Today, the final of the singing contest "Ýylyň parlak ýyldyzy" ("Star of the Year") took place at the Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan, traditionally becoming one of the brightest events in the pre-New Year program of festive activities.

On December 16, 2024, the 15th Joint Meeting of the Turkmen-Japanese and Japan-Turkmen Committees on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat at the “Yildiz” Hotel.

On 16 December 2024, the Turkmen-American Business Forum was held in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.

On December 16, 2024, the Specialized Exhibition "Iran Agrofood" of the Islamic Republic of Iran opened in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, within the framework of which the Turkmen-Iranian business forum was held.

On behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and all the people of the country on the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the fraternal people of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

To the cheerful New Year's songs, colourful round dances and dancing compositions of young Turkmen nationals, the main New Year tree of the country was lighted up today with multi-coloured lights to announce arrival of the New year, a long awaited, favourite holiday full of unexpected discoveries.

On 13 December 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan Ravshanbek Alimov.

On December 13, 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Turkmenistan Arsen Avagyan, who presented his credentials to the head of state.

In order to implement the bilateral agreements reached between Turkmenistan and Japan and consistently increase cooperation between the countries, the President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution approving the composition of the Turkmen-Japanese Economic Committee from the Turkmen side.