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Turkmenistan and Russia Prepare New Agreements on Customs Cooperation
The customs authorities of Turkmenistan and Russia are preparing to sign draft agreements on Authorized Economic Operators and a protocol on the exchange of preliminary information regarding goods and vehicles. These topics were discussed during a...

Turkmenistan aims to expand cooperation with the African Union
On October 14, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Mekan Ishangulyyev met with Mohamed El-Amine Suef, Vice-Chairperson of the African Union Commission. During the meeting, the parties discussed...

Turkmenistan Corner Opens in Baku: Cultural Days Strengthen Literary Ties Between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
On 14 October, as part of Turkmenistan’s Cultural Days, the National Library of Azerbaijan hosted the opening of the Turkmenistan Corner and a roundtable discussion, according to the AzerTAC news agency. In his remarks, Director of the National...

Turkmenistan Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Children from All Forms of Violence at Regional Ministerial Conference in Bucharest
14 October 2025, Bucharest, Romania – The delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the Regional Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, held on 13–14 October in Bucharest. The event was organized by the Ministry of Labour,...

Nepal’s U17 women play goalless draw with Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan were desperate for a positive result against Nepal on Wednesday as they had suffered a 0-17 drubbing against the hosts, Thailand, in the first game of Group F of the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers on Monday. The draw ended...

The ATF General Assembly noted the rapid growth in popularity of tennis in Turkmenistan
The annual General Assembly and board of directors meeting of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) took place in Almaty over four days. Representatives from 36 member countries participated in the events. Eziz Dovletov, Chairman of the Turkmenistan...

CNPC – Platinum Sponsor of the 30th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025”
As Turkmenistan prepares to celebrate three decades of one of the region’s most respected energy industry gatherings, the Organizing Committee of the 30th “Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan -2025” International Conference & EXPO(OGT 2025) proudly...

The Eurasian Patent Organization awards Turkmenistan’s the smart city of Arkadag a gold medal
On 14-15 October 2025, a meeting of the Administrative Council of the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), the organization’s governing body, took place in Ashgabat. One of the notable outcomes of the meeting was the awarding of the V.I. Blinnikov...

Central Asia and China Open New Logistics Routes: Trial Launch of Multimodal Corridor to Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 15 October, the trial operation of the international multimodal transport corridor linking China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan officially launched, according to Xinhua. The corridor features two multimodal routes, with...

Green Methanol from Cotton Stalks – Turkmenistan and Daewoo Discuss Prospects for Further Partnership
On October 14, 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting with Mr. Jung Won-ju, Chairman of the Board of the Korean company Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd....

PETRONAS – Diamond Sponsor of the 30th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan-2025” (OGT 2025)
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — The Organizing Committee of the 30th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan-2025" (OGT 2025) is pleased to announce PETRONAS, Malaysia's fully integrated energy company, as Diamond...

The concert «In the rhythm of tango» was held in Ashgabat
A concert entitled «In the rhythm of tango» took place in the great hall of the Turkmen national conservatory named after Maya Kuliyeva. The evening brought together talented soloists and ensembles who presented a variety of works dedicated to the...

AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifier, match between Nepal, Turkmenistan drawn
Kathmandu, Oct 15: Nepal played a draw with Turkmenistan in its first match under AFC U19 Women's Asian Cup Qualifier. In the match held at Chonburi Stadium of Thailand, the match under Group F between Nepal and Turkmenistan ended without a goal...
Successive meeting of the Turkmen-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat
14 October 2025 514 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...

Turkmenistan delegation participates in Global Women's Summit 2025
On October 13, in Beijing, the delegation of Turkmenistan led by the Chairwoman of the Women's Union of Turkmenistan took part in the Global Women's Summit 2025. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. Speaking at the summit, theme of which was...

Russian universities offer opportunities for students from Turkmenistan
As part of the International exhibition «Healthcare, education, and sports in the era of the Revival of the new epoch of the Powerful state», held in Ashgabat, a platform was organised for the presentation of Turkmenistan's leading higher...

UNICEF Behaviour Change Strategy discussed in Ashgabat
An event dedicated to issues of social and behaviour change (SBC) in the context of UNICEF's work in Turkmenistan was held at the UN building in Ashgabat. The interactive session was attended by representatives of relevant government bodies,...

The delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka
On October 13, 2025, the closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 took place in Osaka. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by members of the Imperial Family of Japan, representatives of the government of Japan, the World...
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Turkmenistan Culture Days start with spectacular opening ceremony [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan share deep-rooted cultural ties, grounded in their common history, language, and traditions. Both countries have consistently worked to reinforce these relationships, promoting mutual respect and understanding through a...

Turkmenistan reports multiple increase in shipments along North-South Corridor
ASHGABAT, October 13. /TASS/. Turkmenistan and Russia are jointly advancing the development of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which has resulted in a multiple increase in freight traffic along the route, Deputy Prime...