The President of Turkmenistan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Army General Serdar Berdimuhamedov, chaired a session of the State Security Council to review the performance of military and law enforcement agencies over the first four months of the year. The meeting focused on the strategic tasks of maintaining national stability, protecting state borders, and further modernizing the material and technical resources of the security forces. The President emphasized that ensuring peace and security remains a top priority for the sovereign state.

A significant directive issued during the council session pertained to the upcoming celebrations of Victory Day on May 9th. President Berdimuhamedov instructed relevant officials to ensure that all planned events are organized with the highest degree of professionalism and solemnity. This directive underscores the historical importance of the holiday and aims to honor the enduring values of peace and patriotism that the occasion represents for the Turkmen people.

Reports from the heads of various security departments highlighted ongoing efforts to improve the living and working conditions of military personnel. Key topics included the advancement of professional training for officers and the implementation of social support programs for their families. Additionally, the Council discussed the progress of the current conscription cycle and the official discharge process for servicemen who have completed their required term of duty.

Concluding the session, the President reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s adherence to its strictly defensive Military Doctrine. He reiterated that the fundamental goal of the Armed Forces is to safeguard the independence, territorial integrity, and neutral status of the nation. Specific tasks were assigned to integrate digital innovations into law enforcement practices and to continue the systematic development of the country's defense capabilities in accordance with international standards.