Dear members of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan! One of the original traditions of the Turkmen people is the joint discussion of important issues. This democratic tradition, which has been fundamental in the life of our people for thousands of years, in the modern historical era serves as the basis for the development of the country, the driving force of … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Prepares for International Forum Marking 30 Years of Neutrality – Turkmenistan to Enshrine Peace and Trust Policy in Constitutional Law
At a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty Presidium on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, discussed preparations for events in Ashgabat dedicated to the designation of 2025 as the “International Year of Peace and Trust” and to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent … [Read more...]
Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to Convene in Ashgabat in September
On 20 August 2025, a meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty [People’s Council] of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming Halk Maslahaty session and the celebration of the 30th anniversary … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a keynote speech at the Khalk Maslahaty
Here is slightly paraphrased translation of the speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the People’s Council (Khalk Maslahaty) session (Ashgabat, 24 September 2023): Dear participants of the meeting! Dear compatriots! First of all, I cordially congratulate you and in your person the entire people of the country on the holiday - the 32nd … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the session of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan
Dear participants of the meeting of the Khalk Maslakhaty! Dear compatriots! Dear guests! Ladies and Gentlemen! Based on national democratic traditions, principles of transparency, justice, statehood and legality, taking into account public opinion, guided by the national experience in discussing with the people issues of national importance and the well-being of the … [Read more...]
People’s Council session held in Turkmenistan – the outcomes of country’s socio-economic development summed up – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader Arkadag Berdimuhamedov made keynote speeches
nCa Report On Sunday, 24 September 2023, a meeting of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan (People's Council) was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The Khalk Maslahaty session summarized the results of socio-economic development, discussed progress, and … [Read more...]
Speaker of the Korean Parliament pays an official visit to Turkmenistan – met with Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and parliament chair – awarded with state order
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, who is on official visit to Turkmenistan with accompanying delegation. During the bilateral talks, the current state of Turkmen-Korean inter-parliamentary relations … [Read more...]
Berdimuhamedov elected as chairman of Khalk Maslakhaty in its inaugural session – Turkmenistan moves to bicameral system of parliament
nCa Report and Commentary The newly established upper chamber of the parliament of Turkmenistan – Khalk Maslakhaty – held its inaugural session on 14 April 2021 and President Berdimuhamedov was elected as its chairman in the secret ballot. This is the formal launch of the bicameral system of parliament in Turkmenistan for which the decision was taken in September last … [Read more...]
President Berdimuhamedov makes annual address to the parliament
nCa Report The president of Turkmenistan traditionally makes two important speeches at the start of the year, one at the expanded session of the cabinet of ministers and the other at the parliament. Together, these speeches serve as report card for the previous year and roadmap for the current year. On 25 February 2021, President Berdimuhamedov met the parliamentarians and … [Read more...]
Annual session of Peoples Council of Turkmenistan
nCa Report The annual session of Halk Maslakhaty (Peoples Council) of Turkmenistan, chaired by President Berdymuhamedov, was held in Ashgabat on 25 September 2019. The speech of the president constituted the core of the session. He reviewed the progress made during the past year and outlined the main directions for the next year. The most important proposal made by … [Read more...]