The path leading to the glorious 35^th anniversary of our sacred Independence – a great era in the glorious history of Turkmenistan – is marked across the entire country by grand labor achievements and a high festive spirit. Independence is our national pride, the stronghold of sovereignty and stability that our ancestors dreamed of for centuries.

The upcoming session of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, which will take place on the eve of this sacred date, carries special significance as a supreme democratic event defining new stages in the political, social, and socio-economic development of our country.

The Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan is a unique national institution that perfectly demonstrates the unity of the nation and the cohesion of the state and the people. Arising from the harmonious combination of the ancient tradition of consultation with modern statecraft, this body serves as the most vital forum for discussing the country’s most significant matters. The Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan is an essential national institution embodying the unity of the people, national democratic principles, and the interests of all strata of society, particularly the youth. Alongside this, the sessions of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan serve as an essential political platform for defining the upcoming stages of political, socio-economic, and cultural development, perfecting the legislative framework, and ensuring human rights and freedoms. All of this demonstrates that the principle “The state is for the people!” triumphantly resonates in the daily life of every citizen, in their well-being, and in the large-scale transformations taking place across the nation.

The Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan not only reviews the results of the work accomplished, but also, on the eve of the glorious 35^th anniversary of our sacred Independence, outlines the future strategic directions for the country's development. New tasks aimed at supporting youth, creating new jobs, ensuring sustainable economic growth, and protecting the environment are designed to further enhance the living standards and quality of life for our people.

The celebration of the 35^th anniversary of Independence and the decisions of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan will provide a powerful impetus to the further prosperity of our Motherland in the Era of Revival of the New Epoch of the Powerful State!

Musa Yazymov,
Lecturer at the International University for the Humanities and Development