On 17 August 2023, Turkmenistan will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its membership in UNESCO. Here is a brief version of the article by Chinar Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, published in the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” (issue for 16 Aug 2023) Being a member of UNESCO, Turkmenistan has established […]
Представитель ЮНЕСКО вручила Президенту Туркменистана сертификаты о внесении культурных объектов в Список нематериального наследия
В ходе встречи в понедельник, 15 мая, директор кластерного бюро ЮНЕСКО в Тегеране Гольда Эль-Хури вручила Президенту Сердару Бердымухамедову несколько сертификатов, подтверждающих внесение в Репрезентативный список нематериального культурного наследия человечества ЮНЕСКО несколько культурных объектов. Как известно, в прошлом году в список по инициативе Туркменистана были внесены такие объекты, как «Туркменское искусство вышивки», «Шелководство и традиционное […]
Antalya’s Finike is named the 22nd Cittaslow city in Türkiye
Finike, the historic district in Antalya, is recognised into the International Cittaslow Association for its natural beauty, distinctive cuisine, and leisurely pace of life. With Finike joining the network, Türkiye now has 22 slow cities and districts registered with the International Cittaslow Association. After more than three years of effort and consultations, Finike, one of […]
Expert Club of North-South Transport Corridor is working on opening branches in Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries
The Caspian International Integration Club “North-South” is an expert and coordination platform for the promotion of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), may open its representative offices in Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries. The statement came from the chairman of the Club Ramazan Abdulatipov at the opening ceremony of the Club’s branch in New […]
Uzbekistan constitutional reform briefing document
Introduction The Constitution of Uzbekistan was originally ratified in 1992, one year after the country became an independent state. Until now, almost all of the previous constitutional amendments related to governmental and parliamentary matters. However, as part of the comprehensive reform programme led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a new set of constitutional reforms has been […]
Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships open 12 September 2023
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 12 September to 7 November 2023. Applications are to be submitted via the online application form at http://chevening.org/apply Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to become future leaders, and […]
Turkmenistan-WTO cooperation discussed at the Foreign Ministry
On May 29, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajivev held talks with the Director of the Department for WTO Accession Division Ms.Maika Oshikawa, who is on a working visit to Ashgabat. During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of enhancing cooperation concerning the process of Turkmenistan’s accession to the […]
First Chinese Lu Ban Workshop will open in Turkmenistan
An online meeting was held at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University with the participation of representatives of the Turkmen branch of the Chinese National Oil and Gas Corporation (CNPC) “International Ltd”, as well as two Chinese universities – Hebei Petroleum Vocational Technical University and Xi’an Petroleum University, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov Addressed Youth on Day of Knowledge
On 1 September 2023 – the day of the beginning of the new academic year – in the city of Arkadag, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave a general lesson on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. The event brought together representatives […]
Turkmenistan, Cambodia Eye Closer Cooperation with High-Level Visits
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Cambodia (with residence in Kuala Lumpur) Muhammetniyaz Mashalov met with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia Tuot Panha on 15 August 2023 to discuss bilateral cooperation, says Embassy of Turkmenistan to Malaysia. The sides discussed issues of cooperation in […]
First day of Turkmenistan’s energy forum in Dubai ends in positive vibes – Industry leaders upbeat on faster greening of hydrocarbon sector
The first day of the two-day forum on Turkmenistan’s energy sector, being held in Dubai, concluded on the evening of 26 April 2023. The pace and direction set by the plenary session continued in the three thematic sessions. Among the many new things that brought the aura of freshness to this event was the total […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Governor of St.Petersburg Discuss Ways to Strengthen Turkmen-Russian Cultural Ties
Cooperation between St. Petersburg and Turkmenistan has reached a high and trusting level, said Governor Alexander Beglov during the meeting with the national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the press service of the administration of St. Petersburg reports. The meeting took place today, on 11 September, […]
Turkmenistan, Cambodia Eye Tourism Partnership
Turkmenistan is interested in strengthening cooperation with Cambodia in the field of tourism, especially in establishing direct flights to Siem Reap Province, a key tourist destination in ASEAN, the Cambodian AKP news agency reports. This intention was announced by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Cambodia (with residence in Kuala Lumpur) Muhammedniyaz Mashalov during his meeting […]
First meeting of India-Central Asia Working Group on Chabahar port adopted a joint statement
On 12-13 April 2023, the first meeting of the joint Working Group on Chabahar Port at the level of senior officials of Central Asia and India was held in Mumbai, India. The event was organized under the multilateral cooperation in the India+Central Asia format, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan said. The meeting was […]
Туркменские алабаи несут добровольную охрану места рыбалки
Равиля Кадырова и Тамир Шакиров Туркменская овчарка Алабай не только верная по характеру, но и входит в число самых умных собак среди известных пород. Они всегда бесстрашны и отважны. Известны случаи, когда алабай сталкивался с волками и даже леопардами и побеждал их в схватке. В Интернете циркулирует видео, на котором алабай напал на гигантского бурого […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine discussed issues of bilateral relations
On Thursday, 24 August 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Riyadh al-Maliki, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine, TDH reports. At the beginning of the meeting, Al-Maliki conveyed to Arkadag Berdimuhamedov an invitation from President Mahmoud Abbas to pay […]
Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold trilateral meeting to discuss TAP project
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan will convene the meeting at level of the ministers to discuss and exchange ideas comprehensively for the purpose of implementing the TAP project. The statement came from the Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan. According to the press release, the ministry hosted the meeting attended by the Acting Minister of […]
FMs of Russia and Central Asian countries will meet in Samarkand next week
On 14 April 2023, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the sixth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and Central Asia – Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports. The event will discuss promising areas of six-party cooperation […]
Alabay Turkmen sheepdogs are on voluntary guard duty at this fishing spot
Raviliya Kadyrova and Tamir Shakirov The Turkmen sheepdog Alabay is not only faithful; it is also among the most intelligent dogs in the known breeds. It is fearless, always fearless. There are known cases where an Alabay confronted and defeated wolves and even leopards. There is a video circulating on the Internet where an Alabay […]
Turkmenistan, S.Korea explore ways to enhance cooperation in banking sector
On 12 September 2023, an online meeting between the representatives of the Central Bank of Turkmenistan and the representatives of the Korean Federation of Banks was held, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Korea reports. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation between two countries in the banking sphere. It was emphasized […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Valentina Matvienko held telephone talks
On Thursday, 29 June, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Valentina Matvienko. Matvienko congratulated Berdymukhamedov on his birthday and the commissioning of the first stage of the […]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with EU Special Rep for Central Asia
On April 20, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with a delegation led by the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia Ambassador Terhi Hakala, Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan said in a press release. During the meeting, a wide range of issues was discussed on the […]
Россия планирует проложить объездную трассу с Казахстаном и Туркменистаном вдоль каспийского берега
Россия планирует обсудить с Казахстаном и Туркменистаном строительство трассы в обход Каспийского моря на форуме “Россия – исламский мир: KazanForum” в мае, по итогам переговоров возможно подписание соглашения, сообщил РИА Новости вице-премьер России Марат Хуснуллин. Вопросы строительства автомагистрали вдоль восточного побережья Каспийского моря обсуждались в ходе январского визита в Ашхабад председателя правительства России Михаила Мишустина […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov awarded the highest award of the heads of Central Asian states – “Badge of Honor”
At the end of the Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Dushanbe, a solemn ceremony was held to award the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with the Badge of Honor of the heads of Central Asian states. He is in Dushanbe […]
Turkmenistan: “For every child, every right”: The Office of the Ombudsman, the Ministry of Education, UNICEF, and OHCHR continue to raise awareness on children rights in summer camps
This is the third year of the joint initiative of the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, UNICEF, and the Office of the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Regional Office for Central Asia (OHCHR ROCA) in raising awareness among children from all over the country about human rights, […]
G7 to continue cooperation with Central Asia in addressing regional problems
During the meeting in Japan, the Foreign Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) announced the continued support of the Central Asian countries in responding to regional problems. This was announced during the one-hour session “Afghanistan and Central Asia”, organized on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Karuizawa, held on 16-18 April […]
Russia wants to create a Caspian roundabout with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
Russia intends to discuss the construction of a highway bypassing the Caspian Sea with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan at the ‘Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum forum’ in May and possibly a deal will be inked following the talks, told Marat Khusnullin, Russian Deputy Prime Minister to RIA Novosti. The construction of a highway along the eastern […]
Turkmenistan: East Cheleken Oil and Gas Production Soars
At the beginning of last year at the East Cheleken field on the Caspian coast of Turkmenistan, the first directional evaluation well was drilled. Currently, the daily crude production from this well, located in the shallow part of the Caspian Sea, reaches 10-12 tons per day, the newspaper “Turkmenistan” writes. The directional drilling is not […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov awarded the Order of TURKSOY and the medal of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World
On Wednesday, 28 June, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was awarded the highest award of the International Organization of Turkic Culture “The Order of TURKSOY” and the medal “For Outstanding Services to the Turkic world” of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World. […]
Gains in hydrocarbon production and exports spurred Turkmenistan’s economic recovery in 2022 – ADB says
Gains in hydrocarbon production and exports spurred economic recovery of Turkmenistan in 2022. Inflation remained in double digits, and the current account registered a large surplus. Growth will increase slightly in 2023 and moderate in 2024, says ADB’s flagship report’s April release – Asian Development Outlook (ADO). Here are some excerpts from Asian Development Outlook April […]
Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана встретился с Генеральным секретарём СНГ
В четверг, 23 марта, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов встретился с Генеральным секретарём Содружества Независимых Государств Сергеем Лебедевым. Лебедев, возглавляющий миссию наблюдателей на парламентских выборах в Туркменистане, которые состоятся 26 марта, отметил, что все этапы избирательной кампании осуществляются в открытой, конструктивной обстановке, в соответствии с национальным законодательством и общепризнанными правовыми […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov calls for stronger ties between Russian and Turkmen horse breeders
On Friday, 1 September, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the President of the Eurasian Equestrian Association Marina Sechina. Sechina stressed that it is a great honor for her to present an Honorary Certificate of the Eurasian Equestrian Association to the Aba Annayev […]
Turkmenistan: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Helping Children in need financed 140 surgeries
On Saturday, 8 July 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired the first meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship in Arkadag city. The vice-president of the organization, Rejep Bazarov reported that 140 […]
Galkynysh field – abundant opportunities for Turkmenistan’s international partnership
The Galkynysh field, which brings Turkmenistan into the ranks of the nations – largest possessors of hydrocarbon resources, opens up wide opportunities for investment cooperation. Several speakers on the first day of the International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investments in the Energy Sector of Turkmenistan, underway held these days in Dubai, shared on upgraded geological […]
National Leader of the Turkmen people met with the Secretary General of the CIS
On Thursday, 23 March, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States Sergey Lebedev. Lebedev, who heads the observer mission for the parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan noted that all stages of the election campaign are carried […]
Turkmenistan: Home to 61 Nationalities, Opposes All Forms of Discrimination
Turkmenistan strongly condemns racial discrimination and pursues an ongoing policy of mutual understanding among peoples and the prevention of any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, descent, national or ethnic origin. The Turkmen delegation stated this at the 110th session of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in Geneva, which […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov held telephone talks with the President of Tajikistan
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on Monday, 15 May. During the conversation, the sides noted the dynamic and progressive nature of the development of Turkmen-Tajik relations. In this context, Arkadag noted the importance […]
GCC welcomes enhancing relations with Turkmenistan
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Oraz Charyyev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday, 10 April 2023 at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh, press service of GCC states. During the meeting, ways to strengthen GCC-Turkmen relations were discussed in light […]
Туркменистан посетил Генеральный Секретарь ТЮРКСОЙ
21-23 марта 2023 года Ашхабад посетил Генеральный секретарь ТЮРКСОЙ Султан Раев. В ходе визита глава международной организации тюркской культуры провел двусторонние переговоры с вице-премьером, министром иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашидом Мередовым, министром культуры Туркменистана Атагельди Шамурадовым. В рамках торжеств в честь Международного дня Новруз Султан Раев также встретился с вице-премьером по вопросам культуры Махриджемал Маммедовой. Раев […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov Inspects on Construction of Magtymguly Cultural Complex to be inaugurated in 2024
On Thursday, 17 August, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Magtymguly cultural and park complex under construction in the southern part of Ashgabat. The park complex will be inaugurated in 2024, the year of the 300th anniversary of the great poet and thinker Magtymguly. Berdimuhamedov […]
Turkmenistan: Project of new seismic station in Arkadag city is in progress
Turkmenistan is developing a project for the construction of a new seismic station in the city of Arkadag, which will be equipped with the latest technologies. In total, there are more than 40 seismic stations in the country. Svetlana Akhmedova, Scientific Secretary of the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of Sciences […]
Girls from Turkmenistan programming their way into the future
Today, on 27 April 2023, UNICEF joins the girls around the world to mark the “Girls in ICT Day” and shares the stories of Aylar and Shirin, two girls from Turkmenistan, who are studying programming for computer systems. In this article, the girls talk about their journey in the field of programming and what it […]
TURKSOY Secretary General visited Turkmenistan
On 21-23 March 2023, the Secretary General of TURKSOY Sultan Raev visited Ashgabat. During the visit, the head of the international organization of Turkic Culture had bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan Atageldi Shamuradov. As part of the celebrations in honor of […]
Turkmenistan: Rapid development of the industrial and construction complex
Baymyrat Annamammedov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan In the era of the Revival of a new epoch of a powerful state, our Motherland, under the wise leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, confidently following the course of progress and prosperity, turned into a steadily developing state. The successes of the country achieved […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov invited TURKSOY Secretary General to the celebration of the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met on Wednesday, 28 Jun, with the Secretary General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) Sultan Raev. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the prospects of cooperation, taking into account its solid potential in various fields. Stressing […]
Global food prices have dropped by more than 20% compared to last year’s peak: FAO report
The Food Price Index released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) last week says that the global food prices have decreased by 20.5% from their peak last year. As reported by TASS, the index fell for the 12th consecutive month in March 2023, averaging 126.9 points, down 2.1% from the […]
Город Аркадаг объявлен городом государственного значения
Особый правовой статус города Аркадаг в качестве города государственного значения устанавливается в соответствии с Законом о города Аркадаг. Закон вступил в силу 23 марта 2023 года. Он определяет юридические, организационные и другие основы деятельности органов государственной власти в связи с осуществлением функций города Аркадаг. С полным текстом Закона можно ознакомиться здесь: https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/70892/zakon-turkmenistana-o-gorode-arkadag ///nCa, 24 марта […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Akhal province, met with the Deputy Chairman of the CIS Coordinating Council for Seed Production
On Wednesday, 14 Jun, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Akhal province to inspect the activities of the structures of the agro-industrial complex and the pace of grain harvesting. The first facility visited by Berdymukhamedov was the experimental seed-growing farmers’ association “Bugdaýly tejribe-tohumçylyk”. […]
Turkmenistan: Transport diplomacy in higher education
The Association “Turkmen Logistics”, an umbrella organization for private transport companies of Turkmenistan, actively cooperates with higher educational institutions in the field of training specialists. So, a few days ago, a specialist of the Association participated in a training session on “The economic significance of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of transport in bilateral […]
Head of the Korea-Turkmenistan interparliamentary friendship group is on a working visit to Ashgabat
A parliamentary delegation led by the head of the Interparliamentary Friendship Group Korea–Turkmenistan Lee Dal-gon is on a working visit to Ashgabat. On Monday, 17 April, the delegation held a number of meetings, including with Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of Parliament Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Deputy Prime Minister for the Oil and Gas […]