On the evening of September 27, on the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence, high-rise buildings on Novy Arbat in Moscow will be illuminated in the colors of the Turkmen national flag, the Turkmen embassy in the Russian Federation reported. In this way, the Russian capital welcomes the main national holiday of Turkmenistan.
Consul General of Turkmenistan in Mazar-i-Sharif, Bazarbay Kabayev, at a meeting with the governor of Balkh province in Afghanistan, noted that the process of implementation of the TAPI project, import of electricity from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, operation of the railway between the two countries, establishment of strong economic relations and creation of conditions for traders are being promoted by the joint efforts of the parties, as reported by the Afghan news agency AVA.
A bust of the great Turkmen classic Magtymguly Fragi will be unveiled in the All-Russian State Library of Foreign Literature, Moscow. The ceremonial event is scheduled for the beginning of next week - September 30. The author of the bronze bust on a granite pedestal is a member of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan, sculptor Zakhid Babayev.
On Thursday, 26 September, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ahmet Gurbanov, held a meeting with the Vice-Governor - Chairman of the Government of Astrahan Region, Denis Afanasyev.
On 25-26 September, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan and the EU funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a two-day training on project management for Civil Society Organisations in Turkmenistan
A meeting of Chief Justices of Supreme Court of China and Central Asian countries was held in Urumqi. The event ended on September 24 with the adoption of a statement by its participants, which noted that consolidating and strengthening judicial exchanges and cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries will contribute to the development and prosperity of all parties, strengthening mutual trust and good-neighborly and friendly relations.
Issues of cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors within the CIS were discussed at a meeting between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, Esen Aydogdyyev, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Coordination Transport Meeting of the CIS Member States, Gennady Bessonov.
On the international sports stage, as well as in other areas, Turkmenistan demonstrates a steady growth of its authority. This is confirmed by the success of our athletes at major international competitions and Olympics. This year, our young chess players also presented the country with a valuable gift for the Independence Day celebrations by returning with awards.
Last week, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan became a platform for a number of significant meetings aimed at strengthening international cooperation in the trade and economic sphere.
On September 25, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belarus hosted a festive meeting with Turkmen students from higher educational institutions of Minsk. The ceremonial event was dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and the Year of Magtymguly Fragi.
Today, 25 September, in the conference hall of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan, a solemn ceremony of handing over passports to persons granted citizenship of Turkmenistan and residence permits to foreign citizens residing in Turkmenistan took place.
On 24 September, a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat, during which the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, presented important initiatives.
By the decree of the President of Turkmenistan, the Concept for the development of the city of Arkadag for 2024-2052 has been approved.
By the decrees of the President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the title of “Hero of Turkmenistan” has been awarded to prominent cultural figures sculptor Saragt Babayev and artist Annajemal Nurmuhammedova.
Based on the Resolution of the UN General Assembly initiated by Turkmenistan, 2025 has been declared the "International Year of Peace and Trust" in Turkmenistan. The corresponding decision was made at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, which was held in Ashgabat on September 24.
