic significance. The main focus was on developing regional cooperation, strengthening diplomatic ties, environmental protection of the Caspian Sea, and modernizing the healthcare system, according to the TDH.

On October 5, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the city of Arkadag, where he inspected construction work on the city's second phase and held a meeting with relevant officials. Discussions focused on the construction of the Arkadagyň ruhy metjidi Mosque, the equipment of social facilities, landscaping, and preparations for the opening of new urban facilities.

On October 6, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the monuments of the Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex, paying tribute to the victims of the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake and national heroes. Memorial ceremonies were also held in the city of Arkadag and across all velayats of the country.

On the same day, Hero Arkadag met with Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The parties discussed the development of Turkmen-Russian relations and cooperation within the UN, the CIS, and other international organizations.

On October 7, Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on his birthday during a telephone conversation. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, as well as the upcoming meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State and the Caspian Environmental Summit.

From October 7 to 9, the Avaza National Tourist Zone hosted a series of international events.

On October 7, the International Women's Dialogue on “The Role of Women in Maintaining Peace and Achieving Sustainable Development” took place, bringing together representatives of CIS member states, the Republic of Türkiye, UN entities, and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Participants discussed the role of women in conflict prevention, preventive diplomacy, and sustainable development.

On the same day, the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held, resulting in the signing of several documents. Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov also met with his Russian and Belarusian counterparts. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in 2027–2028.

On October 8, the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan was held, with Azerbaijan officially joining the regional format for the first time. Participants discussed political, trade and economic, transport and logistics, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The meeting concluded with the signing of relevant regulatory documents and the adoption of a Joint Statement.

On the same day, the President of Turkmenistan held bilateral meetings with the Presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia, as well as with the Secretary-General of the CIS. Following talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the two sides signed a Treaty on the Establishment of the Supreme Council for Strategic Partnership.

The programme also included meetings of foreign ministers from Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan, cultural events, and a national cuisine festival. Russian filmmaker Robert Frantsev won the Interstate Television Film Competition “Flight of the Steed: Strength and Grace” with the film “The Akhal-Teke Steed – A National Treasure.”

On October 9, the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State took place, with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian attending as a special guest. The leaders discussed priorities for multilateral cooperation and signed a package of documents outlining future areas of collaboration.

On the same day, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held talks with Masoud Pezeshkian and President Alexander Lukashenko. The parties discussed prospects for expanding bilateral relations.

On October 9, the Caspian Environmental Summit was held under the chairmanship of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, with the participation of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia.

The heads of the Caspian littoral states discussed the declining water level of the Caspian Sea, the preservation of its ecosystem, and the protection of biodiversity. The President of Turkmenistan supported the establishment of a Commission on Caspian Sea shallowing at the level of deputy prime ministers, as well as the development of an Interstate Programme for the Preservation of the Caspian's Water Resources.

The first meeting of the Commission was proposed to take place in Azerbaijan in the first half of 2027. The summit concluded with the signing of a Decision by the Heads of the Caspian Littoral States and the adoption of a Statement by the Chair of the Caspian Environmental Summit.

New medical facilities were opened in Turkmenistan as part of the celebrations marking Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers' Day.

Hero Arkadag attended the opening of an additional complex of buildings at the Arçman health resort.

The President of Turkmenistan opened the International Scientific and Clinical Oncology Centre, the Dental Centre, and the International Paediatrics Centre.

The Oncology Centre has a capacity of 500 beds and includes more than 20 specialized departments. For the first time in the country, dedicated bone marrow transplantation and palliative care departments have been established, along with facilities for producing chemotherapy drugs and radiopharmaceuticals.

The Dental Centre has a capacity of 80 beds, while the International Paediatrics Centre accommodates 160 patients. All three institutions are equipped with modern medical technology. New vehicles were provided to the medical facilities and the Arçman health resort.

On October 10, Hero Arkadag held meetings with foreign representatives from the medical and business sectors, including executives from Bouygues and Nicklaus Companies, representatives of the Republic of Korea and German medical centres, and cosmonaut team commander Oleg Kononenko. The parties discussed prospects for further cooperation.

An international exhibition and scientific conference entitled “Healthcare, Education and Sport in the Era of the Revival of a New Epoch of a Powerful State” opened at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Cooperation agreements in education were signed during the events, and foreign medical scholars were awarded the title of Honorary Professor of the Myrat Garryev State Medical University of Turkmenistan.

On October 11, outstanding healthcare workers were honoured, and Volume XVIII of the book Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, academician of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and Doctor of Medical Sciences, was presented.