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Turkmenistan university receives 190 textbooks from Chinese Embassy
21.01.2026The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan has donated 190 copies of educational literature on Chinese language, history and culture to the International University for the Humanities and Development. This was reported by the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’, according to Turkmenportal. The collection includes textbooks, dictionaries and thematic publications for students of different levels of proficiency. Among the books donated are Xi Jinping's four-volume work ‘The Governance of China’ in Chinese and Russian, as well as works on the political system of modern China. These include ‘The Chinese System: Governing China in a New Era’ and ‘Witness to China's Reform and Opening Up: Series of 40 Celebrities.’ A significant part of the collection consists of ‘Modern Chinese’ sets for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels with exercises and audio materials. The library also received frequency dictionaries for all six levels of the HSK exam, the Xinhua Chinese Character Dictionary, and phraseological and thematic dictionaries. A separate section is dedicated to publications on Chinese culture, including poetry, geography, traditions, tea culture, and fiction.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with the Secretary General of the SCO
21.01.2026On 20 January, a meeting was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the People's Republic of China between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan, Parahat Durdyev, and the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the expansion of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the SCO. The Ambassador congratulated the Secretary General on the New Year and wished him success in implementing the Organisation's tasks. Parahat Durdyev noted the multifaceted nature of the SCO's work and the high level of interaction with Turkmenistan. He provided information on the events planned by the Turkmen side in 2026, as well as on the preparations for the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence. Nurlan Yermekbayev expressed his gratitude for the invitation and opportunity to participate in the Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Neutrality Day and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality. He also recalled his meeting with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed the potential for developing cooperation in the trade, economic, transport, logistics and humanitarian spheres.
Turkmenistan university becomes finalist in THE Awards Asia in STEM
21.01.2026The Oguz Han University of Engineering and Technology in Turkmenistan has been shortlisted for THE Awards Asia 2026 in the ‘Research Project of the Year: STEM’ category. This was reported by the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The university has previously been recognised by THE Awards Asia. In 2025, it was among the top eight finalists in the ‘Student Recruitment Campaign of the Year’ category. This year, the university has been recognised for its scientific research and development of STEM education. Experts noted the practical significance of its developments and contribution to the development of engineering and high-tech fields. According to the organisers, more than 500 applications were submitted in 10 categories. Eighty universities from 17 countries and territories made it to the final. The winners will be announced on 22 April in Hong Kong at a ceremony during the THE Asian University Summit. The decision was made by experts from Times Higher Education. Eight universities were selected in this category.
The President of Turkmenistan addressed the participants of the SPECA Economic Forum
21.01.2026The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, addressed participants at the Economic Forum, which is being held in Ashgabat as part of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Week. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The forum is being held in the capital of Turkmenistan as part of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Week. The greeting noted that the event is aimed at developing cooperation between the states participating in the programme. The President of Turkmenistan emphasised that the SPECA countries support the expansion of the programme's agenda. These include projects in the fields of e-commerce, digitalisation, ‘green’ growth, energy interconnectivity and transport integration in Eurasia. Turkmenistan, which will chair SPECA in 2025, proposed the creation of an effective regional market for goods, services, investment and innovation. Turkmenistan's international activities in the field of sustainable energy were noted separately. The UN General Assembly adopted three relevant resolutions on the country's initiative. It was also proposed to focus the work of the SPECA profile group on key issues of energy, water resources and ecology. Forum participants will be able to familiarise themselves with Turkmenistan's economic indicators, investment strategy, industrial and innovation policy and the introduction of modern technologies, as well as the country's potential over the years of independence. The address emphasises that during its chairmanship of SPECA, Turkmenistan has put forward initiatives for the sustainable development of the region, including issues relating to the Caspian Sea. The forum is seen as a platform for dialogue, joint decision-making and discussion of the SPECA Development Concept until 2030.
Kyrgyzstan's champion ‘Bars’ has signed a prized footballer from Turkmenistan
21.01.2026The ‘Bars’ football club from Kyrgyzstan has signed a contract with 25-year-old Turkmen midfielder Teymur Charyev. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. T. Charyev is the most expensive footballer in Turkmenistan, with an estimated value of €250,000. He began his playing career at FC ‘Energetika Mary’, then played for the Kyrgyz team ‘Abdysh-Ata’ (66 matches) and the Belarusian ‘Torpedo-BelAZ’ (35 games, 1 goal, 2 assists). ‘Bars’, founded in 2024 in the Issyk-Kul region, sensationally became the Kyrgyzstan champions in 2025, defeating ‘Talant’ 2-1 in the decisive round and earning the right to play in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27.
The CIS symbol turns 30
21.01.2026It has been 30 years since the emblem and flag of the Commonwealth of Independent States were approved. The regulation on symbols was adopted on 19 January 1996, according to the MIR24 internet portal. The emblem is a blue circle with a white composition of vertical lines and a gold circle in the centre. The author of the symbols is Alexander Grigoriyev, a resident of St. Petersburg. According to him, more than 350 entries from various republics were submitted to the competition. Over 100 sketches were presented in the Catherine Hall of the Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg during the Assembly session on 18 March 1994. Alexander Grigoriyev noted that he learned of his victory from a television news broadcast when the Commonwealth flag was first shown publicly. Later, he received official confirmation of the competition results. The blue and white colour scheme symbolises purity of thought, spirituality and nobility, while the golden circle represents warmth, light and the common values of the peoples of the CIS countries. The composition is based on the image of a tree, where the branches represent the participating states and the central core reflects the unifying principle.
Meredov's debut goal contributed to FC ‘Arkadag’s victory at the training camp in Turkey
21.01.202622-year-old Turkmenistan national team forward Dayanch Meredov scored his first goal for ‘Arkadag’ football club in a friendly match during a training camp in Antalya (Turkey). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. In the game against Kosovo's ‘Feronikeli’, D. Meredov opened the scoring, and the second goal was scored by Didar Durdyev, the long-time top scorer of the Turkmenistan championship. ‘Arkadag’ won 2-0. D. Meredov joined the club from ‘Kopetdag’ on 6 January, and this match was his debut. ‘Feronikeli’ is in second place in the Kosovo Super League after 18 rounds. ‘Arkadag’ is preparing for the new season at a training camp in Turkey (12 January – 2 February). The first official match will be on 11 February in the 1/8 finals of the AFC Champions League against Saudi Arabia's ‘Al-Nassr’ at the Olympic Stadium in Ashgabat.
‘Kawasaki’ is ready to invest in the modernisation of Turkmenistan's industry
21.01.2026The Japanese company ‘Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ is ready to participate in infrastructure projects in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The company considers the country's investment climate to be favourable and intends to support the modernisation of industry by applying international experience and technology. ‘Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ has already implemented major projects in Turkmenistan, including the construction of a gas chemical plant in the Ahal velayat, the world's first plant to produce petrol from natural gas. The above-mentioned plant processes 1.8 billion cubic metres of gas per year, producing 600,000 tonnes of ECO-93 petrol, 12,000 tonnes of diesel fuel and 115,000 tonnes of liquefied gas.
Turkmenistan approves uniform standards for accounting for electricity losses
21.01.2026The Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan has approved the ‘Recommendations for calculating and analysing the technological consumption of electrical energy for transmission via the electrical networks of the Turkmenistan power system.’ This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan.’ The document, developed with the support of the European Union's SECCA project, establishes uniform methods for accounting and analysing electricity transmission losses, including the classification of losses and calculations for different voltage levels. The data on the new recommendations will be used for reporting, planning loss reduction and identifying overloaded sections of the network, which will increase the transparency of accounting, reduce inefficient costs and strengthen the reliability of the power system. Previously, with the support of SECCA, five regulatory documents were developed in Turkmenistan, and now, in collaboration with national experts, two more are being prepared for the further development of the energy sector.
China increases imports of Turkmen gas to record levels
21.01.2026In 2025, China imported natural gas worth $8.41 billion. Turkmenistan remains the main supplier, with gas going to China and Uzbekistan. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. Approximately 40 billion cubic metres are supplied annually via the three lines of the ‘Turkmenistan-China’ gas pipeline, and the launch of the fourth line, D, will increase the volume to 65 billion cubic metres. At the beginning of the year, CNPC began commercial development of the fourth phase of the ‘Galkynysh’ gas field with a design capacity of 10 billion cubic metres per year. Trade turnover between the countries from January to November 2025 reached $9.164 billion.
LED lamp production is developing in Turkmenistan
20.01.2026The private company ‘Rysgally nesip’ in Balkan velayat is contributing to the import substitution policy by establishing the production of LED lamps under the ‘Çyrag’ brand. The products have already gained popularity in the domestic market as an alternative to foreign counterparts, according to the IIC of Turkmenistan. The company uses Turkish technology and produces ten types of LED lamps with a power range from 6 to 50 watts. The lamps are adapted to the climatic conditions of Turkmenistan and voltage fluctuations, which increases their reliability and service life. Production is carried out by a team of 40 specialists, with an annual output of 400,000 units. The company plans to expand its product range and increase capacity, confirming the private sector's readiness to supply the domestic market with energy-efficient products manufactured in the country.
The Ahal-Teke horse complex is being prepared for the Turkmen horse festival
20.01.2026The Turkish company ‘GAP Inşaat’ is modernising the Ahal-Teke Horse Complex of the President of Turkmenistan. The facility is being prepared as the main venue for spring events dedicated to the National Day of the Turkmen Horse. The progress of the work was inspected by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, reports Infoportal. The project involves the renovation of stables and riding arenas, as well as the redevelopment of transport and engineering infrastructure. A high-speed motorway with reinforced bridges over mud channels and a lighting system is being built to the complex. Thousands of trees are being planted along the route. The buildings of the complex will house sculptures, paintings and screens for broadcasting competitions. The National Leader of the Turkmen people noted the need to comply with international standards at all stages of construction. After completion, the complex will be used as a multifunctional centre for horse breeding and equestrian sports.
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