Turkmenistan marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945) with solemn ceremonies and public tributes honoring the country’s veterans and fallen heroes, as reported by Turkmenistan’s official media on Friday.

According to report, National Leader and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Halk Hakydasy memorial complex.

Flower-laying ceremony at the monuments of the Halk Hakydasy memorial complex, May 9, 2025 (Photo: THP)

In a public address, permanently neutral Turkmenistan on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that in the era of the Revival of a new epoch of a powerful state, war and labor veterans play a significant role in the country’s development, in fostering patriotism and courage among youth, and in strengthening national unity and solidarity.

More than 100 Turkmen citizens were awarded the title of Hero for their courage on the battlefield. Thousands were decorated with combat orders and medals, including Berdimuhamed Annayev, the great-grandfather of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and grandfather of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, whose life path is regarded as a model of patriotism and valor for Turkmen youth.

Notably, the 80th anniversary of Victory is being celebrated in a year that also marks another significant milestone for Turkmenistan — the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality.