Today, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to the UK, took part in the coronation ceremony of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

The ceremony at Westminster Abbey was attended by 2,300 people from 203 countries, including about 100 heads of state.

Charles III took over the throne from his mother, Elizabeth II, who passed away in autumn 2022. She ruled for a record 70 years, and all these years her son Charles (now Charles) remained in the status of heir. Charles III became the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned in London's St. Peter's Church (Westminster Abbey) since 1066. The crown of Saint Edward was placed on his head.

The UK remains the only European country where it still crowns its monarchs. An important role in the ceremony is played by the traditional royal regalia: the crown, orb and sceptres, each of which symbolizes a special aspect of the role of the king and his obligations.

Interaction between Turkmenistan and the UK is based on mutual respect, trust and common positions on topical issues on the international agenda. The two states have common interests in politics, economics and the humanitarian field. Among the priority vectors of cooperation, official London and Ashgabat identified the fuel and energy sector, trade and banking, construction, development of transport and communication infrastructure, the introduction of new technologies, tourism, sports, culture, science, education, healthcare.