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President of Turkmenistan arrives in China to attend SCO Summit
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the People’s Republic of China on a working visit to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, held in Tianjin on August 31 – September 1, 2025.
The aircraft carrying the Turkmen leader landed at Tianjin International Airport, where he was welcomed by Chinese officials and members of the Turkmen delegation. The visit is being carried out at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, with the Turkmen leader taking part in the summit as an honorary guest.
As part of the trip, President Berdimuhamedov will also attend the ceremonies dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War.
Observers note that Turkmenistan’s participation in the SCO Summit at such a high level reaffirms the country’s commitment to a policy of multi-vector cooperation, firmly based on the principles of positive neutrality. Turkmenistan actively engages with SCO member states and partners in areas such as economy, energy, transportation, regional security, and sustainable development.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 2001. Its current members include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus. While Turkmenistan, as a neutral state, is not a member of the SCO, it consistently takes part in the organization’s summits as an honorary guest.
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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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