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Turkmenistan holds training on assessing the risks of zoonotic diseases
03.12.2025An extended training course on the use of a modern tool for joint assessment of zoonotic disease risks within the framework of the ‘One Health’ approach was held in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the IIC. The event, organised by the WHO, was aimed at strengthening inter-agency cooperation, developing surveillance and increasing preparedness for biological threats. WHO experts presented participants with modern methods for analysing epidemiological data, assessing risk factors and identifying vulnerabilities, as well as practical approaches to developing response measures. The programme included studying the structure of the risk assessment tool, working with probability and consequence matrices, analysing scenarios of interagency cooperation, and modelling situations related to zoonotic infections. The training was attended by specialists from veterinary services, health care, environmental protection agencies and other structures working with biological and epidemiological risks. The State Veterinary Service was represented by Arslan Soltanmyradov, Head of the Department of International and Scientific Relations. A. Soltanmyradov noted that the introduction of an international risk assessment tool significantly strengthens epidemiological surveillance, improves data exchange between agencies and increases the country's preparedness for possible outbreaks of zoonotic diseases. The use of the tool allows for the rapid identification of threats, improved interaction between sectors, the formation of a common understanding of risks, and increased resilience of national health and veterinary control systems.
Turkmenistan and the United States strengthen academic partnership in Florence
03.12.2025A conference organised by the International University for the Humanities and Development (Turkmenistan) and a branch of Kent State University (USA) was held in Florence. The event was timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality. This was reported by the Orient news agency. After the conference, the delegation from the Turkmen university held working negotiations with their American partners, which was a continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024. The Turkmen side familiarised itself with the campus infrastructure and international educational projects of Kent State University. During the discussions, the parties confirmed their readiness to strengthen cooperation, develop academic mobility programmes and joint scientific and educational initiatives. Particular attention was paid to the preparation of a dual MBA degree programme. Following the meeting, areas for further work were agreed upon: student and teacher exchanges, the development of joint courses, the implementation of research projects, the organisation of summer schools and the improvement of educational approaches. Both sides expressed their satisfaction with the results achieved and their intention to expand their academic partnership.
Three boxers will represent Turkmenistan at the World Championships
03.12.2025Three boxers will represent Turkmenistan at the IBA World Championships, which will be held in Dubai from 4 to 13 December. The team was formed based on the results of training camps in Uzbekistan, according to the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. In the weight category up to 60 kg, 25-year-old Yhlas Gylychjanov will compete. He has been participating in international tournaments since 2017 and competed in the 2018 Asian Youth Championships under the auspices of the ASBC. In the 71 kg category, 23-year-old Bayramdurdy Nurmuhamedov has been announced. In two years, he has won a number of international tournaments and became a bronze medallist at the 19th Asian Summer Games in Hangzhou. In the super heavyweight category (over 92 kg), 24-year-old Dovlet Islamov has been included in the team. This year, he competed in the international tournament in memory of Sagadat Nurmagambetov in Kazakhstan. The prize fund for the world championship is $8.32 million. The winners will receive $300,000 each, the silver medallists $150,000 each, and the bronze medallists $75,000 each.
Turkmen doctors trained in traditional Korean medicine
03.12.2025A professional development programme for doctors, involving professors from Pusan National University in South Korea, has come to an end in Turkmenistan. The course was held at the International Educational and Scientific Centre of Turkmenistan, according to Turkmenportal. The delegation included specialists in acupuncture, herbal pharmacology and the basic theory of Korean medicine. The programme consisted of four stages: lectures, practical classes and demonstrations. The doctors studied diagnostic and treatment methods, mastered acupuncture and rehabilitation techniques, as well as methods of using medicinal herbs and herbal remedies. Special attention was paid to the analysis of clinical cases. The organisers noted that the aim of the course was to expand the professional skills of Turkmen specialists and strengthen international cooperation in the field of healthcare. Previously, Turkmen doctors underwent training at the Korean Medicine Hospital at Pusan National University, where they learned about the combination of traditional methods and modern technologies. At the end of the programme, participants received certificates of completion.
The President of Turkmenistan sent his condolences to the President of Sri Lanka
03.12.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his condolences to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka over the floods caused by heavy rains. The disaster has led to loss of life and destruction, according to TDH. Head of State conveyed words of support to the families of the victims and wished the victims a speedy recovery.
The Turkmenistan national track cycling team will participate in the ‘Gran Fondo’ race in Abu Dhabi
02.12.2025The Turkmenistan national team will compete in the ‘Gran Fondo’ cycling race as part of Cycling Week in Abu Dhabi in December 2025. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. This was announced by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Turkmenistan, Ahmed Alhay Hamad Khamis Alhameli, in an article for the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’. The diplomat noted that in August, the UAE Embassy organised a training camp for young athletes from the Abu Dhabi club in Turkmenistan for the third time with the support of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan, and in October held a fitness event in Ashgabat with the participation of 120 people, timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries. ‘The UAE Embassy is committed to holding such events between the two countries in order to take Turkmen-Emirati relations to an even higher level,’ the Head of the diplomatic mission emphasised.
The Romanian Ambassador noted the high level of partnership with Turkmenistan
02.12.2025Turkmenistan remains a key partner for Romania in Central Asia, said Ion Naval, Romania's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan, at a reception on the occasion of Romania's National Day. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. According to the diplomat, over the past 33 years, bilateral relations have encompassed political dialogue, cultural ties, water resource management, transport and energy. I. Naval emphasised the role of the Inter-governmental Joint Turkmen-Romanian Commission on Economic, Trade, Technical and Scientific Cooperation, which has already held seven sessions, as well as active contacts at the level of governments and foreign ministries in 2025. The diplomat paid particular attention to transport cooperation, including the agreement on the liberalisation of road transport and the development of the international route ‘Black Sea - Caspian Sea’ through Turkmenistan, Romania, Azerbaijan and Georgia. In the energy sector, cooperation continued through the Romanian-Turkmen working group, which identified new opportunities for cooperation. In the field of education, the number of Romanian scholarships for Turkmen students increased, and the range of training expanded from the oil and gas industry to medicine, biotechnology and computer sciences. The Ambassador congratulated Turkmenistan on the 30th anniversary of its neutrality, emphasising the country's importance as a constructive participant in international dialogue and a supporter of peaceful solutions in the UN and other forums.
Ashgabat hosted a conference on the contribution of neutrality to regional stability
02.12.2025The Academy of Public Administration under the President of Turkmenistan hosted a scientific and practical conference on the role of the country's neutrality in strengthening stability in Central Asia and the world. This was reported by IIC. Experts from CIS countries and UN representatives discussed how permanent neutrality status contributes to the development of science, education and interregional cooperation. The rector of the Academy, A. Annamyradov, emphasised that over the past 30 years, neutrality has become an important tool for the development of the state and a platform for international dialogue. Forum participants also noted that the policy of neutrality strengthens regional security and helps promote the Sustainable Development Goals, including initiatives presented by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Honoured Diplomat of Turkmenistan Amangeldi Rahmanov emphasised that the country promotes the ideas of peace through specific projects, from scientific programmes to educational platforms, which makes it a reliable partner for neighbouring states. Examples included growing academic mobility and joint research with universities in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Russia on sustainable development, humanitarian cooperation and digital transformation. The forum confirmed that neutrality remains a stable foundation for multilateral initiatives.
The UAE plans to double trade turnover with Turkmenistan
02.12.2025The UAE plans to double its trade volume with Turkmenistan in the coming years, said Ahmed Alhay Hamad Khamis Alhameli, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Turkmenistan, in an article for the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’ on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The diplomat noted that in 2024, bilateral trade (excluding oil) reached $1.759 billion, an increase of 75% over 2023 levels. At the end of the first nine months of 2025, the UAE became Turkmenistan's third largest trading partner. The Ambassador noted the active development of cooperation, especially in the energy sector, including ADNOC's entry into the Turkmen market. He recalled the signing in May 2024 of a production sharing agreement for the development of gas fields in Caspian Block No. 1 with the participation of XRG, Petronas and Turkmen state structures, as well as the conclusion of a long-term gas supply contract.
The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait presented his credentials to the Mejlis of Turkmenistan
02.12.2025On 1 December, on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova accepted the credentials of the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to Turkmenistan, Abdulaziz Ahmad Al-Adwani. This was reported by TDH. On behalf of the Head of State, the Chairwoman of the Mejlis congratulated the diplomat on his appointment and wished him success in strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the reception and conveyed greetings to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, greetings from the Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The diplomat was introduced to the structure of the Mejlis and told about the work to improve national legislation, as well as the key areas of Turkmenistan's domestic and foreign policy. At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador stated that he intends to actively promote the further strengthening of friendly ties between Turkmenistan and the State of Kuwait.
Turkmenistan and Kuwait discussed expanding bilateral cooperation
02.12.2025On 1 December, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov met with the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to Turkmenistan, Abdulaziz Ahmad Al-Adwani, who presented copies of his credentials. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen side congratulated the diplomat on his appointment and noted its readiness to support his work on developing bilateral relations. The meeting discussed the current state of relations and possible areas for their expansion. The discussion focused on political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation. The importance of regular high-level contacts was noted. The participation of the Kuwaiti delegation in the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality was discussed separately. At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador thanked the Turkmen side and stated that he intended to work actively to strengthen friendly relations.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the President of the United Arab Emirates
02.12.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the people of the country on the occasion of the National Day. This was reported by TDH. In his message, the Head of State emphasised that Turkmenistan values its friendly ties with the UAE and looks forward to their further development. The President of Turkmenistan wished the President of the UAE health and prosperity, and the people of the country progress and sustainable development.
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