On 2 October, a ceremony was held at the ‘Grand Hotel Wien’ in Vienna to mark the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal.

The event was organised by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Austria with the support of the Austrian-Turkmen Society. The reception was attended by representatives of the Austrian Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Vienna City Hall, the diplomatic corps, international organisations, as well as heads of Austrian departments, businesses, Turkmen students and the media.

Hemra Amannazarov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Austria, spoke about the country's achievements during its years of independence and the development of bilateral cooperation in the political, economic and cultural spheres. Representatives of Austria emphasised the importance of friendship and mutual understanding in relations with Turkmenistan.

Neda Berger, President of the Austrian-Turkmen Society, noted the significance of Turkmenistan's neutrality, confirmed by the UN, and compared it with Austria's experience.

The evening was accompanied by a musical programme by Turkmen performers, an exhibition of national art and a tasting of Turkmen cuisine.