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President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Turns 44: Receives Birthday Wishes During UN Visit in New York
22 Sep. 13:34On September 22, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov celebrates his 44th birthday. He is currently on a working visit to New York to participate in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
This morning, the Turkmen leader received birthday greetings from world leaders. Messages of congratulations came from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, and other countries.
Warm wishes were also extended by National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, members of the government, the speaker of the parliament, deputy prime ministers, heads of law enforcement agencies, governors of provinces and the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, as well as representatives of political parties and civil society.
The editorial team of beyan.tm joins in the congratulations and wishes the President of Turkmenistan continued success, strong health, and fruitful work in his public service.
Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers
24 Aug. 14:45The Swiss Government has officially opened the application cycle for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program target young specialists and researchers from Turkmenistan seeking to conduct post-graduate research or pursue doctoral studies at top Swiss universities and research institutes.
Key applicant requirements:
A Master’s degree or equivalent academic/professional credential;
Age limit: born after December 31, 1991;
A detailed research proposal including a timeline, core methodology, and planned objectives;
An official letter of academic sponsorship from a host professor in Switzerland;
For applicants currently residing in Switzerland, the entry date must not precede August 1, 2026.
The grant includes a monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, partial housing subsidies, and travel expenses. Research fellowships range from 6 to 12 months in duration. Electronic application submissions will remain open through November 27, 2026. Application procedures for Turkmen citizens are overseen by the Embassy of Switzerland in Baku.
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