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Turkmenistan delegation takes part in international youth forum in Beijing
Turkmenportal
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The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the head of the cultural department of the Magtymguly Youth Organization Ovez Velmurad, is taking part in the International Youth Forum "Peace Dialogue with Youth Leaders of CPAFFC" held in Beijing. The...
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan reshape Eurasia
Sabah
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July 30, 2025
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the chair of the People's Council of Turkmenistan, paid a two-day visit to Azerbaijan on July 16-17, 2025. Berdimuhamedov first met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku and then toured the liberated Karabakh...
Ashgabat’s pivot to Baku: New chapter in Caspian energy geopolitics
News.Az
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The recent visit of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, to Azerbaijan on July 16–17 may not have produced any signed agreements, but it carried a weight of strategic symbolism that...
Creative Shopper Bag Workshop for Seniors Takes Place in Ashgabat
News Central Asia
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July 30, 2025
A specialized masterclass on shopper bag painting, dedicated to Central Asia’s water resources, recently took place in Ashgabat for citizens of retirement age. This event was conducted within the framework of the regional project “Water Management...
Iran plans railway links with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to boost regional connectivity
Asia Plus
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09:59, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Iran plans to launch train routes to Mary in Turkmenistan and Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, further enhancing its ties with neighboring Central Asian nations. The announcement was made by Head of the Islamic...
Turkmenistan Showcases Automotive Equipment And Luxury Cars For Export
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 27. Turkmenistan has placed a new batch of automotive equipment and luxury vehicles for export through its state commodity exchange, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen international...
Ashgabat will host “SPECA Days”
Turkmenportal
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As part of Turkmenistan's chairmanship in 2025 in the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA), an Economic Forum, the 20th meeting of the Governing Council, meetings of working groups on areas and other international events...
U.S. Senator Says Epstein Targeted Women, Girls in Turkmenistan, Other Countries
Times of Central Asia
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July 30, 2025
Is there a Central Asia connection to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation? U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat, is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to trace financial transactions that he says show Epstein used Russian banks to...
Turkmenistan develops multifaceted cooperation with UNESCO
Turkmenportal
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At a meeting of the Government of Turkmenistan on July 25, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov reported on the work being done to further develop multifaceted cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations...
Turkmenistan President pardons 247 people in honor of the Year of Peace and Trust
Turkmenportal
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Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree pardoning 247 convicts on the occasion of the International Year of Peace and Trust, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. During a meeting of the country's cabinet, the chairman of...
CIFA sign MoU with Turkmenistan Logistics Association
Fibre 2 Fashion
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The China International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFA) and the Turkmenistan Logistics Association (TLA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). This marks a significant step forward in promoting international cooperation, expanding...
University entrance exams have started in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 30, 2025
Today, as part of the ongoing admission campaign in Turkmenistan-2025, entrance exams to higher educational institutions of the country have started. Acceptance of documents from applicants ended on July 27. The next stage of the campaign is the...
Turkmenistan approves procedure for state registration of cultural heritage values
Turkmenportal
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President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree approving the procedure for state registration of movable assets of the national historical and cultural heritage, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. The document was...
Iran to establish railway connection with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Daryo
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July 30, 2025
Iran is moving forward with plans to expand its regional rail network by establishing new railway connections with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, according to Jabbor Ali Zakari, Director General of the National Iranian Railways Company. Source:...
Methane Mitigation Training: Building Capacity for Turkmenistan’s Low-Carbon Future
News Central Asia
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July 30, 2025
A two-day Methane Mitigation Training, led by UNECE in partnership with UNEP IMEO and supported by UNDP in coordination with the UN RCO in Turkmenistan, kicked off yesterday (29 July). Policymakers and oil & gas professionals are exploring...
An increase in transit traffic was noted between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan
Turkmenportal
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Positive dynamics of transit transportation has been recorded between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. This was reported by participants of the 8th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission on Economic Cooperation, which was held...
Cover band Happy People will give concert in Ashgabat
Turkmenportal
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On August 10, the “Turkmenistan” cinema and concert hall will host a concert by the Happy People cover band, “Live sound”. The concert program includes songs from the repertoire of “A-Studio”, Leonid Agutin, Zhenya Trofimov, Jony, Alexey Chumakov...
A meeting with the Executive Secretary of the CIS KSGP was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Moscow
Turkmenportal
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Yesterday, a meeting between Ambassador E.M. Aydogdyev and the Executive Secretary of the Coordination Council of Prosecutors General of the CIS Member States Yu.N. Zhdanov took place at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Moscow. This was reported on...
Where “ethno” and “techno” meet: Integration of culture and innovative technologies discussed in Ashgabat
News Central Asia
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July 30, 2025
The monthly Go Night meeting, organized as part of the regional Go Viral project, was held in the capital’s Arkach business center . During the meeting, community members discussed the integration of cultural and ethnic elements into the startup...
House being built for families of oil refinery workers in eastern Turkmenistan
Turkmenportal
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The Seydi oil refinery employs over 1800 qualified specialists, for whom comfortable working conditions are created, reports oilgas.gov.tm. Increased attention is also paid to solving social issues for the families of refinery specialists. For...