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The launch of Lu Ban's workshop was discussed in Ashgabat
19.10.2025From 15 to 17 October, a delegation from Xi'an Petroleum University, Hebei Petroleum Vocational and Technical University, as well as ‘Shangqi, Ltd.’ and ‘TechMax Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.’, visited the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University in Ashgabat to discuss the opening of a Lu Ban workshop at the university. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The visit was held as part of a year-long cooperation initiative launched by a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University, Xi'an Petroleum University, Hebei Vocational and Technical University, China National Petroleum Corporation and the China Education Association for International Exchange. The document provides for the creation of the Lu Ban workshop. The Chinese delegation familiarised itself with the renovation work being carried out on the premises of the Turkmen university in preparation for the workshop. During the visit, a working meeting was also held to discuss the details of the organisation and launch of the workshop.
Turkmenistan prepares for forum marking 32nd anniversary of manat introduction
18.10.2025Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamyrat Geldimyradov reported on preparations for a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 32nd anniversary of the introduction of the national manat. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The forum, which will be held on 1 November, will bring together about 250 participants from ministries, departments, banks and educational institutions specialising in finance and economics. Discussions are planned on the socio-economic initiatives of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, reforms in the banking sector, national currency management, as well as issues of monetary policy, digital banking services, electronic payments and international financial cooperation. After hearing the report, the Head of State emphasised the importance of high-quality preparation for the conference and gave the Deputy Prime Minister the relevant instructions.
The Awaza Political Declaration was approved by a UN General Assembly Resolution.
18.10.2025Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on the significant success of Turkmen diplomacy at the UN at a government meeting on 17 October. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The Awaza Political Declaration, adopted at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), has gained international recognition: on 14 October 2025, the UN General Assembly unanimously approved it as a Resolution. The declaration enshrines measures for the development of vulnerable countries, including science, education, innovation, sustainable infrastructure, international trade, combating climate change and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. The adoption of the Resolution underscores Turkmenistan's contribution to international cooperation and the promotion of the global sustainable development agenda.
Turkmenistan in the spotlight of global media at the OGT 2025 anniversary conference
18.10.2025Ashgabat is preparing for the 30th International Conference and Exhibition ‘Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025’ (OGT 2025), held under the motto ‘Energy. Innovation. Development.’ This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The forum, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of energy cooperation, has received wide international coverage due to partnerships with leading media outlets. Media support allows OGT 2025 to reach a global audience, highlighting Turkmenistan's openness to investment and its contribution to sustainable development. More than 1,400 delegates from 70 countries have confirmed their participation in the event, including representatives of the UN, UNECE, GIZ, IGU and the Global Gas Centre. Industry leaders will speak at the plenary session entitled ‘Shaping the Future of Global Energy in the International Year of Peace and Trust,’ including the CEO of DEWA and Chairman of ENOC Group Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, President of the International Gas Union (IGU) Andrea Steger, Vice Chairman of S&P Global and Chairman of CERAWeek Daniel Yergin, as well as executives from SOCAR, BOTAŞ, ADNOC XRG and PETRONAS. Special attention will be paid to clean energy and methane emissions reduction. Thematic sessions with experts from the UN and European institutions will be held as part of the forum, as well as a discussion on ‘Energy for Peace and Prosperity’ dedicated to Turkmenistan's contribution to achieving SDG 7. The OGT 2025 business programme includes B2B meetings, an AI platform for finding partners, and an international exhibition of more than 100 companies presenting innovations in energy production, processing, and digitalisation. Over three decades, OGT has evolved from a regional event into a global investment platform that brings together East and West, tradition and technology, confirming Turkmenistan's growing role in the global energy sector.
The Head of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan has been appointed a member of the FIFA Committee
18.10.2025The Chairman of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT), Guvanchmuhammet Ovekov, has been elected a member of the FIFA Technical Development Committee. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. His election to this body, which includes only 24 specialists from 211 federations, underscores the international recognition of the successes of Turkmen football. The Federation is currently implementing FIFA's ‘Football for Schools’ and ‘Talent Development Scheme’ programmes, as well as improving the qualifications of children's coaches, laying the foundation for preparing future footballers for international competitions. The FIFA Technical Development Committee supports youth, women's and grassroots football and promotes coach education. Committee members analyse and approve football development projects, opening up new opportunities for the progress of Turkmen football. G. Ovekov has headed the FFT since November 2024. After his playing career, he worked as a coach and managed the ‘Ahal’ and ‘Arkadag’ clubs, played for the Turkmenistan national team and clubs abroad, including in Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. As part of the national team, he became the only Turkmen player to score four goals in a single official match — against Afghanistan in the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of the President's initiatives on the world stage
18.10.2025The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the Turkmen people and the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, congratulated the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the adoption of the ‘Awaza Political Declaration’ Resolution at the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. Hero Arkadag emphasised that this event, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, was an important step in strengthening the country's international authority and promoting its peaceful foreign policy. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that under the leadership of the Head of State, Turkmenistan demonstrates its commitment to the principles of friendship and trust, and the successful holding of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries and the adoption of the ‘Awaza Programme of Action for 2024-2034’ and the ‘Awaza Political Declaration’ confirmed the active role of the state in solving global problems. The National Leader of the Turkmen people expressed confidence that the initiatives put forward by the President of Turkmenistan in the fields of ecology, energy and humanitarian cooperation will contribute to the further strengthening of multilateral partnerships and the growth of Turkmenistan's international authority.
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan reaffirm commitment to developing cooperation
18.10.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister – Head of the Government Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Galymzhan Koishybayev, who arrived on a visit to Ashgabat. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. Galymzhan Koishybayev conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Serdar Berdimuhamedov, noting the significant contribution of the Turkmen leadership to the development of bilateral relations. The Head of State emphasised that Turkmenistan attaches particular importance to strengthening its partnership with Kazakhstan, which is successfully developing in the political, diplomatic, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The President of Turkmenistan also noted the active dynamics of political dialogue between the countries. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the trade, economic, transport and logistics fields, including the development of international corridors along the North-South route. Among the priority areas are digitalisation, innovation, the ‘green’ economy and environmental protection. Special attention was paid to the expansion of cultural and humanitarian ties that contribute to strengthening friendship between the peoples of the two countries. A special role in this process is assigned to the Inter-governmental Turkmen-Kazakh Commission on Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation. At the end of the meeting, Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his confidence that Galymzhan Koishybayev's visit would give new impetus to the development of a mutually beneficial partnership between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, and wished his guest success in his work.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a telephone conversation with his counterpart from Eswatini
18.10.2025A telephone conversation was held on 17 October between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Eswatini, Pholile Shakantu. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the development of bilateral relations and emphasised the importance of political dialogue and high-level contacts for strengthening trust between the countries. They noted the meetings between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and King Mswati III of Eswatini on the sidelines of the LLDC3 conference and the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, where diplomatic relations were established. The ministers confirmed their intention to continue cooperation within international organisations, primarily the UN, and discussed preparations for the International Forum on Peace and Trust, which will be held in Ashgabat in December 2025.
New areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNESCO discussed in Ashgabat
18.10.2025On 17 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting of the National Commission for UNESCO. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO Chynar Rustemova, as well as representatives of relevant ministries and departments. Opening the meeting, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov stressed that cooperation with UNESCO is an important direction of Turkmenistan's foreign policy. The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the expansion of cooperation in the areas of climate change, water resources and digital technologies. Participants discussed the commission's report for January-September 2025 and proposals for its improvement. Reports were presented on the implementation of UNESCO's International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme and the activities of UNESCO clubs in the country. Initiatives to strengthen interdepartmental coordination and prepare Turkmenistan's candidacy for the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage for 2026-2030 were also considered. Following the meeting, priority tasks for the rest of the year were identified and steps were outlined to further strengthen the partnership with UNESCO.
Turkmenistan discussed cooperation in maritime infrastructure with ‘Van Oord’
18.10.2025Saparmyrat Palvanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Belgium, met with Paul Voortmeijer, Director of ‘Van Oord’. This was reported by IIC. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of maritime infrastructure, including projects related to the Turkmenbashi International Seaport. Paul Voortmeijer expressed interest in visiting Turkmenistan to participate in the International Oil and Gas Conference and explore opportunities for joint projects.
Ashgabat and Kuala Lumpur discussed developing cooperation
18.10.2025On 17 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan. This was reported by the online news resource TerraNews. The interlocutors discussed the development of cooperation between the two countries in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as interaction within regional and international organisations. Particular attention was paid to preparations for the International Forum on Peace and Trust, which will be held in Turkmenistan in December this year.
Turkmenistan and Uganda discussed strengthening their partnership in a multilateral format
17.10.2025A phone conversation between Rashid Meredov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Jeje Odongo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, was held on 17 October. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The interlocutors discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, noting the positive dynamics of political dialogue between the countries. In this context, they recalled the meeting between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in August 2025 in Avaza. The parties paid special attention to strengthening cooperation in a multilateral format, in particular within the framework of the UN. The Turkmen side also invited the Ugandan delegation to participate in the International Forum on Peace and Trust, scheduled for December 2025 in Ashgabat.
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