Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, 20.10.2025

Dear Friends,

As you are aware, the United States of America was among the first countries to support the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.
Since the early years of Turkmenistan’s independence, relations between Turkmenistan and the United States have developed at a high level.

Today, our bilateral cooperation covers a wide range of areas, particularly trade, investment, and business relations.
In this regard, I would like to emphasize the significant role of the Turkmen–American Business Council.
For many years, renowned American companies have been successfully operating in Turkmenistan.
Among them are Boeing, Case New Holland, John Deere, Caterpillar, General Electric, Sikorsky, and Nicklaus Design.

I would also like to highlight the contribution of the American company Bownstein, which serves as a consultant for the TAPI gas pipeline project.
The company provides valuable and practical recommendations for the implementation of this large-scale initiative.

Dear Friends,

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held this year in the National Tourist Zone “Avaza”, has significantly strengthened Turkmenistan’s authority on the international stage.

Furthermore, at the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the “Avaza Political Declaration”—a resolution linked to the above-mentioned conference—was unanimously adopted.
It is noteworthy that, in connection with the Conference, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, sent a congratulatory message.

Taking this opportunity, I express my sincere gratitude to President Donald Trump for supporting Turkmenistan’s major international initiatives, for his congratulatory message, and for his continued support of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline project.

Dear Friends,

As our esteemed President, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, has stated:

“The Motherland is the Motherland only with its people!
The State is the State only with its people!”

Therefore, glory and honor to the workers of the oil and gas industry,
especially to the dedicated Turkmen gas specialists who, with great commitment and tireless effort, are contributing to the realization of a project of historic significance!