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A meeting on cooperation with China in the field of education was held in Turkmenistan
13.08.2025A meeting was held at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas with a delegation from the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of China on the development of cooperation in the teaching of Chinese in Turkmenistan. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. Employees of the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the PRC presented their own work aimed at improving Chinese language teaching methods and the use of advanced modern technologies in the educational process. The Centre's delegation offered its Turkmen colleagues assistance in developing teaching aids and materials, as well as in improving the qualifications of the university's teaching staff. During the meeting, the delegation from the PRC visited the Oil and Gas Faculty of the Turkmen university and familiarised themselves with the work of the Department of Foreign Languages. It should be recalled that a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the study of the Chinese language between the Y. Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas and the China University of Petroleum was signed in 2023.
Russian-Turkmen concert will be held in Moscow
13.08.2025On 15 August this year, a joint Russian-Turkmen concert will be held in the Russian capital, symbolising mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries. The concert, entitled ‘Music of Peace, Music of Friendship and Brotherhood,’ is timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality, the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, and the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. This was reported by the IIC. Cultural figures and diplomats from both countries delivered welcoming speeches, noting the importance of cultural dialogue and the unifying role of musical art. Russian and Turkmen performers will present musical numbers at the concert. The concert will feature music by composers of the past and present, including Moscow Conservatory graduate Nury Halmamedov, whose work links the cultural traditions of Turkmenistan and Russia. The title of the concert was inspired by a work by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov about the storyteller Shukur-bagshy, who preferred music to war.
An international conference marking Caspian Day has begun in Turkmenistan
12.08.2025An international scientific and practical conference dedicated to Caspian Sea Day was held in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. The large-scale event entitled ‘The Caspian Sea – A Sea of Friendship and Peace’ is attended by representatives of diplomatic missions of the Caspian littoral states, as well as members of authoritative international organisations (UN, OSCE, UNEP, UNDP, EU). This was reported by IIC. The agenda includes topical issues related to the implementation of the Tehran Convention, the importance of the Hazar State Nature Reserve in Turkmenistan for the preservation of the region's biological diversity, and the role of the Caspian Sea for ornithology. Conference delegates plan to focus on the development of eco-tourism in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone and discuss environmental standards in the work of the Turkmenbashi International Sea Port. In addition, participants will consider the importance of the Caspian Sea for strengthening good-neighbourly relations between the Caspian littoral states. Experts from the World Bank, FAO and the International Maritime Law Institute will join the event via videoconference.
A meeting with students from China was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium
12.08.2025The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium hosted a meeting with a group of students from China who arrived in Brussels on a summer educational programme. The students represented nine provinces and study at leading Chinese schools and universities. This was reported by the news agency Orient. Sapar Palvanov, Turkmenistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belgium, welcomed the guests and spoke about the country's foreign policy, particularly its status of permanent neutrality recognised by the UN. Important initiatives were discussed, such as the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3) and the significance of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. The students learned about Turkmenistan's peacekeeping role, transport diplomacy and partnership with the EU and China. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan recalled the country's historical role in the Great Silk Road and the importance of modern transport routes. The students were attracted by the presentation of the national cultural heritage, traditional crafts and clothing. Each of them received a Turkmen tahya as a gift, which aroused keen interest and warm emotions. The meeting was accompanied by an active dialogue on diplomacy and life in Turkmenistan, becoming a valuable platform for cultural exchange and public diplomacy.
Representatives of Turkmenistan took part in a summer school in Kyrgyzstan
12.08.2025Representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan took part in the international summer school ‘DARYA summer school on Excellence in Teaching and Learning,’ held from 5 to 8 August in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The event was dedicated to the concept of ‘School of Professional Excellence’ and the use of SCAFFOLD and ISATCOVE tools in DARYA projects. The school included three key areas: developing project policies for vocational training centres, improving teacher qualifications, and introducing innovative teaching methods. Participants worked in a format of training sessions, interactive sessions, and group discussions, creating roadmaps for development in their countries.
Turkmenistan and Vietnam discussed the development of bilateral cooperation
12.08.2025On 11 August, Nazarguly Shagulyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Belarus, met with Nguyen Van Chung, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Belarus. This was reported by the news agency Orient. During the negotiations, the parties discussed the development of bilateral and international cooperation, noting the positive dynamics in the economy, politics, culture and humanitarian sphere. N. Shagulyev emphasised the role of Turkmenistan as a reliable partner and recalled the country's international initiative to declare 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust, as decided by the UN General Assembly. The Head of the diplomatic mission also spoke about the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in Turkmenistan. The Vietnamese Ambassador expressed gratitude for the meeting and confirmed his intention to develop cooperation with Turkmenistan, highly appreciating its contribution to international trust and peacekeeping initiatives.
Turkmen students took first place in the IYSA project competition
12.08.2025At the World Robotics & Computer Science Olympiad, organised by the Indonesian Young Scientist Association (IYSA), Turkmen students took first place in the ‘Computer Technology’ category with their project ‘Car rental using Artificial Intelligence.’ This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The team from the International University for the Humanities and Development was represented by B. Toylyev, B. Rejepov and Y. Batyrov. The competition included categories on ecology, robotics, games, physics and engineering, as well as computer technology. More than 30 teams from 12 countries took part.
Turkmen karate fighters won 16 medals at the Central Asian Championships in Uzbekistan
12.08.2025From 3 to 13 August, Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is hosting the Central Asian Traditional Karate Championship. The Turkmenistan team performed well, winning nine gold, three silver and four bronze medals. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Young athletes performed particularly successfully in the kata and kumite disciplines. Shamyrat Hojageldiyev (6-7 years old) won two gold medals, Aylar Azadova and Damir Allaberdiyev (10-11 years old), Medine Kazakova (12-13 years old), Adylsha Atayev (14-15 years old), Ibragim Shagulyev (16-17 years old), Nurgeldi Annagurbanov (18-21 years old) and Hemra Begjanov (18-20 years old) won one each. Silver medals went to Aylar Ilhanova (two medals, 10–11 years old) and Selim Myratdurdyev (21–25 years old). Bronze medalists were Myahri Sahatova, Suleyman Rovshenov (both 12–13 years old), Soltansha Ataniyazov and Serdar Bayryev (both aged 16–17). About 500 athletes from five countries in the region took part in the tournament, with the Turkmen team represented by schoolchildren and students from Ashgabat, Ahal and Dashoguz velayats.
Global media highlighted the role of the LLDC 3 international conference in Avaza
12.08.2025The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3) was held in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone from 5 to 8 August. International media noted Turkmenistan's strategic role in the development of transport corridors and international cooperation, according to the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The documents adopted at the forum are aimed at modernising infrastructure, simplifying trade and improving climate resilience. The event was called a step towards unlocking the economic potential of landlocked countries, the success of which is linked to Turkmenistan's policy of neutrality. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed the need to diversify economies and develop digital infrastructure. According to the UN, there are 32 landlocked developing countries in the world.
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated participants of the conference ‘The Caspian Sea – A Sea of Friendship and Peace’
12.08.2025The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, congratulated the participants of the Scientific and Practical Conference ‘The Caspian Sea – A Sea of Friendship and Peace’ on the start of the forum, as well as on Caspian Sea Day. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The Head of State noted that Turkmenistan actively initiates the development of trade, economic and cultural ties in the region, supported by the Caspian countries. An important step was the holding of the first Caspian Summit in Ashgabat, which laid the foundations for multifaceted cooperation and the development of key documents, such as the Framework Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea. The President of Turkmenistan recalled the first Caspian Environmental Forum in 2012 in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone and highlighted the country's efforts in environmental partnership. The Head of State also noted initiatives to intensify energy, transport and trade cooperation, including the Caspian Economic Forum in 2019 and proposals made at the sixth Caspian Summit in 2022. In September 2023, Turkmenistan proposed at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly to establish a ‘Caspian Environmental Initiative’ to strengthen environmental cooperation. Avaza was named an example of sustainable development and a venue for important international events, including the recent UN conference on landlocked countries. Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that the forum and accompanying events would contribute to strengthening cooperation, scientific study of the Caspian ecosystem and the development of peace and trust in the region, wishing the participants good health and success.
The President of Turkmenistan sent an address to the Hero of Turkmenistan
12.08.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated Hero of Turkmenistan, poet and mentor Amangozel Shagulyeva on her 85th birthday, noting that the anniversary coincides with the International Year of Peace and Trust. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the poet good health, prosperity and success. The Head of State emphasised the poet's contribution to the development of national literature, patriotic education of young people and strengthening cultural traditions. The President of Turkmenistan noted that her works, which celebrate the country's achievements and the unity of the people, are performed at national celebrations and are highly valued abroad. Serdar Berdimuhamedov recalled the state awards awarded to A. Shagulyeva, her role in training a new generation of authors and popularising Turkmen literature in the world. The Head of State expressed confidence that the poet would continue to inspire young writers and delight the people with new works.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people congratulated Amangozel Shagulyeva on her anniversary
12.08.2025The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, congratulated the Hero of Turkmenistan, poet and mentor Amangozel Shagulyeva on her 85th birthday, noting her outstanding contribution to the development of national literature and culture. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. Hero Arkadag emphasised that the poet's work occupies a special place in the spiritual life of Turkmenistan. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that her works have been published in the press, broadcast on television and radio, and have gained wide recognition among readers. The National Leader of the Turkmen people recalled that A. Shagulyeva had been awarded the high titles of ‘Türkmenistanyň Gahrymany’ (‘Hero of Turkmenistan’) and ‘Türkmenistanyň halk ýazyjysy’ (‘People's writer of Turkmenistan’), the Magtymguly International Prize and other state awards. The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty also noted her contribution to the mentoring and education of young writers, and linked the maturity of her work to the period of prosperity of independent Turkmenistan. In conclusion, Hero Arkadag wished the poet good health, long life and further creative inspiration.
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