On 5 March 2026, Japan convened the 14th Tokyo Dialogue under the “Central Asia plus Japan” framework, bringing together cultural practitioners and experts from Japan and five Central Asian countries to discuss how traditional culture can be preserved while contributing to industrial development and international engagement. The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of … [Read more...]
EBRD and EU help take Turkmen craftsmanship online
Tahmina Amangeldiyeva Biology and handicrafts may appear worlds apart but Tajigul Kurbanova, an enterprising woman from Turkmenistan, seamlessly bridges these seemingly disparate realms. Her journey from biological scientist to leader of a thriving handicraft community is a case in point. Tajigul began to pursue creative work after her tenure in the sciences. It had … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Partners with UNDP and British Embassy in Ashgabat to Host Creative and Innovative Economy Forum
The International Forum “The Creative and Innovative Economy of Turkmenistan” held in Ashgabat, to mark the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, successfully concluded today. This event held from 13-14 March 2025 was organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the … [Read more...]