| Turkmenistan to Host Next Caspian States’ Leaders, Ministers Summit Turkmenistan has proposed stepping up efforts to organize the next meeting of foreign ministers and a summit of heads of state of the Caspian littoral countries, aiming to strengthen regional dialogue on ecological and
| Turkmenistan provides humanitarian support Turkmenistan, being committed to the principles of international support and based on its status of permanent positive neutrality, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the generally recognized norms of international law, takes all necessary actions
| UAE expresses gratitude to Turkmenistan for humanism On June 14, 2025, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Alhay Hamad Khamis Alhameli sent letters to the President of Turkmenistan, as well as the National Leader of Turkmen
| International Conference titled “Peace, Sustainable Development and Migration” held in Ashgabat On June 12, 2025, Ashgabat hosted an international conference on peace, sustainable development and migration, bringing together representatives of Central Asian countries. The event, initiated by Turkmenistan in the context of the
| Delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the Tashkent International Investment Forum On June 9-11, 2025, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan N.Atagulyev made a working visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan to participate in
| Turkmen Pilgrims Give Sadaqah in Mecca Turkmen citizens performing the Hajj pilgrimage in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina gave sadaqah (charitable offerings) in honor of the Eid al-Adha holiday, as reported by Turkmenistan newspaper on Monday. This year, 2,844 pilgrims from
| Turkmenistan Participates in CIS Council of Heads of Government Meeting Turkmenistan took part in the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), held on June 5 at the Kohi Somon Government Residence in Dushanbe. The
| Turkmenistan Attends Central Asia–India Business Council Meeting Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov took part in the Central Asia–India Business Council meeting held on June 5 in New Delhi, where prospects for partnership in logistics, the digital economy, and investment were discussed, according to
| Turkmenistan Elected to UN ECOSOC for 2026–2028 Term Turkmenistan has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–2028 term. The decision was made on June 4, 2025, during the 75th plenary meeting of the 79th session of
| World Leaders Extend Eid al-Adha Greetings to Turkmen President Foreign heads of state have sent congratulatory messages to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the sacred holiday of Eid al-Adha, as reported by Turkmenistan’s state news agency on Thursday. Well-wishes were
| Turkmenistan Hosts Forum on Environmental Sustainability at EXPO 2025 Turkmenistan held a forum titled “Environmental Wellbeing – an important condition for development” at its national pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka to mark World Environment Day, according to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in
| TULM Facilitates SKYTAXI’s First Technical Stop at Dashoguz International Airport A Boeing 767 cargo aircraft operated by Polish airline SKYTAXI made its inaugural technical landing at Dashoguz International Airport on May 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Turkmenistan’s efforts to expand its
| Turkmenistan’s President Arrives in Mongolia for Official Visit President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Mongolia on Sunday for a two-day official visit, according to Turkmenistan’s news state agency. The Turkmen leader’s plane landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, where he was welcomed with full official honors. A ceremonial guard of honor was
| Turkmenistan Ready to Cooperate with Italy in Hydrogen Energy Sector Turkmenistan is ready for mutually beneficial cooperation with Italy in the field of hydrogen energy, President of Turkmenistan’s Serdar Berdimuhamedov said on Friday at the first “Central Asia – Italy” summit held in
| International festival “Avaza – the land of friendship” starts in Turkmenistan on June 2 On June 2, the international dance and folklore festival “Avaza – the Land of Friendship” will start in Turkmenistan, in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone. As Deputy Prime Minister
| An international scientific and practical conference titled «Current Solutions to Water Transport issues» was held at the Caspian Institute of Maritime and River Transport named after General-Admiral F.M. Apraksin The Caspian Institute of Marine and River Transport named after General-Admiral F.M. Apraksin hosted
| TULM Launches First Container Train from Kazakhstan to UAE Turkmenistan’s Transport and Logistics Center (TULM), in partnership with Kazakhstan’s KTZ Express, organized the first container train shipment from Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates on May 18, 2025, as reported by the company’s
| Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and China Discuss Strengthening Strategic Partnership Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, member of the CPC Central Committee Politburo, held a phone conversation on Monday to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues.
| Turkmenistan Announces Calendar of Cultural and Sports Events for June Turkmenistan has planned a series of festive events in June covering cultural, scientific, and sports spheres, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bahargul Seyidova said during a government meeting on Friday, according
| Turkmentelecom Offers Wi-Fi in Turkmenistan’s Public Spaces and Health Resorts Turkmentelecom continues to expand its wireless internet infrastructure, providing convenient access to its TELECOMWIFI network in public areas of Ashgabat, the capital’s international airport, and major health resorts, the company’s press service reported.
| Turkmenistan’s President Congratulates Azerbaijan on Independence Day President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has extended congratulations to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day, as reported by the press service of the Azerbaijani president on Wednesday.
| Direct Flights Between Ashgabat and Almaty May Resume in 2025 Turkmenistan is considering the resumption of direct flights between Ashgabat and Almaty as early as 2025. The news came following a bilateral meeting between Mammedhan Chakiyev, Director General of the Agency for Transport
| Turkmenistan Outlines Transport, Logistics Vision at Tehran Forum Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov participated in the Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, held on May 18-19 in Iran’s capital, Tehran. Speaking at the international event, the foreign minister outlined Turkmenistan’s position on developing transport and
| Turkmenistan, ADB Sign MoU on Development of Arkadag City The State Committee for the Construction of Arkadag City under the President of Turkmenistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday in the city of Arkadag. The
| Meeting of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan with the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation As part of the participation in the forum, a meeting was held between the National
| Turkmenistan aims to develop international partnership in the oil and gas industry On May 14, 2025, an international meeting was held in Ashgabat with the participation of leaders and representatives of the domestic fuel and energy complex, oil and gas industry specialists and
| Brussels: Turkmenistan Outlines Key Areas to Expand Cooperation With EU Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, Babaniyaz Yalakov, took part in the EU–Central Asia High-Level Dialogue on Economic and Financial Cooperation held on May 12–13 in Brussels, Belgium. During the plenary
| Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Iran, China Reach Rail Tariff Agreement Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Iran, China, and Turkmenistan have reached a significant agreement on unified rail transport tariffs, a move that aims to enhance cargo flows along the China–Europe corridor through Central Asia and
| A Turkmen delegation is participating in a logistics training seminar in the People’s Republic of China Representatives from the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, together with representatives from relevant state bodies and enterprises of the country,
| The 7th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change has begun its work in Ashgabat On May 13, 2025, the Central Asian Conference on Climate Change, organized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan jointly with the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia
| GIZ data: in the Central Asian region, transits cross the border of Turkmenistan in the shortest time Turkmenistan is strengthening its status as a reliable transit bridge between Asia and Europe. According to a rapid study conducted by the German Society for International
| The President of Turkmenistan took part in the celebrations held in Moscow in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory On May 9, 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to the Russian Federation, where, at the
| Meeting of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan with the President of the French Republic As part of the official visit to the French Republic, a meeting was held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk
| Turkmenistan and UAE’s Etihad Rail Discuss Transport, Logistics Cooperation Turkmenistan and Etihad Rail, the national railway operator of the United Arab Emirates, discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors, including the implementation of joint infrastructure projects, as reported by
| Exhibition White City Ashgabat Showcases Architecture, Transport and Tech Progress The 24th edition of the multidisciplinary international exhibition and conference “White City Ashgabat” will take place May 24–25, 2025. The event is organized by the Ashgabat City Administration and the Chamber of Commerce
| Iran’s Gorgan to Host Turkmen Goods Fair to Boost Trade A large-scale exhibition of Turkmen goods will take place on 5-7 May, 2025, in the Iranian city of Gorgan, as reported by the Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The exhibition will feature
| Turkmenistan Inaugurates New Balkanabat International Airport President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremony of the new international airport in Balkanabat, located in the western part of the country, in the Balkan velayat, as reported by Turkmenistan’s official media on Friday. According
| LLDC forum preparations reviewed during meeting held in Avaza President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on a working visit to the Balkan region, chaired an extended off-site meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to review preparations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), according to Turkmen official media. The meeting was
| The Protocol of the first meeting of the Turkmen-Kyrgyz commission on transport, transit and logistics was signed in Bishkek During the first meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Kyrgyz commission on transport, transit and logistics, held on April 28–30, 2025 in the capital of the
| Turkmenistan hosts first ministerial forum of the Economic Cooperation Organization On 28 April 2025, the first Ministerial Forum of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on Sustainable Development began its work in the city of Arkadag. The purpose of this important multilateral meeting is
| Arkadag Unveils “Taýçanak” Monument and “Ahalteke Atlar” Avenue During the National Day of the Turkmen Horse celebrations, Arkadag – the birthplace of the Ahal-Teke breed unveils the new “Taýçanak” monument and the renovated “Ahalteke Atlar” Avenue, connecting the “Akhan” and “Taýçanak” monuments, as
| Turkmen President Attends National Horse Holiday Celebrations President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended on Sunday celebrations marking the National Day of the Turkmen Horse at the International Ahal-Teke Equestrian Complex, according to Turkmen official media. The head of state toured a themed exhibition
| The President of Turkmenistan approved the draft State Program for Ensuring Flight Safety President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the draft of the State Program for Ensuring Flight Safety in the Country’s Civil Aviation. The corresponding decision was made during a meeting of
| Turkmenistan to Start New Ashgabat–Turkmenbashi Highway Section 2026 Turkmenistan will launch construction of a new segment of the Ashgabat–Turkmenbashi highway in 2026, Rahimberdi Jepbarov, Chairman of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan, announced during the Turkmenistan Economic Investment Forum (TEIF 2025) in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Jepbarov noted that discussions are
| The friendly visit of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan has ended On April 22, 2025, the friendly visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Kazakhstan ended. On the second day of
| Turkmenistan Airlines to Resume Flights to Moscow, Kazan Turkmenistan Airlines will resume regular passenger flights from Ashgabat to Moscow and Kazan starting May 1, 2025, according to a statement on the airline’s official website. Under the updated schedule, flights between Ashgabat and Moscow
| Turkmenistan Ratifies Protocol to International Load Line Convention Turkmenistan has officially acceded to the 1988 Protocol to the International Convention on Load Lines of 1966. The corresponding law was published in the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper on Friday. The International Convention sets out requirements
| Turkmenistan Implements Electronic Visa System in Migration Law Amendments Turkmenistan has enacted amendments and additions to its Law “On Migration,” officially introducing provisions on electronic visas (e-Visas) into national legislation. The law, titled On Amendments and Additions to the Law of Turkmenistan “On
| The President of Turkmenistan met with the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmen Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group On April 14, 2025, during his visit to Japan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmen Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group Endo Toshiaki. Warmly greeting and sincerely congratulating
| President of Turkmenistan to Visit Japan for Osaka EXPO 2025 President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will visit Japan from April 13 to 15 to attend the opening ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The agenda includes meetings with the Emperor of
| Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Inspects Construction of Grand Mosque in Arkadag National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, visited the construction site of a new mosque in the city of Arkadag on Wednesday. The mosque is designed to
| Ashgabat hosts Turkmen-Iranian Consultations on Caspian Sea issues Bilateral consultations between representatives of Turkmenistan and Iran on Caspian Sea issues were held on April 7–8, 2025, at the Caspian Sea Institute of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Director of the Caspian
| Turkmenistan and UAE Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Energy and Transport Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for Economic and Financial Affairs, Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, held talks with the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, on
| Turkmenistan and UAE Discuss Development of Transport Cooperation The General Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Mammethan Chakyyev, met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Turkmenistan, Ahmed Al-Hameli, to discuss the
| China Invites Turkmenistan to International Economic Exhibition in Beijing Yu Jianlong, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Vice Chairman of the China Chamber of International Commerce, invited Turkmenistan to participate in the international economic exhibition in
| UN Unanimously Adopts Resolution on Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan The United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved the resolution “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan.” This historic decision took place on March 21, 2025, during the 61st plenary session of the 79th session of the UN
| President of Turkmenistan Leads Nationwide Greening Campaign The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, took part in a nationwide greening campaign on Saturday, as reported by the official media of Turkmenistan. The event brought together high-level officials, including the Speaker of the Mejlis, Deputy
| On the visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to the Swiss Confederation On March 17-19, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov visited the Swiss Confederation. During the visit, political consultations were held with Muriel Peneveyre, Head of the Eurasia Division of the State Secretariat of the
| Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Iran to Form Coordination Group for Railway Project The railway agencies of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran have decided to create a coordination working group with the involvement of international organizations for the KTI railway project. This decision was made at the
| Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan to Establish Joint Commission on Transportation Issues Turkmenistan is working to establish a Joint Turkmen-Kyrgyz Commission on Transportation, Transit, and Logistics, Mammethan Chakyyev, the general director of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers, reported during a
| Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Congratulates President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev regarding the adoption of a United Nations General Assembly
| FAO Launches New Projects in Turkmenistan A seminar dedicated to the launch of two new projects by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took place in Ashgabat on Tuesday. These projects aim to develop cotton farming and protect grain
| 18 th International Capacity-Building Seminar on Trade and Transport Facilitation Today, the 18th International Seminar on Facilitation of Transactions to Expand Opportunities in Trade, Transport and Information Exchange, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the United Nations Special Programme
| President of Turkmenistan Meets With Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov hosted Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday in Ashgabat, as reported by the official media of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the sides discussed how to strengthen friendly ties and expand cooperation in various fields, particularly in the
| Women and girls working at the “Turkmendenizderyollary” agency received gift from the President of Turkmenistan On March 6, 2025, in the conference hall of «Balkan» Shipbuilding and Repairing yard», in honor of the celebration of International Women’s Day, girls and women of the
| Online payment options have been created for students studying at the Maritime Secondary Vocational Training School in Turkmenbashi Online payment options have been created for students studying at the Maritime Secondary Vocational Training School in Turkmenbashi, the “Turkmendenizderyayollary” agency of the Transport and
| Briefing on the results of the first UN assessment mission in preparation for LLDC-3 was held atthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan On February 28, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a briefing on the results of the first
| First container train launched to Kazakhstan from India via Turkmenistan Within the framework of the expansion of international transport corridors, the first container train was launched, connecting India and Kazakhstan via Turkmenistan. The project was implemented with the support of three major transport
| The “Turkmendenizderyollary” Agency held a training seminar for employees on the topic of “Fundamentals of Digital Technologies and Cybersecurity” A training seminar on the topic of “Digital Technologies and Fundamentals of Cybersecurity” was held in the conference hall of the “Turkmendenizderyollary” Agency in
| World Leaders Congratulate President of Turkmenistan on Arrival of Ramadan World leaders warmly congratulated the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, according to official media in Turkmenistan. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev wished President Serdar
| Turkmenistan and World Bank Discuss Activating International Trans-Caspian Transport The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met in Ashgabat on Friday with World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani, World
| Turkmenistan Ready to Consider World Bank Proposals for Transport Corridors President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani in Ashgabat on Friday. During the talks, the head of state noted that Turkmenistan is
| The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan was received by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic On February 26, 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov was received by the President of the Kyrgyz
| Speaker of Turkmenistan’s Mejlis Meets Türkiye’s Parliament Chairman Numan Kurtulmuş The Turkmen delegation, led by Speaker of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova, held bilateral and expanded talks with the Chairman of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Numan Kurtulmuş, on Tuesday during a working
| Serdar Berdimuhamedov and UN Deputy Secretary-General Discuss Preparations for LLDC Conference President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received UN Deputy Secretary-General Rabab Fatima to discuss issues related to holding the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC), scheduled for August this year, the State News
| Arkadag railway stations to be equipped with solar panels Solar panels will be installed at the railway and bus stations in the city of Arkadag, the Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers Mammethan Chakyev informed
| Interdepartmental meeting on simplification of customs procedures held in Ashgabat An interdepartmental meeting was held at the Central Office of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The meeting participants included representatives of the Turkmendemiryollary and Turkmenavtoulaglary agencies, the Transport and Logistics Center of
| Investment Prospects for Turkmenistan’s Economy to be Explored at TEIF 2025 in Kuala Lumpur From 23 to 24 April in Kuala Lumpur, the International Forum TEIF 2025 is set to take place, marking one of the most significant events for attracting foreign investment
| Saudi Arabia Gives Turkmenistan 25 Tons of Dates for Ramadan Ashgabat hosted a ceremony at the Saudi Arabian Embassy, where the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center handed over 25 tons of dates, as reported by the official media of Turkmenistan on
| Turkmenistan and OEC Discuss Transport Sector and Cross-Border Trade Development The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with the Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OEC), Asad Majid Khan, during his working visit to Tehran on Wednesday. They discussed
| Turkmenpochta Joins International Digital System of Universal Postal Service Turkmenistan’s national postal service, Turkmenpochta, has tested its integration into the Universal Postal Union’s international digital system. Once fully integrated, customers will be able to track shipments in real time and calculate shipping costs
| Turkmenistan and Iran Outlined Steps to Strengthen Bilateral Relations Political consultations took place on February 12, 2025, in Tehran between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The delegations were led by the heads of the foreign
| A working meeting was held on the international transit and transport route ‘Caspian Sea – Black Sea’ On February 10, 2025, a four-party working meeting was held via videoconference to discuss the draft intergovernmental Agreement on the creation and implementation of the international
| Transit tariffs through Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran were discussed in Almaty In Almaty, representatives from the railways of Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan held a two-day meeting, focusing on creating favorable through-tariff conditions for transit through Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran, the Turkmen
| The international checkpoint on the border of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan will resume operation Prospects for the development of cooperation and increasing the efficiency of rail transportation between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan were discussed in Almaty during bilateral negotiations between representatives of JSC “NC “Kazakhstan
| EU, Central Asia Discuss Cooperation Plans for 2025 in Brussels Ambassadors of Central Asian countries and Mongolia met in Brussels, Belgium, with the Chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, David McAllister, to discuss key events planned for 2025 on Monday, as
| International Investment Forum IFT 2025 will be held in Turkmenistan Turkmenistan will host the International Forum Investing in the Future of Turkmenistan (IFT 2025) on March 18, 2025. The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the
| Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Consider Visa Waiver for Drivers Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are exploring the possibility of eliminating visa requirements for drivers. This initiative aligns with Kazakhstan’s efforts to develop alternative transport routes to Europe, utilizing the borders of Turkmenistan, Iran, and Türkiye, as
| The Foreign Ministries of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan signed a cooperation program for 2025-2026 Following the talks in Tashkent, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov signed a cooperation program between the foreign ministries of the two countries for the
| Turkmendenizderyayollary Agency Announces an International Tender for the Overhaul of a Tugboat Agency Turkmendenizderyollary (Turkmen Maritime and River Transport) announсes an open international tender for the overhaul of the tugboat Jahan, including the procurement of necessary spare parts and equipment Interested parties are
| Turkmenistan to Become Transit Hub for Uzbekistan Routes to Europe The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan announced plans to develop international transit routes, including the creation of new corridors through Turkmenistan, as reported by the agency Türkmenawtoulaglary on Tuesday. Transport Minister Ilhom Makhamov
| Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Documents to Develop Partnership Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia signed bilateral documents to develop their partnership during the visit of a delegation from the Saudi Development Fund, led by General Executive Director Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad. The officials signed the
| 2025: Turkmenistan Approves Budget With Focus on Private Sector Development President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the state budget for 2025, emphasizing support for the private sector. The plan aims to increase the share of the non-state sector in GDP to 71.6% by
| Ceremony “Keel laying” of the first ship took place in the International year of peace and trust On 31 August 2023, the President of Turkmenistan, through his tireless efforts to develop the country economically, to expand the range and potential of the transport
| Turkmenistan Airlines Organizes Alternative Flight From Moscow to Ashgabat Turkmenistan Airlines launched an alternative flight for passengers whose trips from Moscow to Ashgabat were scheduled between January 2 and 13, with the departure set for January 6, 2025, at 23:55 PM from Moscow’s
| Turkmenistan creates committee to hold high-level events in 2025 On January 3, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree establishing the State Organizing Committee for high-level events to mark the declaration of 2025 as the “International Year of Peace and Trust” and
| The President of Turkmenistan outlined key areas of the country’s development for 2025 President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on the digital system, where work plans for the main sectors of the economy for 2025
| The role of neutrality in the country’s digitalization was discussed in Ashgabat A conference dedicated to the International Day of Neutrality and the 29th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutral status was held at the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan. The
| Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Convened Council of Elders Meeting for Charity Fund The national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting of the Council of Elders at his namesake Charity Fund on Tuesday, as reported
| President of Turkmenistan Awarded Medal for Magtymguly Pyragy’s 300th Anniversary President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the commemorative medal Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna and a special gift set dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the great poet and philosopher Magtymguly Pyragy. In this
| Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Discuss Resuming Direct Air Travel Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan discussed issues related to resuming direct air travel between the two countries. The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Turkmenistan reported that the matter was discussed during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan
| A meeting of the Turkmenistan-EU Joint Committee was held in Brussels On December 4, 2024, the 23rd meeting of the Turkmenistan-European Union Joint Committee was held in Brussels. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by the Minister of Finance and Economy. The delegation
| Turkmenistan and Türkiye Discuss Cooperation in Gas Industry A meeting of the heads of the Turkmengas State Concern with a delegation of the Turkish company BOTAŞ headed by Director General Abdulvahid Fidani was held in Ashgabat. During the meeting, issues of cooperation in
| Experts Discuss Inclusion of Caspian Corridor of Silk Road in UNESCO List A regional meeting of international experts dedicated to the inclusion of the Caspian Corridor of the Great Silk Road in the UNESCO World Heritage List was held in Ashgabat, TDH reports.
| ADB to Support Renewable Energy Development in Turkmenistan The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to provide technical assistance for the project Integrated Renewable Energy Solutions to Support Green Transformation in Turkmenistan. As reported by Trend on Friday, the project aims to enhance the
| Turkmenistan Opens Upgraded Customs Complex in Farap On the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality, authorities completed the modernization of the Farap Road customs checkpoint, located on the border with Uzbekistan, as reported in the Thursday edition of the newspaper Türkmenistan. The new complex
| January-October: Trade Volume Between Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Exceeds $947.7 Million From January to October 2024, the trade volume between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan reached $947.7 million, according to a report from the State Committee on Statistics of Uzbekistan. During this period, Uzbekistan imported Turkmen products
| Turkmenistan and Russia Foreign Ministers Set Joint Activities Schedule Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. During the discussion, the two sides agreed on the schedule for upcoming joint activities and addressed key issues
| Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the draft aviation security program At a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov reviewed the draft State Program for Ensuring Aviation Security of the Country’s Civil Aviation, reports the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.
| Delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the ministerial meeting of “Central Asia – China” Format On December 1, 2024, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov took part in the Fifth Central Asia-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Chengdu, Sichuan
| Priority vectors of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation were discussed On 30 November 2024, the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi was held on the margins of
| The 16th meeting of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States takes place in Budapest On the 29th of November 2024, the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who is on the working visit to
| Belarus Considers Turkmenistan Key Transit Route for Exports Turkmenistan plays a crucial role in expanding transport routes for Belarusian products heading to the markets of Iran and India. Sergey Pristavko, head of the cargo operations and foreign economic activity department of Belarusian Railways,
| The meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport was held in Ashgabat The second ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport was held at the “Archabil” hotel yesterday. Held within the framework of the International Conference and Exhibition “International Transport
| The second day of the ITTC 2024 international conference on sustainable transport has started in Ashgabat The ITTC 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Transport continues in Ashgabat, the second day of which was devoted to discussing innovative transport solutions and logistics strategies. The
| Women’s leadership in transport sector discussed in Ashgabat The role of women in the transport sector is becoming increasingly important due to the growing awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion in various sectors of the economy. At the International conference and exhibition “International
| International Transport Conference ITTC-2024 Starts in Ashgabat On November 26, the international conference “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2024” opened in Ashgabat, dedicated to the World Sustainable Transport Day. The plenary session, opened by the Director General of the
| In December, Ashgabat will host an exhibition of Turkish goods and the Turkmen-Turkish Business Council From December 4 to 6, Ashgabat will host the Turkish Export Goods Exhibition, as well as the regular meeting of the Turkmen-Turkish Business Council. This was reported by
| Turkmenabat Hosts Turkmen-Uzbek Interregional Forum Turkmenabat welcomed the Second Turkmen-Uzbek Interregional Forum on Thursday, a significant event aimed at enhancing economic relations between the two countries, as reported by official media of Turkmenistan. The forum, part of the national exhibition of Uzbek goods,
| RZD-Medicine Ready to Build Medical Train for Turkmenistan The Russian healthcare network RZD-Medicine expressed its readiness to develop and construct a mobile medical complex based on a train for Turkmenistan. Ivan Ivanov, the company’s advisor on international activities, made the announcement during a
| Turkmenistan and EU Discuss Priority Transport Projects and Financing Turkmenistan and the European Union reviewed priority transport projects in Turkmenistan and explored financing options through international cooperation. The Turkmenistan Embassy in Belgium reported that the discussion took place on Wednesday during an online
| Turkmenistan and UAE Aim to Strengthen Economic Partnership Turkmenistan and the United Arab Emirates discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in economy, trade, investment, and energy. The official news agency of the United Arab Emirates reported that Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet
| Meeting with Representatives of Damen Shipyards Gorinchem, Kingdom of the Netherlands On November 19, 2024, in the city of Turkmenbashi, representatives of “Turkmendeňizderýaýollary” met with the heads of the “Balkan Shipbuilding” joint-stock company during the visit of representatives of Damen Shipyards Gorinchem, Kingdom
| XVIII International Forum and Exhibition “Transport of Russia” From November 19 to 20, 2024, Russia continues to host the International Forum and Exhibition “Transport of Russia.” Within its framework, government and business representatives, as well as leading industry experts and leaders, discuss key
| Hytera Explores Opportunities in The Turkmen Market Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Hytera is exploring opportunities to enter the Turkmen market, company representative Daniyar Tashkunov from Kyrgyzstan said during the Türkmentel-2024 international exhibition held from November 14-16 in Ashgabat. Hytera already collaborates with a
| Turkmenistan And China Sign Memorandum to Enhance Energy Cooperation Turkmenistan and China signed a memorandum aimed at deepening cooperation in the energy sector. The document was finalized during the ninth meeting of the Energy Subcommittee of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee, which took
| Turkmenistan invited to International Investment Forum and Exhibition in Astana Turkmen entrepreneurs and businessmen are invited to the International Investment Forum and Exhibition «Asia AGRO Processing 4.0». The event will be held from December 2 to 5, 2024 in Astana, according to the website of
| Turkmenistan And EU Hold Annual Inter-Parliamentary Meeting in Brussels Turkmenistan and European Union representatives gathered for their seventh annual inter-parliamentary meeting on Thursday at the European Parliament. According to official media of Turkmenistan, Yusupguly Eshayev, chairman of the Mejlis Committee on Human Rights,
| Current issues of Turkmen-Uzbek relations discussed On 15 November 2024 in Tashkent, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs A.Gurbanov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan B.Saidov. During the meeting, the parties noted the high level of development of
| Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan Strengthen Cooperation in Transport and Logistics Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, held video talks with Mammetkhan Chakyev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of
| Key aspects of critical energy infrastructure protection were discussed in Ashgabat On 11-12 November 2024, an International Expert Meeting and the First International Launch Event of the Technical Guide on Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure against Terrorist Attacks was held in Ashgabat. The event
| Turkmenistan participates in COP29 climate summit in Baku The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) has commenced in Baku. World leaders, experts, and representatives from various countries have gathered to discuss
| Turkmenistan delegation took part in the 17th “Central Asia – Republic of Korea” Cooperation Forum in Seoul As reported by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea, on November 4, the 17th “Central Asia – Republic of Korea” Cooperation Forum was
| On the visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan to the State of Kuwait On November 4-5, 2024, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan A. Gurbanov participated in the ministerial session of the High-Level Conference on
| Turkmen Entrepreneurs Invited to Halal Expo 2024 in Istanbul Turkmen entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the upcoming international Halal Expo 2024, taking place in Istanbul from November 15 to 17, as announced by the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan on
| Forum on Business Opportunities in Turkmenistan Begins in Abu Dhabi Officials and industry representatives gathered in Abu Dhabi for the “Global Forum on Commercial, Business, and Investment Opportunities in Turkmenistan.” The forum aims to showcase the achievements of companies operating in Turkmenistan while
| Turkmenistan And Germany Hold Joint Meeting on Economic Cooperation Turkmenistan and Germany convened the 10th meeting of the Turkmen-German Working Group on Economic Cooperation on Tuesday in Berlin, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting consisted of two
| Turkmenistan And Uzbekistan Railway Administrations Agree on Competitive Tariffs The railway administrations of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to introduce competitive tariffs and extend current freight transportation rates. According to a report from the press service of JSC Uzbekiston Temir Yullari on Tuesday,
| Turkmenistan delegation took part in OSCE meeting in Vienna The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting (EEDIM), which was held in Vienna. This was reported on the website of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Austria. Key discussions
| President of Turkmenistan received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation On 30 October 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Alexei Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Co-Chairman of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation from the Russian side.
| Present issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union discussed On 29 October 2024, a meeting was held in the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the Ambassador of the European Union to
| Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan to Revise Freight Tariffs and Fees Starting in 2025, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan will adopt a reciprocal system for collecting fees and charges on freight transportation. According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport, this agreement was reached during a working meeting between transport
| Turkmen-Chinese consultations on cybersecurity were held in Ashgabat On 28-29 October 2024, the consultations on cybersecurity were held in Ashgabat with the participation of representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China. The participants reviewed the results
| Ashgabat to Become Hub For International Transport Corridor Discussions Ashgabat will host key discussions on international transport corridors at the “International Transport Corridors: Connectivity and Development-2024” conference and exhibition, scheduled for November 26-27, 2024, at the Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI).
| Russia, Kyrgyzstan Discuss New Transport Route Via Turkmenistan Russia and Kyrgyzstan have explored the possibility of establishing a new transport route for cargo shipments, which would pass through Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and the Caspian Sea, ultimately ending at the port of Astrakhan, according to
| The Global Forum “Commercial, Investment, and Business Opportunities in Turkmenistan 2024” The Global Forum “Commercial, Investment, and Business Opportunities in Turkmenistan 2024” will be held on November 7-8, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event is organized by NielsonSmith. The forum will bring
| China and Turkmenistan Sign MOU to Establish Luban Workshop China’s Shaanxi Province and Turkmenistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a “Luban Workshop,” as reported by Turkmenistan’s official media on Monday. The initiative aims to strengthen educational ties between the two
| Turkmenistan, Türkiye Discuss Reduction of Visa Fees For Drivers Turkmenistan and Türkiye have discussed the reduction of visa fees for drivers as part of ongoing negotiations between the International Transporters’ Association of Türkiye (UND) and the Turkmenistan Transport and Logistics Center (TULM). According
| Korean Daewoo E&C will build a fertilizer plant in Turkmenistan South Korean construction company Daewoo Engineering & Construction has won a tender to build a mineral fertilizer plant in Turkmenabat. The Korea Herald reports that the facility, located 450 kilometers east of Ashgabat,
| ASCO acquires Handysize bulk carrier to expand operations beyond Caspian sea In order to expand its activities beyond the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) has successfully completed the acquisition of a second Handysize dry cargo vessel. This was reported by the
| Multi-Functional Solar and Wind Power Plant to Open in Balkan Preparations are nearing completion for the launch of a 10-megawatt multi-functional solar and wind power plant in the Gyzylarbat district of Turkmenistan’s Balkan region, announced Deputy Prime Minister for Construction and Industry Baymyrat
| Turkmenistan and Türkiye plan joint educational projects On October 17, 2024, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan received a Turkish delegation to discuss prospects for cooperation in the educational sphere. The meeting was headed by the Minister of Education Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev and the
| Turkmenistan joins Global Alliance to End Statelessness A note on Turkmenistan’s accession to the Global Alliance to End Statelessness, created under the auspices of UNHCR, was submitted to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. The note was handed over on October 16
| Days of Culture of the Russian Federation were held in Turkmenistan On October 16-17, 2024, Days of Culture of the Russian Federation were held in Turkmenistan. This creative event once again demonstrated the importance of the cultural and humanitarian sphere in the strategic
| A meeting was held on the conservation of the marine environment of the Caspian Sea A meeting dedicated to the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Caspian Sea, specifically the “Protocol on Regional Preparedness, Response and Cooperation in the
| Turkmenpost Launches Express Delivery Service The state postal service company Turkmenpost has announced the launch of its new Express Mail service, designed for the expedited delivery of parcels across Turkmenistan. This service is now available at all airports throughout the country. According to Turkmenpost’s press
| Regular meeting of Joint Turkmen-Tajik Intergovernmental Commission on Trade-Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation was held in Ashgabat On October 16, 2024, Ashgabat hosted the regular, 13th meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Tajik Intergovernmental Commission on Trade-Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation. A delegation of the Republic of
| Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan On October 15, 2024, a meeting was held in Islamabad between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Prime Minister
| UN Praises Turkmenistan’s Efforts in Eradicating Statelessness At the 75th session of the Executive Committee of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi praised Turkmenistan’s leadership for its efforts in eradicating statelessness. According to
| Ashgabat to Host Expert Meeting on Energy Interconnectivity An international expert meeting on improving energy interconnectivity will take place in Ashgabat on October 16-17, as reported by Turkmenistan’s official media on Wednesday. The meeting will focus on the importance of stable energy links
| UNESCO Certificate Award Ceremony held in Arkadag On October 12, 2024, a conference was held at Aba Annaev International Horse Breeding Academy in Arkadag, during which a ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere to award the Certificate on the inclusion of the
| Negotiations took place between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and Mongolia On October 12, 2024, as part of the first state visit of the President of Mongolia to Turkmenistan, high-level negotiations were held between the heads of state Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. In
| The first Turkmen-Mongolian business forum was held in Ashgabat The Turkmen-Mongolian business forum was held in Ashgabat, which became an important step in strengthening business ties between Turkmenistan and Mongolia. The event, which was held with the participation of heads of ministries and
| TULM has launched an express container train on the Dubai-Moscow route On October 9, 2024, the open joint-stock company “Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan” (TULM) sent an express container train along the Dubai-Moscow route, strengthening its position on the international North-South transport
| Austrian Company Shows Interest in Cooperation With Turkmenbashi International Seaport A delegation from Austria, consisting of representatives of the company “M.&D. Gertner Ges.m.b.H,” visited the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi. The delegation members were presented with the potential of the maritime harbor, particularly familiarizing
| Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov laid flowers at the monument to Magtymguly Fragi Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in a ceremony of laying flowers at the monument to Magtymguly Fragi, erected in
| International Forum «Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development» was held in Ashgabat On October 11, 2024, the International Forum «Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development» was held in Ashgabat under the
| World Leaders to Visit Turkmenistan For International Forum Leaders from Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and other countries will participate in the international forum “Interconnection of Times and Civilizations: The Foundation of Peace and Development,” dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the
| International Exhibition on Healthcare, Education, and Sports Opens in Ashgabat The International Exhibition and Scientific Conference titled “Healthcare, Education, and Sports in the Era of the New Renaissance of the Mighty State” opened on Wednesday in Ashgabat. On this occasion, President of Turkmenistan
| Turkish President awarded Turkmenistan’s jubilee medal in honor of Magtymguly’s 300th anniversary President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a Decree on awarding the jubilee medal of Turkmenistan “Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 yyllygyna” to President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, TDH reports. The
| The President of Turkmenistan took part in the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS On October 8, a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS was held in Moscow under the chairmanship of
| Turkmenistan is represented at the international conference “Engineering Education: Challenges, Trends, Best Practices (EE: CTBP)” in Kazakhstan The Daulet Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University hosted the international conference “Engineering Education: Challenges, Trends, Best Practices (EE: CTBP)”. The event brought together representatives of science
| Президент Туркменистана прибыл с рабочим визитом в Москву Президент Туркменистана Сердар Бердымухамедов в понедельник прибыл с двухдневным рабочим визитом в Российскую Федерацию для участия в заседании Совета глав государств Содружества Независимых Государств, проводимом в Москве. Как сообщают официальные СМИ Туркменистана, в Международном аэропорту
| Seminar on facilitation of maritime navigation held in Turkmenistan’s “Avaza” A seminar on measures to facilitate maritime navigation, organized by the International Maritime Organization and the Turkmen “Denizderyayollary” (“Sea and River Routes of Turkmenistan”) Agency, was held at the “Deniz” hotel in the
| New Medical Centers to Open in Turkmenistan From October 9–12, Turkmenistan will inaugurate a number of medical centers, enterprises, and administrative buildings of sanitary-epidemiological services, according to reports from the country’s official media. During a government meeting on Friday, Deputy Chairman of the
| President of Turkmenistan Attends Memorial Day Ceremonies On Sunday, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in a solemn flower-laying ceremony at the Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex in Ashgabat, commemorating the victims of the 1948 earthquake and the heroes who fell in battle. This was
| Ashgabat hosts meeting to launch Trans-Caspian Transport Crossings Coordination Platform On October 3, a high-level meeting dedicated to the launch of the Trans-Caspian Coordination Platform for Transport Crossings was held in Ashgabat at the Archabil Hotel. According to TDH, the event was attended by
| Ashgabat Hosts Meeting of Presidium of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty On October 3, 2024, a meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty was held in Ashgabat, chaired by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. According
| EU, Turkmenistan Discuss Trans-Caspian Corridor Coordination Platform Launch On Thursday in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with the European Union’s Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen. During the talks, the two sides discussed the launch of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Coordination
| EU Commissioner: Turkmenistan is a Reliable Asia-Europe Transport Link President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, met with the European Union’s (EU) Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, in Ashgabat on Thursday. Urpilainen visited the country to participate in a high-level meeting launching the Trans-Caspian
| Turkish Airlines Expands TKCONNECT Through Strategic Partnerships Turkish Airlines has made a significant advancement in its distribution program, aligning with the NDC (New Distribution Capability) standard by expanding its TKCONNECT platform through strategic partnerships with seven leading content aggregators. The airline has partnered
| Turkmenistan, South Korea Discuss Direct Flight Launch Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Construction and Industry, Baymyrat Annamammedov, held talks with South Korea’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, Park Sang-woo, to discuss the launch of a direct flight route between the two countries
| Issues of further development of cooperation with the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation discussed On September 26, 2024, a meeting took place at the “Türkmendemirýollary” agency with representatives of the Transport and Communications Agency of Turkmenistan, as part of a working visit
| Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Meets With International Company Executives The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held meetings in Ashgabat with executives from major international companies, including Bouygues, CLAAS, and John Deere. Meeting with Bouygues Executives: During
| The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan took part in the meeting of the C5+1 format in New York Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the meeting of the C5+1 format, which was held on
| Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan and UN Secretary General held a meeting in New York On September 28, a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was held at
| Turkmenistan Celebrates 33rd Anniversary of Independence The people of Turkmenistan are celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the country’s Independence in a festive atmosphere. In connection with this, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the nation, as reported by the
| Turkmenistan Issues Passports to 1,146 New Citizens On Wednesday, by the order of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a formal ceremony was held at the State Migration Service to issue passports to new citizens of Turkmenistan. According to Turkmen official media, the event was organized
| Turkmenistan’s MFA and WTO Discuss Membership Prospects On September 16, 2024, a meeting was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov and the delegation of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
| Ашхабад встречает делегатов Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана 24 сентября во Дворце «Maslahat köşgi» состоится очередное заседание Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана. В Ашхабад уже прибыли делегаты из всех регионов страны, чтобы решать вопросы государственной важности и способствовать реализации Президентских программ, направленных на процветание страны и повышение
| Представитель Туркменистана принял участие в заседании Рабочей группы COMCEC в Анкаре. Представитель Министерства финансов и экономики Туркменистана принял участие в 22-м заседании Рабочей группы по финансовому сотрудничеству Постоянного комитета по экономическому и торговому сотрудничеству (COMCEC) Организации исламского сотрудничества. Заседание состоялось 16-17 сентября в
| Turkmenistan Embassy in Romania Hosts Roundtable on Transport Diplomacy The roundtable “Transport Diplomacy: Turkmenistan and Romania – Connecting Asia and Europe” was held on September 18 at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania. The event was attended by Adrian George Foghis, State Secretary
| Huawei is ready to implement educational ICT projects together with Turkmenistan Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan Azat Atayev and Vice President of Huawei Liu Gui discussed issues of strengthening cooperation in the field of educational technologies and the introduction of digital solutions
| Prospects for expanding cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank discussed On 20 September 2024, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the President of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser. During the
| A briefing was held in Ashgabat on cooperation within CARICC On 12 September 2024, a briefing was held in Ashgabat on “Goals, objectives, achievements and prospects of CARICC as a regional mechanism for countering drug threat”. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. The
| “Turkmenaragatnashyk” Agency strengthened international cooperation at TIF-2024 At the International Investment Forum of Turkmenistan (TIF-2024), held on September 10-11 in Ashgabat, representatives of the “Turkmenaragatnashyk” Agency concluded a number of important agreements and held negotiations with foreign partners. The forum became a platform
| “Turkmendenizderyayollary” presented a range of investment projects at the International Forum TIF 2024 The Investment Forum of Turkmenistan (TIF 2024), which attracted the attention of business representatives, investors and international experts. One of the participants of the forum was the “Turkmendenizderyaellary”Agency, showcased several
| Economic projects in participation of Afghanistan move forward to practical implementation On 11 September 2024, a number of events related to the practical implementation of large-scale energy, transport and infrastructure international projects implemented with the participation of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan took place on
| Ashgabat Hosts International Hi-Tech Forum and Exhibition The International Forum and Exhibition on High Technologies and Innovations in Turkmenistan’s Economy has officially opened in Ashgabat. More than 100 companies from Turkmenistan, the USA, the Russian Federation, China, South Korea, Belarus, Uzbekistan, the European
| Turkmenistan proposed to deepen cooperation between the Persian Gulf and Central Asian countries At the first meeting of ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Central Asia and Mongolia in Brussels, Turkmenistan put forward an initiative to strengthen interregional cooperation. Turkmen Ambassador Sapar
