BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Turkmenistan
established seven new districts across four regions of the country
in 2025 as part of efforts to support regional development and
improve public administration, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
government.
According to the annual report of the country's Ombudsman, the
new districts were created under a resolution adopted by the Mejlis
(Parliament) of Turkmenistan in September 2025.
The newly established administrative units include Altyn Asyr
district in Ahal region; Garashsyzlyk and Gurbansoltan Eje
districts in Dashoguz region; Farap, Dovletli and Garabekevul
districts in Lebap region; and Oguzhan district in Mary region.
The report says the reform was aimed at creating conditions for
further socio-economic development and improving the provision of
services to local communities.
The Ombudsman's report also highlighted the opening of two new
villages in Ahal region - Dovletli Mekan and Bagtly Zamana - as
well as the new settlement of Bitaraplyk in Dashoguz region during
the reporting period.
