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Turkmenistan Invites SCO Countries to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Neutrality
02 Sep. 09:54President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan has invited delegations from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries to take part in celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality. The festivities will be held in Ashgabat on December 12, 2025.
In his statement, he emphasized that the SCO member states were among the co-sponsors and supporters of the UN General Assembly resolutions recognizing Turkmenistan’s neutrality, along with other initiatives proposed by the country. The president expressed sincere gratitude for this support.
Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan's regular participation in SCO summits as an honorary guest reflects mutual interest in strengthening partnership and cooperation. He praised the organization’s constructive role in regional and global affairs and its contribution to shaping a fair and balanced international order.
The president also welcomed the global governance initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting its alignment with Turkmenistan’s vision of international relations based on equality, justice, and mutual respect.
The SCO Summit took place in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, with participation from over 20 heads of state and representatives of international organizations.
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A bilateral meeting between representatives of Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of China focused on agricultural development was held at the Archabil Hotel in Ashgabat. The negotiations took place within the framework of a visit by a Chinese delegation led by Erkin Tuniyaz, Chairman of the People's Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
The event brought together heads of the agro-industrial sector, scientists from research academies, and representatives of leading companies from both nations. Discussions centered on integrating digital technologies into agriculture, as well as advancing seed production and selective breeding. Special emphasis was placed on cotton growing, raw material processing, and water conservation technologies.
The Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in implementing joint investment projects and supplying modern agricultural machinery to Turkmenistan. Additionally, both parties agreed to establish regular exchange visits for agricultural experts to facilitate professional knowledge sharing.
Following the sectoral talks, the Chinese delegation met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan T. Atahallyev. The meeting summarized the results of the consultations and reaffirmed both nations' commitment to elevating regional agricultural and technical partnership to a higher level.
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