On 9 July 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, visited the Congress Center in the Avaza National Tourist Zone during a working trip to the Balkan province. The venue will host events of the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.

The National Leader emphasized the importance of ensuring the Congress Center aligns with its status as a hub for business and political activities. He highlighted the need to create conditions for the effective work of foreign representatives and the seamless organization of all processes in accordance with international standards. Particular attention was given to the interior design of the Center, its lighting system, and its equipping with state-of-the-art technologies to support negotiations, meetings, and media operations.

During the visit, the National Leader took a boat tour along the coastline, reviewing the ongoing development works in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The zone is steadily expanding, with accelerated efforts to enhance social infrastructure. Berdimuhamedov provided recommendations to expedite construction and renovation works, focusing on the decorative design of buildings, lighting, and the region’s environmental conditions.