Outstanding achievements and accomplishments of our country that confidently moves forward under the leadership of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in the new historical epoch to new heights of progress arouse the increasing media interest all over the world. This is vividly illustrated by numerous publications, including those placed in one of the recent issues of the Turkish economic and financial journal Turcomoney.
A series of articles published under the heading Ata Watanymyz Türkmenistanda goşa baýram focus on the celebrations in honour of the 20th anniversary of independence. It is particularly noted in the materials that the nationwide festivities to mark the glorious anniversary of independence of our country were one of the most memorable historical dates. On those days the white-marble capital and towns and villages throughout the country turned into the venue for the celebrations. The fact that the high-level delegations from different countries of the world, including the Republic of Turkey, arrived to Turkmenistan to participate in the festivities vividly testifies to the high international prestige of the Turkmen state.
This publication notes that during the holiday citizens of Turkmenistan and foreign visitors witnessed striking building premieres and other memorable events which added new pages to the biography of the country that confidently moves forward under the leadership of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the heights of prosperity, creativity and progress. These included the colourful festivities which took place in the newly built Ashgabat stadium and the parade to mark the anniversary of independence.
The article places emphasis on the outstanding role of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov under whose wise leadership Turkmenistan has reaches an unprecedented level of development and made significant progress in all spheres of life of the state and society in the present epoch consistently pursuing the policy of neutrality based on the principles of good neighbourliness, equality and mutually beneficial cooperation with all countries of the world. The economic strength of the Motherland has been enhanced as a result of the programmes of progressive reforms launched on the initiative of the leader of the Turkmen state. Substantial progress has been made in such sectors as construction, industry, agriculture, science, education, health care and adoption of high technologies.
The statement of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulating citizens of independent neutral Turkmenistan on the 20th anniversary of independence is quoted in this material. “We are confidently moving forward to our great future, to even higher achievements! Concrete goals and bright future enhance confidence in our hearts, gives a high meaning to our lives,” emphasizes the Turkmen leader. “Therefore, we must selflessly, diligently and enthusiastically work towards enhancing the prestige of independent neutral Turkmenistan and using all available resources and opportunities to uphold the interests of the people and the whole mankind! Independence is our happiness and labour is a guarantee of a great future.”
One of the publications is devoted to the fuel and energy sector of hydrocarbon-rich Turkmenistan. It is noted that the gas reserves of the Galkynys gas field located in the east of the country were estimated by the international firm Gaffney Cline & Associates» (United Kingdom) at 26.2 trillion cubic metres that places Turkmenistan second in the world by the ‘blue fuel’ reserves. This truly sensational news was announced on the eve of the 20th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan. According to Turkish energy experts, this factor will enable Turkmenistan to launch ambitious strategic energy programmes. It was noted in the article that the implementation of the tremendous energy potential will contribute to the prosperity and progress of our country.
The following article tells about the celebrations in honour of the 20th anniversary of independence which took place in Ankara and Istanbul. The cultural events which brought together diplomats, politicians and businessmen of the Republic of Turkey included the big concert performed by Turkmen artists.
A brief overview of twenty years of independent development of Turkmenistan highly evaluating the versatile activity of the Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is given on the pages of the Turkish journal. It particularly emphasized that the President of Turkmenistan pays significant attention to strengthening bilateral relations and creating the favourable conditions for the activities of foreign businessmen, including Turkish businessmen. The fact that the leader of the Turkmen state presented the government awards of Turkmenistan to the representatives of the Turkish companies which have been collaborating with our country to implement large-scale national programmes is mentioned as a vivid illustration in this context.
It is also noted in this article that the celebrations in honour of the 20th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan and the 88th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey took place within two days, and this fact unites the two brotherly peoples bound with the age-old ties of friendship which are strengthened with every passing year.
The theme of one of the articles is the Decree “On Citizenship of Turkmenistan: issued by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to mark glorious 20th anniversary of Turkmenistan independence during the Elders’ Council meeting on October 25, 2011. According to this document, the citizenship of our country was granted to over 1700 stateless persons and people who had lost citizenship as the fate had willed. It is also noted in this articles that according to the Decree issued by the President of Turkmenistan in July this year Turkmen citizenship was granted to about1600 people. These facts clearly evidence that the Turkmen state evidence that the Turkmen state meets its commitments under the international instruments which our country acceded to.
The materials are illustrated with the colourful photographs capturing the bright festivities in honour of the glorious anniversary of our Motherland which was inscribed in golden letters in the history of the epoch of New Revival and great reforms and enthusiastically welcomed in friendly Turkey.
A series of articles published under the heading Ata Watanymyz Türkmenistanda goşa baýram focus on the celebrations in honour of the 20th anniversary of independence. It is particularly noted in the materials that the nationwide festivities to mark the glorious anniversary of independence of our country were one of the most memorable historical dates. On those days the white-marble capital and towns and villages throughout the country turned into the venue for the celebrations. The fact that the high-level delegations from different countries of the world, including the Republic of Turkey, arrived to Turkmenistan to participate in the festivities vividly testifies to the high international prestige of the Turkmen state.
This publication notes that during the holiday citizens of Turkmenistan and foreign visitors witnessed striking building premieres and other memorable events which added new pages to the biography of the country that confidently moves forward under the leadership of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the heights of prosperity, creativity and progress. These included the colourful festivities which took place in the newly built Ashgabat stadium and the parade to mark the anniversary of independence.

The article places emphasis on the outstanding role of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov under whose wise leadership Turkmenistan has reaches an unprecedented level of development and made significant progress in all spheres of life of the state and society in the present epoch consistently pursuing the policy of neutrality based on the principles of good neighbourliness, equality and mutually beneficial cooperation with all countries of the world. The economic strength of the Motherland has been enhanced as a result of the programmes of progressive reforms launched on the initiative of the leader of the Turkmen state. Substantial progress has been made in such sectors as construction, industry, agriculture, science, education, health care and adoption of high technologies.
The statement of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulating citizens of independent neutral Turkmenistan on the 20th anniversary of independence is quoted in this material. “We are confidently moving forward to our great future, to even higher achievements! Concrete goals and bright future enhance confidence in our hearts, gives a high meaning to our lives,” emphasizes the Turkmen leader. “Therefore, we must selflessly, diligently and enthusiastically work towards enhancing the prestige of independent neutral Turkmenistan and using all available resources and opportunities to uphold the interests of the people and the whole mankind! Independence is our happiness and labour is a guarantee of a great future.”
One of the publications is devoted to the fuel and energy sector of hydrocarbon-rich Turkmenistan. It is noted that the gas reserves of the Galkynys gas field located in the east of the country were estimated by the international firm Gaffney Cline & Associates» (United Kingdom) at 26.2 trillion cubic metres that places Turkmenistan second in the world by the ‘blue fuel’ reserves. This truly sensational news was announced on the eve of the 20th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan. According to Turkish energy experts, this factor will enable Turkmenistan to launch ambitious strategic energy programmes. It was noted in the article that the implementation of the tremendous energy potential will contribute to the prosperity and progress of our country.
The following article tells about the celebrations in honour of the 20th anniversary of independence which took place in Ankara and Istanbul. The cultural events which brought together diplomats, politicians and businessmen of the Republic of Turkey included the big concert performed by Turkmen artists.
A brief overview of twenty years of independent development of Turkmenistan highly evaluating the versatile activity of the Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is given on the pages of the Turkish journal. It particularly emphasized that the President of Turkmenistan pays significant attention to strengthening bilateral relations and creating the favourable conditions for the activities of foreign businessmen, including Turkish businessmen. The fact that the leader of the Turkmen state presented the government awards of Turkmenistan to the representatives of the Turkish companies which have been collaborating with our country to implement large-scale national programmes is mentioned as a vivid illustration in this context.
It is also noted in this article that the celebrations in honour of the 20th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan and the 88th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey took place within two days, and this fact unites the two brotherly peoples bound with the age-old ties of friendship which are strengthened with every passing year.
The theme of one of the articles is the Decree “On Citizenship of Turkmenistan: issued by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to mark glorious 20th anniversary of Turkmenistan independence during the Elders’ Council meeting on October 25, 2011. According to this document, the citizenship of our country was granted to over 1700 stateless persons and people who had lost citizenship as the fate had willed. It is also noted in this articles that according to the Decree issued by the President of Turkmenistan in July this year Turkmen citizenship was granted to about1600 people. These facts clearly evidence that the Turkmen state evidence that the Turkmen state meets its commitments under the international instruments which our country acceded to.
The materials are illustrated with the colourful photographs capturing the bright festivities in honour of the glorious anniversary of our Motherland which was inscribed in golden letters in the history of the epoch of New Revival and great reforms and enthusiastically welcomed in friendly Turkey.