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New trade hub on the border: Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan expand mutual trade
17.11.2025The President of Turkmenistan and President of Uzbekistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, took part in the opening ceremony of the Turkmen-Uzbek border trade centre via video link. This was reported by Turkmenportal, citing the newspaper ‘Turkmenistan’. The ceremony was held after the conclusion of negotiations between the leaders of the two countries in Tashkent. The ceremony was attended by aksakals from Dashoguz velayat and Khorezm region, representatives of the public and local residents. The project aims to stimulate the growth of mutual trade, attract investment and create conditions for the exchange of experience between the business communities of the two countries. After the teleconference, the delegations of the two countries familiarised themselves with the infrastructure of the centre and the goods presented on the Turkmen and Uzbek sides. As part of the event, cars were also handed over to the centre on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
The President of Turkmenistan has been awarded Uzbekistan's highest state honour
17.11.2025Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov with the Order of ‘Friendship of the Highest Degree’. This was reported by Turkmenportal, citing the newspaper ‘Turkmenistan’. The award ceremony was held on Monday at the Kuksaroy residence in Tashkent during the Turkmen leader's state visit. When presenting the award, Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasised that this decision was in recognition of the significant contribution made by the President of Turkmenistan to the development of friendly relations, mutual trust and strategic partnership between the two nations.
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan plan to deepen trade and economic partnership
17.11.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held negotiations in Tashkent on the development of trade and economic partnership and the strengthening of comprehensive cooperation. The leaders exchanged views on key issues on the regional and international agenda. This was reported by Turkmenportal, citing the newspaper ‘Turkmenistan’. The meeting took place at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace as part of the Turkmen leader's state visit to Uzbekistan. The parties discussed current areas of bilateral relations, focusing on the coordination of efforts in the format of consultative meetings of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the work of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, as well as issues of regional security and assistance in the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed holding the next meeting of the Turkmen-Uzbek Business Council and the third interregional forum in 2026, as well as opening trading houses in Ashgabat and Tashkent. The President of Turkmenistan noted the significant potential for further development of economic cooperation.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov laid flowers at the Independence Monument in Tashkent
17.11.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is on an official visit to Uzbekistan, visited the ‘Yangi O‘zbekiston’ Park in Tashkent on Monday and laid flowers at the Independence Monument. This was reported by Turkmenportal, citing the online newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’. ‘Yangi O‘zbekiston’ Park (translated as ‘New Uzbekistan’), covering an area of over 100 hectares, is the largest cultural and recreational complex in the country. It was officially opened on 31 August 2021 in honour of the 30th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence. The Head of Turkmenistan arrived in Uzbekistan on 16 November to participate in the VII Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Leaders.
Turkmen athlete becomes three-time Asian champion in hand-to-hand combat
17.11.2025On 15 November, Pattaya (Thailand) hosted the OPEN ASIAN CUP international martial arts tournament. Athletes from several Asian countries took part in the competition, according to IIC. Young athlete Amangeldi Garabegov from Turkmenistan competed in the hand-to-hand combat category for boys aged 12–13 (up to 45 kg) and won the gold medal. This is his third victory in continental tournaments. Amangeldi Garabegov became a three-time Asian champion. His result strengthened Turkmenistan's position in international sports competitions and demonstrates the potential of the country's young fighters.
Turkmen acrobats won eight bronze medals at the Asian Championships in India
17.11.2025The Turkmenistan national sports acrobatics team won eight bronze medals at the 14th Asian Championships. The competition was held in the state of Goa (India), according to Turkmenportal. The tournament was attended by 173 athletes from six countries: China (Hong Kong), North Korea, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, India and Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan was represented by a men's group in the 13-19 age category: Ishan Babayev, Danil Vasilyev, Azim Amanov and Muhammet Ashyrov. The team was led by head coach Roman Shevchukov. The coaching staff also included Bayramguly Melejayev and choreographer Svetlana Gasparyan. Turkmen acrobats took third place in all disciplines — balance, vaulting and all-around. The team received an invitation to the World Cup, which will be held on 5–7 June 2026 in Baku.
Turkmenistan calls for unified environmental diplomacy in the region
17.11.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov called for stronger regional solidarity on water management and environmental challenges at the Central Asian Heads of State Summit in Tashkent on 16 November. This was reported by the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. ‘We expect to strengthen cooperation on water use issues on the basis of equality, mutual respect and understanding,’ the Head of State said. He stressed the need to consolidate efforts in such priority areas as the preservation of the Aral Sea and the fight against desertification, and also noted support for UN initiatives in the field of ecology in the region. The President expressed his conviction that the formation of a unified position of the Central Asian countries on the international arena will increase the attention of the world community to regional environmental problems.
Turkmenistan has proposed establishing a regional energy security network in Central Asia
17.11.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, speaking on 16 November at the Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Leaders in Tashkent, outlined the priority of developing the regional electricity sector and forming a multifunctional energy network. This was reported by the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Head of State noted Turkmenistan's readiness to further discuss specific steps in the field of energy cooperation, including not only pipeline projects, but also the expansion of cooperation in the field of electric power. ‘We consider the creation of a large-scale network for the production, transmission and consumption of electricity in the region to be an important step. This will provide a reliable and sustainable basis for energy supply and protect the system from external risks,’ said Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
‘Mission DOBRO’ in Ashgabat: Russian medical professionals strengthen cooperation with Turkmenistan
17.11.2025A delegation of doctors from the Russian Railways Medicine network made a working visit to Turkmenistan as part of the international volunteer initiative ‘Mission DOBRO’. Yulia Balakina, senior inspector for medical prevention and healthy lifestyle promotion at the Central Health Directorate of Russian Railways, told the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. ‘This is our second trip to Turkmenistan as part of the mission, and it is a great honour for us to return here,’ Yulia Balakina emphasised. The delegation included six doctors of various specialties from Russian Railways Medicine clinics. The Russian specialists visited key medical institutions in Ashgabat, including the International Centre for the Treatment of Eye Diseases, the Scientific and Clinical Centre for Cardiology, the Centre for Maternal and Child Health, and the International Rehabilitation Centre. This year, for the first time, a neurologist was included in the delegation at the request of the Turkmen side. He conducted numerous consultations for children with neurological diseases and gave lectures on speech development disorders. In total, over 120 patients were examined during the mission, and six ophthalmological, cardiac surgery and gynaecological operations were performed. The delegation members highly appreciated the level of technical equipment in Turkmen medical centres, emphasising that it meets modern international standards. During a visit to the Ministry of Health of Turkmenistan, the Russian side expressed its gratitude for the warm welcome and the opportunity to continue cooperation. Promising areas for future collaboration include the exchange of experience, internships, master classes and the strengthening of educational work.
Turkmenistan called on countries in the region to adopt common positions on security issues
17.11.2025Central Asian countries must present a united front against terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and modern threats in the information space. This was stated by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, speaking on 16 November at the Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of the Central Asian Region in Tashkent, according to ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Head of State emphasised that security issues remain a key priority for political cooperation between countries in the region. In this regard, the President of Turkmenistan highlighted the importance of further strengthening political and diplomatic cooperation, both at the regional level and in international forums, primarily within the framework of the UN. ‘I am convinced that a common position on combating terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, as well as countering new challenges in the field of cyber, information and biological security will strengthen our internal stability and create favourable external conditions,’ said Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Chairman of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan awarded gold medal in Tashkent
17.11.2025An exhibition has opened in Tashkent, in the Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, as part of the International Congress ‘Spiritual Heritage and Enlightenment in Central Asia’. This event has become a true cross-cultural manifesto, according to IIC. The exhibition was created as a visual dialogue between the countries of the region: from the rich hues of the Azerbaijani school to the steppe breath of Kazakh masters, from Kyrgyz folk symbolism to the decorativeness of Uzbek art. But the works of Turkmen artists stood out particularly brightly against this backdrop. Their canvases are a visual code of steppe culture: an organic combination of ethnographic motifs, author's technique and philosophical depth. One of the key moments of the opening was the presentation of the gold medal of the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan to the Chairman of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan, Charymyrat Yazmyradov. This award is not only a personal recognition, but also a symbolic confirmation that Turkmen art is gaining weight in the regional arena.
Turkmenistan called for strengthening regional cooperation in Central Asia
17.11.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the VII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. At the beginning of his speech, he expressed his gratitude to President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the warm welcome and impeccable organisation of the summit, and also congratulated President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his country's accession to the meeting format as a full member, reports AsmanNews. Head of Turkmenistan stressed the need to further strengthen political and diplomatic cooperation between the countries of the region, especially within the framework of the UN. He noted that the potential of Central Asia requires the intensification of economic cooperation, primarily in areas such as transport, energy, trade, as well as industrial and technological cooperation. In his speech, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov focused on the growing role of the region as a key international transport and transit hub. He stressed that the shift of global economic centres towards East and South Asia, as well as the Middle East, increases the importance of Central Asia in logistics chains. The President of Turkmenistan called for the practical promotion of East-West and North-South transport corridor projects, noting that the formation of a sustainable transport and logistics infrastructure is in the long-term interests of all countries in the region. Touching on the topic of energy, the Head of State declared Turkmenistan's readiness to promote new initiatives in this area that go beyond traditional pipeline projects. He paid particular attention to the need to form a unified network for the production and distribution of electricity, which will ensure the stability of energy supplies and reduce external risks. Speaking about the environmental agenda, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov drew attention to the need for joint efforts to save the Aral Sea and combat desertification. He supported the idea of establishing specialised UN offices in the region and proposed the formation of coordinated environmental diplomacy. In the humanitarian sphere, the President of Turkmenistan called for expanded cooperation, noting that during its chairmanship of the Consultative Meeting, Turkmenistan would work to strengthen unity, develop economic cooperation and implement major international projects in the fields of energy, transport and communications. Concluding his speech, he wished the peoples of Central Asia peace, prosperity and well-being.
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