The motto for 2026 has been announced: "Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of the Purposeful Winged Steeds." The corresponding resolution of the Mejlis was approved today by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council
An awards ceremony was held during the gala forum dedicated to summing up the International Year of Peace and Trust. On the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the heads of foreign diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations received anniversary medals "30 Years of Turkmenistan's Neutrality" and commemorative silver badges
2025 was a time of great diplomatic harvest for Turkmenistan. A celebratory conference was held at the Mekan Palace in Ashgabat, where the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and heads of foreign diplomatic missions reflected on the results of the year, which was marked by the International Year of Peace and Trust
The national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council), Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, made a working visit to the Balkan velayat
Humanity is returning to the Moon, not in a movie, but in reality. A key stage of preparation for the Artemis II mission—the launch day dress rehearsal—has been completed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Four astronauts completed the five-hour launch protocol, stopping the clock just 30 seconds before the imaginary "liftoff" from Earth
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in an informal meeting of the heads of state of the CIS member states, which took place in the St. George Hall of the State Hermitage Museum
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in St. Petersburg to participate in the traditional informal meeting of the heads of state of the CIS member states
The meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, held on the eve of the year's end, served as a platform for Turkmenistan to present its long-term strategy. Instead of simply summing up the results, the country's delegation emphasized how the experience of Turkmen neutrality will be useful for the Organization in the next two years, especially given the transition to Switzerland's Chairmanship in 2026
Speaking at the first "Central Asia + Japan" Summit, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov presented a detailed vision for a new architecture for Eurasian partnership. The head of state emphasized that today's meeting in Tokyo is the starting point for a qualitative renewal of relations, where Asia's growing role as a global center of development dictates the need to establish fundamentally new areas of interaction
A historic event took place in the Japanese capital: the first Summit of Heads of State of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue (CA+JAD). The participation of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in this high-level meeting confirmed Ashgabat's role as a key architect of regional stability and economic progress
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi. The high-level talks reaffirmed the parties' commitment to elevating bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level
In Tokyo, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed Japanese business leaders. Addressing the heads of major corporations, the head of state outlined Turkmenistan's strategic vision as a high-tech and environmentally responsible partner
During his working visit to Japan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the heads of leading Japanese corporations. The forum resulted in a substantial package of bilateral documents, opening a new chapter in Turkmenistan's industrial development
As part of a busy visit to Japan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held talks with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fukushiro Nukaga. The meeting focused on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy as a key tool for interstate rapprochement
During his working visit to Tokyo, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan. This is their second meeting this year, underscoring the exceptional dynamism and trusting nature of Turkmen-Japanese relations
