On May 14, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with head of the Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik. The conversation was a continuation of the course on deepening the partnership between the two countries, especially in the energy sector
The XVIII Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia of the CIS took place on May 14, 2025, in Dushanbe. This forum, themed "The Commonwealth of Independent States: New Horizons of Humanitarian Cooperation" convened delegates, including representatives from Turkmenistan.
From May 11th to 13th, 2025, the first meeting of Ministers of Education from Central Asian countries and China took place in Ürümqi, with the participation of the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, J. Gurbangeldiyev. The key topic of the meeting was the deepening of bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the educational sphere within the framework of the "Central Asia – China" format.
A significant round table was held in Almaty within the "Z+1" format, launched in 2024 at the initiative of the leaders of Central Asian countries and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany, this meeting served as a platform for discussing ways to enhance scientific-technical and educational cooperation between the region and Germany.
Prospects for the development of the modern media industry will be discussed by participants of the media session "The Media of the Future in the Present: Content and Technologies" which will be held on May 15th at the main venue of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum".
Within the framework of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum" a panel discussion was held on the topic "The Role of Public Diplomacy in Strengthening Friendship and Cooperation among Peoples" with the participation of representatives from Egypt, Uzbekistan, and Malaysia
At the 7th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change (CACCC-2025), which concluded today in Ashgabat, one of the panel sessions was devoted to the development of the regional climate agenda and preparations for the upcoming 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UNFCCC
The Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan will conclude an agreement with the International Institute of Central Asian Studies (Uzbekistan) at the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – the Islamic World: KazanForum". A tripartite agreement will also be signed between the Academy of Sciences, Kazan University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and Astrakhan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
The Modest Fashion Day fashion show, a prominent event uniting the aesthetics of modesty, cultural identity, and contemporary fashion trends, will take place on May 14, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the building of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company "Korston" as part of the program of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum". The runway will feature collections from leading Russian and international designers, each offering a modern interpretation of fashion that combines style, modesty, and elegance. A notable addition this year is the inclusion of several menswear looks, reflecting the concepts of modesty and style in men's fashion.
U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, commencing with a state visit to Saudi Arabia, was marked by the signing of a substantial package of agreements and investment commitments totaling $600 billion.
Turkmenistan has become one of the first countries globally to initiate the implementation of the MICS Plus survey, thereby reaffirming its commitment to the application of digital technologies and the strengthening of national statistical systems for the regular acquisition of reliable and timely information on the situation of children and families
On May 13, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the United Nations Resident Coordinators in Central Asia. The meeting was attended by high-ranking representatives of the UN development system in Turkmenistan - Dmitry Shlapachenko, in Kazakhstan - Stephen O'Malley, in Kyrgyzstan - Christine Antje Grawe and in Uzbekistan - Sabine Machl
The EU-Central Asia High-Level Dialogue on Economic and Financial Cooperation was held in Brussels on 12-13 May, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan Babaniyaz Yalakov
The Astana International Forum (AIF) will take place on May 29-30, 2025, in the capital of Kazakhstan. This is the largest business event in the region, bringing together global leaders, experts, investors, and business representatives
The First Meeting of Education Ministers of Central Asia and the People's Republic of China was held on May 12 in Urumqi (PRC). The meeting was attended by the heads of the ministries of education and science of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of China
