Tashkent, November 18, 2025 – The Europe Today: Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has been awarded the Republic of Uzbekistan’s highest state honor, the Order of Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik, in a ceremony held Monday in Tashkent, the press service of the President of Uzbekistan announced.
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said the award reflects the profound respect and recognition of the Uzbek people for President Berdimuhamedov’s efforts in strengthening friendship, mutual trust, and the strategic partnership between the two nations. “You are honorably continuing the work of your father, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov,” Mirziyoyev noted.
President Mirziyoyev commended Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s contributions to enhancing Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation, particularly in trade, economic development, and cross-border initiatives. Key achievements include the launch of the Shavat–Dashoguz cross-border trade zone and advancements in partnerships across energy, transport, and logistics sectors.
Expressing gratitude, President Berdimuhamedov thanked Uzbekistan’s leadership and people for the honor and reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s commitment to further strengthening the strategic relationship between the two countries.
The same prestigious award was previously bestowed in April 2025 on the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
