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On September 15, Bassam Ahmed Ali Marzouk, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Turkmenistan (with residence in Ankara), officially commenced his diplomatic mission.
During his visit, he presented his credentials to Chairwoman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, and held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Serdar Muhammetdurdyyev.
At the Mejlis, Gulmanova conveyed congratulations on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan and wished the ambassador success in strengthening bilateral ties. The ambassador was briefed on Turkmenistan’s domestic and foreign policy priorities and the role of the national parliament.
The sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in various fields — political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian — with special focus on developing interparliamentary dialogue.
At the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Marzouk praised the hosting of the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. He emphasized Turkmenistan’s role as a peace-promoting nation in the region and pledged to actively contribute to advancing Bahrain–Turkmenistan relations.
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National Leader of the Turkmen people pays working visit to Balkan region of Turkmenistan
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan today. During the trip, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan reviewed issues related to the high-level organization of major international events scheduled to be held in Turkmenistan in 2026, in line with the country’s foreign policy strategy.
As part of the visit, the National Leader of Turkmenistan examined project proposals concerning the readiness of facilities planned for international events along the Caspian Sea coast. Attention was given to the landscaping of surrounding areas, the modern design of entrance zones, the level of interior equipment, the layout of venues for various stages of international forums, and the progress of interior finishing works in buildings intended for large-scale conferences.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized that all necessary conditions must be created for international guests attending events in Turkmenistan. He also highlighted the importance of fully integrating digital technologies into these facilities and provided guidance to relevant officials.
During the working trip, the National Leader conducted an aerial inspection by helicopter over the Avaza National Tourist Zone, where he reviewed ongoing construction projects. Upon completion of the visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov returned to Ashgabat.
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