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CIET 2025: Turkmenistan to showcase investment potential
03.11.2025The ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone hosted a pre-conference day for the CIET 2025 International Conference and Exhibition, dedicated to the development of the construction, industrial, chemical and energy sectors in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the IIC. The main events of the forum are scheduled for 3–4 November. During the pre-conference day, guests registered, checked in and were accredited. Delegates from government agencies, international organisations and leading companies from Turkmenistan and abroad arrived in Avaza. The CIET 2025 programme includes plenary and thematic sessions, business negotiation, B2G and B2B meetings, an exhibition and cultural events. The forum aims to develop international cooperation and demonstrate the country's investment potential.
The foundation stone for a new urea plant has been laid in Turkmenistan
03.11.2025The foundation stone for a new urea plant has been laid in Guwlymayak, Turkmenbashi (Balkan velayat), according to the news website Turkmenportal. The plant's design capacity is 1.155 million tonnes of mineral fertilisers per year. The plant is being built by Japanese company ‘Mitsubishi’ in partnership with Turkish company ‘Gap İnşaat’ on behalf of ‘Türkmenhimiýa’ State Concern. The urea will be exported, reducing dependence on imports. The western region was chosen due to its proximity to raw materials and natural gas production on the Caspian Sea coast. The construction will create new jobs, which will improve the welfare of the local population.
Turkmen athlete wins silver at World ju-jitsu Championship
03.11.2025Turkmen athlete Rahmet Taganov won a silver medal at the World Ju-Jitsu Championship, which is being held in Bangkok (Thailand). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. R. Taganov competed in the weight category up to 69 kilograms and lost to Canada's Wheeler Kevin in the final. Ismaeel Isa from Bahrain and Jeong Cheol Soo from the Republic of Korea won bronze medals. The competition is being held at the Hua Mak Indoor Stadium, where more than 800 participants from 59 countries have gathered.
The Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan presented the country's position at the UNESCO session
03.11.2025Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan Atageldi Shamyradov spoke on 31 October at the plenary session of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, according to the online news resource TerraNews. He noted the symbolism of holding the forum outside Paris for the first time in more than 40 years and stressed that the choice of Samarkand reflects UNESCO's desire to strengthen cultural dialogue between peoples. A. Shamyradov stressed that cooperation with UNESCO is one of the priorities of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, based on neutrality and equal partnership. The Minister recalled that there are over a thousand historical and cultural monuments registered in Turkmenistan, including three sites included in the World Heritage List: Ancient Merv, Kunya-Urgench and Nisa. He also announced Turkmenistan's nomination to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO for the period 2026–2030 and noted the development of cooperation on UNESCO programmes, including UNITWIN, Man and the Biosphere, Memory of the World and the Creative Cities Network. In conclusion, the Minister confirmed Turkmenistan's readiness to continue to actively participate in UNESCO's mission to strengthen peace and mutual understanding.
Ashgabat and Islamabad discussed opportunities for energy cooperation
02.11.2025A meeting with a Pakistani delegation led by Senator Naseema Ehsan, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad, reports the online news resource TerraNews. The Turkmen side presented the country's foreign policy priorities, its energy potential and its role as a logistics centre on Eurasian transport routes. Discussions focused on the visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Afghanistan and the new phase of the TAPI gas pipeline – the Serhetabat-Herat section (‘Arkadagyň ak ýoly’), as well as the TAP power line, which are important for Pakistan's energy security, especially in Balochistan. Pakistan has confirmed its interest in expanding cooperation in energy, trade and transport. The parties agreed to continue joint projects and strengthen bilateral partnership.
Turkmenistan took part in the EU DARYA programme meeting in Turin
02.11.2025The Turkmenistan delegation took part in the fourth high-level meeting of the EU's DARYA programme, held on 30–31 October in Turin, Italy. This was reported by the online news resource TerraNews. Representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, EU institutions and international organisations also participated in the forum. Pilvi Torsti, Director of the European Training Foundation, noted the programme's successes and the strengthening of links between education and the labour market. EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Eduards Stiprais emphasised the importance of the project for the region, where almost half of the population is young. According to him, the development of professional skills increases employment and social stability. On the first day of the meeting, participants visited the Apro Formazione centre and the Ferrero factory in Alba, where they learned about practices combining training and innovation.
Turkmenistan and IRENA strengthen cooperation in the field of renewable energy
02.11.2025A meeting was held in Abu Dhabi between Bayram Bayramov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the UAE, and Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This was reported by the online news resource TerraNews. The negotiations were held within the framework of the 30th meeting of the IRENA Council. Francesco La Camera congratulated Bayram Bayramov on his appointment and wished him success in his future diplomatic activities. During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and IRENA, as well as the agency's participation in the upcoming Neutrality forum to be held in Ashgabat. The Head of IRENA confirmed his intention to participate in this event.
Turkmenistan and Kuwait discussed expanding cooperation in the UAE
02.11.2025On 29 October, Bayram Bayramov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the UAE, held a meeting with Jamal Al Ghunaim, Ambassador of Kuwait to the UAE. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission. During the conversation, the parties focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Kuwait, developing cooperation in the trade, investment and cultural spheres, and exchanged views on current regional and international issues. Particular attention was paid to Kuwait's participation in the upcoming International Forum in Ashgabat dedicated to the Year of Peace and Trust.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium held a meeting with the Ambassador of South Africa
02.11.2025Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Belgium, met with Tokozile Xasa, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Belgium. The parties discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, according to the online news resource TerraNews. The meeting was also attended by Mouctar Bah, President of Brussels-Africa Hub. The parties discussed cooperation in energy, agriculture, logistics and port management. S. Palvanov highlighted Turkmenistan's projects in the field of renewable energy, while the South African Ambassador emphasised the opportunities for technology exchange. Business missions between the countries, preparations for the G20 summit in South Africa and energy security events were discussed. It was also proposed to create a new format for dialogue between the ambassadors of African and Central Asian countries in Brussels to strengthen interregional cooperation.
Turkmen weightlifters continue their successful performance at the Asian Games
02.11.2025Turkmen weightlifter Islam Akmyradov, competing in the 94 kg weight category, won a silver medal in the clean and jerk event, lifting a barbell weighing 185 kg. In the snatch event, he added a bronze medal to his collection with a result of 146 kg, according to IIC Turkmenistan. Another bronze medal for the national team was won by weightlifter Saparbay Atajanov, competing in the over 94 kg weight category. On the previous day, Didarbek Jumabayev won gold and bronze medals, setting an Asian Games record in the clean and jerk. Leyla Yusupova won bronze in kurash. Thus, the Turkmenistan national team now has six medals: one gold, one silver and four bronze.
Turkmenistan promotes cultural cooperation at UNESCO session
02.11.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan, under the headship of the country's Minister of Culture Atageldi Shamyradov, is participating in the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, which is being held in Samarkand from 30 October to 13 November. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The opening of the conference was attended by Chynar Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France Maksat Charyev, and Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Uzbekistan Shadurdy Meredov. The meetings discussed issues related to youth support, peacebuilding, digital integration of cultures, sustainable tourism development and heritage preservation, as well as the exchange of experience between national commissions. In his speech, Minister of Culture A. Shamyradov emphasised the role of the National Commission of Turkmenistan and international cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, noting that the country's participation in UNESCO contributes to strengthening mutual understanding between peoples and promoting common educational, scientific and cultural initiatives.
Turkmen para-powerlifters won four medals at the World Championships in Cairo
02.11.2025From 5 to 20 October, in Cairo, the World Para Powerlifting Championships were held, bringing together 527 participants from 70 countries. The Turkmenistan team won two silver and two bronze medals, according to the news website Asmannews. The silver medals went to Muhammet Hojayev, who took second place among juniors in the weight category up to 54 kg, and Ovezgeldi Orjiyev, who competed in the category up to 97 kg among adults. Sergey Meladze won bronze in the weight category up to 72 kg among adults.
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