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The Embassy of Turkmenistan in India organised a conference
23.08.2026On 21 August, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of India hosted a conference dedicated to the forthcoming session of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the UN General Assembly resolution ‘Year of International Law, 2028’. The event was attended by Turkmen students studying in India. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to India, Sh. Geldinazarov, spoke about the events to be held in 2026 to mark the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence under the motto ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses’. The agenda for the forthcoming session of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, scheduled for 23 September, was discussed separately. Participants were also briefed on the key tasks outlined by the Hero Arkadag at the meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan on 15 July. In addition, the participants were briefed on the UN General Assembly resolution ‘Year of International Law, 2028’. The document was co-sponsored by 78 states.
Turkmenistan and PETRONAS are expanding their cooperation in education
23.08.2026On 21 August, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan attended by the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, J. Gurbangeldiyev; the Malaysian Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad Tajuddin; and a delegation from the company ‘PETRONAS Çarigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd.’, with its Head, Ismadi bin Ismail. This was reported by Turkmenportal. Following the meeting, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and ‘PETRONAS Çarigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd.’ signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The document provides for the development of cooperation in the field of education and vocational training, as well as the implementation of joint initiatives and projects. The signing of the memorandum coincides with the 30th anniversary of PETRONAS’s operations in Turkmenistan. Around 20 cooperation agreements have been concluded between the two countries in the field of education. With PETRONAS’s support, Turkmen students are regularly awarded scholarships to study at higher education institutions in Malaysia.
Construction of the region’s largest cancer centre is nearing completion in Ashgabat
23.08.2026The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, inspected the progress of construction of the region’s largest International Scientific and Clinical Oncology Centre in the northern part of Ashgabat. The facility is in the final stages of construction, reports IIC of Turkmenistan. He was joined on the tour by Professors Fritz and Susanne Spelsberg from the Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital Munich. The project is being implemented in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The centre will house departments of radiological and functional diagnostics, radiopharmacy, and adult and paediatric haematology. The complex is equipped with a system for the safe storage and neutralisation of radioactive medical waste. Provision has also been made for a digital infrastructure utilising artificial intelligence technology for the analysis of medical images. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov proposed using the centre as a treatment and educational base for training specialists and creating a unified medical campus in the northern part of Ashgabat. The opening of the International Scientific and Clinical Oncology Centre is scheduled for this year. It will coincide with Turkmenistan’s Healthcare Workers’ Day and an international scientific and practical conference.
A paediatric centre with advanced equipment is opening in Ashgabat
22.08.2026The outpatient department of the new International Paediatric Centre in Ashgabat is equipped with technical facilities that are unrivalled in the region. This is reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The centre’s opening will coincide with Health and Medical Industry Workers’ Day in Turkmenistan and the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. The diagnostic department houses specialised rooms, including those for functional and radiological diagnostics. State-of-the-art endoscopic equipment from leading global manufacturers has been installed, enabling rapid AI-based data collection, as well as monitors displaying indoor microclimate parameters — this allows the required temperature conditions to be maintained at any time of day. The therapeutic department has all the facilities required for treatment, procedures and operations: it comprises digital X-ray and intensive care rooms, equipped in line with best practice. The department also utilises digital solutions designed to keep children occupied during procedures and ensure their comfort during treatment. The installed equipment and devices enable data to be obtained quickly and accurately using AI technology, allowing necessary decisions to be made promptly, whilst technical resources unrivalled in the region will help to significantly improve the effectiveness of treatment. In the operating theatre block, communication between departments will take place via online monitors — this will allow the necessary data to be obtained instantly and ensure a favourable outcome for surgical procedures. In the centre’s post-operative ward, conditions have been created for isolated care, preventing the spread of infectious pathogens. In the wards for children receiving inpatient treatment, every facility is in place: clean surroundings and digital technologies will ensure they have the necessary comfort. There is also a children’s playground on the centre’s premises for young patients.
Porcelain stoneware from Turkmenistan has been shipped to Georgia for the first time
22.08.2026‘Eziz Doganlar Keramika’, a company specialising in the production of porcelain stoneware tiles and sanitaryware, has made its first export delivery of products to Georgia. The company was officially opened in the presence of the President of Turkmenistan in 2025, according to the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The dispatch of the first consignment of products to Georgia marks the company’s entry into a new phase of engagement with foreign markets. This step is the latest outcome of the development of Turkmenistan’s construction and industrial sectors and confirms that porcelain stoneware products made from local raw materials meet international requirements in the fields of construction and architecture, including standards for quality and durability. According to Gadam Hoshwagtov, director of ‘Eziz Doganlar Keramika’, the porcelain stoneware slabs produced at the plant are characterised by high strength, water resistance and resilience to heavy loads, and also meet the requirements for ceramic products widely used in construction. ‘Eziz Doganlar Keramika’ has established import-substituting production and is the sole manufacturer of such products in Turkmenistan, fully supplying the domestic market with porcelain stoneware tiles and sanitaryware. The company’s entry into foreign markets contributes to the development of the country’s industrial exports and opens up new opportunities for trade with the countries of the South Caucasus. The company previously took part in the Turkmen-Georgian business forum, where it showcased porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles, as well as sanitaryware – products which attracted interest from Georgian business circles. ‘Eziz Doganlar Keramika’ is one of Turkmenistan’s private enterprises developing industrial production. The company continues to expand its product range and work towards entering international markets.
An ILO awareness-raising campaign took place in Turkmenistan
22.08.2026Around 1,500 people from 35 etraps across Turkmenistan took part in an awareness-raising campaign organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to prevent child labour and forced labour. The events took place in the run-up to the cotton-picking season, which runs from 12 June to 12 August 2026, according to the IIC of Turkmenistan. The campaign was implemented by the ILO in collaboration with national stakeholders, with financial support from the European Union (EU). It comprised 15 events, including a capacity-building seminar, 13 information sessions in the velayats and etraps, and a closing meeting. The events took place in Tejen, Gokdepe, Ak-Bugday, Kerki, Sayat, Turkmenabat, Mary, Yoloten, Bayramali, Dashoguz, Akdepe, Kunya-Urgench and Gyzylarbat. They were attended by representatives of government bodies, ministries, educational and medical institutions, farmers’ associations, employers’ organisations and workers’ unions. Participants discussed legislation on child labour and forced labour, including the ban on the use of children in the annual cotton harvest. Government measures to prevent forced labour in the cotton sector were also examined. ‘Raising awareness is a practical tool for prevention,’ noted Oxana Lipcanu, ILO project manager in Turkmenistan. The events were held as part of the EU-funded ILO project for 2026–2027, which aims to promote decent work and prevent child and forced labour, particularly in Turkmenistan’s cotton sector.
A Turkmen delegation has arrived at the youth forum in Khiva
22.08.2026An Uzbek-Turkmen youth forum has opened in the city of Khiva, in the Khorezm Region of Uzbekistan, and will run from 18 to 21 August. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation is led by Yazpolat Keriyev, Chairman of the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organisation. Participants were also welcomed by Alisher Sadullayev, Director of the Agency for Youth Affairs of Uzbekistan, and Sanat Salayev, Deputy Governor of the Khorezm Region. The head of the Turkmen delegation recalled the historical and cultural ties between the two countries, noting that the poet and thinker Magtymguly Pyragy had, in his time, studied at the Shirgazi Khan madrasah in Khiva. He also spoke about the development of the bilateral partnership, which is based on a memorandum signed in 2018, and cited examples of cooperation in the humanitarian sphere — joint educational initiatives, environmental projects and youth participation in international dialogue platforms. The programme for the four-day forum includes plenary sessions, presentations on state youth policy practices and an introduction to the work of local youth centres. A cultural programme has also been organised for participants, featuring visits to places of interest in Khiva and Urgench.
Turkmenistan is represented at academic events in Seoul
22.08.2026Humanitarian and academic events were held in Seoul in the run-up to the first ‘Republic of Korea–Central Asia’ summit. Representatives from Turkmenistan and other countries in the region took part. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. Education experts from five countries, including Turkmenistan, took part in a three-day programme to develop skills in the field of artificial intelligence. They studied Korean approaches to training AI specialists, discussed national digitalisation strategies and visited training centres in Seoul. A public lecture series was also held at the Yeongdeungpo Art Hall, featuring young representatives from Central Asia. Turkmenistan was represented by Ogulgul Nazarova, a recipient of a South Korean government scholarship. The programme was complemented by ethnographic exhibitions dedicated to the cultural heritage of the region’s countries.
The Arkadag Medical Cluster showcased baby food at ‘Kids Expo’
22.08.2026The annual international trade fair ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ is taking place in Ashgabat, where the Arkadag Medical Cluster is presenting a new range of baby food under the AMC brand. This has been reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The company ‘Arkadag Medisina Klasteri Menejment’, established on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, is expanding its range of import-substituting products. The range includes dry nutritional formulas and porridges for children from six months of age. The range comprises rice porridge, rice porridge with banana, semolina porridge with honey, and multigrain porridges. According to Ogulsuray Yazdurdyeva, a paediatrician and consultant at the production site, the production process complies with international quality standards and environmental requirements. AMC products are already being exported to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other countries. Participation in the exhibition is also aimed at expanding international partnerships.
The Head of Turkmenistan inspected the progress of construction work on the paediatric centre
22.08.2026On 21 August, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, inspected the progress of construction work on the International Paediatric Centre, which is being built in the south of Ashgabat. The project is in its final stages and forms part of the Directorate of International Medical Centres, according to the news agency TDH. M. Gayipov, Minister of Health and Medical Industry, reported on the progress of construction work, the equipping of wards and the landscaping of the site. The President of Turkmenistan was also shown the Centre’s designs and plans, including arrangements for the fitting out of consultation rooms, clinical laboratories, operating theatres and inpatient wards. The Head of State inspected the consultation, diagnostic and treatment rooms, inpatient wards and other facilities. The International Paediatric Centre is designed to provide medical care to children over the age of three. Its operations are to be organised in collaboration with leading global clinics. Particular attention has been paid to the digitalisation of medical processes and the application of artificial intelligence technologies. The diagnostic department has been fitted with state-of-the-art equipment for endoscopy, functional diagnostics and radiology. The therapeutic department is equipped, in particular, with digital X-ray and intensive care units. Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed that measures be taken to ensure the efficient operation of the equipment, the storage of electronic treatment records and the application of modern digital technologies. The Head of State also emphasised the need to enhance the professional skills of medical staff and to adopt leading international practices. The Centre is equipped to provide post-operative care, monitor hygiene standards and maintain the necessary microclimate. The inpatient ward is equipped with patient rooms and a children’s play area. The opening of the International Paediatric Centre is scheduled to coincide with the year marking the 35th anniversary of independence and is timed to coincide with Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers’ Day. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has instructed that construction work be completed and the facility prepared for opening by the set deadline.
The best young mental arithmetic champions have been chosen in Ashgabat
22.08.2026The ANZAN Turkmenistan Mental Arithmetic Championship for children aged 6 to 12 took place in Ashgabat. The competition was held as part of the international exhibition and fair ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ and attracted 121 participants from educational centres across the country, according to the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The event was organised by the Magtymguly Youth Organisation of Turkmenistan and a number of Turkmen companies. Participants underwent a multi-stage selection process at the level of educational centres, regions and branches. At the end of the competition, winners were determined in the overall standings and by age category. Among the most outstanding participants were pupils from the ‘Kämil Bilim’, ‘Altyn Göreç’ and ‘Zehin ýoly’ centres. ANZAN mental arithmetic is designed to develop mental calculation skills, concentration, memory and speed of thought. The championship is being held for the second year running as part of the ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ exhibition and fair.
Space and robotics are featured at the ‘Kids Expo’
22.08.2026The international exhibition and fair ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ is taking place in Ashgabat. The American Center at the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan is participating for the third year in a row. This year, its exhibit is dedicated to space and high technology, according to the ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’ news agency. On display at the venue are Dash robots, Lego building sets and Arduino kits. Children can learn the basics of programming, build and code models, whilst secondary school pupils and adults can work on projects in the fields of robotics and microelectronics. The programme also includes the Math24 maths competition and the international NASA Space Apps Challenge. During the two-day hackathon, participants tackle challenges related to space, technology and climate issues. According to Muhabat Rozmammedova, a representative of the American Centre, the interactive zone introduces children to educational and technological resources and helps foster links between organisations.
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