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Experience of the city of Arkadag was presented in Kabul at the WUF13 forum
08.05.2026The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, Khoja Ovezov, took part in an event dedicated to the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which was held in Kabul. The meeting was organized by the UN-Habitat office and the Embassy of Azerbaijan. Diplomats and representatives of international organizations participated in it, the IIC reports. In his speech, Khoja Ovezov spoke about Turkmenistan’s cooperation with UN-Habitat. He highlighted state initiatives aimed at developing urban infrastructure and creating an environmentally sustainable urban environment. The ambassador also emphasized the country’s commitment to introducing innovative solutions in urban planning. As part of the event, information about the city of Arkadag was presented. Participants were shown the experience of implementing a project based on the concepts of a “smart city” and “green” technologies. A photo exhibition and video presentation dedicated to the city’s digital infrastructure and environmental standards were also held.
Workshops on AI and content creation were held in Ashgabat
08.05.2026A series of workshops on content creation and the use of digital tools, including artificial intelligence, was held in Ashgabat from April 29 to May 6. The venue was the training center of the Bouygues Turkmen company. This was reported by the publication “Turkmenistan: The Golden Age”. The events were organized with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the European Union, and the CARAVAN media project. Participants included journalists, lecturers, and students from relevant higher education institutions. At the opening ceremony, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan Maciej Madalinski emphasized the role of media literacy and the development of a balanced media environment in the EU’s regional strategy. During the sessions, changes in the media landscape driven by artificial intelligence were discussed. The impact of social media algorithms on information distribution and issues of authorship responsibility were also addressed. The trainings were conducted by experts from Kazakhstan, Gulim Amirkhanova and Aiganym Amirbekova. The program marked the second phase of the CARAVAN media project in Ashgabat. Previously, in autumn 2025, a similar workshop on AI and media literacy was held in the capital.
Turkmenistan and Japan discussed interparliamentary cooperation
08.05.2026On May 7, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan, A. Bayramov, held a meeting with Takuma Miyaji, Chair of the Committee on the Environment of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Japan and member of the Japan–Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the talks, the Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Japanese side for its contribution to the development of Turkmen–Japanese cooperation. The parties discussed the expansion of interparliamentary cooperation. The importance of developing contacts between political parties was noted, including between the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan and the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. They also considered prospects for cooperation in the fields of environmental protection, agriculture, and horse breeding.
A ceremony was held in Ashgabat to present gifts to veterans
08.05.2026In Ashgabat, a ceremony was held at the “Mekan” Palace of the city administration to present monetary and valuable gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan to war veterans and spouses of fallen soldiers. The event was dedicated to Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945, AsmanNews reports. Before the ceremony began, participants visited an exhibition featuring materials from the war years, including frontline letters. The celebration opened with a concert program featuring performers from the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater of Turkmenistan. Songs and literary-musical compositions dedicated to the heroism of the defenders of the Motherland were performed. During the event, veterans spoke, sharing memories of the war years and expressing gratitude for the attention from the state. It was noted that Turkmenistan honors the contribution of participants of the Great Patriotic War and home front workers. The role of veterans in educating youth and preserving historical memory was emphasized. At the end of the ceremony, war veterans and spouses of fallen soldiers were presented with monetary and valuable gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
The President of Turkmenistan received the Georgian Minister of Economy
08.05.2026President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili on May 7 during her visit to Turkmenistan. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The guest conveyed greetings to the head of state and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, from Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. She noted that Tbilisi highly values the current level of bilateral relations. The President of Turkmenistan thanked her for the kind words and emphasized the importance of the latest meeting of the Turkmen-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, in which the Georgian delegation is participating. During the meeting, it was noted that cooperation between the two countries is developing on the basis of equality and mutual respect. Interaction is carried out both bilaterally and within the framework of the United Nations, where the sides support each other’s initiatives. Trade and economic partnership remains a key area of cooperation. The parties highlighted the results of collaboration in energy, industry, and healthcare. Particular attention was paid to transport and logistics. Turkmenistan is expanding the infrastructure of international transport corridors. In this context, the importance of the Caspian Sea–Black Sea, Lapis Lazuli, and Green Port projects was emphasized. The interlocutors also underscored the role of cultural and humanitarian cooperation in strengthening bilateral ties. At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides confirmed their interest in further enhancing Turkmen-Georgian cooperation and exchanged best wishes.
Turkmenistan and Georgia hold intergovernmental commission meeting
08.05.2026On May 7, the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Georgian Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Turkmenistan’s Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, Nazar Agakhanov, while the Georgian delegation was led by Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili. The meeting was attended by heads of relevant ministries and agencies from both countries. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of trade and economic cooperation. They reaffirmed their readiness to expand collaboration in key areas. Transport, energy, and the oil and gas sector were identified as priority fields. The sides also reviewed issues related to increasing trade turnover, attracting investment, and developing business ties. Particular attention was paid to transport and logistics. Discussions focused on the development of the “Caspian Sea–Black Sea” corridor and the “Lapis Lazuli Corridor,” as well as the use of the transit potential of port infrastructure. The meeting also addressed humanitarian cooperation in the fields of science, education, tourism, and culture. Following the meeting, the parties signed a Protocol formalizing the agreements reached and outlining steps for the implementation of joint projects. As part of the Georgian delegation’s visit to Ashgabat, separate meetings were also held between representatives of relevant agencies of the two countries.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan took part in a commemorative event in France
07.05.2026The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to France, Maksat Charyyev, together with the heads of diplomatic missions of CIS countries, took part in a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. As part of the event, the Turkmen diplomat laid a wreath at the Soviet military cemetery near the commune of Noyers-Saint-Martin, where Soviet soldiers who died on French territory during World War II are buried. The mourning ceremony was also attended by the Ambassadors of Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of the diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
The delegation of Turkmenistan is participating in the International Migration Forum in New York
07.05.2026On May 5, the second International Migration Review Forum began its work at the UN headquarters in New York. The global summit is attended by a delegation from Turkmenistan, headed by the Chairman of the State Migration Service, Amanmuhammet Sazakov, according to the press service of the Migration Service of Turkmenistan. The forum is held under the auspices of the President of the UN General Assembly and is dedicated to a comprehensive assessment of the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. The discussions focus on the role of migration processes as an important factor in global economic development and social progress. The participation of the Turkmen delegation in such a high-level event is seen as confirmation of the country’s commitment to the principles of positive neutrality and a humanitarian approach. The forum will continue until May 8.
A series of transactions with foreign entrepreneurs were concluded on the Turkmenistan exchange
07.05.2026On May 6, export transactions involving foreign entrepreneurs were concluded on Turkmenistan’s external exchange market. This was reported by the press service of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange of Turkmenistan. Entrepreneurs from Georgia and the United Arab Emirates signed contracts with the State Concern “Turkmennebit” for the purchase of base oil of the “SN-180” grade. At the same time, business representatives from Switzerland concluded agreements with Turkmen entrepreneurs for the supply of cotton fiber. In total, five deals were executed during the trading session. The total value of the contracts amounted to 3.3 million US dollars. The transactions reflect continued interest from foreign companies in Turkmenistan’s key export goods, including petrochemical products and agricultural raw materials.
A teacher from Lebap is developing a modern string art technique
07.05.2026Ahmet Khodzhaev, a teacher at the Children’s School of Arts in the Darganata etrap, is developing the “string art” technique in Turkmenistan — creating artistic images using colored threads and nails on a wooden base. This was reported by the publication “Turkmenistan: The Golden Age”. A graduate of the Lebap velayat specialized School of Arts, he began working in 2010. Over time, the educator became interested in the possibility of conveying images not with paint, but with threads, drawing on traditions of national decorative art. At first, he experimented with black-and-white compositions. His first work was a portrait of Magtymguly Fragi, created in the year dedicated to the poet. The project received an award at a regional competition and became a starting point for further work. Later, the artist moved on to colored threads. His palette mainly includes red, green, and blue, which he combines to create new shades. Among his notable works is an image of an Akhal-Teke horse, presented at a themed competition and exhibition in Ashgabat. The work attracted visitors’ interest. Khodzhaev continues to develop the direction, planning to create portraits, natural landscapes, and architectural sites of Turkmenistan. In parallel, he teaches students the new technique. According to the school director Ovezmyrat Berdyev, the teacher’s works and those of his students win prizes at competitions of various levels, including international online platforms. The “string art” technique, which originated in Europe in the 17th century, is now being developed in the country thanks to Khodzhaev’s initiative.
Exhibitions and conferences dedicated to Victory Day have been organized throughout Turkmenistan
07.05.2026In Turkmenistan, ceremonial events, conferences, and exhibitions are being held to mark the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. Commemorative activities have been organized in the capital and across the country’s regions, according to AsmanNews. Under a decree of the President of Turkmenistan, war veterans and home front workers will receive monetary and valuable gifts on behalf of the head of state. The authorities emphasize the contribution of the older generation to the defense of the Motherland, the strengthening of social unity, and the patriotic education of youth. To mark the commemorative date, the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan has opened an exhibition titled “Hakyda ýazylan ýatlamalar” (“Memories Written in Memory”). The display includes archival photographs, frontline letters, orders and medals, documents of war participants, as well as materials dedicated to the labor heroism of women on the home front. A special place in the exhibition is given to a carpet portrait of Berdimuhamed Annayev, the grandfather of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the great-grandfather of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Works by Hero-Arkadag and materials about war heroes are also presented. A festive exhibition titled “Gahrymanlarymyza hormat” (“Respect to Our Heroes”) has also been organized at the State Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan. It features works by Turkmen painters and sculptors dedicated to the heroism of the people during the war years. Ahead of Victory Day, the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management hosted a scientific-practical conference titled “Beýik Ýeňiş – baky şöhrata beslenen gahrymançylygyň, watansöýüjiligiň öçmez nusgasy” (“The Great Victory – an Immortal Example of Heroism and Patriotism Embellished with Eternal Glory”). Participants discussed the importance of historical memory, patriotic education, and Turkmenistan’s peace-oriented policy. Speakers emphasized that the feats of frontline soldiers and home front workers remain an example for current and future generations, and that preserving the memory of the Great Patriotic War is regarded as an important part of national traditions.
Zaha Hadid Architects will take part in the “White City Ashgabat 2026” forum
07.05.2026The British architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects will take part in the 25th International Exhibition and Conference “White City Ashgabat 2026.” The forum will be held on May 24–25 in the capital of Turkmenistan, Turkmenportal reports. More than 100 companies from 25 countries are expected to participate. The program will focus on issues of sustainable urban development, infrastructure digitalization, and the long-term development of Ashgabat up to 2045. Zaha Hadid Architects was founded by the architect Zaha Hadid. The firm’s portfolio includes projects in the Middle East and Central Asia, such as the mixed-use complex The Opus and the BEEAH Headquarters in the UAE, as well as projects in Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan. As part of the forum, a roundtable discussion is planned with participation from UN agencies and international development institutions.
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