The legendary Maiden’s Tower of İstanbul reopened as a monument and a museum on the centenary of the Republic of Türkiye after meticulous restoration works and several improvements. Kız Kulesi, or Maiden’s Tower, an iconic structure off the coast of İstanbul’s Asian side, has opened its doors again with the completion of the restoration process […]
Türkiye Selected as the “Favourite Destination” for Glamorous Weddings
RSVP is a prominent platform bringing together the world of luxury weddings and parties and organises symposiums, conferences, award ceremonies, and networking events. Held biannually since 2018, the RSVP Conference is considered a leading event in the global luxury wedding and party industry. This year’s edition of the RSVP Conference took place in Madrid, Spain’s […]
The European cycling community will meet in İzmir by October 2023
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference will be held in İzmir, Türkiye, between October 11 and 13, 2023. This event will bring together all the players in the European cycling tourism industry. İzmir stands out for its majestic ancient cities, extraordinary natural landscapes, beautiful coastline, and numerous cycling routes. The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference, […]
National Leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with the Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye
On Tuesday, April 4, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. During the meeting, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed. Arkadag noted the expansion of the Turkmen-Turkish dialogue in […]
İstanbul to Host SITE Global Conference in 2024
This year, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) will hold its 2024 Global Conference between 26-29 February 2024 in İstanbul. Organized by SITE Türkiye, which is working intensively for the development of incentive tourism in Türkiye, the conference offers participants from all over the world an opportunity to discover Türkiye. In February 2024, İstanbul […]
Accepted by the UN General Assembly after Türkiye’s proposal last year, ‘International Zero Waste Day’ is now celebrated all over the world
Last year, Türkiye submitted a proposal to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to combat climate change and establish sustainable development plans. Following the UN General Assembly’s decision, March 30th is now celebrated as International Zero Waste Day worldwide. The UN General Assembly declared International Zero Waste Day, with Türkiye as the main presenter and […]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan hold a meeting at TURKSOY headquarters
Mekan Ishanguliyev, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ankara, and Merdan Nurmuradov, the newly appointed Representative of Turkmenistan to TURKSOY met on 20 March 2023, Monday, with TURSKOY Secretary General Sultan Raev and staff members of the organization at organization’s headquarters. During the meeting, the sides discussed the cooperation between TURKSOY and Turkmenistan and future activities. […]
Construction of three state-of-the-art medical centers inaugurated in Ashgabat
On Wednesday, 15 March 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov led the groundbreaking ceremony for three specialized medical facilities in Ashgabat. These are the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Oncology, the Center of Dentistry and the International Center of Pediatrics. The Turkish company […]
After devastating earthquakes, reconstruction begins at full speed in Turkey
Turkiye, a resolute country and a resilient nation, has started rebuilding its cities and villages destroyed by the recent earthquakes. As the aftershocks still keep the population on the edge, the urge to get back on their own feet is what unites the people against the massive challenges. The government of Turkiye has started the […]
The global healthcare sector will meet in İstanbul at the ICCA AC Forum
“The Future of Healthcare Meetings”, jointly organised by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Associations & Conference (AC) Forum, will be held in İstanbul between 6-8 June 2023. İstanbul will host The Future of Healthcare Meetings between 6-8 June 2023. Organised in cooperation with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and […]
Powerful earthquakes strike Turkey and Syria again
While Turkey and Syria were still dealing with the devastation caused by a series of earthquakes a couple of weeks ago, two more earthquakes of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude hit the unfortunate countries on Monday, 20 February 2023. According to the initial reports, three persons have lost their lives and 213 have been injured in […]
This Valentine Day, please donate a blanket to earthquake victims in Turkiye
This Valentine Day, please consider donating a blanket for the earthquake victims in Turkiye. The address of the collection point in Ashgabat is given in the poster below:
Turkey-Syria Earthquake – As death toll exceeds 21000, rescue teams work miracles – Hope against Despair
As of late 9 February 2023, the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has exceeded 21000. While the body count mounted swiftly in the span of just 72 hours, the rescue teams have been racing against time to save as many survivors from the wreckage as humanly possible. Thousands of professional and volunteer rescue workers, […]
Earthquake in Turkey, Syria – Greater Central Asia must use its transport networks, other resources for immediate relief work, long-term solutions
nCa Analysis The death and destruction caused by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on 6 and 7 February 2023 is colossal by all means. According to the latest reports, as of the morning of 8 February 2023, the death toll is around 8000. All of the five countries of Central Asia acted swiftly and […]
More earthquakes adds to devastation in Turkey – Death toll exceeds 5000
Turkey and Syria were hit by more earthquakes on Tuesday, 7 February 2023. According to the media reports, two major earthquakes of 5.7 on the Richter scale Tuesday morning struck the same areas that were affected by the earthquake the previous day. The death toll has exceeded 5000 and rising fast. More than 20000 have […]
Here is how to help in relief work for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
The two successive earthquakes Monday morning have wreaked havoc in Syria and Turkey. Nine provinces of Turkey (Turkiye) have been affected and the death toll has already reached 1200. At the Richter scale 7.8, it was a massive earthquake along the East Anatolian fault line, long identified by the experts as very dangerous. The people […]
Several cities in Turkey, Syria hit by 7.8 earthquake – Hundreds dead, thousands injured, left homeless
A massive earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, hit several cities in Turkey and Syria on Monday. The death toll is more than 700 and climbing. Thousands have been injured and rendered homeless. Eight provinces in Turkey including Gaziantep, Osmania, and Kahramanmaras have been affected. Many buildings have collapsed including the historic Gaziantep castle. […]
30 March proclaimed International Day of Zero Waste
The “Zero Waste Project”, which has entered its fifth year under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, received support at the UN level and 30 March was proclaimed “International Day of Zero Waste”. Launched five years ago under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, The Zero Waste […]
Turkmenistan-Türkiye-Azerbaijan Summit in Awaza: Some Photos from Highest level Meetings
National Tourist Zone Awaza, Turkmenistan, 14 December 2022: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkiye met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan (photo source – […]
Russia and Türkiye actively discuss gas hub idea on the eve of the trilateral summit in Turkmenistan
Joint energy projects and creating a gas hub in Türkiye were discussed among other issues between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during telephone talks on Sunday, 11 Dec. “The special importance of joint energy projects, primarily in the gas industry, was emphasised. Following the recent talks in Istanbul by Gazprom […]
Central Asian countries and strategic partners supported Uzbekistan’s actions to calm the unrests in Karakalpakstan
nCa Report Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have expressed support for Uzbekistan in connection with the recent unrests in Karakalpakstan, a republic that is part of Uzbekistan. The ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press release on Tuesday, 5 July, which states the following: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses concerns […]
Ambassador of Turkey in Ashgabat hosted presentation of Turkish Cuisine Week
Ravilya Kadyrova The Ambassador Togan Oral of Turkey hosted Saturday, 28 May, in his residence the presentation of the Turkish Cuisine Week. Turkish Cuisine Week is marked every year in 81 provinces of Turkey and Turkish missions all over the world. The culinary event is organized under the patronage of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan […]
Turkmenistan celebrated the Day of Memory of Ataturk, Youth and Sports
On 19 May 2022, a ceremony was held in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, in honor of the Day of Memory of Ataturk, Youth and Sports. The commemoration ceremony hosted in the Ataturk Park in the capital Ashgabat, where the Deputy Ambassador of Turkey to Ashgabat Gülşah Cumurcu, Deputy Mayor of Ashgabat Merjen Geldieva, embassy […]
Turkey will grant 150 thousand Coronavirus vaccines to Turkmenistan
The presidential approval published in the Turkish Official Gazette has brought into force the Intergovernmental Agreement between Turkey and Turkmenistan on grants in the field of health care, signed in September 2021 in Ankara. The agreement specifies delivery by Turkey to Turkmenistan of 150,000 doses of inactive Covid-19 vaccine and 19,800 boxes of Favipiravir tablets […]
OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Islamabad
Elvira Kadyrova On 22-23 March 2022, Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad. The theme of the Ministerial Conference was: ‘Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development’. Foreign Ministers and high-level dignitaries from OIC Member and Observer States are attended the CFM. […]
Erdogan thanks president of Turkmenistan for best wishes
President Erdogan of Turkey has thanked the president of Turkmenistan, Berdimuhamedov, for the wishes for speedy recovery from illness. In his twitter account, Erdogan said on 7 February, “I thank dear friend Berdimuhamedov for his wishes for recovery and with love I greet all the brothers from Turkmenistan.” @RTErdogan President Berdimuhamedov, in a phone call […]
Turkish International Festival TEKNOFEST 2022 invites the world
The acceptance of applications for participation in the TEKNOFEST technology competition is open, which thousands of young people have been waiting for and watching with interest. The wind of TEKNOFEST, one of the largest aviation festivals in the world, will blow from the north this year! The international festival of aviation, space and technology TEKNOFEST […]
Turkic countries reaffirmed their firm support and solidarity with Kazakhstan
Elvira Kadyrova On 11 January 2022, the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on 11 January 2022 to discuss the recent developments in Kazakhstan. The Meeting started with observation of a minute of silence to commemorate memories of those who lost their lives during the […]
Ashgabat hosted Turkmen-Turkish summit talks – the countries intend to increase trade to US $ 5 billion
Elvira Kadyrova The summit talks between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan were held in Ashgabat on Saturday, 27 November 2021. Turkish leader arrived in Turkmenistan on a two-day state visit. President Erdogan was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Energy and […]
Istanbul hosted 8th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States – Turkmenistan became observer member
Elvira Kadyrova On 12 November 2021 President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended Eighth Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkmenistan has joined the organization as an observer country. The summit has decided to rename the “Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States” to the “Organization of Turkic States”. The Ninth Summit of […]
Turkmen FM took part in the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking Countries
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan, based on the principles of its neutral status, considers the consolidation of countries’ efforts to maintain and strengthen international peace, universal security and stability as a priority direction of its participation in the activities of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States, stated foreign minister Rashid Meredov during his remarks at a meeting […]
Turkey’s Day of Elation
The 98th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey was celebrated in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s capital city with ceremonial events on 29 October. The ceremonies started with the Republic Day celebration program prepared by the students of the Turkmen-Turkish Joint Education School in Ashgabat. Then, Mr. Togan Oral, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the […]
Victory Day of Turkey
On 30 August, Turkey celebrates Victory Day. It is also called Turkish Armed Forces Day. The holiday commemorates the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, the last battle in the Greco-Turkish War, on 30 August 1922. Following the battle, Greek presence in Anatolia ended. Victory Day has been celebrated as an official holiday since […]
Why Should We Fight Against FETO Resolutely?
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey The international community frequently expresses its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its determination to fight terrorism. This is an appropriate attitude, as terrorism remains a major threat to the common security, well-being, values and prospects for a brighter future of all […]
Whom Russia is ready to take as companions for solving Afghan puzzle
Elvira Kadyrova Russia strongly supports the settlement of the Afghan situation with the involvement of regional international organizations such as SCO, the CSTO, and the countries bordering Afghanistan. The statement came from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his remarks at the Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday, 23 June. “It is necessary to […]
President Berdimuhamedov in telephone conversations with presidents of Turkey, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan on 28 April 2021
Leaders of Turkmenistan and Turkey spoke in favor of expanding bilateral dialogue A telephone conversation took place between President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At the beginning of the conversation, the head of the friendly state once again expressed condolences to the Turkmen leader in connection with the […]
Turkey – Safe Tourism
The embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan hosted a presentation and reception on 12 April 2021 ahead of the start of the Tourism Week, 16-22 April 2021. Ambassador Togan Oral described the salient features of the Safe Tourism programme which has been developed by the Turkish ministry of tourism and culture in partnership with the stakeholders […]
Turkmen gas is a viable competitor of Iran and Russia in Europe – Russian expert
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmen gas, once on the European market, is able to wipe out the position of Russian Gazprom and a deprive Iran of potential market. This point of view was expressed in an interview with the news agency “Vestnik Kavkaza” by Andrey Kazantsev, Doctor of Political Sciences, chief researcher of the Analytical Center of […]
TURKMEN-TURKISH COMMERCIAL BANK (TTCB) – YOUR RELIABLE PARTNER
Kazım Gündoğar, General Manager, Turkmen Turkish Commercial Bank Turkmen-Turkish Commercial Bank was established (licensed) 28 years ago on 31 March, 1993 in accordance with the Intergovernmental Memorandum signed between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey on 02 May, 1992 as the first joint stock bank in Turkmenistan with foreign investment and started operations on 21 […]
Rumi commemorated on his 747th death anniversary at Seb-i Arus ceremonies in Konya
On December 7 and December 17 to commemorate Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī on his 747th death anniversary Seb-i Arus Ceremonies were held in Konya, one of the major cities of Turkey. Every year since 1937, Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī is being commemorated on his death anniversary at Seb-i Arus (Night of Reunion with the Divine) […]
Video meeting between minister of trade of Turkey and deputy prime minister of Turkmenistan for trade
A video-conference meeting was held between H.E Mrs. Ruhsar Pekcan, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, and H.E. Mr. Chary Gylyjov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan (trade), on 19 November 2020. During the meeting, which offered an opportunity to comprehensively evaluate the economic and commercial issues in the agenda […]
The 97th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
Togan Oral, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Turkmenistan Today, on 29th of October, we celebrate the 97th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. Upon the proposal of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a resolution regarding Constitutional amendment was unanimously adopted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 29 October 1923, followed by […]
Turkey – Victory Day – Message of Ambassador of Turkey, Togan Oral
Esteemed Citizens, Dear Turkmen Brothers and Sisters, Today, we commemorate with utmost pride the 98th anniversary of 30th of August Victory Day, which is one of the glorious moments in our history. One of the decisive turning points in the Turkish National Independence War – which started on 19 May 1919 upon the arrival of […]
Role of China in the changing world
Tariq Saeedi The world was changing anyway; the Covid-19 and the policies of Trump administration have just accelerated the process. The Covid-19 has eaten the entrails of economies of most of the countries. Many of those countries will not be able to restart their economies on their own. China with its BRI (Belt and Road […]
15th July – The anniversary of Turkish people defending their democratic constitutional order against the Fethullah Gülen Terrorist Organization’s (FETO) coup attempt
Togan Oral, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Turkmenistan Four years have passed since the heinous coup attempt organized and carried out by the FETO terrorist organization against Turkish democracy and the democratically elected government. July 15th has become a symbol of Turkish nation’s will, resistance, and sacrifice for democracy and freedom. In this […]
FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 IN TURKEY
Republic of Turkey is one of the most disciplined and successful countries in fighting against Covid-19 pandemic. In the last 15 years, Turkey’s health system has undergone a major restructuring process. Thanks to the modernization of hospitals in Turkey in the last 15 years, the health system has gained structural abilities that can respond to […]
Turkey has launched “Healthy Tourism Certification” Program
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Republic of Turkey has initiated Healthy Tourism Certification program, which shall be applicable as of the summer season of 2020. Healthy Tourism Certification, which is issued under the leadership of Ministry of Culture and Tourism and with the participation of Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
What we do today will define tomorrow
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey After every cataclysmic event one tends to think that the world will never be the same. This time it is true that in certain ways the world must change. Global history is laden with such turning points almost all being painful. For years we […]
EU inaction on Syrian refugees is a stain on human conscience
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkish Republic The EU was meant to be a world power that stood as a beacon for human rights and respect for the international rules-based order. But unless something is done about Greece’s treatment of refugees, and the frenzied support it still receives from the EU, that claim […]
Europe Should Finally Wake Up From Its Long Sleep
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Turkey As Turkey, we are conducting a major fight at Europe’s doorstep. The Syrian crisis – which has been raging for nine years and has constantly brought new disasters for humanity – threatens us all once more. But this time, something is different. It is no longer possible for […]