A meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Narine Sahakyan. The discussions focused on practical mechanisms for implementing the new Partnership Framework for 2026–2030
Turkmenistan has begun the practical implementation of a major global initiative: a working meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop a National Action Plan for 2026–2028, aimed at preparing for and observing the Year of International Law in 2028
On October 25, the Ashgabat Equestrian Sports Complex served as the hub for large-scale celebrations marking the National Day of the Turkmen Alabay
A new study reveals the summer of 2026 was likely Europe's deadliest on record, with heat waves causing over 50,000 deaths in urban areas.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and senior Chinese political advisor Wang Huning visited Dandong to honor Chinese Volunteers and strengthen bilateral ties.
A multi-story building under construction collapsed in Nairobi's Eastleigh district. Rescue teams are searching for survivors trapped under rubble.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the staff of the UN Secretariat on the occasion of United Nations Day—a day celebrated by the global community
The 6th International Scientific Conference, titled "Raising the Turkmen Alabay and Tazy: History, Culture, and Art," took place at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, coinciding with the National Holiday of the Turkmen Alabay
In November, Ashgabat will host a series of international events focused on labor standards, including an international scientific-practical conference titled "The Role of Trade Unions in Promoting International Labor Standards and Sustainable Development," as well as a regional forum for trade union leaders from Central Asia and Azerbaijan, organized in cooperation with the International Labor Organization (ILO)
The national component of the international program CHANGE ("Promoting the Transformation of Social Attitudes and Norms for Gender Equality") was presented in Ashgabat. The program is implemented by the UNDP and UNFPA with support from the European Union
Turkmen confectionery brand Kindi's website (Kindi Land), developed by Zer Design with EBRD support, has been nominated for the international web design award Awwwards.
Premier Li Qiang and President Vladimir Putin met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, AI, and multilateral coordination.
The historic Wiener Rathauskeller in the heart of Vienna served as the venue for a gala reception marking the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. Held on October 21, the celebratory event brought together members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Austria, representatives from the business community, the Austrian public, and members of the Turkmen diaspora
A delegation from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan participated in the 33rd meeting of the Public Key Directory (PKD) Board of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and an accompanying global workshop, held in Victoria (Republic of Seychelles) from October 20–22
The WMO warns that the current El Nino event is expected to peak in late 2026, reaching unprecedented strength and triggering global extreme weather.
