On January 19-20, 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid an official visit to the Principality of Monaco. Before departing, the Hero-Arkadag addressed representatives of the national media, highlighting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Monaco. He emphasized that this visit would represent a significant step in advancing cooperation between the two countries in various fields. Turkmenistan advocates for the development of friendly relations with Monaco, including in the cultural and humanitarian spheres. In this regard, the Hero-Arkadag noted that, among other aspects, the Principality of Monaco is globally renowned for its sporting achievements. Monaco has been declared the "World Sports Capital of 2025." It is noteworthy that Turkmenistan has designated this year as the "International Year of Peace and Trust." In this context, the National Leader of the Turkmen people underlined the crucial role of sports in fostering peace and trust worldwide. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan