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Turkmenistan presents national migration policy at UN headquarters in New York

08 May. 06:44

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Amanmuhammet Sazakov, Chairman of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan, represented the country at the second International Migration Review Forum held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. During the plenary session, the Turkmen delegation reaffirmed its commitment to international law, the UN Charter, and humanitarian principles. Turkmenistan continues to align its national legislation and sustainable development programs with the goals of the Global Compact for Migration through a robust multi-agency coordination mechanism.

A key highlight of the presentation was Turkmenistan's success in modernizing its identity document system. The State Migration Service provides biometric documents and residence permits that strictly adhere to the international standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). These high-security documents are equipped with multi-level protection systems, ensuring the integrity of the migration process and facilitating safe, orderly, and legal movement across borders.

The delegation also emphasized the significance of the global initiative proposed by the President of Turkmenistan to create a World Platform for Digital Integration. This project aims to introduce advanced information technologies into migration management, fostering equality and trust among international partners. By leveraging digital tools, Turkmenistan seeks to enhance data exchange and streamline administrative procedures, contributing to a more interconnected and transparent global migration framework.

The forum served as a premier intergovernmental platform for reviewing the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Legal Migration. It brought together high-level representatives from UN member states, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and various civil society groups. Turkmenistan reiterated its readiness to further expand its legal and contractual framework with international organizations, focusing on digital innovation and humanitarian cooperation to achieve long-term sustainable development goals.

















Bangladesh Elects New President

Today in 06:53

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The People's Republic of Bangladesh has appointed a new head of state following a voting procedure in the national parliament. Representative of the Nationalist Party, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has assumed the highest state office. The newly elected leader has already begun receiving official congratulations from foreign counterparts.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent an official message to the new leader of Bangladesh. In his address, the Turkmen head of state expressed warm wishes on the occasion of his election to the high post. The Leader of Turkmenistan wished the new President strong health and success in all initiatives aimed at the progress and prosperity of the Bangladeshi nation.

The political transition was necessitated by the early resignation of former head of state Mohammed Shahabuddin. The previous leader stepped down due to health reasons, which required the parliament to organize elections to fill the vacant presidential post.

The parliamentary vote to elect the head of state took place on August 20, 2026. Following the count, candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir secured a decisive victory with 255 votes from lawmakers, while his competitor Oli Ahmed received 88 votes.