On 27 September 2026, events dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence were held in the Republic of Türkiye and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In Ankara, the building of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye, one of the tallest buildings in the capital with a height of 140 metres, was illuminated in the colours of the State … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan showcases defense capabilities at civil and military parade
The Independence Day celebrations of Turkmenistan included a number of high profile events. Among them was the civil and military parade held on 27 September 2026. A prominent feature of the parade was the display of the defense capabilities of the country. This demonstrated the focus on a well-rounded military doctrine, aimed at self-defense and in line with the policy of … [Read more...]
A 67-year-old journalist celebrated the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence with a 35-kilometer run
Pictures by Alexey Gimalitdinov In honor of Turkmenistan's 35th anniversary of independence, 67-year-old journalist and enthusiastic runner Nurmammet Kakabaev completed an impressive run, successfully completing the 35-kilometer distance. The symbolic event took place in the capital's renovated "15 Years of Turkmenistan's Independence" park. A native of the … [Read more...]
Tatarstan’s Minnikhanov Attends Turkmenistan’s 35th Independence Day Parade
Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, took part in the parade marking the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence in Ashgabat on 27 September 2026. Speaking to journalists afterwards, he congratulated the Turkmen leadership and public on the anniversary, said the country's cities and enterprises had visibly changed with each visit, and noted that … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan at 35: Part 3 – From Scarcity to Style – The Changing World of Footwear
Tamir Shakirov and Liliya Zhirnova Ask someone who remembers the first years of independence what was difficult to find in the shops, and footwear is likely to be among the answers. There was a time when a pair of good shoes was something to be found rather than something to be selected. And sneakers—the ubiquitous footwear of today's world—were hardly a feature of … [Read more...]
Conference at the International Relations Institute highlighted Turkmenistan’s key achievements on the foreign policy track
On 22 September 2023, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the international conference "Independence of Turkmenistan: experience and perspectives of the development of international cooperation", dedicated to the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by heads … [Read more...]