The National Leader of Turkmen People discussed with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euronews new opportunities for cooperation

On February 27, 2025, the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euronews Pedro Vargas David.

Expressing gratitude to the National Leader of Turkmen people for the meeting, the guest shared his impressions of the first visit to Turkmenistan.

Hero-Arkadag noted that Turkmenistan pays special attention to the development of cooperation with such a reputable mass media outlet as “Euronews”, whose audience numbers millions around the world. The positive practice of cooperation with “Euronews” media company was emphasized.

This is evidenced by Euronews correspondents’ coverage of the first United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference held in Ashgabat in 2016, the fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in 2017, the Amul-Khazar 2018 International Rally held in 2018, and the first Caspian Economic Forum in the Avaza National Tourism Zone in 2019.

It was noted that the Turkmen side welcomes the coverage of Turkmenistan’s initiatives calling for peacefulness, good-neighborliness and trust.

“This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality: a lot has been done in the past time both at the regional and global levels, and now the measures set are being implemented as successfully. Turkmenistan calls on the states of the planet and international organizations to cooperate closely on maintaining peace, friendship, mutual respect and trust,” Hero-Arkadag said.

The National Leader of Turkmen people expressed his assuredness that the set goals can be communicated to public through such a popular, reliable and large media outlet as “Euronews”.

Pedro Vargas David, in turn, emphasized the great interest of “Euronews” in the consistent expansion of cooperation with Turkmenistan, noting that together a lot can be achieved, and there are currently many opportunities for the implementation of effective initiatives.

It was emphasized that the peace-loving foreign policy pursued by independent neutral Turkmenistan, its achievements in various fields, rich cultural heritage and beautiful nature attract the attention of the world community.

Special importance is attached to cooperation with popular media for wide coverage of the country’s domestic and foreign policy, economic, cultural, humanitarian and tourism opportunities.

In 2024, videos about Turkmenistan of economic, cultural and humanitarian scope were broadcasted in the framework of the Cooperation Agreement between “Türkmenaragatnashyk” agency of the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and “Euronews” media company.

It was noted at the meeting that Turkmenistan presented the Resolution “2025 - International Year of Peace and Trust” at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution was adopted with the unanimous support of 86 states.

“This is a very significant step, in the present setting of events, it is clear that a dialog based on mutual respect contributes to peace and stability,” said Hero-Arkadag.

Pedro Vargas David emphasized that Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, based on the principles of neutrality, makes a significant contribution to strengthening peace in the world and receives wide support of the international community, which is a clear result of a well thought-out strategy pursued by the President of Turkmenistan.

In accordance with the name of this year, Turkmenistan plans to organize various events of political, economic and cultural-humanitarian scope at the national and international levels.

The main of them is the International Forum with the participation of world leaders, which is scheduled to be held at a high level in Ashgabat on December 12 this year.

“The planned measures are clearly designated in the Concept of Turkmenistan’s activities and priorities within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust. To ensure that the document is accessible to the public, it has been published in the press,” the National Leader of Turkmen people said.

The Concept emphasizes information and communication activities, noted Hero-Arkadag and thus proposed to organize events and dialogue platforms dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust jointly with the Euronews.

As the National Leader of Turkmen people emphasized, it is advisable to take advantage of the digital platforms in this regard. The “Euronews” media company has pages on the Internet, and there are many users. Vast opportunities that social networks provide for the global involvement of young people in the promotion of humane traditions of peace and trust are embedded in the mentioned Concept.

In addition, Hero-Arkadag drew attention to the need to improve the qualifications of young journalists and students receiving specialized education and confirmed the readiness of the Turkmen side to consider proposals for cooperation with the Euronews in this aspect.

Pedro Vargas David emphasized that Turkmenistan consistently develops cooperation and is a reliable partner of the UN, and Turkmenistan’s initiatives are supported by the international community. The guest said he would take the opportunity to participate in the International Forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality.

In addition, the guest highlighted that through the Euronews Academy there are opportunities to exchange experience with Turkmen journalists and develop technical cooperation.

The National Leader of Turkmen people reiterated the readiness of the Turkmen side to explore new and promising projects to raise awareness of the general public about the rich culture and history of Turkmenistan, as well as opportunities in the field of tourism.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Euronews” media company emphasized that the heavenly Akhalteke horses made a great impression on him and underlined the great contribution of Hero-Arkadag - a true admirer of these unique horses - to preserving the purity of the breed and passing it on to future generations.

The guest also said that he had visited the National Museum of Turkmen Carpet and noted that it is an honor for “Euronews” to widely promote magnificent art and traditions of the Turkmen people.

At the end of the meeting, the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished the Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Euronews” Pedro Vargas David success in his work.