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Turkmenistan President sent condolences to Putin over An-24 crash
Turkmenportal
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Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin in connection with the crash of the An-24 passenger plane and the deaths of citizens in the Amur Region, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports....
Turkmenistan invited to international book fair in China
Turkmenportal
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The Organizing Committee of the South China Book Fair has extended an invitation to Turkmen publishers and book industry specialists to participate in the region's largest exhibition. The event will be held from August 15 to 19, 2025, at the...
Iran announces rail links to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 28, 2025
Iran plans to launch three new international rail routes connecting Tehran to Turkey, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan to enhance regional connectivity. The Tehran-Ankara line may start in two months, while the Herat and Mary routes await travel and...
Iran announces rail links to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan to boost regional connectivity
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 28, 2025
Tehran [Iran], July 28 (ANI): Iran has announced plans to launch three international passenger rail routes -- including a key connection to Afghanistan -- as part of efforts to boost regional connectivity and economic integration, Khaama Press...
Turkmen shifting in the foreign policy? End of the “Neutral Turkmenistan”?
Eurasia Magazine
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Firstly, energy prices have reached unprecedented heights, causing considerable economic strain. Secondly, the winter season has been notably colder than in previous years, further exacerbating energy demands. Thirdly, the ongoing...
World News | Iran Announces Rail Links to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan to Boost Regional Connectivity
Latestly
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July 28, 2025
Tehran [Iran], July 28 (ANI): Iran has announced plans to launch three international passenger rail routes -- including a key connection to Afghanistan -- as part of efforts to boost regional connectivity and economic integration, Khaama Press...
Myanmar to host AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 2, 2025
The Myanmar U20 Women’s National Team is in training ahead of their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier matches. PHOTO: MFF Myanmar is set to host the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group D matches at the Thuwunna Youth Training...
LLDC3 — From Disadvantage to Advantage: The Role of Land Transportation
News Central Asia
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August 3, 2025
Tariq Saeedi Historically, being landlocked has been a barrier to economic development, as it isolates countries from maritime trade routes critical for global commerce. According to the World Bank, landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) pay more...
Central Asia: A Model for Overcoming the Challenges Faced by Landlocked Developing Countries
News Central Asia
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August 3, 2025
The development of cross-border infrastructure, transit corridors, and logistics networks is crucial for the sustainable development of any country. This is especially true for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). The main challenge for these...
Turkmenistan took part in the 33rd session of the IOC UNESCO
Turkmenportal
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On the eve of Caspian Day, which is celebrated on August 12, Turkmenistan took part in the 33rd session of the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, held in Paris, the “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper...
The Poetic Resonance of LLDC3: Turkmenistan’s Awaza Hosts a Vision for Landlocked Nations
News Central Asia
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July 28, 2025
Tariq Saeedi From August 5–8, 2025, the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) will convene in Awaza, Turkmenistan, under the theme “Driving Progress Through Partnerships.” This gathering of global leaders,...
Turkmenistan and San Marino discussed preparations for UN Conference in Avaza
Turkmenportal
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Digital Transition of San Marino Luca Beccari. This was reported...
Iran To Open New Passenger Rail Links To Afghanistan, Turkey And Turkmenistan
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Iran announced plans to launch three new passenger rail routes, including a key line to Afghanistan, aiming to boost regional connectivity and strengthen economic ties. Iran is preparing to expand its regional rail...
Ashgabat and Minsk discussed preparations for LLDC3
Turkmenportal
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At the initiative of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavel Utyupin, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Minsk Nazarguly Shagulyev. The parties discussed in...
Turkmenistan’s Leadership Congratulates the President of Uzbekistan on His Birthday
News Central Asia
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July 24, 2025
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a message to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan on the occasion of his 68th birthday. “We highly value your personal contribution to strengthening the traditionally friendly and...
Public discourse still imagines Cyprus as frozen in 1960
Cyprus Mail
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August 3, 2025
But both sides are now multi-cultural and it’s time we realised it Every year, on “national” days of celebration and remembrance, marked separately in the northern and southern Cyprus, politicians regurgitate dusty old speeches that portray the...
Explosion Hits Central Asia–Center Gas Pipeline in Southern Russia
Militarnyi
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August 3, 2025
An explosion occurred on the Central Asia-Center gas pipeline in Russia’s Volgograd region on August 2, halting gas transportation indefinitely. The blast, reported to Militarnyi by the security services sources, took place near the village of...
Turkmenistan And Qatar Explore New Areas For Humanitarian Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT , Turkmenistan , July 24. New steps to deepen humanitarian cooperation between Turkmenistan and Qatar were discussed during a meeting held at the Qatari Embassy in Ashgabat, Trend reports via the embassy. On...
President of Turkmenistan received credentials from new Chinese Ambassador
Turkmenportal
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President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin, who presented his credentials to the head of state. As the State News Agency...
Turkmenistan celebrates 30th anniversary of state program Saglyk
Turkmenportal
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The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan held a scientific and practical conference “State Program “Saglyk” (“Health”) in Action”, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the program. An exhibition was also organized here, where,...