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Students in Turkmenistan develop alternatives to food products
16.10.2025At an international exhibition dedicated to Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers' Day, students from the Oguzhan Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan presented their developments in the field of alternative food products, according to the online news resource TerraNews. Amandursun Jumayeva, a student at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Ecology, said that young researchers had created dietetic sweets from camel milk using a sugar substitute, making them suitable for people with diabetes and lactose intolerance. In addition, the project participants developed jelly-like teas from plants, syrup from saffron flowers, natural alcohol-free perfumes, scrubs, scented candles and powdered flavourings. According to Jumayeva, Turkmenistan has all the conditions necessary for the development of biotechnology and scientific innovation. She expressed her gratitude to the country's leadership for supporting young scientists and noted that their developments are intended to contribute to the prosperity of the national economy.
Turkmen schoolchildren's project wins Google award
16.10.2025Twelfth-grade students from Specialised School No. 97 in Ashgabat, Begench Annaorazov, Ayhan Bayramov, and Salyh Annanepesov, took second place in the ‘Firebase Studio Championship Central Asia 2025’ competition. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Their project, TerraVibe, was among the top ten teams and was awarded special certificates and cash prizes from Google. The application uses cameras and AI to analyse the condition of plants and identify damaged areas. To create the project, the students consulted with teachers from the computer department of the ‘Kämil Bilim Erjeller’ educational centre.
The IV International Chemistry Olympiad for students has commenced in Ashgabat
16.10.2025The IV International Chemistry Olympiad for university students has opened in Ashgabat and will run from 15 to 17 October at the Magtymguly Turkmen State University. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The competition is held in person in Turkmen, Russian and English. Participants compete individually in two categories: ‘A’ for chemistry students and ‘B’ for students of other specialities. Each university is allowed to send up to four students and one supervisor. Based on their individual results, the winners will receive diplomas and medals. At the opening ceremony, TSU Vice-Rector Durdymyrat Annayev emphasised that the Olympiad reflects the country's successes in the development of education and the training of qualified personnel under the leadership of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The competition involves 100 students from 24 foreign universities (including Russia, China, Italy, Iran, Great Britain, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other countries) and 150 students from 23 Turkmen universities. The jury is made up of teachers and experts from Turkmenistan and other countries, including scientists from Japan. The organisers expect the Olympiad to strengthen international cooperation and allow students to exchange experiences in the field of chemistry.
Turkmenistan and Pakistan to sign cultural cooperation programme
16.10.2025On 15 October, Atajan Movlamov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, held a meeting with Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan. This was reported by the Orient news agency. The Pakistani side confirmed its readiness to sign a cooperation programme in the field of culture until 2026, which, according to the minister, will become a “new chapter” in relations between the two countries. The minister noted the importance of strengthening humanitarian ties alongside economic cooperation and expressed hope that the successful example of the TAPI project will be continued in the field of culture. He also stressed the importance of direct air links for the development of tourism and proposed organising joint cultural festivals. Pakistan invited Turkmenistan to participate in the ‘Lok Mela 2025’ festival, which will be held on 7–16 November in Islamabad, as well as in a special cultural evening at the National Council of the Arts. The parties agreed to speed up the preparation of a Memorandum of Understanding and to appoint coordinators. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan confirmed his readiness for active cultural interaction and the strengthening of tourist ties. According to Secretary Asad Rehman Gilani, the future programme will mark the beginning of a new era of friendship and will include exchanges of artists, writers and cultural delegations, exhibitions, conferences and joint projects on heritage preservation.
A series of events were held in Turkmenistan as part of Italian Language Week
15.10.2025The International University for the Humanities and Development held a series of events as part of Italian Language Week under the slogan ‘Italofonia: Language Beyond Borders.’ This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The initiative aims to promote the Italian language and culture, as well as to develop educational cooperation between Turkmenistan and Italy. The week was organised with the support of the Italian Embassy and brought together diplomats, teachers, students and renowned Italian professors. Maria Giovanna Farci and Francesco Giommoni gave lectures to participants, and an exhibition dedicated to Italian culture and literature was opened. The programme included discussions on international cooperation, academic exchanges, seminars and specialised Italian language courses. The project provided an opportunity for young Turkmen to learn more about the history, art, cinema and other aspects of Italian heritage. The university also employs an Italian professor.
Turkmenistan and South Korea strengthen cooperation in shipbuilding in the Caspian Sea
15.10.2025Turkmenistan continues to modernise its maritime infrastructure on the Caspian Sea with the help of international technologies. This was reported by IIC. On 14 October, Kim Jun-chul, Chargé d'Affaires of the Republic of Korea, visited the Balkan shipbuilding and ship repair plant, where a joint project is being implemented to build two multi-purpose cargo ships with a carrying capacity of 6,100 tonnes with the participation of the South Korean company ‘Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co., Ltd.’ (KSIT). During the meeting with the company's CEO, Guychmyrat Amanov, the parties discussed the development of cooperation in the shipbuilding sector. The visit confirmed Turkmenistan's desire to use advanced global experience to strengthen its position as a key transit hub in the Caspian region. Kim Jun Chol expressed his gratitude to KSIT specialists for their high professionalism and contribution to the implementation of the project.
The foundation for a new fertiliser complex has been laid in Turkmenabat
15.10.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov today took part in a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for a new mineral fertiliser production complex at the S.A. Niyazov Chemical Plant in Turkmenabat. This was reported by TerraNews. The presidential airliner landed at Turkmenabat International Airport, where Serdar Berdimuhamedov was met by parliamentary leaders, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Governor of Lebap velayat. The solemn atmosphere of the arrival was complemented by musical performances and speeches by cultural figures. In the conference hall, where the main part of the ceremony was held, Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a speech, noting the strategic importance of the new project for the further development of the national economy. The President congratulated the participants on the start of construction of the complex, emphasising that the chemical industry plays a key role in the diversification and industrialisation of the country. The project is being implemented by the State Concern ‘Türkmenhimiýa’ in cooperation with the South Korean company ‘Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’ The new production complex is designed to produce 350,000 tonnes of superphosphate and 100,000 tonnes of ammonium sulphate per year, which will significantly increase the capacity of the Turkmen chemical industry and strengthen its export potential.
Turkmenistan intends to strengthen cooperation with the African Union
15.10.2025On 14 October, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Turkmenistan Mekan Ishangulyev met with Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mohamed El-Amine Souef. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The parties discussed the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and African countries, which is reaching a new level, as evidenced by the participation of high-level delegations from Africa in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. The Ambassador emphasised that strengthening friendly and mutually beneficial relations with African states is one of the priorities of Turkmenistan's foreign policy. The Deputy Chairman of the Commission highly appreciated the potential for cooperation in energy, chemical industry, agriculture and culture.
New Ambassador of Turkmenistan arrives in the United Arab Emirates
15.10.2025On 13 October, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan, Bayram Bayramov, arrived in the United Arab Emirates. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission. He was warmly welcomed at Dubai International Airport by Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' representative office in Dubai. During the meeting, Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer welcomed the new Ambassador and conveyed his best wishes for success in further strengthening the traditionally friendly relations between Turkmenistan and the UAE. In turn, B. Bayramov expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and conveyed greetings and best wishes from the Government of Turkmenistan to the UAE leadership. The parties discussed upcoming protocol events, including the presentation of copies of credentials to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the presentation of credentials to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as issues related to the development of bilateral cooperation. The meeting took place in a friendly and constructive atmosphere, emphasising mutual respect and the parties' interest in further developing relations.
Turkmenistan defeated Sri Lanka in the 2027 Asian Cup football qualifiers
15.10.2025The Turkmenistan national team defeated Sri Lanka 2-1 in the third round of qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The match was held at the 10,000-seat stadium in Arkadag, where the Turkmenistan national team played its first official game. Elman Tagayev (52nd minute) and Mekan Saparov (57th minute) scored the winning goals, while the visitors narrowed the gap in the 65th minute after a ricochet from Guychmyrat Annagulyev. After four rounds, the Turkmen national team is among the leaders of Group D with 9 points, which also includes Thailand, Sri Lanka and Chinese Taipei. Turkmenistan will play its next match on 18 November 2025 at home against Chinese Taipei, and will conclude the qualifiers on 31 March 2026 with an away match against Thailand.
A WHO mission to strengthen influenza and acute respiratory infections surveillance was conducted in Turkmenistan
15.10.2025The WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan conducted a technical mission to strengthen surveillance of influenza and acute respiratory infections (ARI). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The mission included WHO Regional Office for Europe respiratory virus surveillance technical specialist James Edward Fielding and WHO experts Kirill Stolyarov and Daria Danilenko. As part of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Partnership Contribution, the experts provided advice and technical support to national partners, assessed the implementation of the updated surveillance protocol, including epidemiological and virological monitoring, as well as data collection and analysis systems. During the visit, a workshop was held on building national capacity in influenza and ARI surveillance, data management and virological surveillance. Members of the mission also participated in a scientific conference dedicated to Medical Workers' Day. The experts visited key health facilities in Ashgabat, including health centres, infection prevention centres, the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service and the Virology Reference Laboratory, where they assessed laboratory surveillance and the operational capacity of the surveillance system. Following the mission, the results were discussed, recommendations were made, and further steps were identified to strengthen the integrated influenza and ARI surveillance system in Turkmenistan.
TRT Avaz presented films about Magtymguly and the city of Arkadag in Ashgabat
15.10.2025In Ashgabat, the premiere screening of TRT Avaz documentaries ‘The Wise Turkmen Magtymguly’ and ‘City of the future Arkadag’ was held at the cinema. The screening was timed to coincide with the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and the 30th anniversary of the country's neutrality, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The films, produced by the Turkish international television channel, combine the historical heritage and modern development of Turkmenistan. The film about the poet Magtymguly reveals the spiritual world of the Turkmen people, while the film about the ‘smart’ city of Arkadag demonstrates the harmonious combination of history and modern technology. The premiere was attended by the Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmet Demirok, representatives of diplomatic missions, employees of ‘Turkmenfilm’, journalists and students. The Head of TRT's representative office in Turkmenistan, Ugur Sami Gezer, emphasised that the channel's goal is to use cinema to unite the country's past and future and to introduce the international audience to the cultural and social life of Turkmenistan. Both films are part of the ‘Atavatan Turkmenistan’ project, which has previously produced films about Ashgabat, Merv and Koneurgench, as well as short documentaries about the spiritual and cultural values of the region. Annasahet Kakayev, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Television, Radio Broadcasting, and Cinematography, noted the importance of further cooperation with TRT, including joint projects, exchange of experience and internships for young Turkmen specialists. TRT Avaz's motto, ‘Unity in Language, Thought, and Action,’ reflects the desire to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Turkic world.
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