In partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) convened a senior-level roundtable to strengthen local self-governance (LSG)
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is a technology that allows companies to exchange documents and information in a digital format, which significantly accelerates ordering, delivery, and accounting processes. In the context of the rapid transition to digitalization, the implementation of such systems is becoming critical for effective business operations.
On January 22nd, at the Moscow branch of the CIS Executive Committee, during a meeting of the Commission on Economic Issues under the CIS Economic Council, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, plenipotentiary representative of Turkmenistan to the Commission on Economic Issues, Esen Aydogdyev, presented information on the "Concept of Activities and Priorities of Turkmenistan within the Framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust in 2025"
From January 20th to 24th, the Swiss resort town of Davos hosts the World Economic Forum (WEF), one of the largest and most significant events on the global annual calendar. This year, for the 55th time, world leaders, heads of international organizations, representatives of big business – global innovators and technological pioneers – and civil society convene. Approximately 3,000 participants from over 130 countries are expected at Davos 2025, including around 350 government officials, among them 60 heads of state and government from all key regions
From January 21 to 22, 2025, a delegation from the Customs Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran visited Ashgabat on a working visit. The purpose of the trip was to implement a joint work plan for the customs authorities of Turkmenistan and Iran for the period from 2025 to 2026.
The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, organized a series of workshops as part of the "English Language Specialist" program. The events are taking place at the International University for the Humanities and Development.
The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in connection with the fire in the hotel resort of Kartalkaya in the province of Bolu, which resulted in human casualties and injuries. This was reported by TDH.
Ahead of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in 2025, representatives of the Uzbekistan Culture and Arts Development Foundation held meetings with the organization's leadership in Paris, according to the Foundation's press service.
Pope Francis has announced the appointment of nun Raffaella Petrini as the Governor of the Vatican. This was reported by Vatican News.
On January 21, 2025, a meeting took place at the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics (ICI Bucharest) between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Romania, Annamammet Annaev, and the General Director of the institute, Adrian-Victor Vevera.
On January 21st, a presentation of the book "Magtymguly – the Sage of the World" by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine. The event was attended by representatives of Kyiv libraries, Ukrainian universities, media, as well as Turkmen students.
On January 21st, a solemn event dedicated to the "International Year of Peace and Trust" and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality took place at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine.
The prestigious publication "La Gazette de Monaco" dedicated an article to the success of the Turkmen equestrian group "Galkynysh" at the 47th International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo. At the festival, where the best circus artists from around the world compete, the "Galkynysh" group won the highest award — the Golden Clown.
On January 21st, a meeting took place between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, E.M. Aydogdyev, and the Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, G.B. Karasin.
A new international film festival called "Commonwealth" will be established within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The initiative was proposed by Kazakhstan and supported by other CIS member states.
