Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, former president of the country, and national leader of the Turkmen people, was awarded the Badge of Honor of the Heads of State of Central Asia during a working visit to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, at the invitation of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turanews.kz reports.
The award ceremony took place at the Kasri Millat Palace, with Rahmon presenting the award to Berdimuhamedov.
Berdimuhamedov expressed sincere gratitude for the award, calling it an expression of great respect for the Turkmen people. He also said that he perceived the award as recognition of Turkmenistan’s contribution to strengthening friendly and fraternal relations between the countries of Central Asia.
The award was presented during the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, which was held in Dushanbe. Following the meeting, a Joint Statement and a number of agreements were signed.
The Badge of Honor of the Heads of State of Central Asia is a high award that is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of cooperation and friendship between the countries of Central Asia.