As previously reported, today, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired a comprehensive meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council, which was also attended by the mayors of the regions and the city of Ashgabat.

Today, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired a comprehensive meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council. The meeting was also attended by the mayors of the regions and the city of Ashgabat. This was reported by the "Watan" news program.

Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Balkan region, where he was interested in issues related to the high-quality organization of international events to be held in Avaza in 2026, and familiarized himself with the projects related to their organizational level.

Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow paid a working visit to Balkan region. During the working visit, the Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan was interested in issues related to the high-quality organization of international events to be held in Turkmenistan in 2026, as part of the foreign policy strategy of the Head of State, and got acquainted with the projects related to their organizational level. This was reported by the "Watan" news program.

During his visit to Tokyo, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who participated in the first summit of the Central Asia-Japan Dialogue, met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. This was reported in the electronic edition of the Turkmenistan newspaper.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people congratulated the Turkmen people on the success of large-scale international events dedicated to the remarkable 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality in the Year of International Peace and Confidence, which have become a further manifestation of the country's firm adherence to the peace-loving foreign policy. This was reported by the "Watan" news program.

Turkmenistan's main New Year's tree, erected in the square in front of the “Älem” Cultural and Entertainment Center in Ashgabat, will be illuminated with multicolored lights. The tree-lighting ceremony, decorated with crystal snowflakes and garlands, will traditionally be one of the most vibrant events of the pre-New Year period for residents and visitors of the Turkmen capital.

On December 12, Ashgabat hosted a plenary session of the Forum for Peace and Confidence in Turkmenistan. During the session, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow delivered a keynote speech. According to TDH, Gahryman Arkadag's speech, in particular, stated:

On December 12, Ashgabat hosted the Turkmenistan Peace and Confidence Building Forum, a festive event dedicated to the International Day of Neutrality and the 30th anniversary of the international recognition of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. The President of Turkmenistan made a speech at the high-level forum and put forward important initiatives. According to TDH, the President's speech, in particular, stated:

Today, in honor of the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality, a ceremony was held with the participation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people to present the jubilee medal "30th Anniversary of Neutrality of Turkmenistan" and a commemorative silver sign to citizens of foreign countries and dignitaries of Turkmenistan. The "Watan" news program reported.

This morning, the modernized Neutrality Building was ceremonially opened in southern Ashgabat in honor of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.

The Fire Safety Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan has issued recommendations on fire safety measures ahead of the New Year holidays.

An Open Brain-Ring Competition was held at the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan with the participation of students from 18 higher educational institutions of the country.

Trade turnover between Turkmenistan and China reached 8 billion 343 million 699 thousand US dollars in January-October of this year, according to the General Administration of Customs of China .

Today, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. During the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan announced that he had completed writing a new book entitled "Neutrality of Turkmenistan - a Bright Path to Peace and Trust" for this year's meeting.

Specialists from the Nebitgazburawlaýy trust of the “Turkmennebit” State Concern successfully completed drilling three wells at the promising Uzynada field in the Balkan velayat. The wells have produced commercial quantities of hydrocarbons, according to the “Nebitgaz” newspaper.

Turkmenistan is currently prioritizing cooperation with foreign companies as part of the overhaul of freight and passenger locomotives. Deputy Prime Minister M. Chakyev reported this at a government meeting on November 28, speaking about ongoing efforts to strengthen the railway sector's infrastructure.

Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people reviewed the work plan for the second phase of construction of the city of Arkadag and the draft designs of the facilities planned for construction. This was reported on the "Watan" news program.

Caspian countries supported extending the moratorium on commercial sturgeon fishing until 2026, Vasily Sokolov, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries, told reporters.

Following the conclusion of high-level Turkmen-Kazakh talks in Astana, a ceremony was held to award President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov with the highest state award of the Republic of Kazakhstan - the Order of the Golden Eagle ("Altyn Kyran"). This was reported in the electronic edition of the Turkmenistan newspaper.