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Turkmenistan to build mosque in Azerbaijani city of Fizuli
25.08.2025Turkmenistan will build a mosque in the city of Fizuli (Azerbaijan) as a gift. This was announced by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a press conference following a trilateral meeting between Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. According to the President of Azerbaijan, the initiative to build a mosque as a symbol of friendship was proposed by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. At present, the architectural design of the mosque is ready, and construction will begin in the near future. The meeting in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone concluded with the signing of memoranda of cooperation in aviation, shipbuilding and transport.
The ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ exhibition was held in Ashgabat
25.08.2025The International Exhibition and Fair ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ was held in Ashgabat, organised by TurkmenExpo and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. Over the course of three days, leading brands presented their products and services, and guests noted the high level of organisation and diversity of the exhibits. According to the results of the traditional SMS vote for the best pavilion, the winner was the ‘Balam’ brand, with ‘Nestlé’ taking second place. The final day of the exhibition included concerts for children, performances by entertainers and a robot competition. The exhibition reinforced its status as one of the region's major events in the field of children's goods and services, leaving visitors with many vivid impressions.
The EU has provided support to children with disabilities in Turkmenistan
25.08.2025The EU Delegation to Turkmenistan has launched a ‘Back to School’ campaign, a charity initiative for children with disabilities and families in difficult circumstances. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. In cooperation with the organisations ‘Keyik Okara’ and the Centre for Support of People with Disabilities in Turkmenistan, 50 children received school kits. The handover was attended by the EU Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Beata Peksa, who emphasised the importance of education for the development and self-fulfilment of children. The festive programme with games and entertainment was organised by the ‘Rishat’ agency. The EU Delegation noted that this initiative aims to ensure equal opportunities for education and development for all children.
Turkmen entrepreneurs invited to EFHT exhibition in Austria
25.08.2025Turkmen entrepreneurs are invited to attend the Elektro-Fachhandelstage (EFHT) international specialised exhibition, which will be held on 26-27 September in Linz, Austria. The event is organised by RX Austria-Germany-Salzburg, according to the news agency Orient. The exhibition will be held at the Design Center Linz and will bring together leading manufacturers and suppliers of electronics, household appliances and telecommunications solutions. The main focus will be on innovations in the field of ‘smart houses’, the development of sustainable e-mobility infrastructure, as well as the latest achievements in consumer electronics and smart technologies. Participation in EFHT 2025 will provide Turkmen companies with an opportunity to present their products to a wide professional audience, establish new business contacts, exchange experiences and explore prospects for entering the international market. Since its inception in 2017, the exhibition has established itself as a key platform for showcasing industry innovations and establishing cooperation. In 2024, EFHT was attended by more than 80 companies and over 1,900 specialists, including distributors, engineers and representatives of retail chains.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan held a negotiation with the Minister of Health of Uzbekistan
25.08.2025On 22 August, Turkmenistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Shadurdy Meredov met with Uzbekistan's Minister of Health Asilbek Hudayarov. The parties discussed expanding cooperation in the field of medicine, according to the news agency Orient. It was noted that due to active intergovernmental contacts, cooperation in healthcare has also been strengthened. Today, more than 400 students from Turkmenistan are studying at Uzbek medical universities. The interlocutors emphasized the importance of joint initiatives, including the creation of the Alliance of Glaucomatologists of Central Asia and the signing of a memorandum at the International Ophthalmological Congress in Tashkent in 2024. Special attention was paid to the development of scientific exchange, quality control of medicines, the introduction of innovations, and the organisation of conferences and training courses. Cooperation with the medical cluster being created in the city of Arkadag and visits by Turkmen delegations to Uzbekistan were discussed. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to strengthen partnership in medicine for the health and well-being of the citizens of both countries.
The TIF-2025 investment forum will look at the prospects for the Trans-Caspian route
24.08.2025The upcoming TIF-2025 International Investment Forum in Turkmenistan, which will take place on 18–19 September, will be largely devoted to the prospects for the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). This was reported by IIC. The multimodal corridor, which combines rail, sea and road transport, serves as a key link between Central Asia and Europe. Turkmenistan plays a central role in this project, actively modernising port facilities in Turkmenbashi and introducing digital solutions to simplify trade procedures. The TIF-2025 forum plans to discuss a wide range of investment opportunities and cooperation projects aimed at developing the TITR infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies in logistics and forming sustainable supply chains. It is expected that the further development of this route will contribute to strengthening regional integration, stimulating economic growth and opening up new prospects for international investors.
Turkmen journalists among winners of international competition in Astrakhan
24.08.2025In Astrakhan, as part of the 10th Caspian Media Forum, a ceremony was held to award the winners of the international journalism competition ‘Caspian without Borders.’ Turkmen journalists achieved outstanding results, winning in two key categories. This was reported by the IIC. Muhammet Bekgiyev, a journalist for the ‘Turkmenistan’ newspaper, won first place in the ‘Discovering the Countries of the Caspian Sea,’ category with his work ‘The Path of Abai, or the Teachings of the Kazakh Thinker in the Modern World.’ His colleague, Ilaman Churiyev, took second place in the ‘PhotoCaspian’ category for a series of photographs dedicated to the flora and fauna of Ashgabat and issues of environmental education. In total, over 120 entries from different countries were submitted to the jury, and awards were presented in five categories. The competition, organised with the support of the Astrakhan Region Government and the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, once again highlighted the importance of professional dialogue and cooperation between journalists from the Caspian states.
Turkmen Ambassador discusses cooperation with Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea
24.08.2025On 22 August 2025, a significant event took place in Seoul: an international conference dedicated to issues of carbon neutrality and ‘green’ development. The opening ceremony of the forum was attended by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Korea, B. Durdyev. This was reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. From the podium of the conference, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Kim Min-seok presented the new government's programme aimed at creating a specialised industrial complex to expand the use of renewable energy sources and accelerate the transition to a ‘green’ economy. On the sidelines of the event, the Turkmen Ambassador had a brief conversation with the Korean Prime Minister. Ambassador B. Durdyev conveyed sincere greetings and congratulations from the leadership of Turkmenistan on his appointment to the high post and expressed confidence in the further strengthening of mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation. The Korean Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the warm wishes and emphasised his great interest in developing relations with Turkmenistan in a wide range of areas and fields.
The AFC Challenge Cup was displayed at ‘Kids Expo’ in Ashgabat
24.08.2025At the ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ exhibition in Ashgabat, the Turkmenistan Football Federation presented the AFC Challenge Cup, won by ‘Arkadag’ FC in the 2024–2025 season. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The trophy was the centrepiece of the federation's stand, where young football fans could see it up close and take photos. Representatives of the federation emphasised that displaying the cup at a children's exhibition helps to popularise football among children and showcases the successes of Turkmen teams on the international stage. The ‘Kids Expo’ exhibition traditionally brings families together and introduces them to educational programmes, sports clubs and children's products.
Turkmenistan and the UAE discussed prospects for developing railway partnership
23.08.2025A meeting between high-ranking representatives of Turkmenistan and the UAE dedicated to transport cooperation took place in Ashgabat. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Mammethan Chakiyev discussed prospects for cooperation with the UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli and the delegation of ‘Etihad Rail’. The Minister of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan Mammet Akmamedov also took part in the negotiation. The parties looked at ways to strengthen their partnership in logistics and rail transport. ‘Etihad Rail’ is a key operator of the UAE's rail network and is involved in major infrastructure projects in the region.
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aligned their positions during the talks in Avaza
23.08.2025Negotiation was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit to participate in a trilateral meeting. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The President of Azerbaijan was warmly welcomed in accordance with Turkmen traditions of hospitality: with bread and salt and flowers, and was accompanied along a carpeted path by the Honour Guard. During the negotiation, the current state of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations and promising areas for their development were discussed. Particular attention was paid to trade and economic ties: the growth of foreign trade, the increase in export and import volumes, the development of cooperation in energy, transport and logistics, construction, the textile industry and communications were noted. They also discussed joint work on the development of a transport corridor across the Caspian Sea, multimodal transport and the improvement of air links between the countries. In addition to the economy, cultural and social projects were also in the spotlight: the organisation of cross-cultural days, exhibitions of works by Turkmen and Azerbaijani artists, presentations of folk crafts and horse breeding, joint sports and tourist events, and the development of science, education and healthcare. All this is aimed at strengthening friendship and mutual enrichment of the cultures of the two peoples. The National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasised the historical and cultural commonality of the Turkmen and Azerbaijani peoples, expressed gratitude to the President of Azerbaijan for his participation in the meeting and the high level of organisation, and noted the importance of dialogue for further strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation. In turn, Ilham Aliyev highly appreciated the development of Avaza, its world-class infrastructure and the contribution of the Hero Arkadag to raising the international status of Turkmenistan. The negotiation continued in an expanded format, where specific initiatives were discussed to develop political and diplomatic partnership, trade, energy, transport, cultural and educational ties. Both sides noted the great potential for deepening cooperation and expressed readiness to put forward mutually beneficial proposals for further development of relations. At the end of the meeting, Hero Arkadag thanked the President of Azerbaijan for his visit, wished him good health and success in state governance, and wished the people of Azerbaijan peace, prosperity and well-being.
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan noted the high level of strategic partnership
23.08.2025A meeting was held in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who arrived to participate in the trilateral summit ‘Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan.’ This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The distinguished guest was welcomed at the Turkmenbashi International Airport in accordance with national traditions, after which the motorcade proceeded to the Congress Centre of the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. During the negotiation, the parties emphasised the high level of strategic partnership and discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, energy, transport, logistics, cultural and humanitarian spheres. Particular attention was paid to the growth of trade, the development of industrial and business cooperation, as well as interaction in international organisations, including support for each other's initiatives at UN platforms. The National Leader of the Turkmen people noted the importance of cultural exchanges, joint events, conferences and exhibitions, which contribute to bringing the two peoples closer together and strengthening humanitarian ties. The Hero Arkadag also emphasised the significance of Turkmenistan's policy of neutrality for the stability and sustainable development of the region and expressed satisfaction with Uzbekistan's support for these initiatives. The President of Uzbekistan highly appreciated the organisation and level of international events held in Turkmenistan, including the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, noting their global significance. Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that the results of the current summit will contribute to deepening cooperation between the three countries and bring significant benefits to the entire region. At the end of the meeting, the leaders exchanged warm greetings, noted the effectiveness and stability of bilateral relations, and expressed their readiness to develop partnership at all levels.
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