Turkmenistan marks 35 years of independence with a parade in Ashgabat

Turkmenistan celebrated 35 years of independence on 27 September. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov watched the military parade in Ashgabat from the State Tribune, as units from all branches of the armed forces, armoured vehicles, missile and artillery systems and mounted formations passed by, with a naval display on the Caspian.

A new air-defence system and several unmanned systems were shown for the first time. Decorated floats representing the regions and economic sectors followed, alongside performers in traditional dress.

The president was presented with an Akhal-Teke horse named Vatan, and 27–29 September were declared days off.