Turkmenistan on the Verge of a Technological Breakthrough: Over 800 Delegates from 56 Countries to Gather in Awaza to Discuss the Future of Construction, Industry, Chemistry, and Energy

On November 3–4, 2025, the International Conference and Exhibition “Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” will take place on the Caspian coast, in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza,” under the...

Winners of the 2025 Turkmenistan Chess Federation Cup announced

Twenty-year-old Master of Sport Vepaly Halynyazov emerged as the winner of the 2025 Turkmenistan Chess Federation Cup. The student of the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction achieved this success by winning the 11-round...

Turkmen-Russian consultations on countering modern challenges and threats took place in Moscow

On October 27, 2025, consultations on countering modern challenges and threats were held in Moscow between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, with the participation of representatives of the relevant...

Cultural calendar of Ashgabat: master classes, concerts, and theatrical performances

A weekend packed with cultural events awaits Ashgabat residents and visitors. This overview highlights some of them. On the 1st of November at 17:00, the festive concert «Sounds of the world» will take place at the Palace of Mukams of the State...

Turkmenistan and Moldova Exchange Experience on Strengthening Child Protection and Family Support Systems

Chisinau, 25 October 2025 — A delegation from Turkmenistan undertook a study visit to the Republic of Moldova from 20 to 25 October to learn from Moldova’s experience in reforming its child protection and family support system. The visit was...

The Medical University of Turkmenistan will hold the IV International Online Biology Olympiad

The State Medical University of Turkmenistan named after Myrat Garriyev will organize the IV International Online Biology Olympiad for students of higher educational institutions from Turkmenistan and abroad. All interested students who are...

New Textbooks Published for Secondary Schools in Turkmenistan

The Turkmen State Publishing Service, upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, has released new textbooks for the country’s general secondary schools. A new Japanese Language textbook for 5th-grade students has...

Turkmenistan Economic Days in Frankfurt: New Opportunities for European Investors

The Turkmenistan Economy Days forum is set to take place very soon in Frankfurt am Main, opening up broad horizons for European businesspeople in terms of investment and partnership opportunities. Participants will be introduced to the key areas...

The Patriotic Pashtuns

All Pashtuns claim to be descendants of four persons: Sarban, Batan, Ghorghust, and Karlani, all sons of Abu Qais. During the time of King Amanullah, Afghans were described as of Aryan origin, and because of this Aryan hype, even the Afghan...

The global race to slash emissions – in nine charts

The clock is ticking on averting the worst impacts of the climate crisis and preserving a livable planet for humans and other species to thrive. Scientists agree this will require limiting global average temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6...

Turkmen-Russian consultations on countering modern challenges and threats took place

On October 27, 2025, consultations on countering modern challenges and threats were held in Moscow between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, with the participation of representatives of the relevant...

Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Discuss Creation Of Transit Corridor Via Turkmenistan

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 29. Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Serik Zhumangarin, and Afghanistan's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Nooruddin Azizi, discussed the prospects of...

Meeting of the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Lithuania

On October 29, 2025, during the visit to the Republic of Lithuania, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov had a meeting with Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Vidmantas Verbickas. During the...

Turkmenistan schoolchildren head to the "Robotics Olympics" in Panama

Turkmenistan will be represented by a team of schoolchildren at the prestigious international robotics competition, “First Global Challenge 2025,” in the Republic of Panama. The competition, often referred to as the "Robotics Olympics," will take...

TURKMENISTAN: ‘Turkmen authorities are carrying out a systematic campaign to eliminate independent voices’

Interviews 22 October 2025 CIVICUS speaks about the disappearance of Turkmen activists Abdulla Orusov and Alisher Sahatov with human rights defender Diana Dadasheva from the civil movement DAYANÇ/Turkmenistan and with Gülala Hasanova, wife of...

Building On Shared Heritage: The Rise of Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan Relations

Gismat GOZALOV, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan The relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan is rooted in deep historical ties, shared national values, and a sense of fraternity that has persisted...

Turkmenistan And Azerbaijan Looking To Tighten Their Ties In UAE

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 27.​ Turkmenistan's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bayram Bayramov, held a meeting with the Azerbaijani Ambassador, Elchin Baghirov, at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Abu...

Japan and Turkmenistan Finalize New Tax Convention to Eliminate Double Taxation

Japan’s Ministry of Finance announced Monday that a new tax convention with Turkmenistan will enter into force on November 27, 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The Convention between Japan...

UNDP Launches the Project on the Development of the National Biodiversity Finance Plan of Turkmenistan   

Ashgabat, 29 October 2025: An introductory workshop was held today under the UNDP project “Umbrella Programme to Support Development of Biodiversity Finance Plans” funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented in partnership with...

Turkmenistan edge Bangladesh to reach CAVA Cup final

Turkmenistan secured their place in the CAVA Cup Men’s 2025 final after edging hosts Bangladesh in a pulsating five-set encounter at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday. The Central Asian side triumphed 3-2 (26-24,...