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A delegation from Turkmenistan is taking part in an educational programme in Ankara
09.09.2026A delegation from Turkmenistan is taking part in the ‘Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education among Turkic States’ certification programme, which is being held in Ankara from 7 to 11 September 2026. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation comprises representatives from the relevant ministry and the country’s leading universities, including the Magtymguly Turkmen State University, the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, the Institute of International Relations of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, and the International University for the Humanities and Development. The programme was launched on 7 September with the participation of heads of Turkish government departments, representatives of the Academy of Sciences and diplomatic missions. On the first day, lectures were held on the development of higher education in Turkey and global educational trends. Participants also discussed academic mobility, the role of universities in cultural exchange and the development of humanitarian dialogue. The programme aims to facilitate the exchange of experience, expand inter-university cooperation and develop joint educational projects.
A special issue of the journal ‘Issues of Philology’ has been published to mark the 35th anniversary of independence
09.09.2026The Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages has published a special issue of the academic and methodological online journal ‘Issues of Philology’ to mark the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The articles examine the country’s achievements since independence in the fields of science, education, foreign policy, culture, humanitarian diplomacy and social development. Particular attention is paid to Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, cooperation with the UN and UNESCO, the country’s contemporary architectural landscape and the city of Arkadag. The journal also covers issues relating to national heritage, including the collection of manuscripts by Magtymguly Pyragy, as well as the activities of UNESCO clubs and departments at higher education institutions. Individual articles are devoted to the modernisation of the education system, the digitalisation of science and education, gender equality and the participation of women in socio-political life. The section on philology presents research in the fields of linguistics, political terminology, language teaching methodologies and the integration of higher education into the global scientific and educational community. The digital version of this special issue is available on the official website of the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages.
Turkmenistan’s national teams will compete at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
09.09.2026The Turkmenistan national teams will take part in the 46th World Chess Olympiad, which will be held in Samarkand from 15 to 27 September. This was reported by the news agency Orient. The country will be represented by men’s and women’s teams, each comprising five chess players. The women’s team comprises Leyla Shohradova, Lala Shohradova, Jahan Rejepova, Myahri Agamyradova and Ogulsuray Bayrambayeva. The men’s team will be represented by Saparmyrat Atabayev, Meylis Annaberdiyev, Amanmuhammet Hommadov, Vepaly Halyniyazov and Shahrukh Turayev. Preparation for the Olympiad included training camps in Kazakhstan, including in Kokshetau.
The Turkmenbashi Complex exceeded its oil refining target
09.09.2026The Turkmenbashi Oil Refinery Complex of the State Concern ‘Türkmennebit’ has processed more than 2,805,000 tonnes of crude oil since the start of the year. The production target has been met at 100.6 per cent, according to the online news site AsmanNews. The plant refines oil produced in Turkmenistan and produces motor petrol, diesel fuel, aviation and industrial kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas, lubricating oils, polypropylene, fuel oil, bitumen and petroleum coke. Its production capacity ensures the supply of petroleum products and petrochemical products to domestic and international markets.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated Tajikistan on the 35th anniversary of its independence
09.09.2026The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has congratulated the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, and the people of the country on the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Tajikistan’s independence. This was reported by the news agency TDH. In his congratulatory message, the Head of State highlighted Tajikistan’s achievements in strengthening statehood, socio-economic development and enhancing its international standing. Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised Turkmenistan’s interest in the further development of bilateral relations. According to the President of Turkmenistan, the two countries are successfully cooperating in the political and diplomatic, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian, and other spheres. The Head of State expressed his confidence in the further expansion of bilateral cooperation. Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished Emomali Rahmon good health and well-being, and the people of Tajikistan peace, progress and prosperity.
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK
09.09.2026The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has congratulated Kim Jong-un, Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, on the national holiday — the Day of the Founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This was reported by the online news site AsmanNews. The Head of State wished Kim Jong-un good health and happiness, and the people of the DPRK peace, well-being and prosperity.
Representatives of the MFA of Turkmenistan met with the leadership of the CIS
09.09.2026On 7 September, a meeting took place at the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone between Serdar Muhammetdurdyev, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan, and Denis Trefilov, Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Independent States. This was reported by the press office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed Turkmenistan’s cooperation with the CIS and preparations for events to be held in October as part of Turkmenistan’s chairmanship of the CIS in 2026. On 8 September, a Protocol was signed at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan to coordinate the preparation of the meetings of the Council of Foreign Ministers and the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, scheduled for 7 and 9 October at the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone. The document sets out the organisational and substantive aspects of the preparations for the forthcoming meetings.
The Mejlis of Turkmenistan discussed cooperation with the US
09.09.2026On 8 September, the Chairwoman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, D. Gulmanova, met with Kristin Hawkins, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the Embassy of the United States of America in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of bilateral cooperation. D. Gulmanova thanked Kristin Hawkins for her contribution to strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. Kristin Hawkins was briefed on the main directions of Turkmenistan’s domestic and foreign policy, the composition of the Mejlis, and efforts to improve the legislative framework for the reforms being implemented. Particular mention was made of the significance of the UN General Assembly resolution ‘Year of International Law, 2028’, adopted on Turkmenistan’s initiative. The parties emphasised its role in strengthening international law, global peace and security, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and fostering multilateral cooperation. D. Gulmanova also noted the significance of the study visit by representatives of the Mejlis to the Embassy of the United States of America in Turkmenistan as part of the ‘Open World’ programme. According to the Chairwoman of the Mejlis, the exchange of experience contributed to the improvement of national legislation and parliamentary activities. The Chairwoman of the Mejlis expressed her support for the continuation of such projects.
Turkmenistan is developing ‘green’ technologies in the energy sector
09.09.2026Turkmenistan is introducing world-leading technologies in the fields of geological exploration, oil and gas production and processing, whilst simultaneously taking large-scale measures to reduce its environmental impact. This is reported by the online news site Asmannews. Particular attention is being paid to environmental protection during the development of the ‘Galkynyş’ field, the construction of the ‘Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India’ (TAPI) gas pipeline, the implementation of projects in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, the expansion of gas exports, and the development of the gas processing and petrochemical industries. Against the backdrop of the global transition to low-carbon energy, the country is diversifying its energy strategy and offering investors projects ranging from the further development of ‘Galkynyş – one of the world’s largest gas fields – to solar and wind energy. The processes of extraction, collection, processing and transportation of raw materials at the ‘Galkynyi’, ‘Döwletabat’, ‘Malaý’ and other fields are fully automated. Control centres are equipped with electronic equipment that ensures the reliability of operational cycles and the safety of personnel. In recent years, facilities designed to reduce harmful emissions have been commissioned: - a polymer plant in Kiyanly (Balkan velayat); - a plant producing ECO-93 petrol from natural gas in Ovadandepe (Ahal velayat); - liquefied gas production units at the ‘Naýyp’ and ‘Bagaja’ fields; - booster compressor stations at the ‘Malaý’ field. Methane emissions are being reduced at fields currently under development: associated petroleum gas is being captured, and gas pipelines and distribution networks are being upgraded. At the same time, the country is implementing research programmes on the use of hydrogen, solar, hydro and wind energy, as well as biogas. As part of field development, gas processing complexes are being built to purify and dry the gas and to convert hydrogen sulphide into sulphur — with particular attention being paid to fields with high concentrations of hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide. Within the country’s fuel and energy sector, production infrastructure is being developed, production and processing capacities are being expanded, and gas supply routes are being diversified, taking environmental factors into account. As noted, the reduction of carbon emissions and the growth in demand for natural gas remain key trends in the development of the global energy sector.
Turkmenistan addressed the Political Parties’ Dialogue in Uzbekistan
09.09.2026On 6 September, representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took part in the ‘Central Asia–China’ Political Parties Dialogue in Samarkand. This was reported by the press office of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The dialogue focused on the theme ‘The Role of Political Parties in Strengthening Ties between China and Central Asia’. Its aim was to consolidate the inter-regional agreements reached at the level of Heads of State, as well as to further develop strategic cooperation within the ‘Central Asia–China’ framework. The participants noted that political parties play an important role in the development of multilateral cooperation between China and the countries of Central Asia, and that the issues on the Dialogue’s agenda create opportunities for strengthening stability and economic integration in the region. A representative of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan emphasised that the country’s foreign policy, based on its status of permanent neutrality – recognised three times by the UN – is consistently developed on the principles of mutual respect, trust and equality. According to him, Turkmenistan regards the ‘Central Asia–China’ format as an important tool for strengthening economic ties, expanding transport and fuel-energy interconnectivity, and promoting joint initiatives. Such meetings, he noted, serve as a platform for strengthening friendly relations between nations. Participants in the Dialogue emphasised that such consultations help to strengthen strategic cooperation between the countries of Central Asia and China, facilitate the exchange of experience and enable the coordination of development strategies in line with current trends in the global economy.
Turkmenistan has put forward an initiative to establish an International Ahal-Teke Fund
07.09.2026At an open meeting of the International Association of Ahal-Teke Breeding in Kronenberg, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, proposed considering an initiative to establish an International Fund for Ahal-Teke Horses. This was reported by the TDH news agency. The Hero Arkadag noted the desirability of developing international plans and programmes to promote Ahal-Teke horses through the media, television, documentary projects, digital sources and print publications. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasised Turkmenistan’s readiness to continue supporting this work, to provide advisory and methodological assistance, as well as archival and other necessary materials. According to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, international cooperation in the field of Ahal-Teke horse breeding is an important area of work that contributes to the preservation and further promotion of this unique breed throughout the world.
The Friesian horse has become a symbol of friendship between Turkmenistan and the Netherlands
07.09.2026Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, was presented with a Friesian horse during the World Equestrian Championships and the Ahal-Teke Horse Beauty Contest in Kronenberg (Netherlands). This was reported by the news agency TDH. The gift has become a symbol of friendship and mutual respect between Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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