Yin and Yang in the spring dialogue of two artists – a new exhibition at the Gallery on Aga Berdyev Street
On the first day of spring, the art gallery on Aga Berdyev Street was filled with a special light that contrasted with the gloomy day outside
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One Hundred and Forty Moments of Beauty at Ashgabat's New Art Location on Aga Berdiyev Street
There are places in Ashgabat where the urban rhythm slows down, and the usual bustle gives way to contemplation. On Aga Berdiyev Street, at the Union of Artists' Art Gallery, an exhibition is running until March 1st, bringing together forty artists from different generations—from established masters to the young and daring
Ashgabat and Moscow Are Preparing a Large-Scale Agenda for Visits in 2026
At a briefing in Ashgabat, Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin summarized the 2025 year in the history of bilateral relations and outlined the plans for 2026. We have identified the key trends that will shape the architecture of dialogue over the next 12 months
A Mirror of the Universe over the Kopetdag Mountains: Why is Turkmenistan's Sky an Invaluable Asset?
While life teems in the valleys below, the peaks of the Kopetdag Mountains are immersed in a silence and darkness that is prized more than gold in the scientific world. This is due to the unique astroclimate, which makes our country one of the best spots on the planet for observing space
India Media Tour: Part 2. Where History and Modernity Coexist
After the piercing cold of Astana, where the Third Regional Media Forum was held a few days before our flight to New Delhi, the weather in the Indian capital seemed like the blissful climate of the Garden of Eden. It was surprising – from the excruciatingly low temperatures immediately dropped to a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius
A Look at 2026 from the Leaders of the US, Russia, and China
This publication is based on the New Year's addresses of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, published in official media, as well as US President Donald Trump's answers to journalists' questions at his New Year's celebration at his Mar a Lago residence in Florida
Gas Forecast: Why Global Demand Will Grow by a Third by 2050
Energy Transition Adjusts Routes. Despite political pressure and the advancement of the "green" agenda, natural gas is not only maintaining its position but is also poised for record growth. According to preliminary estimates for 2025, global consumption of the blue fuel has increased by another 25 billion cubic meters
A Falcon's Flight from the Past to the Future: What Unites Ashgabat and Doha
On December 18, the people of Qatar, one of the richest and most influential countries in the world, celebrate their National Day. The current appearance of this fabulously wealthy state is determined by a combination of colossal revenues from gas exports, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and active global diplomacy
The Black Sea–Caspian Sea Agreement Is Moving Toward the Launch of a New Transport Corridor
On December 5, 2025, the Government of Romania approved for signature a quadripartite agreement between Romania, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan on the establishment and commissioning of the Black Sea–Caspian Sea international transport route
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the Strategic Unity of Central Asia and Azerbaijan
The Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan congratulated Ilham Aliyev on Azerbaijan's full participation in the Central Asian Consultative Meeting
A New Vector of Integration for Central and South Asia | Analysis
The latest issue of the scholarly journal "Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Turkmenistan" was recently published, featuring an article by Bekdurdy Amansaryev, a senior research fellow at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and a PhD in Philology
Ekonomist.kz: Turkmenistan as a Catalyst for Integration in Central Asia
The regional business publication Ekonomist.kz published an analytical article, "Turkmenistan and Regional Integration in Central Asia," which provides a balanced, expert assessment of Ashgabat's role in the macro-region
Avaza 2025: A New Model for Global Dialogue, or Why International Forums Are Held
In a world where many major platforms for dialogue risk degenerating into ceremonies exchanging grand but ineffective statements, the Turkmenistan Investment Forum in Avaza, or TIF 2025, became a clear example of a pragmatic economic state strategy
How economic diplomacy in Avaza is opening entry points to the Central Asian regional market
The Avaza resort area has become the epicenter of business communication, hosting numerous delegates to the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025). This large-scale event, which promises to be one of the key events in the region, is intended not only to showcase the country's investment potential but also to highlight its strategic role in Central Asian integration processes
Turkmen-Russian relations as a model of sustainable partnership in an era of change
In the current geopolitical conditions, Turkmen-Russian strategic cooperation, based on strong historical traditions, is a significant factor in maintaining stability both in the region and in the international arena
