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Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka discussed preparations for an international forum
28.11.2025On 27 November, Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov had a phone conversation with Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the development of bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest and noted effective cooperation within international organisations, primarily the UN. Special attention was paid to the International Forum, which will be held in Turkmenistan on 12 December 2025 and will be dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality, the International Year of Peace and Trust, and the International Day of Neutrality.
‘The Composer’ earned the Turkmen artist an award at the Eurasian Film Awards
28.11.2025Production designer Meylis Hudayberenov received the Open Eurasian Film Award ‘Diamond Butterfly’ in the category ‘The Best Artist’ for his work on the Turkmen film ‘The Composer’. The ceremony took place on 27 November at Nikita Mihalkov's Masterskaya ‘12’ theatre in Moscow, according to Turkmenportal. The film ‘The Composer’ was created by the Oguzhan ‘Turkmenfilm’ Association based on a screenplay by Maksat Gylyjov. The project was implemented with the support of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. The plot centres on the story of a young composer, Merdan, played by Atageldi Rozyev. The film raises the theme of musical heritage and shows how art helps the characters cope with difficulties. Meylis Hudayberenov received a cash prize of $250,000. The main award, ‘The Best Film’ and $1 million, was given to the Chinese film ‘Against the Current’ by director Xu Zheng.
The Heads of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan and Croatia discussed cooperation
28.11.2025On 27 November, a phone conversation was held between Rashid Meredov, Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan, and Gordan Grlić Radman, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Croatia. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The interlocutors discussed bilateral cooperation and interaction in multilateral formats, including the EU and the UN. The effectiveness of Grlić-Radman's visit to Ashgabat in October, where he met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, was noted. The ministers also exchanged views on the preparations for the International Forum, which will be held on 12 December 2025 in Ashgabat and will be dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, the International Year of Peace and Trust, and the International Day of Neutrality.
Turkmenistan participated in the Women Leaders Dialogue meeting in Dushanbe
28.11.2025On 25 November, representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan participated in the final meeting of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asia 2025, which took place in Dushanbe. This was reported by IIC. The participants reviewed reports on projects related to the promotion of gender equality and support for women and girls within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Turkmen delegation emphasised the importance of the UN General Assembly Resolution proclaiming 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. The strengthening of the role of women in the political, economic and social spheres of the country was also noted. The meeting recalled the contribution of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, based in Ashgabat, to the development of regional cooperation on topical issues.
The ICRC held a communications workshop for the Turkmenistan Red Crescent Society
28.11.2025On 26 November, the International Committee of the Red Cross Mission in Turkmenistan held a seminar on communications and public relations for employees and volunteers of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST). The aim was to strengthen their skills in information work, according to the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The meeting was attended by representatives of the NRCST, volunteers and journalists. The seminar was conducted by Ermek Baysalov, ICRC Regional Communications Coordinator for Central Asia. He spoke about practices for working with the media and approaches to covering humanitarian issues. Participants discussed tools for interacting with the press and ways to accurately convey information. A separate section was devoted to practical exercises. Participants tried to apply the materials they had received and expressed their willingness to continue cooperation. Mihail Rahmanov, Head of the ICRC Mission in Turkmenistan, noted that this was the first event where journalists and humanitarian workers jointly discussed methods of presenting socially significant information. According to him, the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and develop common approaches.
The President of Turkmenistan conveyed his condolences to the President of the People's Republic of China
28.11.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the fire in a Hong Kong residential complex that killed and injured people. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The Head of State conveyed words of support on behalf of the people, the Government of Turkmenistan and himself personally. The President wished the victims a speedy recovery and expressed his condolences to the families of those who died.
Turkmenistan and India discussed bilateral cooperation
28.11.2025On 27 November, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Turkmenistan Bandaru Wilsonbabu. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The parties emphasised the friendly nature of Turkmen-Indian relations and productive cooperation in politics, trade, economics and culture. The importance of high-level contacts for the development of bilateral relations was noted. The Diplomats discussed cooperation between the countries in international organisations, including the UN, and highlighted the significance of the upcoming International Forum on Peace and Trust and the conference ‘The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation for Sustainable Development’ in December.
Turkmen student wins international competition for Turkic youth
28.11.2025Nuryagdy Bayryev, a fourth-year student at the Law Faculty of Magtymguly Turkmen State University, has won the international competition ‘Best Student of the Turkic Peoples’. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. He spoke at the online event and received a first-degree diploma, a badge and a cup for his achievements in the field of youth policy among Turkic peoples. The competition was held in Astana (Kazakhstan) and was organised by the ‘Bilim-orkenieti’ National Innovative Research Centre in conjunction with the ‘Žana Kazakhstan’ Republican Innovative Centre. Previous winners also included Ziyada Yusubova, a fourth-year student majoring in history at Magtymguly TSU.
Turkmenistan and Qatar step up economic integration
28.11.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Mergen Gurdov, Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held a meeting in Doha with the leadership of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This was reported by the Orient news agency. The parties discussed the development of trade and economic relations and the intensification of cooperation between the private sectors. The Turkmen side confirmed its intention to strengthen business ties with Qatar, based on the friendly relations between the two countries. The main topic of the negotiations was the acceleration of the implementation of the agreement on the establishment of a Turkmen-Qatari Business Council, designed to promote interaction between the business communities of both countries. Qatari representatives expressed interest in Turkmenistan's investment potential and supported the initiative to develop partnerships between businesses. Members of the Qatari Chamber noted that joint councils help overcome obstacles in the private sector and strengthen economic integration. M. Gurdov invited Qatari businessmen to visit Turkmenistan to familiarise themselves with investment opportunities on the ground.
UNICEF programme to support parents implemented in Turkmenistan
28.11.2025A 10-month pilot programme to support parents, implemented by the Ministry of Education and the National Institute of Education with the support of UNICEF, has come to an end in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Teachers held weekly classes in 24 kindergartens across the country, reaching around 250 parents. The programme introduced parents to practical methods of supporting early childhood development: from understanding age-specific characteristics and encouraging positive communication to using play in learning, forming useful habits and preparing for school. Teachers who participated in the programme received certificates in recognition of their work. At a ceremony at the National Institute of Education, they noted an increase in parental involvement, and the parents themselves spoke about positive changes in communicating with their children and applying new parenting methods. The Ministry of Education, the National Institute of Education and UNICEF confirmed their intention to expand such programmes so that every child in Turkmenistan has optimal conditions for early development.
The Chairwoman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Ambassador of India
28.11.2025On 26 November, the Chairwoman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Turkmenistan, Bandaru Wilsonbabu. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. During the conversation, the parties discussed the further development of bilateral relations, congratulated the diplomat on his appointment and noted the importance of cooperation in the political, economic, educational and scientific spheres. The parties emphasised the priorities of Turkmenistan's peaceful and humane policy, achievements in national education and training of young specialists, interest in learning Hindi and opportunities for exchange of experience in legislative and parliamentary activities. During the meeting, the participation of Turkmen parliamentarians in a training seminar in New Delhi under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme was noted, which contributes to the strengthening of inter-parliamentary ties and the expansion of cooperation between the countries.
The Heads of the MFA of Turkmenistan and Angola discussed cooperation
27.11.2025Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Angola, Tete Antonio. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed further development of cooperation in areas of mutual interest. They highlighted cooperation in international organisations, including the UN, where the states support each other's initiatives. They also discussed preparations for the International Forum on Peace and Trust, which will be held on 12 December in Ashgabat.
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