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Turkmenistan is expanding its representation in AFC club competitions
12.05.2025In the upcoming Asian Football Confederation club tournament season, Turkmenistan will set a record by fielding three teams - more than any other AFC member country. The country achieved such an opportunity thanks to Arkadag's triumph in the AFC Challenge League. This is reported by the IIC. The Ahal club is likely to start with the qualifying round of the second AFC Champions League, where its potential opponent could be Tajikistan's Regar-TadAZ. Other possible opponents include India's Goa and Oman's Al-Sib. At the same time, there is still a chance of direct entry into the group stage if some clubs do not receive an AFC licence. Altyn Asyr, the country's champion, has already secured a place in the group stage of the elite Champions League. Interestingly, the teams that failed to qualify for the second Champions League will have the right to play in the group stage of the Challenge League, which increases the chances of Turkmen clubs to continue playing in international tournaments.
Turkmenistan is strengthening its fight against transnational crime with the support of the EU
12.05.2025From 6-8 May, Turkmenistan hosted a specialised three-day workshop under the EU BOMCA 10 programme aimed at improving methods of investigating cross-border crimes using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). The training was attended by officers from key agencies of the country, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of National Security, the State Frontier Service, the State Customs Service, the State Migration Service, as well as the Prosecutor General's Office. This is reported by IIC of Turkmenistan. Lithuanian experts from the Border Guard and Customs Criminal Services shared best practices in the application of OSINT technologies in criminal investigations, talked about the analysis of digital tools for data processing and the study of cryptocurrency transactions and financial schemes of organised crime. Special attention was paid to modern technological solutions, including methods of collecting information via mobile devices and social networks, as well as detecting money laundering schemes using NFT. The event was held under the capacity building component of the BOMCA 10 programme for investigative agencies, which promotes the introduction of modern evidentiary methods of crime investigation in Turkmenistan.
Turkmen karatekas won 10 medals at the international tournament in Armenia
12.05.2025Ten athletes of Turkmenistan's national kyokushin karate team successfully performed at the X international tournament in Gyumri, Armenia, held on 10-11 May. Under the guidance of coach Atamyrat Khudaiberdiyev, the national team won 10 medals of various merits. This is reported by IIC of Turkmenistan. Turkmen karate fighters showed brilliant results, winning 3 gold medals, 4 silver and 3 bronze awards. The delegation of Turkmenistan included international category judges Tirkish Korov and Tachli Saparov, who ensured objective refereeing at the competitions. This tournament was an important stage of preparation for the World Championship to be held from 28 November to 1 December in Maebashi, Japan. According to the Kyokushinkai Karate Federation of Turkmenistan, the main task of the athletes is to demonstrate maximum results in each weight category at the upcoming world championship.
The Head of Turkmenistan received congratulations from representatives of the Russian government
12.05.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov continues to receive congratulations on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. This is reported by the state news agency TDH. The head of state received congratulatory letters from representatives of the government of the Russian Federation. Among them: Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko and Governor of the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation Igor Babushkin. In their messages, the Russian statesmen expressed their wishes for good health, happiness, prosperity and success, and emphasised the importance of preserving the historical memory of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Turkmen weightlifters won 12 medals at the World Championship in Peru
12.05.2025At the World Weightlifting Championship among youth and juniors in Lima (Peru), the Turkmen national team showed an impressive result, winning 12 medals. The competition was attended by 531 athletes from 77 countries. This is reported by the online edition of "Turkmenistan: Golden age". Junior athlete Anamjan Rustamova (up to 87kg) brought gold honours to the country. Despite sixth place in the snatch (108kg), she took revenge in the jerk (141kg) and climbed to the top step of the podium with a total of 249kg. This is a serious progress for the athlete, who a year ago in Spain was satisfied with only bronze. Kakamyrat Annamyradov (under 73kg) took 1 bronze and 2 silvers; Didarbek Jumabayev (under 81kg) took 3 silvers; and Islam Akmyradov (under 96kg) took 1 bronze and 2 silvers. 15-year-old Ogulshat Amanova added a bronze medal in the 101kg javelin, continuing her streak of success at the World Championships. These results confirm the growing skills of Turkmen weightlifters and the effectiveness of the coaching staff under the leadership of Meretguly Sakhatmyradov and Akhmet Sariyev.
An unusual performance RITUALS took place in Ashgabat
11.05.2025The Mukam Palace hosted an unusual performance RITUALS, where ancient Turkmen traditions met European avant-garde. The event, organised with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and European partners, gathered a full hall of spectators. This was reported by IIC. The evening began with the performance of the Akdjayar ensemble from the Balkan velayat, which presented the Kushtdepdi dance, recognised by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage. The performance featured both Turkmen ensembles and European choreographers, including Italy's Margherita Bergamo. The State Dance Ensemble of Turkmenistan and the Mengli group presented numbers where traditional movements were organically combined with elements of contemporary dance. Multimedia accompaniment - light projections and digital effects - turned the stage into a dynamic artistic space where every gesture of the artists was visually continued. This international project, implemented with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and European partners, clearly showed that art remains a universal language capable of uniting different cultures and epochs.
Two players from 'Arkadag' won awards following the final match of the AFC Challenge League
11.05.2025At the end of the final match of the AFC Challenge League, two players of the Turkmen club Arkadag were honoured with awards, having played a key role in the club's victory. This is reported by Turkmenportal news website. According to the source, Altymyrat Annadurdyyev was the author of the winning goal scored in the 112th minute of extra time. This goal not only brought the club a trophy, but also made the forward the top scorer of the tournament with five goals. Shanazar Tirkishov was recognised as the most valuable player of the final. His game had a determining influence on the success of the Turkmen team.
Turkmenistan summarised the results of the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 4 months of 2025
11.05.2025Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on the work of the Foreign Ministry for the first four months of 2025 during a government meeting. This is reported by the state news agency TDH. The report noted visits of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Uzbekistan and Japan, as well as trips of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Monaco, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. In addition, Turkmenistan hosted delegations from Tatarstan, Georgia and ECO. During the reporting period, more than 908 meetings and negotiations with foreign partners were held and 54 international documents were signed. Bilateral contacts through the Foreign Ministry and the work of embassies are actively developing. Having heard the report, the head of state stressed the priority of developing mutually beneficial foreign policy ties and instructed to continue strengthening cooperation with foreign countries and international organisations.
Turkmenistan leads in speed of transit procedures in Central Asia
11.05.2025Turkmenistan continues systematic work to improve the efficiency of regional transit routes. This is evidenced by the results of an express study conducted in October-November 2024 by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan reports. According to the study, the average time of transit cargo passing through the state border of Turkmenistan is 50 minutes - the best indicator among Central Asian countries. By comparison, it is 2 hours 26 minutes in Kazakhstan, 1 hour 50 minutes in Tajikistan, 1 hour 28 minutes in Kyrgyzstan and 1 hour 25 minutes in Uzbekistan. This result was possible due to digitalisation and introduction of modern technologies in the activities of the State Customs Service. These measures made it possible to optimise and unify procedures, which noticeably accelerated cargo clearance. The achievement points to Turkmenistan's growing role as an important and reliable logistics hub between Europe and Asia, where speed and technology become important competitive advantages.
Turkmen entrepreneurs have entered into agreements with businessmen from Turkey and the UAE
11.05.2025On Saturday, 10 May, entrepreneurs from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates concluded deals with representatives of business circles of Turkmenistan on the foreign market. This was reported by the Internet news resource TerraNews. Foreign companies purchased road bitumen of BND 60/90 grade, as well as lighting paraffin of KO-20 grade from the State Concern ‘Turkmennebit’. In addition, in the domestic market, Turkmen entrepreneurs signed a contract with the same concern for the supply of road bitumen of the same brand. As a result of the bidding, three contracts were concluded for a total amount of $3,417,000 and 750,000 manat.
A representative of Turkmenistan participated in a training conference in Istanbul
11.05.2025From 5 to 9 May 2025, a representative of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took part in the intensive training course on strategic planning for young advisers from Central Asian countries held in Istanbul. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The event, organised by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, was aimed at developing strategic thinking, analysis and planning skills of young professionals, as well as management decision support and risk assessment. The conference provided a platform for sharing experiences, preparing analyses and developing strategic initiatives. Participants discussed national approaches to protecting the rights of young people, strengthening their physical and spiritual health, and increasing civic engagement.
"Arkadag" won in the final of the AFC Challenge Cup
11.05.2025The final match of the AFC Challenge League ended in Cambodia, where the Turkmen club Arkadag won a willful victory over Cambodia's Svay Rieng with the score 2:1. The game was tense and dramatic, keeping the fans' attention until the last minutes. This is reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. Turkmen team's defender Mekan Saparov opened the score in the 59th minute. However, Svay Rieng levelled the score in the 82nd minute, taking the match into extra time. The second extra time was decisive: in the 112th minute Altymyrat Annadurdyyev sent the ball into the opponent's goal and brought his team the title of the tournament winner. This achievement was a landmark for Turkmen football: Arkadag demonstrated not only a high level of play, but also character, having managed to snatch victory in a tough match. The team confirmed its ambitions in the international arena and gave its fans a reason to be proud.
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