Elvira Kadyrova, Raviliya Kadyrova, Liliya Zhirnova On 11 December 2025, in the National Tourist Zone of Awaza of Turkmenistan, the International Conference "The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation for Sustainable Development" took place. The conference was organized jointly with the United Nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the … [Read more...]
TIF 2025: Turkmenistan Connected to Eight International Fiber-Optic Networks
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova Awaza, 19 September 2025 — At a session of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025), themed "Digital and Green Transformations in the interest of Sustainable Development ," the General Director of the State Communications Company "Turkmentelecom," Khodzhaniyaz Afganov, delivered a keynote address highlighting the strategic role of the … [Read more...]
TIF 2025 First Day Concludes with Signing of Key International Agreements
AWAZA, Turkmenistan – September 18, 2025 – The successful first day of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) concluded this evening, culminating in a formal "Ceremony of signing bilateral documents" that translated high-level discussions into concrete investment agreements. The ceremony marked a significant outcome for the forum, demonstrating tangible progress in … [Read more...]
Daewoo E&C Showcases Expertise and Financial Support at Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2025
Awaza, 18 September 2025 – At the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF) 2025, held in the scenic National Tourist Zone "Awaza," Mr. MIN Man-Jun, General Director of the Branch Office of Daewoo E&C, delivered a compelling presentation highlighting the South Korean company's storied legacy in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), along with its strategic vision for … [Read more...]
TIF 2025: PETRONAS Marks 29 Years of Strategic Partnership in Turkmenistan
Awaza, Turkmenistan – 18 September 2025 – At the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF) 2025, held in the National Tourist Zone "Awaza," Malaysian energy giant Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) showcased its enduring commitment to Turkmenistan's fuel and energy sector. Under the theme "Stable and Reliable Energy Resilience - Development of Priority Sectors in Turkmenistan’s … [Read more...]
TIF 2025: Dragon Oil – A Legacy of Excellence in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector
Dragon Oil, an independent upstream oil and gas company, has established itself as a cornerstone of energy exploration, development, and production across the Middle East, Caspian, and North Africa. With a proud legacy in Turkmenistan, the company has built strong relationships and delivered sustainable, integrated energy solutions for over two decades. Saeed Salem Al … [Read more...]
TIF 2025: Turkmenistan’s Transport Strategy – Integrating into the Global Network
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova Awaza, September 18, 2025 – At the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025), Turkmenistan’s Minister of Railway Transport, Mammet Akammedov, unveiled the country’s logistics strategy, aimed at modernizing the transport sector and strengthening its role in global connectivity. Turkmenistan is actively implementing national programs to … [Read more...]
Energy, Industry, and Transport Sectors Dominate Discussions on First Day of TIF 2025
AWAZA, Turkmenistan – September 18, 2025 – The first day of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) is featuring robust discussions on the nation's core economic sectors, with international experts and Turkmen officials exploring opportunities in energy, construction, and logistics. The day's agenda included dedicated sessions on critical areas for investment. "Session … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Investment Forum Opens, Highlighting Strategic Economic Vision
AWAZA, Turkmenistan – September 18, 2025 – The Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) officially opened today in the National tourist zone "Awaza," welcoming over 800 international and local delegates to explore the country's investment landscape. The forum began with a high-level plenary session titled "Investment Attractiveness of Turkmenistan as a Factor of Strategic … [Read more...]
TIF 2025: Turkmenistan Modernizes Road Infrastructure to Become a Key Eurasian Transit Hub
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova Awaza, September 18 – At the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025), held in Awaza, Dovran Ataev, Deputy Chairman of the State Agency for the Management of Highway Construction, spoke about the large-scale modernization of the country's road infrastructure. According to him, Turkmenistan is actively working to bring its … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Investment Forum Highlights Opportunities for Landlocked Developing Countries
Elvira Kadyrova Awaza, Turkmenistan – 18 September 2025 – The Turkmenistan Investment Forum, a pivotal gathering aimed at fostering country's economic growth featured a compelling pre-recorded address by Ms. Rabab Fatima, Under Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing … [Read more...]
Investment Forum TIF 2025: Turkmenistan – A Reliable Partner in the Oil and Gas Sector
Elvira Kadyrova Awaza, 18 September 2025 – The prospects for the development of Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector were presented by State Minister and Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmengaz” Maksat Babaev at the Turkmenistan Investment Forum TIF 2025 in the Awaza National Tourism Zone. He highlighted the country’s investment attractiveness and its status as a reliable … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Attracts Investment and Strengthens Economy: GDP Exceeds $68.7 Billion in 2024
Elvira Kadyrova AWAZA, 18 September 2025 — At the Turkmenistan Investment Forum TIF 2025 in the Awaza National Tourism Zone, Minister of Finance and Economy Mammetguly Astangulov presented key achievements and prospects for the country’s economic development. In his speech, he highlighted successes in implementing an industrial-innovative economic model focused on … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Congratulates Participants of the TIF 2025 Investment Forum in Awaza
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed a congratulatory message to the participants of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025), which opened in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza” on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the country’s independence. In his address, the head of state emphasized that the forum plays a pivotal role in enhancing Turkmenistan’s … [Read more...]
Awaza Press Conference Celebrates New Hope for Landlocked Nations with Forward-Looking Action Plan
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded in Awaza, marking a historic milestone for the 600 million people across 32 Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). The final press conference, held after the closing session, celebrated the adoption of the forward-looking … [Read more...]
Youth Forum at LLDC3 Highlights Young People as Key Drivers of Sustainable Development
Young leaders from across landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) gathered in Awaza for the Youth Forum, held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), to call for inclusive policies and concrete action to ensure that no young person is left behind. The Forum served as a dynamic platform for youth to voice … [Read more...]
Women Leaders’ Forum At LLDC3 Advocates For Gender Equality And Inclusive Development
Special Representative of UN Secretary General for Central Asia and Head of the UNRCCA Mr. Kaha Imnadze participated in the Women Leaders’ Forum held under the theme “From Commitments to Action: Women Leading the Implementation of the LLDC3 Programme of Action.” Convened on the margins of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), the Forum … [Read more...]
Adequate Financing, Effective Partnerships Key for Achieving Sustainable Development, Speakers Tell Round Table, Also Urging Action to Ease Crushing Debt Burden
Achieving sustainable development requires adequate financing and effective partnerships, speakers heard at the final round-table discussion at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries today, as many spotlighted the urgent need to alleviate the crushing burden of debt. Co-Chair Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers … [Read more...]
More Transportation Infrastructure, Transit Corridors Crucial to Reduce Delays, Costs, Strengthen Competitiveness in Landlocked Developing Countries, Round Table Hears
Amid calls from landlocked developing countries for more transportation infrastructure and transit corridors, one speaker at this morning’s round-table (#4) discussion at the Third Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries encouraged those countries to use existing international instruments to enable smoother transit. The theme of the round table was “Building … [Read more...]
Integrating Landlocked Developing Countries into Global Economy Benefits Everyone, Speakers Say at Round Table on Transformative Potential of Trade Facilitation
Speakers from around the world today emphasized that integrating landlocked developing countries into the global economy will benefit everyone, as the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held its second round-table discussion on the theme “Seizing the transformative potential of trade, trade facilitation and regional integration for landlocked … [Read more...]
Round Table in Awaza Highlights Science and Technology as Key to Prosperity for Landlocked Nations
On 5 August 2025 the first interactive thematic round table was held on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. The event was themed “Structural transformation, diversification, and science, technology and innovation as drivers of prosperity in landlocked developing countries”. This session highlighted the importance of structural … [Read more...]
Press Conference in Awaza: LLDCs Unite to Address Climate Challenges
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Avaza, Turkmenistan On 6 August 2025, on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Turkmenistan (Awaza), a press conference was held to inform the media about the creation of a negotiating group within the framework of the UNFCCC, which is the first tangible result of the Awaza Action … [Read more...]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the Rais of Tatarstan noted significant prospects for strengthening bilateral relations
On 5 August 2025, a meeting took place in the Avaza National Tourism Zone on the sidelines of the third UN conference on landlocked developing countries between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. Rustam Minnikhanov sincerely thanked Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the attention … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage highlighted in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan’s Avaza National Tourist Zone is hosting an "Azerbaijan National Day" as part of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). According to the Ministry of Culture, the events are showcasing Azerbaijan’s rich culture, historical heritage, and artistic traditions to an international audience. The Azerbaijani pavilion features books, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Strengthens International Ties with Bilateral Agreements at LLDC3 in Awaza
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 5 Aug 2025, оn the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), a signing ceremony of bilateral documents took place in Awaza on August 5, 2025, reinforcing Turkmenistan’s commitment to fostering international cooperation and regional connectivity. The ceremony saw … [Read more...]
Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the UN Secretary-General
On 4 August 2025, in the National Tourist Zone "Avaza," President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. Warmly welcoming the guest, the head of state thanked the UN Secretary-General for accepting the invitation to … [Read more...]
Civil Society Forum in Awaza: A Pivotal Step Toward Sustainable Development for Landlocked Nations
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 4-5 August 2025, the National Tourist Zone of Awaza hosted the first-ever Civil Society Forum as part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). Held under the theme “Driving Progress through Partnerships,” the forum provided a dynamic platform for civil society … [Read more...]
Youth Forum in Awaza: Empowering Young Voices for the Future of Landlocked Developing Countries
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 4 August 2025, the Youth Forum, one of the events of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) started in the National Tourist Zone of Awaza, Turkmenistan. The event hosted under the theme “Building Bridges for LLDC Futures,” brought together young leaders, policymakers, … [Read more...]
The Poetic Resonance of LLDC3: Turkmenistan’s Awaza Hosts a Vision for Landlocked Nations
Tariq Saeedi From August 5–8, 2025, the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) will convene in Awaza, Turkmenistan, under the theme “Driving Progress Through Partnerships.” This gathering of global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders aims to address the unique challenges faced by the 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), … [Read more...]
Mother Nature is the greatest of artists – Caspian beach of Turkmenistan is its canvas
Elvira Kadyrova Mother Nature is the greatest of artists, the ultimate inspiration of all things creative. The whole world is its canvas is its canvas. The Caspian beach of Turkmenistan including the Awaza national tourist zone is an attractive part of this canvas. Here are some of the masterpieces of Mother Nature we captured recently at the Caspian beach of … [Read more...]
Children in Turkmenistan Benefit from Rehabilitative Vacation on Caspian Sea
Children from different regions of Turkmenistan who underwent surgical operations had the opportunity to get a rehabilitation rest in the Avaza tourist zone on the Caspian Sea coast. Surgeries were performed on children in the country's clinics at the expense of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, according … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan intends to turn Caspian resort Avaza into an international tourist center
Chairman of the upper house of the Parliament of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held on Thursday, 24 November, a working meeting in the Avaza on the Caspian coast dedicated to the development of the tourist zone. The meeting, attended by members of parliament, DPMs, members of the State Security Council, as well as heads of ministries and sectoral departments, voiced … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hosts regional mega event today
Turkmenistan will host a cluster of events today at Awaza, the Caspian tourist zone: 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asia Economic Forum of Central Asia Exhibition of national products and services of Central Asia Festival of National Cuisines of Central Asia A gala concert will take place … [Read more...]
GB in Awaza
President Berdimuhamedov was in the Awaza tourist zone at the Caspian coast ahead of the regional events and also for the start of the annual summer vacation of the government. He returned to Ashgabat on Sunday. The Turkmen TV aired footage on Sunday, 1 August 2021, showing the president taking a flight aboard a newly acquired Super Tucano A-29, and earlier in the day … [Read more...]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 2
nCa Report The First Caspian Economic Forum, hosted by Turkmenistan on 12 August 2019 at Awaza, was a mega event by all counts. It has the potential to turn into a permanent institution with long term value not just for the Caspian region but the entire Eurasian landmass. The prime ministers of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia, and the first vice president of Iran led … [Read more...]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 1
nCa Report A cluster of events under the umbrella of the First Caspian Economic Forum is taking place at different locations at the Awaza national tourist zone of Turkmenistan and the Turkmenbashy Port. It is a mega event bringing together huge delegation led by the heads of the government from the Caspian littoral states. The delegations started arriving on 7 August … [Read more...]
Зимнее очарование Авазы
Эльвира Кадырова Раньше словосочетание национальная туристическая зона Аваза ассоциировалось с переполненными жаркими пляжами, веселыми летними аттракционами и теплым морем. Но похоже, туркменская морская здравница, популярность резко возросла в последнее десятилетие, все активней принимает гостей круглый год.Помимо традиционного осеннего бархатного сезона, огромное … [Read more...]
The Winter Charm of Avaza
Elvira Kadyrova Avaza, the national tourist zone of Turkmenistan, was usually considered a vacation spot for the summer season. It has changed now.The facilities along the Caspian beach have developed tremendously and Avaza has truly become an all-season choice for the vacationers.In addition to the traditional autumn velvet season, Avaza is turning into preferred … [Read more...]
Шарм и единство духа Туркменистана подчеркнуты открытием нового яхт-клуба, коттеджного комплекса и элитного жилья на побережье Каспия
Новости и комментарии nCa Ашхабад, 6 августа 2016 (nCa) --- В пятницу (5 августа 2016 г), на побережье Каспия, в национальной туристической зоне Аваза были введены в эксплуатацию новый яхт-клуб и коттеджный комплекс. В церемонии принял участие Президент Бердымухамедов. В тот же день в городе Туркменбаши был сдан в эксплуатацию новый жилой дом повышенной комфортабельности. … [Read more...]
Charm, congeniality of Turkmenistan highlighted by new yacht club, cottage complex, luxury housing at Caspian coast
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 6 August 2016 (nCa) --- In back-to-back, vibrant ceremonies Friday (5 August 2016), Turkmenistan opened a new yacht club and a cottage complex at the Awaza national tourist zone at the Caspian coast. President Berdymuhamedov led the events. The same day a luxury housing block was handed to the occupants in Turkmenbashy city. Some of the … [Read more...]
Hotels and cottages in Awaza open to tourists
Ashgabat, 30 July 2013 (nCa) --- The Turkmen state committee of tourism has announced that most of the newly opened facilities and several of the older ones in Awaza, the national tourism zone of Turkmenistan at the Caspian coast, are now open for the local and foreign tourists. Here is the list: Yacht Club ‘Yelken’ – 800-243-70371/72/73/74 Hotel and health improvement … [Read more...]