Playlist
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates the National Leader of the Turkmen People on his birthday
29 Jun. 05:47The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has sent a formal congratulatory message to the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and National Leader of the Turkmen People, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on the occasion of his birthday. The official diplomatic correspondence was published in the national newspaper "Turkmenistan." In his letter, the Russian leader highly commended the long-standing political career and statecraft of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty.
The Russian Head of State emphasized that Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s extensive tenure in public service has earned him the deep respect of Turkmen citizens alongside a definitive international reputation. President Putin underscored Moscow's high regard for the National Leader’s persistent dedication to expanding mutually beneficial bilateral ties, acknowledging Ashgabat's targeted initiatives toward maintaining constructive diplomatic channels.
The diplomatic text expressed firm confidence that intergovernmental interaction between Russia and Turkmenistan will continue to progress systematically in the spirit of a deepened strategic partnership. The Russian President noted that this long-term cooperation directly serves the fundamental interests of both friendly nations and contributes to sustaining regional peace, stability, and security dynamics across Central Asia and the Caspian Sea basin. Concluding his executive message, Vladimir Putin wished Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov robust health, personal well-being, and continuous success in his legislative duties.
Also read
Turkmen Journalists and Experts Participated in the OSCE Central Asia Media Conference in Bishkek
10 Oct. 13:57On October 9–10, 2026, the capital of Kyrgyzstan hosted a major OSCE Central Asia Media Conference, bringing together leading experts, government officials, civil society representatives, and media professionals from across the region. Entitled "Building Shared Reality: Information Integrity, Media Ethics and Trust in the Digital Age," this high-level forum addressed the most pressing contemporary challenges, including the transformation of information ecosystems, the impact of Big Tech, the deployment of artificial intelligence systems, and the digital safety of media workers.
The significance of this conference is profound, serving as an essential platform for building cross-border dialogue, reinforcing professional journalistic standards, and collectively shaping regional solutions amidst rapid digitalization.
Throughout the rich program of the forum, participants discussed a wide array of topics ranging from independent self-regulation standards and source protection to practical tools for AI integration in newsrooms and gender-sensitive approaches to journalists' safety. Representatives from Turkmenistan took an active part in the conference sessions, highlighting national priorities within the broader regional framework. Specifically, during discussions on implementing OSCE policy guidelines, Turkmen delegation member emphasized the importance of a phased approach to developing the media environment—one grounded in studying international experience, expert dialogue, and adaptation to national and linguistic realities.
Key topics included digital platform transparency, the development of Turkmen-language AI models, media economic sustainability, and copyright protection in the era of AI. Additionally, Azat Seyitmuhammedov, founder of Arzuw News, shared practical insights into deploying generative artificial intelligence to optimize workflows in smaller local newsrooms.
The conference underscored that continuous multilateral dialogue among Central Asian nations and international partners, including the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, is vital for successfully navigating the technological challenges of the future.
Blitz