Today, the President of Turkmenistan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General of the Army Serdar Berdimuhamedov, held an extended session of the State Security Council to review the activities of the country’s military and law enforcement agencies for 2025, and outline objectives for the current year.
The floor was given first to Secretary of the State Security Council and Minister of Defense B. Gundogdyyev, who reported on the measures implemented last year as part of the “Program for the Development of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan for 2022–2028”, as well as on the practical steps, taken to modernize the National Army’s material and technical resources and significantly improve the working and social conditions of military personnel.
A report was also presented on the results of the work carried out regarding the discharge and conscription of Turkmen citizens for military service.
After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the past year had seen the completion of programmatic work to increase the strength of the country’s Armed Forces, as well as the implementation of practical measures to strengthen the material and technical base of the National Army and the defense capability of the Fatherland.
The head of state emphasized the importance of the consistent development and improvement of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan in 2026, including their material and technical base, as well as further improving the service and living conditions of military personnel, and enhancing their professional training and qualifications. In this regard, the Secretary of the State Security Council and the Minister of Defense were given specific commissions.
Noting that this year marks the 35th anniversary of the independence of the neutral Motherland, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave a number of instructions on comprehensive preparations for the upcoming holiday.
Next, Prosecutor General B. Muhamedov reported on the work of the prosecutor’s office in 2025. As reported, measures were taken to modernize the activities of this structure in line with the demands of the times, including through the implementation of best practices, ensuring oversight of proper compliance with regulatory and legal acts, and improving the qualifications of prosecutorial staff.
Summarizing the report, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces emphasized the importance of prosecutorial oversight of law enforcement, the legality of legal acts, and crime prevention. Specific instructions were given to the Prosecutor General in this regard.
Minister of Internal Affairs M. Hydyrov reported on the performance of subordinate structures in 2025 in ensuring public order in the country, preventing crime, and monitoring compliance with fire safety and traffic regulations.
After hearing the report, the head of state emphasized the need to continue the measures taken to maintain peace and public order in the country, prevent offenses, implement best practices and a digital system in the Road Inspection Service, prevent road accidents, and monitor compliance with fire safety regulations.
At the same time, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces noted the importance of strengthening the material and technical resources of the internal affairs agencies. Specific instructions were given to the minister in this regard.
The Chairman of the Supreme Court, B. Hojamgulyev, reported on the results of his agency’s activities over the past year, specifically on the pace of implementation of the objectives outlined in the judicial system development program, measures taken to improve the qualifications of judges, and the introduction of digital capabilities into judicial practice.
Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens is the primary goal of the judiciary. In this context, emphasis was placed on the importance of properly fulfilling these tasks.
At the same time, the head of state emphasized the need to improve further the qualifications of judges and judicial system staff, drawing on best practices, modernize the courts’ facilities and equipment with the introduction of digital technologies, and significantly improve the living conditions of court employees. Specific instructions were given to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in this regard.
Specific instructions concerned regularly conducting outreach and educational work to improve the legal literacy of the population.
Minister of National Security N. Atagarayev reported on the results of measures taken in 2025 to ensure peace, stability, and public order in the country, and to achieve successfully the objectives set for the ministry.
After hearing the report, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces emphasized that protecting national security and national interests, which ensure the development of the state, constitute the key task of the Ministry. In this regard, it was noted the importance of effectively continuing targeted work.
Furthermore, the head of state ordered that appropriate measures be taken to strengthen the material and technical resources of the ministry’s bodies, improve their operations in line with the demands of the times, and enhance the qualifications of the Ministry’s employees.
The Chief of the State Border Service, Ya.Nuryyev, reported on the results of his agency’s activities over the past year, including improving the material and technical infrastructure of border units and creating appropriate working and social conditions for defenders of the Fatherland.
The Chief of the State Border Service also noted that, a new complex of buildings for the Sarahs Border Detachment was opened with the participation of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Summarizing the report, the President of Turkmenistan relieved Ya.Nuryyev of his post as Chief of the State Border Service of Turkmenistan due to his transfer to another position.
The President appointed I. Ilamanov to this position, relieving him of his post as Deputy Chief of the State Border Service of Turkmenistan.
Paying tribute to the State Flag of Turkmenistan as a sign of his military oath, I. Ilamanov solemnly swore an oath of allegiance to the people, the Motherland, and the country’s President.
Wishing the newly appointed head of the Service success in his work, the head of state focused on priority tasks and emphasized the importance of ensuring the protection of the Fatherland’s borders, which are the border of friendship and brotherhood, in accordance with the defensive Military Doctrine, as well as the application of best practices and modern technology in this area.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also ordered continued work to improve the material and technical infrastructure of the border troops and further improve the social and living conditions of military personnel and their families.
Minister of Justice M. Taganov reported on the results of the work completed in 2025 to improve the national legislative framework. Information was also provided on the organization of informational and explanatory work on issues of citizens’ rights and responsibilities, and the provision of legal assistance.
After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the need to ensure compliance of draft legal acts with the provisions of the Constitution and current laws of Turkmenistan, conduct outreach and educational work to improve legal literacy among the population, and create a unified electronic database. Specific instructions were given to the Minister of Justice in this regard.
The Chairman of the State Customs Service, M. Hudaikulyyev, reported on the results of measures taken last year to introduce the latest technologies and modern methods of monitoring transit cargo, as well as to improve the qualifications of Service employees.
Summarizing the report, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country noted the need to utilize effectively modern equipment and digital system capabilities at the country’s customs terminals to ensure reliable customs control, increase their throughput in line with modern requirements, and improve the qualifications of relevant personnel.
Chairman of the State Migration Service A. Sazakov reported on the results of his agency’s activities for 2025, the work carried out to successfully complete the tasks set in accordance with the instructions previously given by the head of state, and the implementation of the Service’s Development Program.
Summarizing his report, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces emphasized the importance of introducing advanced information technologies to significantly modernize the Service’s operations, organizing regular refresher courses for specialized personnel, and systematically monitoring compliance with migration legislation. In this regard, the head of the Service was given a number of specific instructions.
Addressing the meeting participants, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov further emphasized that Defender of the Fatherland Day is celebrated annually on January 27.
As the head of state stated, the sacred duty of every defender of the Fatherland is to faithfully serve the Motherland, reliably protect its sacred independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and constitutional order, uphold the rule of law, and protect the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of individuals and citizens, as well as the interests of society and the state. Expressing confidence that the defenders of the Fatherland will fulfill their duty with honor and dedication, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took the opportunity to congratulate heartily the meeting participants, as well as the country’s military personnel and law enforcement agencies, on the upcoming Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Announcing the decision to award state decorations to military personnel and law enforcement officials, conferring military and special ranks and qualification classes on them, in recognition of their personal contribution to strengthening the independence and sovereignty of the Motherland and maintaining public and legal order, and on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Day, the head of state signed the corresponding Decrees.
Then, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that, in accordance with the requirements of Turkmenistan’s defensive Military Doctrine, programmatic measures are being taken to ensure a high level of military security and the integrity of an independent, neutral state, strengthen its defense capability, and further improve the social and living conditions of the defenders of the Motherland and their families, and this work will continue.
At the extended offsite session of the State Security Council, a number of other important issues were also discussed, and appropriate decisions were made.
Concluding the extended offsite session, the President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General of the Army Serdar Berdimuhamedov, wished everyone sound health, prosperity, and great success in their responsible service for the sake of a peaceful and happy life of the near and dear people.
