Young leaders from five countries in the region gathered in Ashgabat to explore diplomatic mechanisms and strengthen regional cooperation. The training was organized under the auspices of the UN with the support of the Government of Turkmenistan
Baghdad's diplomatic presence in the Turkmen capital will give impetus to the economic partnership initiated during recent high-level talks
At the NPC session, Xi Jinping called for anti-corruption efforts and military modernization as China begins its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
China's foreign exchange reserves rose for the 7th consecutive month in Feb 2026. Stability is driven by asset price changes and strong economic momentum.
Lei Haichao outlines China's health reform: rural medical communities, infectious disease control, and increasing average life expectancy to 80 by 2030.
The celebration of International Women's Day in Turkmenistan included honoring mothers of large families, housewarming parties, the presentation of presidential gifts, concerts, and other celebratory events
The focus is on the creation of a medical cluster, a new park, the implementation of digital systems in residential buildings, and preparations for the "Night of Omnipotence," a sacred Muslim holiday
On April 11, the A.N. Scriabin Museum in Moscow will host an evening where opera classics will meet Turkmen melisma, and premieres of works by Mamed Guseynov will complement the legacy of Nury Khalmamedov
During a telephone conversation, the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan emphasized the inadmissibility of violating state sovereignty and called for exclusively peaceful resolution of conflicts
On the eve of International Women's Day, Ivan Volynkin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan, has prepared a special article for ORIENT readers. In his opinion piece, the head of the Russian diplomatic mission reflects on how women have changed the face of global politics, combining a steely will and sensitive soul
Turkmenistan is celebrating International Women's Day with great fanfare. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to mothers, women, and girls across the country, emphasizing their invaluable role in the life of the state and the preservation of national values
From March 5 to 7, the “English Language and Inclusivity Partnership Summit” was held at the Wyndham Hotel in the city of Tashkent, marking a new stage in the reform of English language teaching in the region
A delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the global forum "Tax and Development," which took place in Tokyo on March 2–3. The meeting, co-sponsored by the UN, IMF, and World Bank, provided a platform for developing new tax administration standards
President Xi emphasizes health reforms and digital tech for 2026-2030. Key focus on narrowing the urban-rural gap and medical insurance coordination.
President Xi Jinping extended greetings to Chinese women during the "Two Sessions," highlighting their crucial role in the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan's success.
