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 the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan
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...]
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...]
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...]
Turkmenistan steps forward with courageous, avant-garde policies – Social contract redefined
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 October 2017 (nCa) --- As the annual session of the Elders Council wrapped up Tuesday at the Yayla festival grounds, the outcome was vast in scope and impact. With courageous policies and avant-garde decisions adopted during the session, Turkmenistan has clearly redefined the narrative and terms of the social contract between the state and the … [Read more...]