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22 Sep. 13:38

World Leaders Congratulate President of Turkmenistan on His Birthday

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President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan has received numerous congratulatory messages from foreign leaders on the occasion of his birthday — a reflection of the country's strong international standing and diplomatic ties.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described the relationship between Russia and Turkmenistan as a “deep strategic partnership” and highlighted the President’s personal contribution to its development. Other Russian officials, including Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, and Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko, reaffirmed their support for continued bilateral cooperation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping recalled the recent visit by the Turkmen leader to China and praised the broad consensus reached during their talks. He emphasized the shared commitment to enhancing the traditional friendship between the two nations.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressing his counterpart as a “dear brother,” emphasized the growing ties rooted in shared language, history, and cultural heritage. He expressed confidence in the continued development of cooperation within both bilateral and multilateral frameworks.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called Turkmenistan a key partner in Central Asia and emphasized the significant progress in relations since 2008. He also requested greater engagement with Korean companies in Turkmenistan’s economic development.

Leaders from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Belarus joined in extending their warm wishes, highlighting the importance of enduring friendship and strategic partnership.

These messages underline Turkmenistan’s growing reputation as a reliable international partner.

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National Leader of the Turkmen people pays working visit to Balkan region of Turkmenistan

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The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan today. During the trip, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan reviewed issues related to the high-level organization of major international events scheduled to be held in Turkmenistan in 2026, in line with the country’s foreign policy strategy.

As part of the visit, the National Leader of Turkmenistan examined project proposals concerning the readiness of facilities planned for international events along the Caspian Sea coast. Attention was given to the landscaping of surrounding areas, the modern design of entrance zones, the level of interior equipment, the layout of venues for various stages of international forums, and the progress of interior finishing works in buildings intended for large-scale conferences.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized that all necessary conditions must be created for international guests attending events in Turkmenistan. He also highlighted the importance of fully integrating digital technologies into these facilities and provided guidance to relevant officials.

During the working trip, the National Leader conducted an aerial inspection by helicopter over the Avaza National Tourist Zone, where he reviewed ongoing construction projects. Upon completion of the visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov returned to Ashgabat.