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Turkmenistan became the first nation to celebrate its National Day at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka on Monday, April 14th, which had opened the day prior. Turkmen artists impressed guests at the celebration with a spirited folk performance featuring songs and dances.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the ceremony, cutting the symbolic ribbon and, together with the Japanese Minister for Expo 2025, Ito Yoshitaka, and other representatives of the Japanese side, toured the exposition of the Turkmenistan pavilion.

Distinguished guests of the exhibition were presented with a 3D video showcasing the history and nature of Turkmenistan, its national heritage, economic and cultural potential, and priority directions for the country's development.

This was followed by an introduction to exhibits illustrating the implementation of the Arkadag smart city project, the contribution of various sectors to the prosperity of the people and the state, the activities of major industrial enterprises, the oil and gas sector, the transport and communication complex, the growing opportunities of the country's private sector, and successes in the social sphere.

Exhibition participants also became acquainted with the Turkmen art of carpet weaving, inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as well as national brands such as Akhal-Teke horses and Alabay dogs. The exhibition also featured an exposition detailing the medicinal plants of Turkmenistan.

Representatives of Japan noted that Turkmenistan's significant achievements in various fields demonstrate the successful implementation of a deeply considered economic strategy.

Subsequently, the head of state and high-ranking representatives of Japan familiarized themselves with Turkmen national cuisine, as well as the process of preparing Turkmen tea in a teahouse established there.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Japanese officials visited the souvenir shop of the Turkmenistan pavilion, after which they proceeded to the Japan exhibition pavilion and toured its exposition.

On the same day, the President of Turkmenistan departed from Osaka for Tokyo.

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