The Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan has presented to readers the third issue of the magazine «Arkadagly Ýaşlar» for 2026.

The key themes of the issue focus on current trends in the country’s socio-political life. The first is international cooperation. The lead article of the issue, titled «New Horizons of Great Friendship,» is dedicated to the historic visit of the Hero-Arkadag to the People’s Republic of China and its great significance for the future of the younger generation. The second theme is charity. Special attention is given to a feature on the five-year activity of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship.

The new issue also broadly covers spring-related topics. Readers can read the article «Harmony of the Green World,» dedicated to the beginning of the greening season, as well as a piece devoted to International Women’s Day presented in English. A separate report highlights the course and results of the traditional beauty and talent contest «Talyp gözeli.»

The editorial team has prepared a series of in-depth analytical and creative materials. The theme of innovation is explored in articles on the role of artificial intelligence in government institutions and the modern challenges of digitalization. Scientific life is reflected in a series of materials on research, volunteer translation activities, and a comparative analysis of the image of nature in the works of Magtymguly Pyragy and Chinese poets.

The arts section features creative profiles of the People’s Artist of Turkmenistan Atageldi Garyagdyyev («Serving National Values»), as well as poets Chary Yegenmyradov («Moments») and Gurbannazar Ezizov («On the Wings of Dreams»).

For those who appreciate the aesthetics of language, the issue includes an article on the magic of poetry and a philosophical essay on happiness (in English).

The issue concludes with the traditional April horoscope, interesting facts about Akhal-Teke horses, a recipe for the festive dish semeni, and the name of the new winner of the youth creative contest «Ýaş waspçy.»