Latest news in Turkmenistan? September 28th, 2026

As of September 28, 2026, the latest key news and developments in Turkmenistan include:

• Independence Day Celebrations & Holidays: Turkmenistan is currently observing its major national holiday celebrations, marking the 35th anniversary of the country’s Independence. Following presidential decrees, September 28 and 29 have been declared official non-working days, creating an extended holiday weekend alongside September 27.

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• Military Parade & New Defense Equipment: During the Independence Day military parade, Turkmenistan publicly showcased its military capabilities for the first time, notably revealing Chinese-made FK-2000 short-range air defense systems.

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• Halk Maslahaty Session: The high-level session of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) took place in Ashgabat under the leadership of the National Leader of the Turkmen People and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, focusing on key socio-economic development milestones, national governance, and future strategic initiatives.

• Upcoming Economic Events: Preparations are actively underway for upcoming major international events, including the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2026) scheduled for October 1-2, as well as the upcoming Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan conference later in the month.

  News Central Asia (nCa)