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Sep 26 2025
A musical and cultural event dedicated to the Independence of Turkmenistan was held in Astrakhan

On September 25, a musical and cultural event dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence was held at the Caspian Institute of Sea and River Transport named after General-Admiral F.M.Apraksin. This was reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the Consul of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation (Astrakhan city), representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Astrakhan region and the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in the Astrakhan region, as well as professors, teachers and students of the institute. Students of the Magtymguly Pyragy secondary school located in the village of Funtovo also participated in the event. In his speech, Consul Gilamanov told the participants about the importance of Turkmenistan's permanent Neutrality, the great achievements and successes of independent Turkmenistan over the past 34 years, and the significance of the recent session of the People's Council of Turkmenistan. He also reviewed Turkmen-Russian relations in the fields of science, education, culture and humanity. The event then continued with artistic recitation of poems, Turkmen folk songs, and the performance of music on the national musical instrument dutar. The event concluded with the Turkmen national dance kushtdepdi. As part of the cultural event, the Consul of Turkmenistan and Director of the Khazar Institute, O. Kartashova, held an educational meeting with students from Turkmenistan studying at this higher education institution.

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Sep 25 2025
Turkmen Delegation Visits Estonia to Explore Digital Governance and E-Government Infrastructure

Within the framework of the joint project between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan titled “Assistance in the implementation of a pilot electronic data interchange system in Turkmenistan”, a study visit for the Turkmenistan delegation to the Republic of Estonia was organized from 15 to 20 September 2025. The delegation from the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan and other key ministries explored Estonia’s globally acknowledged digital transformation model, with a focus on the X-Road platform—a trusted, interoperable backbone for e-governance. The Estonian experience provided the Turkmen delegation with key insights into digital identity, X-Road architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, and the role of public-private partnerships. The visit also covered topics such as AI in public services, cross-border solutions like e-Residency and eID and showcased sustainable infrastructure at the Green Data Center. Participants also received intensive training from Estonian experts with practical exposure to integrated e-services and case studies. Following the successful implementation of the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system across ten ministries in Turkmenistan and the integration of 12 information systems into the EDI framework with UNDPs’ support, the visit aimed to build national capacities to scale, optimize, and sustain digital service delivery. It is expected that the knowledge and experience gained during the visit significantly contributed to advancing the EDI system and improving digital public service delivery in Turkmenistan.  As part of UNDP’s collaboration with Turkmenistan, this initiative supports the country’s Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy (2019–2025) and the State Programme on the Development of the Digital Economy (2021–2025), helping to accelerate digital transformation by enhancing ICT infrastructure, improving public services, strengthening cybersecurity, and fostering innovation.

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Sep 25 2025
The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty assessed the progress of preparations for the country's Independence Day

National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Ashgabat Equestrian Center, where he inspected the preparations for the celebration of the 34th anniversary of the country's independence and the modernization process of the facility, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. During his visit, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized the special significance of Ahal-Teke horses in the lives of the Turkmen people. He stated that, thanks to the country's ongoing policies, the development of domestic equestrian sports and increasing the number of thoroughbreds are a constant focus of the state's attention. As a result of the modernization, the equestrian complex acquired a unique appearance and fully complies with international standards. The entire facility's infrastructure has been upgraded to meet modern requirements and high environmental standards. The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty emphasized the need to create all the necessary conditions for both the horses and riders, as well as the numerous guests who will participate in the festive events. He emphasized the importance of ensuring a high level of organization for the equestrian competitions. During his visit, the National Leader of the Turkmen people personally saddled a horse named Khanbeg and circled a special area, inspecting the condition of the racing tracks and their sand surface. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov also visited the Ahal-Teke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan, located in the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains, where modernization work is currently underway. He provided recommendations on creating modern conditions for effective horse training and breeding. Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, noted that Ahal-Teke horses are a national treasure and the main attraction of holidays and celebrations in the country.