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Working visit of the European Commissioner for International Cooperation to Turkmenistan

On 12 March, the European Commissioner for International Cooperation Jozef Sikela paid a working visit to Turkmenistan. In the context of the growing geopolitical importance of Central Asia, this visit underlines the importance of regional cooperation for the European Union and the special role of Turkmenistan in this process.

The purpose of the visit was to strengthen cooperation with Turkmenistan, in particular in areas of mutual interest for Turkmenistan and Europe, such as economic modernization, development of transport links and transition to a green economy.As part of the visit, the delegation led by the European Commissioner visited the Turkmenbashi International Seaport. The European Commissioner met with the Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan. At the meeting, the parties noted the significant potential of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, which can turn it into a major transit hub between Europe and Asia.This corridor opens up investment opportunities in logistics, transport and trade, reducing the delivery time of goods to Europe to about 15 days. The parties also emphasized the need to integrate Turkmenistan into regional and global trade networks, modernize infrastructure, and expand opportunities for attracting investment within the framework of the Global Gateway strategy. In this regard, the launch of the Global Gateway platform in Ashgabat in 2024 was announced. The Chairman of the “Turkmendenizderyayollary” Agency and the Head of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport spoke at the meeting. Their speeches covered in detail the potential and investment opportunities of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, the Marine Merchant Fleet CJSC, and the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Yard. In particular, it was noted that dry cargo vessels with a carrying capacity of 6100 tons are currently being built at the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Yard. After the meeting, the guests were acquainted with the capabilities of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport and the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Yard.

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Apr 26 2026
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated all his compatriots on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has congratulated all his compatriots on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse, which is celebrated at the state level with great pomp in honor of the glorious horses created on the basis of folk selection, which have found perfection through the talent of wise fathers and have made a worthy contribution to the development of world culture. This is reported by TDH. In his congratulatory message, the head of state noted the special importance of the role of winged horses in the life of the brave people, and that since ancient times, the heavenly horses, known worldwide as "heavenly horses", "Nisai horses", and "winged horses", are the national pride, pride, and valuable asset of the people. This is clearly reflected in such wise sayings as "A horse has wings", "A horse will be a horse, a horse is a legacy", "A horse is a statehood", and "A horse is a source of livelihood". "Our heavenly horses, considered the indelible heritage of our ancestors and one of the pioneers of world equestrian culture, are known for their uniqueness, beauty, humane character and loyalty to their owners. Accordingly, our state creates all conditions for the international development of horse breeding, Turkmen national horsemanship, equestrian sports in our ancestral homeland, and for the continuous improvement of the living conditions of horse lovers. The fact that the Galkynysh national equestrian troupe has repeatedly won the main and special prizes at international circus festivals further increases our people's pride in our horses. During this year, which has been declared "Independent, Eternal Neutral Turkmenistan - the Homeland of the Horse-Ball Horse-Myrad", it is planned to hold a number of events in the field of equestrian sports in our country and abroad in accordance with the Program of Events to be held in the field of equestrian sports. These events will give a great impetus to further popularize the fame of our Akhal-Teke horses around the world," the Congratulatory Message of the President of Turkmenistan states. At the end of his congratulatory message, the Head of State once again sincerely congratulated the Turkmen Horse National Day, which is widely celebrated in the year of the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's sacred independence, and wished all the Turkmen people good health, long life, family well-being, and great success in their work to further develop and improve the art of Turkmen horse breeding.