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The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Austria
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Austria President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Federal President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen on the...
Turkmenistan and Botswana establish diplomatic relations
AKIPRESS.COM - A ceremony to sign a Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Botswana was held at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in New York City on October...
Meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan with the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Romania
On October 24, 2025, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Romania between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Romania Annamammet Annayev and the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Romania, Dan Iancu. About...
The Holiday of the Turkmen Alabay was marked in Turkmenistan
Today, the Holiday of the Turkmen Alabay was widely marked in the country. Major festive events on the occasion of this significant holiday took place on the outdoor arena of the Ashgabat equestrian sports complex, in which the outcome of the...
Turkmenistan's methane-spewing 'Gateway to Hell' loses its anger
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International Author of the article: Published Aug 07, 2025 • Last updated Aug 07, 2025 • 3 minute read The "Gateway to Hell'"was once a pit of blazing red flames and glowing red embers in the middle of the...
Days of Culture of Turkmenistan were held in the Republic of Uzbekistan
From 21 to 24 October 2025, the Days of Culture of Turkmenistan were held in the ancient Khorezm and in Tashkent. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. On 21 October, an official opening ceremony of the Days of Culture of Turkmenistan took place...
Youth Dialogue was held in Dushanbe to mark the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality, the 80th anniversary of the UN, and the International Year of Peace and Trust
On October 24, 2025, the Youth Dialogue dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, and the International Year of Peace and Trust was held at the National Library of...
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremony of the archaeological exhibition "Ancient Civilizations of Turkmenistan" in Rome
As part of his official visit to the Italian Republic, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremony of the archaeological exhibition "Ancient Civilizations of Turkmenistan." The head of state was warmly welcomed by...
Turkmenistan, Iraq sign MoU on Energy Sector
By John Lee. The fourth round of political consultations between the Republic of Iraq and the Republic of Turkmenistan was held on Monday, 20 October 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad. The Iraqi delegation was headed by...
Universities in Turkmenistan and the University of Wyoming in the United States signed Memorandums of Understanding
The Turkmen national institute of world languages named after D. Azady and the Turkmen state institute of finance signed Memorandums of Understanding with the University of Wyoming (UW). These documents were signed on the 24th of October during...
An exhibition of works by Turkmen artists dedicated to Alabay day
The Exhibition centre of fine arts of the ministry of culture of Turkmenistan is hosting an exhibition of paintings dedicated to the national holiday, Alabay day. To celebrate this holiday, artists annually display their works featuring the...
Warm weather to continue in Turkmenistan until the end of October
During the last week of October, warm weather will persist across the country. It will be windy at times. Light rain is expected in some velayats. In Ashgabat, it will be cloudy with clear spells. Daytime temperatures will range from +20...+22°C...
The President of Turkmenistan received the head of the Italian company Leonardo S.p.A.
As part of his official visit to the Italian Republic, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Stefano Pontecorvo, head of Leonardo S.p.A. Warmly welcoming the Head of Turkmenistan, Stefano Ponticorvo expressed confidence that the results of the...
Turkmenistan, Georgia consider expanding cooperation
AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze on October 21, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported. During the...
Turkmenistan and the USA expand educational cooperation
From October 18 to 28, a high-level delegation from Turkmenistan’s education sector is on a working visit to the United States to expand practical cooperation between educational institutions of the two countries. The delegation includes...
Turkmenistan’s Pipeline Diplomacy With the Taliban
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Turkmen delegation participates in international seminar on Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia
The Turkmen delegation is participating in the international seminar titled “Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia,” organized by the British Council in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from October 20 to 23. The seminar is being held at the...
Why is there a ‘Door to Hell’ burning for decades in Turkmenistan?
Imagine a gaping, fiery crater in the middle of a barren desert — so deep it looks like an entrance to another world. This is the Darvaza gas crater, famously called the “Door to Hell,” blazing in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert. Spanning about 70...
Ashgabat celebrated the Uzbek Language Day
On 21 October 2025, a solemn event dedicated to Uzbek Language Day was held at the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dovletmammed Azadi in Ashgabat. The event was organized in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of...
Turkmenistan is studying WTO international standards on investment policy
Under the EU-funded International Trade Centre (ITC) project “Turkmenistan: Enhancing Trade Resilience and Integration”, a workshop was held for representatives of Turkmen ministries and government agencies to assess national needs in the context...