| President Berdimuhamedov Participates in World Bicycle Day Cycling Ride President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Tuesday took part in a mass cycling ride held in Ashgabat to mark World Bicycle Day. The sporting event, which started near the Bicycle Monument in the southern
| Turkmenistan Signs Resolutions on Environmental Protection and Tobacco Control President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a number of resolutions related to environmental protection and the healthcare system at a regular Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday, state media reported. According to the document
| The Triumph of National Statehood and Unity: Day of Constitution and State Flag Celebrated in Turkmenistan On May 18, 2026, nationwide celebrations were held across Turkmenistan to mark the Day of the Constitution and the State Flag, sacred dates that have
| International Workshop on Digitalization of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Held From May 11 to 14, 2026, Astana, the Republic of Kazakhstan, hosted an international training workshop on digitalizing multimodal data and document exchange along the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and aligning it with UN
| The 84th Meeting of the Council for Railway Transport of the Commonwealth of Independent States member states has commenced in Ashgabat On May 13, 2026, the 84th international meeting of the Council for Railway Transport of the CIS member states opened
| The visit of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation has begun On May 13, 2026, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly
| Turkmenistan’s Vessel “Gadamly” Solemnly Welcomed at Baku International Sea Trade Port BAKU, May 12, 2026. — A solemn welcoming ceremony for the first dry cargo ship “Gadamly,” built entirely in Turkmenistan, was held at the Baku International Sea Trade Port. Speaking at the
| President of Turkmenistan Attends Commissioning Ceremony of New Dry Cargo Ship “Gadamly” On May 8, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, during a working visit to the Balkan velayat, attended a solemn ceremony marking the commencement of operations for the new dry cargo vessel
| Uzbekistan’s President Proposes Digital Customs and Logistics Alliance Under CAREC President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed the creation of a “Digital Customs and Logistics Alliance” within the framework of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program. The initiative was announced at the
| Туркменистан и Республика Корея развивают сотрудничество в судостроении Туркменистан и Республика Корея обсудили пути экономического сотрудничества между двумя странами в таких областях, как судостроение. Об этом сообщает Посольство Республики Корея в Туркменистане. Данный вопрос рассмотрен в ходе встречи заместителя Председателя Кабинета Министров Туркменистана
| Turkmen-Chinese Business Forum, Exhibition Open in Ashgabat A Turkmen-Chinese business forum and exhibition opened Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan in the capital, Ashgabat. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated participants on the opening and said the large-scale events are expected
| Heads of State Visit Turkmenistan Pavilion at RES 2026 Summit Heads of state attending the Regional Environmental Summit RES 2026 in Astana visited national pavilions, including Turkmenistan’s exhibition, as part of the International Exhibition of Green and Sustainable Technologies RES 2026 EXPO on
| Serdar Berdimuhamedov Voices Turkmenistan’s Initiative on Aral Sea in Astana Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said Wednesday in Astana, at a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the founding countries of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, that Turkmenistan
| Brussels Showcases Turkmenistan’s Transit and Logistics Potential A thematic event titled “Bridging Continents: Turkmenistan’s Evolving Transit and Logistics Potential” was held in Brussels to discuss the country’s role in developing sustainable and efficient transport connectivity between Europe and Asia, the Embassy of Turkmenistan
| Prospects for bilateral cooperation in the transport, logistics, trade-economic spheres were discussed in Baku On April 1, 2026, as part of the visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, meetings were held in Baku between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of
| Meeting Held with GIZ and French Technical Cooperation Organization at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport On March 27, 2026, a meeting was held at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport between the leadership and representatives of the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan
| Turkmenbashi International Seaport Hosts Meeting with European Union Delegation On March 27, 2026, a meeting was held at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport between the leadership of the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan and the Seaport administration and a delegation
| Turkmenistan to Participate in Green EXPO 2027 Yokohama Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Japan Atadurdy Bayramov met March 23, 2026, at the office of the International Horticultural Expo 2027 Yokohama Association with Secretary-General Masato Komura to discuss Turkmenistan’s participation in Green EXPO 2027 Yokohama. The
| Turkmenistan, United States Discuss Key Cooperation Issues Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Elizabeth Rood on March 23, 2026, to discuss key areas of bilateral cooperation. According to Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry, the diplomats focused on the outcomes of
| Şanly Mekan Plans to Launch Production of Patrol Boats Turkmen company Şanly Mekan plans to launch production of patrol boats and yachts, company head Akmyrat Soltanov said at an exhibition marking the 18th anniversary of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan
| CIS Executive Committee Publishes Turkmenistan’s 2026 Chairmanship Concept The official website of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) published the Concept of Turkmenistan’s chairmanship of the CIS in 2026 and the Action Plan for its implementation. The concept outlines
| Digitalization and Environmental Standards Discussed at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport On March 3, 2026, a meeting was held in the conference hall of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport between representatives of the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan and Narine Sahakyan,
| Turkmenistan, Astrakhan Region Prepares Business Council Meeting The consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan, Gadam Ilamanov, met with the Astrakhan Region’s minister for external relations, Vladimir Golovkov, to discuss preparations for the next meeting of the Turkmen–Astrakhan Joint Business Council, Lenta Novostey Astrakhani reported
| Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Holds Series of Meetings in U.S. National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a series of meetings during a visit to the United States, Turkmen state media reported Saturday. As part
| Turkmenistan to Open Mary–Turkmenabat Autobahn Section in 2026 The Mary–Turkmenabat section of the high-speed Ashgabat–Turkmenabat highway will be opened and commissioned in 2026, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov said Friday at an expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting. According to Turkmenistan’s official media, the
| Cooperation between Turkmenbashi and Baku Ports Discussed As part of an official visit to Turkmenistan, a delegation from the “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC visited the Turkmenbashi International Seaport to review its infrastructure, technical capabilities, and transit capacity. During the meeting, the parties discussed plans
| Industrial Safety Training Center Opens in Turkmenbashi An industrial training center has begun operations in the city of Turkmenbashi in Turkmenistan’s Balkan province. The facility was established by the private enterprise Tehnologiýalar binasy. The center is located at 36 G. Saparov St. and
| Azerbaijani Ferry Completes First Voyage to Turkmenbashi After Repairs The ferry Barda, operated by the merchant fleet of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Co. (ASCO), returned to service after repairs and completed its first voyage, delivering 32 railcars and 12 trailers to the port of
| State Customs Service of Turkmenistan Launches Online Q&A Service The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has launched an online question-and-answer service, also accessible by phone. The initiative is part of efforts to modernize the country’s customs sector in line with contemporary requirements and
| Uzbekistan, Türkiye Agree to Launch Container Trains via Turkmenistan, Iran Uzbekistan and Türkiye have agreed to launch regular container trains along the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye route, Upl.uz reported Friday, citing Amir Sultonov, head of a department at the Uzbek Foreign Ministry. The agreement was reached
| Turkmenbashi International Seaport: A Strategic Hub and the “Green Gateway” of Central Asia The Turkmenbashi International Seaport, located on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea, is not merely a transport facility but a central link in the architecture of Eurasian logistics. Serving as the “Maritime Gateway to Central Asia,” the port provides the
| Meeting of the Heads of the International Seaports of Turkmenbashi and Baku A delegation from Turkmenistan, headed by Director of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport Parahat Jumayev, who is in Azerbaijan on a working visit, met with Director of Baku International Sea Port LLC
| President of Turkmenistan Opens Military Facilities in Lebap Province President of Turkmenistan and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Army Gen. Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Saturday took part in the opening ceremony of a complex of new buildings and facilities for military units in
| The Economic Forum began its work in Ashgabat as part of the SPECA Week On January 21, 2026, the Economic Forum began its work in Ashgabat as part of the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Week. The
| European Companies to Support “Green” Transformation of Caspian Sea Ports International consulting firms RINA of Italy and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting of Germany have secured a five-year contract under the OSCE project “Promoting Green Ports and Connectivity in the Caspian Sea Region,” RINA
| Serdar Berdimuhamedov Attends First Central Asia–Japan Dialogue Summit President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Saturday took part in the first high-level Central Asia–Japan Dialogue Summit in Tokyo, according to the newspaper Türkmenistan. The summit was also attended by the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart
| Turkmenistan Receives UNESCO Certificate for Alabai Breeding Art Turkmenistan has received a UNESCO certificate confirming the inclusion of the national nomination “Art of Breeding the Turkmen Alabai” in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The certificate presentation ceremony took
| President of Turkmenistan Holds Series of Meetings With World Leaders President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Thursday held meetings in Ashgabat with heads of state and government who arrived to attend an international forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day
| International Forum on Turkmenistan’s 30th Neutrality Anniversary Opens in Ashgabat An international forum marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality opened Thursday at the Maslahat Köşgi рalace in Ashgabat. The event is attended by high-level delegations and representatives of international organizations, according
| Exhibition of Turkmenistan’s Economic Achievements Opens in Ashgabat An exhibition showcasing Turkmenistan’s economic achievements opened in Ashgabat to mark the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality, Turkmenistan’s official media reported Thursday. Held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the exhibition brought
| Branch of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charity Fund Opens in Avaza A branch of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charity Fund for Children in Need of Guardianship opened Tuesday at the Avaza National Tourist Zone, Turkmenistan’s official media reported. The new branch will serve as a coordination
| Turkmenistan’s President Receives 30th Anniversary Neutrality Medal Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has received a jubilee medal marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality. The award ceremony followed an expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting at the Oguzhan Palace Complex, state media reported
| China ready to strengthen transport connectivity with Turkmenistan China has expressed its readiness to work with Turkmenistan to strengthen transport connectivity, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin said in an interview with the newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan, published Friday. The diplomat added that
| Turkmenistan and Belarus Aim to Boost Business Cooperation Turkmenistan and Belarus have reaffirmed their interest in expanding ties between the business communities of the two countries. According to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, the issue was discussed during a meeting between Deputy Chairman of
| Transit processing times at checkpoints in Turkmenistan have been reduced to a minimum From August to October of this year, the average time for clearing vehicles carrying export and transit cargo at Turkmenistan’s automobile customs checkpoints in Garabogaz, Farap, and Dashoguz was 37
| Turkmenistan’s President Arrives in Astana for State Visit Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Kazakhstan Monday for a state visit. He was welcomed at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport with a ceremonial guard and the raising of Turkmen and Kazakh national flags. High-level Turkmen-Kazakh
| The Turkmenistan delegation participated in the First Meeting of Governors of the Caspian Littoral States in Rasht, Iran On 18–19 November 2025, the turkmen delegation headed by the Hyakim of Balkan velayat H.Ashyrmyradov was on a working visit to the Gilan Province of
| The President of Turkmenistan was awarded the highest state award of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the “Oliý Darajali Dustlik” Order On November 17, 2025, following the opening ceremony of the Turkmen-Uzbek border trade zone, the highest state award of the Republic of Uzbekistan,
| President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the VII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia As part of his state visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the VII Consultative Meeting
| Ashgabat will host an expert dialogue on the development of the digital economy and the implementation of logistics strategies Today, relevant segments of the global digital economy, the best technological solutions in telecommunications systems, and logistics strategies from the regional and global transport
| The President of Turkmenistan and the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Led the Autumn Tree Planting Campaign The autumn tree planting season in Turkmenistan officially kicked off: on November 8, a nationwide environmental campaign was held with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
| Turkmenistan and Iran discussed the creation of a joint trade zone on the border The second working meeting on the creation of a joint trade zone between Turkmenistan and Iran within the framework of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in Iran’s
| Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken people in Afghanistan Following the instructions of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, given at a regular meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, humanitarian
| Representatives of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport Participate in a Training Seminar in Japan A two-week training seminar on the topic “Strengthening Policy Capacity (Green Logistics) for Enhancing the Role of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor” is taking place in Yokohama, Japan. The event
| Meeting Held in Awaza Between the Head of Turkmenistan’s State Service for Maritime and River Transport and the Ambassador of India to Turkmenistan On 3 November 2025, a meeting was held in the Awaza National Tourism Zone between the Head of Turkmenistan’s State
| Turkmenistan Streamlines Customs Operations through ASYCUDA АND TIR-EPD Systems The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan continues to actively implement modern digital technologies in order to facilitate customs procedures and support trade. In this regard, in accordance with the Customs Code of Turkmenistan, from
| Turkmenistan’s President Congratulates UN Secretary-General on Organization’s 80th Anniversary President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent sincere congratulations and best wishes to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. “In the past eight decades,
| The official visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Italian Republic has started On October 24, 2025, the official visit of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the Italian Republic has started. The head of state was accompanied by the officials
| Turkmenistan to Host the International Transport Forum “ITTC-2025” The capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, will host the 4th International Conference and Exhibition titled “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development — 2025” from November 12 to 14 this year. This year’s forum will
| Meeting held between the Head of Turkmenistan’s State Service for Maritime and River Transport and the Ambassador of Japan to Turkmenistan On October 21, 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Head of the State
| A new multimodal cargo transportation route from China to Turkmenistan launched in Kashgar China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan have launched a new multimodal cargo transportation route. The opening ceremony took place on October 15 in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, where
| Turkmenistan Highlights Logistics Opportunities for ASEAN Countries An international conference was held, organized by the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Malaysian Consortium of Medium-Sized Companies, dedicated to the study and development of acceptable transport routes between ASEAN countries and
| UN General Assembly adopted “Avaza Political Declaration” Resolution On October 14, 2025, in New York, during during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Resolution “Avaza Political Declaration” was viewed and unanimously adopted. The document,
| Turkmen Delegation Participates in Closing Ceremony of World Expo 2025 in Osaka On October 13, 2025, in the city of Osaka, the closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 took place. The event was attended by members of the Imperial Family of Japan,
| Successive meeting of the Turkmen-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat On October 13, 2025, the 13th meeting of the Turkmen-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The delegations were
| The President of Turkmenistan participated in the second Central Asia–Russia Summit On 9 October 2025, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the second “Central Asia – Russia” Summit, which was held at the Reception Palace in Dushanbe. The summit, chaired by
| Issues of Turkmen-Japanese cooperation discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan On 9 October 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova had a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan Hiroshi Sasaki. During
| Fourth Meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Croatian Commission on Economic Cooperation On October 8, 2025, the fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Croatian Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat. During the meeting, the work carried out between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Croatia
| Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan strengthen cooperation On September 29-30, 2025, the Turkmenbashi International Seaport hosted a working group from Azerbaijan led by Alexander Oleinik, Adviser to the Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Railways. The main mission is not just a visit, but monitoring
| Turkmen President Meets with UN Secretary-General in New York President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday in New York. According to the UN press service, the secretary-general expressed his gratitude to the Turkmen leader for hosting
| Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the high-level plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly During his working visit to the United States, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the high-level plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Organization’s
| The Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) opened in the Avaza National Tourist Zone On September 18, 2025, the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) officially opened in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. This large-scale event brought together over 800 foreign and local delegates ready to
| The next meeting of the Working Group on the Caspian Sea was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan On September 15, 2025, the eleventh meeting of the High-Level Working Group (HLWG) on the Caspian Sea began its work at the
| President of Turkmenistan opens new modern border guard complex in Sarahs President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General of the Army Serdar Berdimuhamedov, took part in the official opening ceremony of a newly built border guard complex of the State
| Turkmenistan Ready to Expand Transport Cooperation with Northern Iranian Ports Turkmenistan has expressed its readiness to strengthen cooperation with Iran’s northern ports, particularly Amirabad Port, to boost trade exchanges and freight transportation within the framework of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This
| Over 100 International Delegates to Attend OGT 2025 More than 100 foreign delegates representing government bodies, leading energy firms, investors, and industry experts have confirmed their participation in the 30th International Conference and Exhibition, “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025” (OGT 2025),
| Turkmenistan Airlines to Increase Flights to Kazan, Jeddah Turkmenistan Airlines will expand its international flight schedule to Kazan and Jeddah, the carrier announced on its official website. The frequency of flights to Kazan will increase from two to four times per week, operating
| Scientific-practical conference entitled “The Caspian Sea – Sea of Friendship and Peace” was held On August 11-12, 2025, celebratory events dedicated to the Day of Caspian Sea were held in the National Tourist Zone “Avaza”. On the morning of August 12, the Scientific-practical
| “Turkmenistan” Airlines will operate 6 Flights a day on Ashgabat-Turkmenbashy route “Turkmenistan” Airlines has increased the frequency of flights to Turkmenbashy International Airport to 6 flights per day, the carrier’s website reports. From August 11, additional flights on the Ashgabat-Turkmenbashy-Ashgabat route were introduced
| Third UN Conference on LLDCs Concludes in Avaza The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded in Avaza, bringing together senior government officials, representatives of international organizations, the private sector and civil society, Turkmenistan’s state media reported on Friday. The
| Austrian Delegation Visits the International Sea Port of Turkmenbashi On August 7, within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), a meeting was held between representatives of the State Secretariat for European and International Affairs of the
| LLDC3: Dry Ports Recognized as Global Logistics Key Hubs Participants of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Avaza, emphasized the critical role of dry ports as strategic nodes in global logistics networks. According to official Turkmen media
| Meeting between the Leadership of Turkmenistan’s Maritime and River Transport Service and the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus As part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone, a
| Turkmenistan President Holds High-Level Meetings at LLDC3 Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a series of bilateral meetings with high-level guests attending the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) on Wednesday in the National Tourist Zone of Avaza, according to official Turkmen
| Central Asian Leaders, António Guterres Visit National Pavilions in Avaza National Pavilion Day of the Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan was held on August 5 in the Avaza National Tourist Zone as part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
| President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries On August 5, 2025, the opening and first plenary session of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries took place in the Avaza National Tourist Zone
| Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Meets with UN Secretary-General in Turkmenbashi On Sunday, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, who arrived in Turkmenistan
| UN Secretary-General to Attend LLDC3 Conference in Avaza The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, will visit Turkmenistan to participate in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), which will be held from August 5 to 8 in the Avaza National
| Avaza to Host LLDC3 Private Sector Forum The Private Sector Forum, planned as part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, will serve as a platform to promote Turkmen small and medium-sized enterprises and integrate them into global supply chains,
| The LLDC3 application will allow you not to miss the important moments of the UN Conference in Awaza The LLDC3 mobile application, developed for participants of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which will be held from August 4 to
| The source of a country’s well–being is the health of the nation A meeting was held at the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan with Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to
| Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Inspects International Airport for UN Conference The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited Balkan Province as part of a working trip to inspect preparations for the Third United Nations Conference on
| Ashgabat to Host SPECA Economic Forum and Steering Council Meeting An Economic Forum and a meeting of the Steering Council of the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) are scheduled to take place in Ashgabat in November–December of
| Turkmenistan Opens New Oil Loading Pier Turkmenistan has officially opened a new oil loading pier at the Kenar Storage and Shipment Facility, which is part of the Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the commissioning of the facility
| National Leader of Turkmen People Meets Azerbaijani President in Baku On June 16, 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, met with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, in Baku,
| New Trans-Caspian Route: China – Turkmenistan – Azerbaijan opens new horizons for trade The opening of a new multimodal cargo route connecting the Chinese province of Zhejiang with Azerbaijan via Turkmenistan marks an important milestone in the development of international trade and logistics.
| President of Turkmenistan Appoints Heads of Newly Established Ministries and Agencies At the extended session of the Cabinet of Ministers held on July 11, where the results of work carried out in the first half of the current year were reviewed, President of
| The “Turkmendenizderyollary” Agency Announces Tender for Construction of Two Ro-Ro Vessels and one Dry Cargo Vessel “Turkmendenizderyollary” Agency announced a tender for the design, supply, and construction management of two Ro-Ro rail Vessels and one Dry Cargo Vessels ferries. This is part of
| Turkmenistan delegation took part in the 17th ECO summit “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Future” On July 4, 2025, in the city of Khankendi, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took
| The meeting of the head of the foreign policy agency of Turkmenistan with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan took place On July 3, 2025, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov.
| Turkmen Entrepreneurs Showcase Products at International Exhibition in Istanbul Turkmen entrepreneurs are participating in the international F-Istanbul trade fair, taking place from July 2 to 5 in Istanbul. Among the exhibitors are companies such as Ak Gar, Aý Aýdyn, Balam, Bars, Hasar, Altyn
| Turkmenistan to Host Global LLDC Conference in Awaza Turkmenistan will host the Third International Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) from August 5–8, 2025, in the Awaza National Tourist Zone, following a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, Turkmenistan’s Chamber of
| President of Turkmenistan Receives Executives of Japanese Companies President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held separate meetings Friday with Hiroyuki Subai, Member of the Board, Executive Vice President of ITOCHU Corporation, and Chairman of the Japan-Turkmen Economic Cooperation Committee, as well as Kenji Sanada,
| The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN in Geneva held an international event entitled “International Dimension of Neutrality” The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN in Geneva organized an international event entitled “The International Dimension of Neutrality”, dedicated to the 30th
| The President of Turkmenistan approved the state program for civil aviation flight safety President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree approving the State Program for Ensuring Flight Safety of Civil Aviation, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. The document was adopted
| First freight train from Jinhua to pass through Turkmenistan The first freight train from Jinhua City in China’s Zhejiang Province departed for the Turkmenbashi port in Turkmenistan on June 20, 2025. This event marks the official opening of a new section of the
| A meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in St. Petersburg A meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev and
| Turkmenbashi International Seaport and Pakistani Ports discussed expanding cooperation On June 17, 2025, representatives of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport and representatives of the Pakistani ports of Gwadar and Karachi held a video conference to discuss cooperation in sharing experience in port management and
| President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the second Central Asia-China Summit On June 17, 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan to take part in the second Central Asia-China Summit. Before the Summit, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held
| 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
