The delegation of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry during a meeting with UN officials in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, discussed the development of cooperation in order to counter the modern threats and challenges

The Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan Amandurdy Ishanow was received in Astana by Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Askar Mamin.

A meeting between the delegation of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan and Paola Albrito, Head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) Regional Office for Europe, was held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Turkmenistan is taking steps for restructuring the State Committee for Tourism.

On 17 May Deputy Prime Minister Chary Gylydzhov informed President Gurbanguly Berdymukahmmedov that a higher educational establishment which will be training highly qualified economists and personnel for a private sector is scheduled to be set up in Turkmenistan. The state information agency TDH reports that the President emphasized that the number of small and medium size businesses and...

Turkmenistan celebrated Day of Constitution and National Flag. The celebration included flower-laying ceremonies in Ashgabat at the Monument to the Constitution and the Main Flag of Turkmenistan with participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The Turkmen leader laid a wreath of lowers at the Monument to the Constitution that embodies the inviolability of the foundations of the...

Celebration concert dedicated to the Day of Constitution and State Flag of the country was held at the square between Garashsyzlyk Avenue and Kypchak Street in Turkmen capital. Colourful musical programme represented by masters of stage became the embodiment of ancient traditions of Turkmen nations, which are the humanity, peace-making, friendship and hospitality. The programme of art...

The Mejlis of Turkmenistan jointly with the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, public organizations and the Ministry of Education held a scientific-practical conference that brought together the members of the parliament, party and public figures, scientists and political analysts, the representatives of labor groups, mass media, teachers and students of higher educational institutions. The...

22nd meeting of the CIS Intergovernmental Coordination Council on Seed Production took place in the conference hall of the Archabil Hotel in Ashgabat. The meeting brought together the representatives of relevant ministries and departments, research and production centers of the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan among other countries, as well as the CIS...

“We take pride in our Constitution that recognizes a person as the main value of the state and society, as well as the State Flag as an imperishable symbol of independence and neutrality, еру unity and cohesion of people,” says President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in his congratulatory address to the compatriots on occasion of the Day of Constitution and the State Flag of Turkmenistan. “We...

An exhibition, devoted to Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan, is currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts. A ceramic duo, charming girls in national dresses, welcoming guests with pishme (a traditional treat) is a symbolic prologue to the exposition that adds to the overall festive atmosphere. The figurines of these hospitable hostesses were skillfully crafted by Aytach...

Celebration concert dedicated to the Day of Constitution and State Flag of the country was held at the square between Garashsyzlyk Avenue and Kypchak Street in Turkmen capital. Colourful musical programme represented by masters of stage became the embodiment of ancient traditions of Turkmen nations, which are the humanity, peace-making, friendship and hospitality. The programme of art...

The Mejlis of Turkmenistan jointly with the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, public organizations and the Ministry of Education held a scientific-practical conference that brought together the members of the parliament, party and public figures, scientists and political analysts, the representatives of labor groups, mass media, teachers and students of higher educational institutions. The...

22nd meeting of the CIS Intergovernmental Coordination Council on Seed Production took place in the conference hall of the Archabil Hotel in Ashgabat. The meeting brought together the representatives of relevant ministries and departments, research and production centers of the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan among other countries, as well as the CIS...

Independent neutral Turkmenistan marked the Day of Constitution and State Flag. The main events on occasion of remarkable date were held in the capital where flower laying ceremony to the Monument of Independence and the Main Flag of the country took place with the participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The participants of the event included the members of the Government, leaders...

A few years ago, when new passenger buses had arrived in Ashgabat, old vehicles were handed over to velayats’ centres. Because of vehicle wear and tear and a deficit of spare parts, the passenger bus service in Turkmenabad (formerly, Chardzhou), Mary and other major cities leaves much to be desired. There are 17 city bus routes in Turkmenabad, 6 – in Balkanabad, but no regular timetabled...

Russia and Turkmenistan are holding negotiations to sign a new 5-year contract for the supply of Turkmen gas. TASS with reference to Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Anatoliy Yanovsky reports that contract supplies might be launched starting from mid 2019. According to Yanovsky, the sides are currently discussing the volumes of future gas supplies which depend of the gas...

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 17 By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: Russia and Turkmenistan are discussing the possibility of concluding a five-year contract for the purchase of Turkmen gas, Trend reports referring to Russian TASS agency. “The supplies may be launched starting from the second half of the year,” the news source said. It refers to the statement made by Russian Deputy Minister of Energy...

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 17 By Huseyn Hasanov– Trend: The Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with Deputy Head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Tuan Phong, Trend reports with reference to the Turkmen Foreign Ministry on May 17. The need to develop a legal framework for drafting joint economic projects was...

XVIII International Multi-Purpose Exhibition White City of Ashgabat will be held on May 25 – 26. Representatives of foreign business circles and leading foreign companies including long partners of our country as well as ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, private companies, which will present wide range of production of different branches of national economy, will take part in the...

Drilling of 2,400 meter well has been completed by the State Corporation Türkmengeologiýa at Tajibay Field in Carjew etrap, Lebap Velayat. Flow of sulphur free gas, which is very important for the industry, has been received from this well. At present, Scientific and Research Institute of the State Concern Türkmengaz works on estimation of the reserves of new deposit. It was informed to the...

Session of Turkmen – Japanese Committee for economic cooperation, which agenda includes wide range of subjects of bilateral cooperation, will be held in Ashgabat on May 23. Vice-premier, foreign Minister Rashid Meredov informed at the session of the Government on May 17 that it is planned to discuss the measures for activation of interstate trade and economic relations including the...

Session of Turkmen – Japanese Committee for economic cooperation, which agenda includes wide range of subjects of bilateral cooperation, will be held in Ashgabat on May 23. Vice-premier, foreign Minister Rashid Meredov informed at the session of the Government on May 17 that it is planned to discuss the measures for activation of interstate trade and economic relations including the perspective...

XVIII International Multi-Purpose Exhibition White City of Ashgabat will be held on May 25 – 26. Representatives of foreign business circles and leading foreign companies including long partners of our country as well as ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, private companies, which will present wide range of production of different branches of national economy, will take part in the...

Drilling of 2,400 meter well has been completed by the State Corporation Türkmengeologiýa at Tajibay Field in Carjew etrap, Lebap Velayat. Flow of sulphur free gas, which is very important for the industry, has been received from this well. At present, Scientific and Research Institute of the State Concern Türkmengaz works on estimation of the reserves of new deposit. It was informed to the...

The XIV Forum of Artistic and Scientific Intelligentsia of the CIS countries wrapped up in Ashgabat. The event was organized under Turkmenistan’s chairmanship in the CIS. On the final day, the forum worked in three thematic sections that discussed further cooperation in culture, science and education. As part of the work in sections, the participants covered topics relating to the actualization...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video joint video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council where current subjects of the state life have been reviewed. Opening the session, the President called the Speaker of the Mejlis, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers and heads of military and law enforcement agencies. Addressing the participants of the...

Gazprom and Turkmengas have signed an agreement to withdraw proceedings in the Court of Arbitration to review the price for gas supplies, the news outlet Prime reports with reference to the report of the Russian gas company for the first quarter. According to the report, the document was signed on 31 January 2019, but the information was not disclosed. Let us recall that the Turkmen gas...

On 15 May after the torrential rain some streets were cordoned off for motor transport access. It had been raining for about an hour, from 1.00 to 2.00 p.m., but this caused heavy flooding on the roads. For instance, a busy intersection of Baba Annanov street and 10-ýyl Abadançylyk street was cordoned off for over two hours. According to the weather forecast by Gismeteo, torrential rains are...

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 16 By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: Turkmen and Azerbaijani people have common roots, Chairman of the Board of the Interstate Humanitarian Cooperation Fund, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu said on May 16. Bulbuloglu made the remarks at the 14th Forum of the CIS Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia in Ashgabat, Trend reports referring to the Turkmen...

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 16 By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: A meeting of the CIS Intergovernmental Coordination Council on Seed Production is being held in Ashgabat, Trend reports referring to Turkmen Foreign Ministry. At the meeting, Turkmen Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Magtymguly Bairamdurdyev, Belarus Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Vladimir Grakun and President...

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 16 By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: The US Embassy in Ashgabat informs all US citizens about heightened tension in the region, Trend reports referring to the website of the embassy. "The US Embassy in Ashgabat advises all U.S. citizens of heightened tensions in the region. US citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and to practice good...

The Trade and Industrial Chamber hosted the exhibition of agricultural complex of the country and International Scientific conference “Reached levels and further objectives of seed production sphere of Turkmenistan”. Such events always attracts the attention of representatives of business circles of the world by the opportunity to improve trade and economic relations with our country, which...

Representatives of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan and Agricultural University took part in the World Hydroenergy Congress “Energy of Water in stable and interrelated world”, which was held in Paris on May 14 – 16. The Congress was dedicated to the role of hydroenergy in the implementation of the Paris Treaty on Climate and the Sustainable Development Goals. Representatives of...

The Consulate of Turkmenistan and cultural association of Turkmen diaspora in Frankfurt (Germany) organized art session dedicated to the 295th birth anniversary of great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtumguly Fragi in Köln. Delegation of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, representatives of art associations of Köln and literature scientists as well as members of Turkmen diaspora and our...

The Trade and Industrial Chamber hosted the exhibition of agricultural complex of the country and International Scientific conference “Reached levels and further objectives of seed production sphere of Turkmenistan”. Such events always attracts the attention of representatives of business circles of the world by the opportunity to improve trade and economic relations with our country, which...

The XIV Forum of Artistic and Scientific Intelligentsia of the CIS countries kicked off in Ashgabat as part of Turkmenistan’s chairmanship in the CIS. The forum brought together about 200 delegates from the CIS countries, including prominent public figures, renowned artists, scientists, heads of cultural institutions, scientific and educational centers and the mass media representatives. Among...

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 15 By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: Russia’s Gazprom Export LLC and Turkmenistan’s Turkmengas State Concern signed an agreement on termination of arbitration procedures in early 2019, Trend reports referring to the Russian company’s quarterly report. The corresponding notification was sent to the arbitral tribunal. The matter rests in a lawsuit filed by Gazprom Export in...