At the first Cabinet of Ministers meeting in 2026 on January 9, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the plans submitted for the development of key sectors of the national economy, TDH reports.

The achievements in the gas industry, which takes a leading position in the development of the national economy of our independent country, inspire immense pride in each of us. With the support of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, outstanding results are being achieved through the implementation of advanced technologies, large-scale geological exploration and the expansion of production capacity.

On January 9, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held the first digital meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in 2026, the year declared "Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Winged Steeds," where a number of state matters were discussed, TDH reports.

During exchange trading on January 8, entrepreneurs from Afghanistan concluded a deal with the State Concern Turkmennebit for the purchase of hydrotreated diesel fuel and BND 60/90 grade petroleum road bitumen.

On January 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Ambassador of the Republic of India to Turkmenistan, Bandar Wilsonbabu, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country reported on its website.

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with US Ambassador to Turkmenistan Elizabeth Rood on January 7, the Foreign Ministry reported on its website.

Preparations for joint events and high-level visits in 2026 were discussed on January 7 at a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Pakistan, Faryal Leghari, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reported on its website.

The Turkmenbashi Oil Refinery Complex, part of the State Concern Turkmennebit, consistently supplies consumers with various grades of motor fuel that meet high quality standards.

The Nebitgazchykarysh Trust of the Turkmennebit State Concern produced approximately 3,684,540 tons of oil in the first 11 months of 2025, exceeding its planned targets by 9 percent. Natural gas production exceeded 4,218,600,000 cubic meters, achieving 166.92 percent of the planned target.

Twelve transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan last week.

The Center for Public Organizations of Turkmenistan has announced the results of the "Exemplary Popularizer of the Year" competition, held by the Political Council of the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan attaches great importance to taking bilateral cooperation with Germany to new heights. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted this in a congratulatory message to President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

On the eve of the New Year 2026, Turkmenistan demonstrated new achievements in implementing its national energy strategy. Commissioned by the Marygazchykarysh Department of the State Concern Turkmengas, Turkmengasburawlayysh successfully drilled production oil and gas well No. 110 at the Galkynyş field, reaching a depth of 4,180 meters, according to the website "Turkmenistan: Golden Age”.

A joyous event occurred in Ashgabat on January 1, 2026: the first child of the New Year was born. The baby was born at the capital's Scientific and Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health, according to the Turkmenistan Medical Information Center.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin expressed confidence that multifaceted cooperation with Turkmenistan will continue to expand in 2026.