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Turkmen scientists have created an environmentally friendly insulation material from plastic waste
12.06.2025Scientists from the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan have developed a unique technology for producing synthetic fillers from recycled plastic waste, including PET bottles. This environmentally friendly solution was presented at an industry conference dedicated to the development of the country's textile industry. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The new development not only allows plastic waste to be recycled, but also creates high-quality insulation for textile products. The conference, which brought together leading scientists and experts from various universities in the country, also showcased more than 100 samples of locally produced chemical products, ranging from fertilisers to medical materials. Participants paid particular attention to the prospects for using the mineral resources of the Garabogaz Bay, which is rich in valuable elements. According to experts, the integration of science and production contributes to the development of environmentally friendly technologies and strengthens the position of Turkmen textiles in the international market.
A seminar on new EU requirements for reducing methane emissions was held in Ashgabat
12.06.2025An international seminar dedicated to new EU environmental requirements for energy imports was held at the ‘Turkmengaz’ Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gas. The event, organised with the support of the EU and Germany as part of the GIZ project, brought together experts to discuss the Regulation on the reduction of methane emissions. This was reported by the online publication TerraNews. Participants examined in detail the provisions of the document, including mandatory monitoring, reporting and reduction of methane emissions at all stages of the gas supply chain. Particular attention was paid to international control instruments: the UN's OGMP 2.0 programme and GHGSat satellite technologies for detecting leaks. Representatives of the European Commission emphasised that the adoption of new methane standards plays a key role in combating climate change by creating a solid foundation for the development of responsible international energy partnerships.
An international fashion show was held as part of the ‘TurkmenTextile Expo – 2025’ exhibition
12.06.2025As part of the ‘TurkmenTextile Expo – 2025’ exhibition, a spectacular fashion show was held, where Turkmen and foreign designers presented their best works. The ‘Miras’ fashion house demonstrated a collection that harmoniously combines national motifs with current trends. This was reported by IIC. Italian style was represented by Mariana Micheli (Mad Mood Milano), who masterfully combined classic and avant-garde styles. London couturier Omar Mansoor surprised the audience with evening dresses that blended Eastern aesthetics with European sophistication. Turkmen designer Govher Pirkuliyeva-Gouvernet showed unique works combining ancient Turkmen traditions and French chic. Singaporean Hayden Ng introduced the audience to the diversity of Asian fashion, while Kazakhstani fashion designer Aidarkhan Kaliyev (‘Asyl-design’) presented a new collection that has already gained international recognition. The event confirmed the status of the ‘TurkmenTextile Expo – 2025’ exhibition in Turkmenistan as a platform for international cultural exchange in the world of fashion.
Turkmenistan takes measures to improve the environmental situation in the Caspian Sea
12.06.2025In the run-up to the UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Turkmenistan, environmental issues in the Caspian Sea are being discussed. Scientists note that the sea level has dropped by two metres over the past 25 years and could fall by another 18 metres by 2100. This threatens the ecosystem, causing soil salinisation, fish stocks to decline and rare species to disappear. This was reported by the online publication TerraNews. The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed body of water with a unique natural environment. It is home to more than 400 endemic species, including sturgeon and Caspian seals. The Turkmen coast plays a key role in preserving biodiversity – for example, hundreds of thousands of birds overwinter in the Hazar Nature Reserve. Turkmenistan is actively addressing environmental issues. The country is building infrastructure in line with international standards, such as the port of Turkmenbashi and factories in Garabogaz. Large-scale greening programmes are being implemented, and parks and artificial forests are being created. The country supports the Tehran Convention on the Protection of the Caspian Sea and participates in the ‘Caspian Environmental Initiative’. Since 2019, the Caspian Sea Institute has been operating, studying the ecosystem and proposing solutions for its preservation. World experts note Turkmenistan's contribution to the protection of the region's unique nature.
Turkmenistan has produced over 1.2 million tons of oil since the beginning of 2025
12.06.2025During the January-May 2025 period, over 1.27 million tonnes of oil were produced in Turkmenistan's oil fields. This information was provided by Orient publication, citing a source specialising in the country's oil and gas industry. According to data from the ‘Nebitgazçykaryş’ trust, the total production volume during the reporting period amounted to 1,278,817 tonnes. The most significant contribution to the implementation of the production plan was made by the experts of the ‘Nebitgazburawlaýyş’ trust, who drilled 57,246 metres of production wells and 16,051 metres of exploration wells. Uninterrupted technical support for drilling operations was provided by the ‘Burnebitgazhyzmat’ department. This department's area of responsibility includes the logistics, preparation, and maintenance services for drilling and well pipes supplied to the strategically important Goturdepe, Körpeje, Ekerem, Akpatlavuk fields, as well as the Barsagelmez and Uzynada fields. Sector representatives emphasize that the coordinated efforts of relevant departments and supporting services have contributed to the stable continuation of oil production and the achievement of planned targets.
The international exhibition ‘TurkmenTextile Expo – 2025’ has started in Turkmenistan
12.06.2025The international textile and fashion exhibition ‘TurkmenTextile Expo – 2025’ has opened in Ashgabat. The event is being held from 11 to 13 June in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, reports IIC of Turkmenistan. According to the source, the event is organised by the Ministry of Textile Industry of Turkmenistan and TurkmenExpo. The event has brought together designers, technologists and industry experts from Italy, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the Netherlands, Thailand, Kazakhstan, India and Uzbekistan. The programme includes fashion shows, presentations, master classes, lectures and discussions aimed at professional exchange and industry development. The source noted that TurkmenTextile Expo-2025 highlights Turkmenistan's desire to integrate into the global textile industry, serving as a platform for dialogue, cooperation and the promotion of national traditions on the international stage.
Non-cash payments in Turkmenistan exceeded 6.7 billion manats in 2025
12.06.2025From January to March 2025, the total volume of non-cash transactions using bank cards in Turkmenistan exceeded 6 billion 773 million manats. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’, citing the electronic publication ‘Bank habarlary’, issued by the country's Central Bank. The majority of transactions were payments via POS terminals — 5 billion 756 billion 232 thousand. According to information from the Central Bank of Turkmenistan, as part of the development of digital services during the same period, transactions worth over 736 million 113 thousand manats were made via the E-Commerce platform. More than 12 million 189 thousand manats were processed through mobile banking applications. In addition, non-cash payments amounting to more than 75 million 339 thousand manats were made through the Halkbank terminal system.
Large-scale work is underway in Turkmenistan to modernise the trading system
12.06.2025Turkmenistan is actively implementing a programme to modernise its trade system and expand access to global markets for high-quality and environmentally friendly products. One of the significant steps in this direction has been the introduction of a barcode system, under which tens of thousands of product names have already been labelled accordingly, reports the state news agency TDH. The country's accession to the international GSI (Global Standard) system confirms its status as a reliable and responsible participant in global trade and economic partnership. Given the growth in production volumes and increased demand for Turkmen goods, the use of barcodes opens up new opportunities for the development of foreign trade, expansion of the export range and strengthening of economic ties with foreign countries. The transition to a market economy has contributed to the development of new forms of trade, including through commodity exchanges. The State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (SCRMET) plays a key role in this area, analysing the validity of imports and exports, controlling the formation of prices for export products and focusing on the tasks set by the Head of State. The SCRMET actively studies international experience and applies it to stimulate foreign economic activity and strengthen Turkmenistan's position in the global economy. The legislative framework governing its activities is also being developed in line with modern requirements. In the first five months of this year, the SCRMET held 124 trade sessions, during which 11,714 contracts were concluded.
As part of the ‘Sounds of the Dutar’ Festival, a prize named after Myrat Sadykov has been established
11.06.2025The 9th Moscow International Festival ‘Sounds of the Dutar’ named after Nury Halmamedov in 2025 will be held under the banner of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and in support of the International Year of Peace and Trust. As part of these memorable dates, the organisers have announced the creation of a new special award named after Myrat Sadykov, an outstanding Turkmen singer, People's Artist of the Turkmen SSR and prominent public figure. This was reported by the news resource TerraNews. The award will be given for the best performance of musical works dedicated to military themes or created by composers who participated in the Great Patriotic War. The award covers both vocal and ensemble-choir nominations and aims to preserve historical memory through music and promote cultural heritage related to the military pages of history. The festival's organising committee emphasised that the new award will harmoniously complement the existing system of awards, including the ‘Nadezhda’ scholarships for students and the named awards named after Nury Halmamedov, Medeniyet Shahberdiyeva and Maya Kuliyeva. The creation of the Sadykov Award will not only be an act of cultural remembrance, but also an incentive for new generations of performers, immortalising the artist's contribution to the development of musical art in Turkmenistan and the entire post-Soviet space.
The Embassy of Japan in Ashgabat held an exam under the MEXT programme
11.06.2025On 8 June, the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan held an exam for the MEXT programme at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. Only candidates who had submitted applications to the embassy were allowed to participate. The exams were held in the following areas: research students (natural and social sciences), bachelor's degree programmes (social and natural sciences), students of technological institutes and specialised colleges.
The Turkmenistan national team defeated Thailand in a qualifying match for the 2027 Asian Cup
11.06.2025The qualifying match for the 2027 Asian Cup took place in Ashgabat, in which the Turkmenistan national team confidently defeated the Thai team with a score of 3:1. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The Turkmenistan national team started the match with a clear advantage: in the 36th second, Mihail Titov opened the scoring, taking advantage of a mistake by the opposing defenders. Thailand managed to equalise in the 35th minute when Supachai Chaided took advantage of the moment to restore parity. However, just two minutes later, Yhlas Saparmamedov put Turkmenistan back in the lead with a spectacular strike. The final nail in the coffin was hammered in by team captain Mekan Saparov, who scored the third goal with a header from a set piece. The match was attended by 15,545 spectators. Thanks to this success, Turkmenistan earned three points and strengthened its position in the qualifying group, continuing its fight for a place in the final stage of the 2027 Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
Rashid Meredov declared Turkmenistan's readiness to strengthen ties with India
11.06.2025Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov has confirmed Ashgabat's desire to strengthen and expand cooperation with India. He made this statement on 6 June during a meeting of the heads of foreign affairs agencies of Central Asian countries with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the talks, special attention was paid to key areas of bilateral cooperation. According to R. Meredov, a constructive dialogue has been established between Turkmenistan and India at the highest level, which creates favourable conditions for deepening political and economic ties. The minister stressed that the countries have significant potential for increasing trade turnover, expanding Indian investment in the Turkmen economy, and implementing joint projects in the fields of transport, energy, industry, digital technologies, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. One of the priority areas of cooperation was the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, the implementation of which, according to the parties, is of strategic importance for ensuring the region's energy security. The development of the North-South International Transport Corridor was also discussed. At the end of the meeting, Rashid Meredov conveyed greetings and best wishes to the Prime Minister of India on behalf of the Turkmen leadership and expressed Turkmenistan's readiness to deepen partnership with India on the basis of mutual respect and interests.
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