The Turkmen capital is hosting the Week of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA). In his address to the participants of the SPECA Economic Forum, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that Turkmenistan, as the Programme's chair, views the region not simply as a geographical zone, but as a unified, innovative, and high-tech market
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a digital working meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister for Agriculture and regional governors. The meeting focused on preparations for cotton sowing, winter crop care, and oversight of social projects for the year
Today, a video meeting was held between the foreign ministers of Turkmenistan and Austria, Rashid Meredow and Beate Meinl-Reisinger. Discussing a "wide range of issues," the parties considered the possibility of organizing high-level meetings in 2026, the Turkmen Foreign Ministry reported
Preparations for the National Turkmen Horse Festival are taking on a special scope this year, as the 2026 motto is "Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of the Purposeful Winged Steeds."
A gala reception dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat. The event brought together diplomats, military experts, and journalists, providing an important platform for discussing the future of regional security
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums officially approved the calendar of events at a meeting. The election campaign officially kicked off in the country on January 15
A successful rescue operation has been completed in the Caspian Sea. Thanks to the professionalism and efficiency of Turkmen coastal services, the lives of 14 sailors from the Iranian bulk carrier Rona are no longer in danger
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting via videoconference on Monday with the heads of the country's regions. The focus was on preparing for the spring sowing season and ensuring comfortable living conditions for the population during the winter
National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council), Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the city of Arkadag. The visit focused on one of the key projects in the second phase of construction—the creation of a powerful medical industrial cluster, which promises to be unique in Central Asia
Analysis of the first meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan in 2026. Plans for the construction of the TAPI pipeline, development of the maritime fleet, WTO accession, and digital transformation of the economy
The results of a busy 2025 and strategic plans for 2026 were the main topics of a telephone conversation between National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council), Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matviyenko
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan issued an official statement regarding reports of an attack on the state residence of the President of the Russian Federation. The statement emphasized that the Turkmen side expresses deep concern and strongly condemns such actions
Today, December 29, a telephone conversation took place between National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The exchange of New Year's greetings served as an opportunity for an in-depth analysis of the unprecedented growth of bilateral relations in the past year
Arkadag city welcomes New Year 2026 with bright celebrations, festive lights, concerts and cultural events across the modern Turkmen city.
Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held the final expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council for 2025. The head of state summarized the results of the outgoing International Year of Peace and Trust and officially approved the country's development vector for 2026
