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Turkmenistan emphasised the role of women in strengthening society
03.03.2026A solemn conference entitled ‘Ene hüwdüsi iň kämil eser’ was held at the Capital's Centre for Public Organisations to mark International Women's Day. The event was organised jointly by the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, the Secretariat of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO and the Central Council of the Union of Women of Turkmenistan as part of the year ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses’. This was reported by the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. During the conference, speeches were made on the importance of women's labour, the development of national handicrafts in the modern era and issues of preserving spiritual traditions. The ceremony continued with a song and music programme featuring artists from across the country. The compositions performed reflected the themes of continuity of craft traditions, raising children and strengthening family values. The speakers emphasised that women in Turkmenistan are traditionally held in high esteem, and their contribution to raising the younger generation and preserving national customs is highly valued. The role of maternal love, kindness and patience in shaping the harmonious personality of young people was noted. It was also emphasised that the distinctive traditions of the people are being further developed at the present stage, including in matters of raising children in the national spirit. Particular attention was paid to the importance of the mother's lullaby as an important foundation for a prosperous future. It was noted that the country is consistently creating conditions for women's employment, self-realisation and education. The speeches highlighted the role of mothers in strengthening national unity, social cohesion and raising young people in the spirit of patriotism and respect for family values.
Car owners in Turkmenistan now can pay fines more easily
03.03.2026In Turkmenistan, the capabilities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' ‘Galkan Tölеg’ mobile application have been expanded, allowing for faster and more convenient payment of fines. This was reported by IIC. The programme allows users to register vehicles and quickly pay traffic fines using their bank cards by entering the number of the fine. It is noted that after the payment is made, the information about the fine is automatically deleted from the database, which simplifies the procedure for car owners. The app is available for download on mobile devices and is designed to increase the convenience and speed of payments.
The President of Turkmenistan sent congratulations to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria
03.03.2026President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to President of the Republic of Bulgaria Iliana Yotova on the occasion of the country's national holiday, Liberation Day. This was reported by the news agency TDH. The Head of State wished President Yotova good health and happiness, and the people of Bulgaria peace, stable development and prosperity.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people sent his condolences to the President of Iran
03.03.2026The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent his condolences to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian and the entire Iranian people on the passing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei. This was reported by the online news resource Asmannews. Hero Arkadag expressed his sincere words of support to the relatives and loved ones of the deceased, wishing that the soul of the departed may find eternal peace and that the earth rest lightly upon him.
The capital of Turkmenistan resounded with world jazz hits
03.03.2026A concert entitled ‘Jazz till dawn’ was held in Ashgabat, organised by a group of mainly young musicians. For the evening, the ‘Watan’ cinema and concert centre was transformed into an intimate venue with atmospheric lighting and a stylised stage, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The programme featured well-known compositions such as ‘I Wanna Be Loved by You’, ‘Ain't Got No’, ‘I Feel Good’, ‘Je veux’ and others. Dovran Shammyev's performance of ‘It's a Man's Man's Man's World’ was particularly well received. The orchestra was conducted by Kovus Byashimov, Aram Bazikyan's drum kit was set up in the centre of the stage, and the piano part was performed by Vladimir Mkrtumov, Honoured Artist of Turkmenistan. According to K. Byashimov, the ‘Big Band Orchestra’ was created with the aim of developing jazz in Turkmenistan. Art director Myahri Shammyeva participated in the organisation of the project. The audience warmly received the programme, and the organisers are already preparing a new concert production, continuing to expand the genre palette of the capital's musical evenings.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan issued a statement to the media
02.03.2026The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan has expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, emphasising that the escalation has occurred during a period of active diplomatic efforts to stabilise the situation in the region. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The ministry recalled that Turkmenistan, which has permanent neutrality status enshrined in the UN, consistently advocates for the settlement of international disputes exclusively on the basis of the norms of the UN Charter and the principles of international law.
Ashgabat to host international exhibition ‘Cooperation and Development’
02.03.2026From 2 to 4 April, Ashgabat will host the International Exhibition ‘Cooperation and Development’. The event is organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Turkish company ‘Net Organization’, according to the press service of the CCI of Turkmenistan. The exhibition aims to expand international cooperation, exchange experience and attract investment. The exhibition will present solutions in the fields of digitalisation, ‘green’ technologies, industry and logistics. Special attention will be paid to issues related to the growth of the export potential of Turkmen manufacturers and their entry into new markets. The forum will include business meetings and project presentations, which are expected to contribute to the development of partnerships and the strengthening of the country's economic position.
Turkmenistan to celebrate anniversary of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Foundation
02.03.2026Turkmenistan plans to hold celebrations to mark the fifth anniversary of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. The initiative was announced at a working meeting in Arkadag, according to the news website Turkmenportal. Gulshat Mammedova, mayor of Arkadag, proposed celebrating the Fund's anniversary on behalf of the city administration. The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov supported the idea and instructed to develop a detailed plan for the celebration with the participation of representatives of culture and art, as well as to take a comprehensive approach to the selection of the venue and preparation of the programme. The meeting also discussed the implementation of the second phase of the Arkadag city development project, including medical facilities and a new park. Special attention was paid to preparations for International Women's Day, in particular the ceremony to honour mothers with many children and the presentation of keys to new homes. The events are to be organised at a high organisational level.
The capital of Turkmenistan has announced the results of its annual competition for women
02.03.2026The final of the annual ‘Woman of the Year’ competition was held at the Centre for Public Organisations of Turkmenistan in the capital, according to IIC. The event was organised by the Central Council of Women of Turkmenistan. The gala evening was opened by Hero of Turkmenistan Chynar Rustemova. In her speech, she noted the contribution of women to social development, the strengthening of family values and the fulfilment of state tasks. Representatives from all velayats of the country, as well as the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, participated in the final. The programme included eight nominations, including in the fields of education, medicine, business and culture. By decision of the organisers, all finalists were awarded certificates of honour and commemorative gifts from the Central Council of Women of Turkmenistan.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium held a meeting with the Permanent Representative of Slovakia to the EU
02.03.2026Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Belgium, met with Juraj Nociar, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to the European Union. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union. During the talks, the importance of regular political dialogue and high-level contacts for the sustainable development of relations was noted. The participants of the meeting also emphasised the need to further strengthen the legal framework and improve the effectiveness of existing mechanisms for interaction. Particular attention was paid to expanding areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU and developing interregional ties between the EU and Central Asia, which are becoming strategically important. The meeting concluded by emphasising that the deepening of the partnership between the EU and Central Asia opens up additional opportunities for bilateral cooperation between Ashgabat and Brussels.
Turkmenistan and Belarus outline steps to develop business contacts
01.03.2026Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurnoy. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal with reference to the press service of the Belarusian diplomatic mission. During the talks, the parties discussed a number of issues related to the development of air traffic between the two countries. In addition, the participants reviewed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, including the participation of the business community in congress and exhibition events, as well as opportunities for expanding cultural and humanitarian contacts, interparliamentary cooperation and interaction between foreign ministries.
Ashgabat and Kabul aim to strengthen cooperation in the field of quality control
01.03.2026On 27 February, Mergen Gurdov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, held a meeting with a delegation headed by Mullah Faizullah Tamim, Director General of the Administration of Standards and Quality. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the field of standardisation, certification and product quality control, and exchanged views on the development of trade and economic ties. The interlocutors emphasised the importance of compliance with quality requirements for increasing mutual trade turnover. The meeting is seen as a step towards further strengthening Turkmen-Afghan cooperation.
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