At the Halk Maslahaty (People's Council) session held in Ashgabat on 19 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a keynote address, presenting major economic indicators and outlining state priorities for the near term. This speech delineated the contours of the nation's economic policy. According to the President, the primary goal of Turkmenistan's economic … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the People’s Council session on 19 September 2025
Dear compatriots! Dear participants of the meeting of the Halk Maslakhaty! Today, in the era of the Renaissance of a new era of a powerful state, we celebrate our country's main holiday – Turkmenistan Independence Day – with glorious accomplishments and labor achievements. I heartily congratulate you and your people on the 34th anniversary of your sacred independence! … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the People’s Council session, 19 September 2025
Dear participants of the meeting Halk Maslakhaty! Dear compatriots! In a matter of days, we will widely and solemnly celebrate the 34th anniversary of the sacred independence of our sovereign Fatherland, and on 12 December, the International Year of Peace and Trust, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality with the same scope. Independence and … [Read more...]
The International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th Anniversary of Neutrality: Turkmenistan outlines key areas of preparation for national and international events
On 9 January, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a meeting of the Organizing State Committee for High-level events on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality and the declaration of 2025 by the UN General Assembly as the International Year of Peace and Trust. The meeting was … [Read more...]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan
Dear compatriots! Dear participants of the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty! Today, in the epoch of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state, we celebrate the main holiday of our country with glorious accomplishments and labor achievements – the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. Dear compatriots, I sincerely congratulate you on the 33rd anniversary of … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the meeting of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan
Dear participants of the meeting Halk Maslahat! Dear compatriots! In a few days, we will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the sacred independence of the sovereign Fatherland at a high level. Independence is the recognition of our native people and beloved Motherland throughout the world. The bright path of all achievements and prosperity. Dear compatriots! The … [Read more...]
Keynote Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan
(Ashgabat, February 22, 2024) Dear participants of the meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan! Dear compatriots! Turkmens are a people who have formed an exemplary path of development and have shown the world outstanding personalities. This year in our country will be marked by celebrations on the occasion of the 300th … [Read more...]
Meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty: Turkmenistan outlines steps for the comprehensive implementation of the Program of socio-economic development and investments in 2024
On 22 February 2024, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty. The meeting’s agenda was focused on the tasks of implementing the "Program of socio-economic development of Turkmenistan and investments in 2024". The "Program of socio-economic … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov chaired the first meeting of the Halk Maslahaty
On Thursday, 20 April 2021, a first meeting of the People’s Council (Halk Maslahaty) was held under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Addressing with a keynote speech, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov voiced a number of tasks assigned to the highest representative bodies of people's … [Read more...]
Joint session of the Parliament of Turkmenistan and representatives of the public – Main Outcomes
On 21 January 2023, a joint meeting of both chambers of the Parliament of Turkmenistan - the Halk Maslahaty and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan - and representatives of the public of Turkmenistan took place in Ashgabat. Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presided at the meeting of the Parliament. Summary of the session’s outcomes: The upper house of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan reverts to unicameral system of parliament – Joint session of parliament on 21 January 2023 will lead to merger of both chambers
nCa Report In a move that will give complete makeover to the legislative base, Turkmenistan has decided to switch back to the unicameral system of parliament. However, it will be quite different from the past. As is known, a couple of years ago Turkmenistan adopted the bicameral system of parliament. The parliament currently in seat, as a result of that decision, is called … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan gives legislation guidelines to both houses of parliament
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the members of both houses of the parliament on Tuesday, 1 March 2022. It was not a formal joint session of the parliament; it was a meeting to underline the need for the improvement of some laws and creation of some new laws to meet the requirements arising from the development strategy of Turkmenistan for the next … [Read more...]
The meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat
Elvira Kadyrova On September 25, 2021, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of the Milli Gengesh (National Council) of Turkmenistan on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the sacred Independence of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by elected members of the Halk Maslahaty of the Milli Gengesh of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan switches to bicameral system of parliament – President addresses nation
nCa Report Turkmenistan conducted on 25 September 2020 a session of the Peoples Council (Halk Maslahaty). The proceedings included the annual address of President Berdimuhamedov and the adoption of constitutional amendments to move Turkmenistan to bicameral system of parliament. Because of the health security precautions the session was carried out in several locations … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan ready for bicameral system of parliament – amendments to Constitution unveiled
nCa Report Turkmenistan is at the threshold of switching to the bicameral system of parliament. The draft law that will incorporate the necessary amendments/additions to the Constitution of Turkmenistan was unveiled in a meeting of the Constitutional Commission chaired by President Berdimuhamedov through the video link on Wednesday (19 August 2020). The elaborate process … [Read more...]