On March 26, 2025, a significant meeting took place at the National Commission of Romania for UNESCO, bringing together Chinar Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, and Ligia Deca, Secretary General of the National Commission of Romania for UNESCO. The discussions centered on strengthening and expanding bilateral relations between the […]
Turkmenistan Joins Global Celebration of Novruz at UNESCO
On March 18, 2025, a solemn celebration of the International Day of Novruz was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, co-organized by Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. The event took place in the Ségur Lobby of UNESCO headquarters, with the support of UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who […]
Koytendag Caves: a unique natural treasure on the way to World Heritage Status
On 15 February, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO Activities. An important international project was discussed at the meeting – the preparation of a joint Turkmen-Uzbek nomination for the Koytendag mountain ecosystem to include this transboundary territory in the UNESCO World Heritage List. […]
Meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO
On 15 February 2025, a meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO was held in the premises of the MFA of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by the relevant Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, heads and representatives of various […]
UNESCO Honors 950th Anniversary of Dīwān Lughāt al-Turk
On December 13, 2024, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, an international conference titled “Mapping the World in Lexicography: The 950th Anniversary of Dīwān Lughāt al-Turk” was held in honor of the 950th anniversary of Dīwān Lughāt al-Turk, a valuable treasure of the Turkic World and global cultural heritage, and its inclusion in UNESCO’s list […]
The Turkmen delegation visited Minsk to study the experience of UNESCO clubs and departments
A delegation from Turkmenistan, consisting of representatives of the Secretariat of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO and heads of UNESCO clubs and departments at higher educational institutions, visited Minsk to study the experience of similar structures in Belarus, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize with the […]
Turkmenistan Joins Global Discussion on AI in Education at UNESCO Event
From 2 to 5 September 2024, UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris is hosting the 2024 Digital Learning Week under the theme “Steering Technology for Education.” The opening ceremony featured a speech by Ms. Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education, and a video message from Mr. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Secretary-General. A highlight of […]
Parliament of Turkmenistan hosted a Special Meeting dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On 22 June 2024, a special videoconference meeting titled “Historical and cultural values uniting peoples” was held at the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great thinker and poet Magtymguly Fragi. The meeting was attended by representatives of the parliaments of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, […]
Turkmenistan Participates in UNESCO Meeting on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage
The tenth session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is being held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, from June 11 to 12, 2024. Turkmenistan is represented by H.E. Mr. Maksat Chariev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the French Republic, […]
Ashgabat hosted an International Conference of Ministers of Culture dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On 17-18 May 2024, an international conference at the level of ministers of culture of foreign countries dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi was held in Ashgabat. Heads and representatives of the international organizations like TURKSOY, ECO, and CIS participated, alongside esteemed guests such as Deputy Chairman of the […]
Uninterrupted development of Turkmenistan inspired by poetry of Magtymguly Fragi
“The great thinker of the East, Magtymguly Fragi, argued that the cultural heritage of the nation should form the basis for its continuous development,” said Rashid Meredov, the DPM and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, during his keynote address at the 10th meeting of National Commissions for UNESCO of TURKSOY Member States in Ashgabat on 16 […]
Deserts in Central Asia – Part Nine
nCa Report About half of the research paper of Pavlenko was reproduced in the previous part of this series. Now we are presenting the remaining part of his paper. * * * There are few localised species, namely endemic and sub-endemic representatives. Among the endemics are the Karakum species: Artemisia dimoana, Crucianella sabulosa and a […]
Deserts in Central Asia – Part Eight
nCa Report As mentioned in the previous Part Seven of this series, we are now presenting a research paper authored by Professor Pavlenko of the Astrakhan University (Russia). He presented this paper at the International Cold Winter Desert Conference in the framework of CADI (Central Asia Desert Initiative) was held 2-3 December 2021 in Tashkent. […]
Deserts in Central Asia – Part Seven
nCa Report The International Cold Winter Desert Conference in the framework of CADI (Central Asia Desert Initiative) was held 2-3 December 2021 in Tashkent. In the next two parts of this ongoing report, we will reproduce one paper in full. After that, we will present selected passages from one or two more papers delivered at […]
Turkmenistan Takes Part in UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport Session
On 3-4 April 2024, the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris hosts the Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS). The session is attended by CIGEPS Chair, Minister of Sport of Chile Mr.Jaime Pizarro, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO Ms.Gabriela Ramos, former CIGEPS Chair, Minister of Youth and […]
Turkmenistan, UNESCO and TURKSOY celebrating 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi and World Poetry Day
On March 25, a special event dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi was held at the UN headquarters in New York, organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization culture (UNESCO) […]
Turkmenistan participated in Nowruz Celebrations at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
On 19 March 2024, on the eve of the International Nowruz holiday, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France, jointly with the embassies and representations at UNESCO from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, held a cultural event dedicated to the celebration of Nowruz, the Turkmen Embassy to France reports. The […]
UNESCO Heritage Sites in Türkiye That You Should Know Better
Türkiye is a real open-air museum of ancient treasures located in one of the world’s most essential geographies, where the history of civilisation was written and shaped. The country has a fantastic wealth of heritage historical sites, with 21 on the UNESCO World Heritage List and 79 on the Tentative List, and, unsurprisingly, hundreds of thousands […]
Turkmenistan and UNESCO Discuss Upcoming Conference of Ministers of Culture and Magtymguly Fragi Anniversary Initiatives
On 28 February, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Maksat Chariev, met with Anthony Ohemeng-Boamah, Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Priority Africa and External Relations, at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming International Conference of Ministers of Culture, scheduled for 17-18 May 2024 in […]
Turkmen delegation is taking part at the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
From February 27 to March 1, 2024, at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris is being held the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The session is attended by heads and representatives of the secretariat of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of […]
Türkiye has 5 new Intangible Cultural Heritage elements inscribed on the UNESCO Lists
Türkiye’s five new values have been inscribed to UNESCO’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. The announcement was made during the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Kasane, Republic of Botswana, from 4 to 9 December 2023. With this inscription, the number of the country’s cultural elements […]
Art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and traditions of horses’ decoration inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
On 5 December 2023, during the 18th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, which is being held in Kasane, Republic of Botswana from 5-9 December 2023, the nomination of Turkmenistan «Art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and traditions of horses’ decoration» has been inscribed on the Representative […]
Magtymguly’s 300th Anniversary to be celebrated jointly with UNESCO
The 42nd session of UNESCO’s General Conference adopted a resolution on 21 November 2023, to include the “300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi” among the memorable dates to be jointly celebrated with UNESCO in 2024-2025. The resolution was initiated by Turkmenistan. This momentous occasion was announced during the Cabinet of Ministers’ meeting on Friday, 24 November, […]
Turkmenistan participated in the 6th Extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Council of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme
On 23 November 2023, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Maksat Chariev took part in the 6th Extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Council of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. During this session, elections of the members of the IHP Bureau and the members of the following committees: – Finance […]
UNESCO Chairs of Turkmen and Astrakhan State Universities Discuss Historical Sites of the Silk Road
UNESCO chairs of Magtymguly Turkmen State University and V.N.Tatishchev Astrakhan State University (Russia) held an online meeting, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The round table discussion featured scientific reports from teachers and scientists of both universities, followed by an engaging exchange of views. Teachers from the Department of Archeology and Ethnology of Magtymguly Turkmen State […]
Turkmen Delegation Led by Minister of Culture Participates in the 42nd session of UNESCO’s General Conference
A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Minister of Culture Atageldi Shamyradov, is actively engaged in the 42nd session of UNESCO’s General Conference, as reported by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France. On the first day of the conference’s plenary session, the head of the Turkmen delegation delivered a speech. In his address, Minister Shamyradov welcomed […]
Turkmenistan took part in the Interregional meeting of the National Commissions for UNESCO
On 6 November 2023, the 10th interregional meeting of the National Commissions for UNESCO of the member countries of this organization was held in Paris at the UNESCO headquarters. The Turkmen side was represented by Ms. Chinar Rustamova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, reports the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France. […]
The delegation of Turkmenistan participates in the 9th session of the Conference of the Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport (COP9)
On 25-26 October 2023, the ninth session of the Conference of the Parties on Combating Doping in Sport is being held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The event is attended by a delegation of Turkmenistan led by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Maksat Chariev, which also includes the chief specialist of the State Committee […]
Türkiye: Wooden Hypostyle Mosques in Anatolia Also Make It to UNESCO World Heritage Sites List
The Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia, known for the skilful woodcarving and handiwork used in their structures, have followed Gordion as the new addition from Türkiye to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The mosques have been inscribed on the UNESCO List at the Extended 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, […]
Turan Deserts of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan: A Unique and Biodiverse Ecosystem announced a part of UNESCO World Heritage List
Ancient river Unguz in Bereketli-Garagum, pink colour from high salt concentration © A. Pavlenko The Cold Winter Deserts of Turan have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The relevant decision was made at the expanded 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This nomination was prepared jointly by Kazakhstan, […]
A Breakfast Date with Togan Bay
Togan Bay (Ambassador Togan Oral of Turkiye) hosted at his residence a sumptuous breakfast for the media on 5 June 2023. He spoke about the culinary wonders and versatile charm of a Turkish breakfast. Right after that, solid (and unbelievably delicious) proof of his words started coming from the kitchen. You needed to have […]
A forum was held in Turkmenistan on the occasion of the accession of the Youth Organization to the UNESCO Global Youth Community
The forum “Turkmenistan–UNESCO: the role of Turkmen youth in enhancing strategic cooperation with the Global Youth Community” was held in Ashgabat, on Monday, 21 August, on the occasion of the admission of Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan to the UNESCO Global Youth Community, TDH reports. Before the forum, its participants got acquainted with a specially […]
Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the conservation of Caspian biodiversity
On 21-30 June, 2023, the 32nd session of the UNESCO Assembly of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, and on the eve of the Assembly on 20 June 2023, the 56th session of the IOC Executive Council took place, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France reports. The events was […]
Turkmenistan attended UNESCO General Conference Extraordinary Session – USA returns to the agency
On 29 to 30 of June 2023, 5th extraordinary session of the General Conference of UNESCO was held in Paris at Organizations’s Headquarters, Embassy of Turkmenistan to France reports. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the French Republic, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Mr. Maksat Chariev represented Turkmenistan at this extraordinary session. General […]
Turkmenistan Celebrates Three Decades of Cooperation with UNESCO
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 […]
Central Asian Silk Road Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Today, the expanded 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, took the decision to inscribe the Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum corridor on the World Heritage List. Turkmenistan is represented at the session by a delegation headed by Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Maksat Chariev. According to the Embassy of […]
Collection of manuscripts of Magtymguly Fragi inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
The Executive Board of UNESCO during its 216th session, held on 10-24 May 2023 at UNESCO headquarters, approved applications for new documentary heritage objects, decisions on which were adopted by the International Advisory Committee for inclusion in the International Memory of the World Register. On May 24, 2023, the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a unanimous […]
Festive Conference Marks 30 Years of Turkmenistan-UNESCO Cooperation
On August 17, 2023, a festive conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s accession to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The holiday began with acquaintance with the exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of […]
Magtymguly Youth Organization is an official member of the UNESCO Global Youth Community
The Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan is now an official member of the UNESCO Global Youth Community (GYC). This follows from the message of the Director of Policy and Programs for the Social and Humanitarian Sciences Sector of the UNESCO Secretariat, Angela Melo. The UNESCO Global Youth Community is a unique global youth-led community and […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan wrapped up visit to France – Outcomes
FMs of Turkmenistan and France inked cooperation program for 2024-2026 Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France on Tuesday, 5 September 2023, in Paris. According to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, the Ministers welcomed the positive dynamics […]
Six Schools from Turkmenistan Join UNESCO Associated Schools Network
A number of secondary specialized schools in Turkmenistan have joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPNet). On 1 September, the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko presented the Certificates of memebership to the directors of the following schools: Ashgabat Specialized Secondary School No. 140 […]
The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education will sign a Roadmap for cooperation
On 24 July 2023, an online meeting was held between the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE) to discuss the development of a bilateral Roadmap for cooperation, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France reports. On behalf of the Turkmen side, the meeting was attended by the […]
Turkmen Ambassador spoke at UNESCO about the role of the Russian language in intercultural communication
On 6 June 2023, UNESCO headquarters hosted an event dedicated to the Russian Language Day organized by the Permanent Missions of the Russian Federation, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The program of the event included the opening ceremony, followed by a concert with […]
Turkmen Envoy to UNESCO highlighted his country’s efforts in preserving national cultural heritage
On 6 June 2023, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO, Mr. Maksat Chariev attended the Ninth session of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Turkmenistan’s Embassy to France reports. At the opening session, the members of […]
UNESCO calls for immediate ban on smartphones in schools
A recently launched report by UNESCO has called for ban on smartphones in schools across the world. The report warns against the overuse of technology like smartphones and computers in education, saying that the benefits they bring disappear when they’re used in excess or without the guidance of a teacher. Some countries are already thinking […]
UNESCO launches a new regional project on Cryosphere in Central Asia
On 6-7 July 2023, the UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office in cooperation with the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme organized an inception workshop on “Strengthening the resilience of Central Asian countries by enabling regional cooperation to assess high altitude glacio-nival systems to develop integrated methods for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change” project at UNESCO Headquarters in […]
UNESCO representative presented to the President of Turkmenistan certificates on inscription of cultural objects in the List of Intangible Heritage
During the meeting on Monday, 15 May, the Director of the UNESCO Cluster Office in Tehran, Golda El-Khoury, presented President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with several certificates confirming the inscription of cultural objects in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. As known, last year, on the initiative of Turkmenistan, such objects as “Turkmen-style […]
Oral Folklore of Hodja Nasreddin inscribed on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage included telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 17th session in the capital of Morocco. According to MFA Kazakhstan, This element is submitted jointly […]
Second UNESCO Club opened in Turkmenistan
The UNESCO World Culture Club has opened at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. This is the second such structure created in Turkmenistan. The first UNESCO Club “Languages of the World” debuted at the Azadi-named Turkmen National Institute of World Languages in July […]
Second UNESCO Club to open in Turkmenistan soon
In the very near future, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan plans to open a second UNESCO Club called “Culture of Peace”. Chinar Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, wrote about this in her article in the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan”. This fact once […]