16.12.2025
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Workers of the oil and gas industry and geology of Balkan velayat celebrated their professional holiday
Events marking the Day of Workers of the Oil and Gas Industry and Geology of Turkmenistan were held in the country at a high level. Celebrations on this occasion also took place in Balkan velayat.
16.12.2025
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The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the King of Bahrain
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain and the people of Bahrain on the occasion of National day of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
16.12.2025
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The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the entire people of the country on the occasion of Independence day of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
16.12.2025
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Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Head of the Austrian-Turkmen Society
On December 15, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with the Head of the Austrian-Turkmen Society Neda Berger, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
16.12.2025
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Delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in Riyadh
On December 14, 2025, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov took part in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
16.12.2025
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Turkmenistan and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe established diplomatic relations
On December 11, 2025, a ceremony for the signing of the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Turkmenistan and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe was held at the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.
16.12.2025
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Event dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality held in Berlin
On 12 December 2025, a ceremonial event dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality was held at the premises of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Federal Republic of Germany.
16.12.2025
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Results announced for the creative contest “Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Peace and Trust”
In the International Year of Peace and Trust, marked by the celebration of the glorious 30th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, various festivities and events are being widely held in Balkan velayat.
15.12.2025
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The Lights on the Country’s Main New Year’s Tree were turned on
Today, the candle-lighting ceremony of the country’s main New Year’s tree took place in the Turkmen capital, traditionally preceding the events celebrating the arrival of the beloved and long-awaited, joyful, and kind holiday – the New Year.
15.12.2025
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Art preserved through the centuries
From time immemorial, storytellers and poet-musicians bakhshi have been held in special esteem among the Turkmen people. No less revered, however, are the talented craftsmen who make traditional musical instruments—the dutar and the gyjak.