Durban Port modernised with BRICS support
State and international funding, including a $260m NDB loan, helps transform the Port of Durban to boost efficiency and support African free trade.
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Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Pay State Visit to the Republic of Korea
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a state visit to the Republic of Korea, during which he will participate in the inaugural "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" summit of heads of state, scheduled to take place in Seoul on September 16
Package of Agreements Adopted at CIS Economic Council Meeting in Ashgabat
The 111th meeting of the Economic Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place at the capital’s Ýyldyz Hotel, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Khojamyrat Geldymyradov
Serdar Berdimuhamedov Receives Japanese State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
On September 11, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Kenji Yamada, Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, who had arrived in Ashgabat for an official visit
Turkmen designers showcase their products at international fashion trade fair in Paris
Turkmen brands Desert Heritage, Binaym, Mukaddes and AyMahri showcased their products at the Who’s Next international fashion trade fair in Paris, held from 5 to 7 September 2026
The Paris Space Summit Sets New Benchmarks for Technological Partnership
A delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the inaugural International Space Summit, held on September 9–10 at the Grand Palais exhibition complex in Paris. Convened on the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron, the forum brought together approximately two thousand aerospace industry leaders, diplomats, scientists, and investors from around the globe to discuss issues regarding security, the environment, and the management of near-Earth infrastructure
UNDP and Partners Join Forces to Strengthen Water Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin
The Second Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Countries, "Development and Implementation of the UN Special Programme for the Aral Sea Basin as a Direction of Water Diplomacy," has commenced in the Avaza National Tourism Zone in Turkmenistan
The Theaters of Turkmenistan Will Present Premiere Performances for the 35th Anniversary of Independence
As part of the events dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan, premiere theatrical performances will be held on the stages of the country's theaters from September 11 to 13
Psychological Preparation Is Just as Important as Physical Preparation for Surgery
A patient's psychological state is becoming an increasingly significant element of preparation for surgical intervention. A new study shows that professional support during the pre- and post-operative periods can significantly reduce the severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms
European Central Bank raises key rates by 25 basis points, second hike this year
The European Central Bank increased interest rates to combat high inflation driven by energy prices, while lifting short-term growth forecasts.
Caspian and Black Sea Ports Synchronize Middle Corridor Operations
Heads of leading seaports from Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia held talks in Baku on the sidelines of the CICA (Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia) summit. Executives from key hubs—Turkmenbashi, Baku, Aktau, Kuryk, Poti, and Batumi—agreed to establish a unified transit zone connecting the Caspian and Black Sea basins
Winners of the "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!" Youth Vocalist Contest Announced
The results of the final round of the "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!" televised contest for young performers have been announced in Ashgabat; the event is traditionally held as part of the creative competition for the President of Turkmenistan’s "Türkmeniň Altyn Asyry" (The Golden Age of the Turkmen) Award
Afghan Business Community Invited to Investment Forum in Ashgabat
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan are stepping up direct cooperation between their private sectors. Khoja Ovezov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Kabul, and Sayed Karim Hashemi, head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), discussed practical steps to expand business ties and develop transit routes
International Sanitary and Epidemiological Control Standards Being Implemented at Turkmenistan’s Border Crossings
Specialized training organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for specialists from Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health and border services took place in Ashgabat. The primary goal was to develop mechanisms for rapid response to public health threats at the country's land and air borders
Turkmenistan to Host CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Session for the First Time
In the autumn of 2026, Turkmenistan will host a session of the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (CIS IPA) for the first time. Preparations for these autumn diplomatic events were discussed at a working meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, attended by Dmitry Kobitsky, Secretary General of the CIS IPA Council, and representatives of relevant national agencies
