Turkmenistan's president gives his dog a car

A report has been circulating on social media that the President of Turkmenistan gave his dog a Toyota Camry. This information is not true.

According to the official announcement on the website turkmenistan.gov.tm, the Toyota Camry was indeed awarded as part of the annual competition "Turkmen Alabai of the Year" (The Bravest Alabai of Turkmenistan of the Year). The event took place in 2022. However, the prize went to the winner of the competition - an Alabai named Gongurkhan, belonging to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan. The dog was trained by instructor Y. Toryaev, and its owner is soldier G. Ashirov. He was awarded the car keys, a medal and a diploma.

Therefore, the car was not a gift for the President's dog. It was a prize awarded to the winner of the national Alabai competition held under the patronage of the head of state.

Factchecker.uz conclusion

The news that the President of Turkmenistan gave his dog a car is false. The real gift was not intended for the president's personal dog, but for the winner of a competition organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.