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The Ambassador of Thailand concludes his diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan
On July 31, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ahmed Gurbanov, met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Turkmenistan (resident in Ankara), Apirat Sugondhabhir. The Thai diplomat is concluding his mission in Ashgabat.
During the meeting, the parties assessed the current level of bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Thailand in the political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres. Issues related to strengthening the treaty and legal framework of cooperation were discussed.
The diplomats noted the effectiveness of the countries’ interaction within international organizations, particularly the United Nations. The Turkmen side emphasized Thailand’s contribution to the preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which will soon take place in Avaza.
The parties also exchanged views on prospects for developing cultural and humanitarian ties. Thailand expressed interest in establishing cooperation between universities of the two countries.
The Turkmen side thanked Ambassador Apirat Sugondhabhir for his contribution to the development of friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Thailand.
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Workweek formats are as follows:
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Five-day workweek — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours
The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:
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January 1 — New Year
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March 8 — International Women’s Day
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March 20 — Oraza Bayram
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March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday
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May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan
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May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram
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September 27 — Independence Day
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October 6 — Day of Remembrance
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December 12 — International Neutrality Day
On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.
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