Day of Turkmenistan at the WHO Regional Office for Europe

Turkmenistan Day was celebrated at the European Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Copenhagen (Kingdom of Denmark). The event, organized during the International Year of Peace and Trust, marked by the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, allowed the delegation to present the country’s achievements within the framework of the implementation of the State Program «Saglyk».

It was attended by representatives of Turkmenistan, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr.Hans Kluge, heads of WHO departments, as well as representatives of various WHO Member States and relevant organizations, who joined the event through a digital system.

At the opening ceremony, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr.H.Kluge expressed his sincere gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, as well as to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the opportunities created for exchanging experience.

Within the framework of Turkmenistan Day, areas for further cooperation were also identified. Thus, during a meeting between the head of the Turkmen delegation and the Director of the European Regional Office of the World Health Organization, Dr. Hans Kluge, priority issues of partnership were discussed.

The delegation of Turkmenistan, together with the heads of offices and departments of WHO/Europe, took part in a round table where the successes and achievements of the country's healthcare system over the past 30 years were presented as part of the implementation of the State Program «Saglyk».

During the discussions, issues of preparation and agenda of the international conference planned for holding in October of this year within the framework of the International Exhibition and Scientific Conference “Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Revival of a New Era of a Powerful State” with the participation of representatives of the WHO Regional Office for Europe, ministries of health of the countries of this region, UN bodies and other international organizations were discussed.

Photo exhibition was also organized as part of the event.