The countries and peoples of Central Asia, with their unique historical and cultural heritage and important geopolitical position, are on the threshold of a new stage of development that requires rethinking common values and strengthening internal cohesion
We are approaching the end of the first quarter of the 21st century (I would not dare to say that this period was cloudless for humanity)...
The ancestors of the peoples currently living in Central Asia established contacts with the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire in ancient times, when they lived, according to one of the scientific hypotheses, next to each other
The Eurasian continent is not just a huge geographical area. It is a space of strategic routes, dialogues and opportunities for economically developed and developing countries that constantly interact with each other
As the existing world order undergoes a period of profound transformation, the Global South is emerging as an increasingly influential actor on the international stage. This is a present-day reality that cannot be denied
In early August 2025, the picturesque Caspian coastline of Turkmenistan’s Avaza will become the epicenter of global attention as it hosts the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC). The event, themed “Progress through Partnership,” is intended to be a key platform for developing strategies to address the challenges facing the 32 landlocked countries
Today, the Termez Dialogue on Central and South Asian Connectivity marked a deep dive into the region’s issues at the expert level
The recent tour of Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to three Central Asian countries should be viewed as a reflection of a new phase of regional diplomacy aimed at deepening integration processes
Afghanistan is often mentioned in the context of conflicts and political instability, but few people think about how ordinary people live in this country, torn apart by external forces and internal contradictions for many years
An open lecture dedicated to the genre features and specifics of journalistic description of major international forums was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
Central Asian countries are facing serious consequences of climate change, which have a negative impact on various aspects of life and the economy of the region. Critical problems include rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, melting glaciers, increasing frequency of extreme weather events, the Aral crisis, shallowing of the Caspian Sea and others
The historic first "Central Asia – European Union" Summit took place in Samarkand on April 4th, bringing together the leaders of all five nations in the region, as well as the leadership of key EU institutions – the European Council and the European Commission
The Center for Strategic Studies of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan took an active part in the Central Asian online meeting dedicated to the comprehensive solution of water policy issues in the region
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela visited Turkmenistan on March 12 as part of his Central Asian tour. In the context of the increasing geopolitical importance of Central Asia, the visit of the European Commissioner underlines the importance of regional partnership for the European Union and the special role of Turkmenistan in this dialogue
TurkmenExpo, a company specializing in exhibitions, conferences, organization of business missions and other business forums, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, presented an ambitious program for 2025, including major international events
