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Turkmenistan participates in the ‘Cultural Crossroads’ conference in Yerevan
28.11.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan under the head of Deputy Minister of Culture Nursahet Shirimov is participating in the International Conference ‘Cultural Crossroads’, which began on 27 November in Yerevan. This was reported by the press service of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Armenia. The event is timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Delegations from more than ten countries, representatives of UNESCO and other international organisations have arrived in the Armenian capital. The opening ceremony was held at the Matenadaran Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, followed by a plenary session, which was held on the results and prospects of the implementation of the 2005 Convention. The programme includes discussions on the development of creative industries, cultural diversity in the digital age and other topics. The conference ends on 28 November 2025. As part of their visit to Armenia, the delegation from Turkmenistan also visited the Matenadaran museum.
Turkmenistan presents its potential at ‘Halal Expo 2025’ in Istanbul
28.11.2025On 26 November, the ‘Halal Expo 2025’ International Exhibition and the 11th World Halal Summit 2025 commenced in Istanbul. Turkmenistan is represented by a national pavilion organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, according to the online news resource TerraNews. The Turkmen delegation includes business representatives who will hold a series of B2B meetings and other business events over four days. The main objectives are to expand partnerships, discuss joint projects and promote national products to foreign markets. Participation in ‘Halal Expo 2025’ provides an opportunity to study trends in the global halal industry, hold negotiations with manufacturers and investors, and assess the prospects for the development of national business.
Turkmen weightlifters won 12 medals at the Fajr Cup in Tehran
28.11.2025The Turkmenistan weightlifting team won eight gold and four bronze medals at the 6th International Fajr Cup, which is being held in Tehran from 26 to 30 November. This was reported by Turkmenportal with reference to the Weightlifting Federation of Turkmenistan. Thirty-seven athletes from eight countries are participating in the competition: Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Seyitjan Mirzayev (up to 60 kg) and Bunyad Rashidov (up to 71 kg) won three gold medals in their weight categories. Mirzayev lifted 124 kg in the snatch, 150 kg in the clean and jerk and 274 kg in total. Rashidov lifted 150 kg in the snatch, 165 kg in the clean and jerk and 315 kg in the total. Gaygysyz Torayev (up to 79 kg) won two gold medals — in the clean and jerk (187 kg) and total (332 kg), as well as bronze in the snatch (145 kg). Bronze medals were also won by Ramazan Torayev (up to 88 kg) in the clean and jerk (176 kg) and total (316 kg), and Galkan Rahmanov (up to 88 kg) in the snatch (145 kg). Turkmenistan is represented by seven athletes in the tournament. On 28 November, Rustem Annaberdiyev (up to 94 kg) and Davranbek Hasanbayev (up to 110 kg) will compete. The judging panel includes Aman Meredov, a representative of Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan and Qatar held the third meeting of the intergovernmental commission in Doha
28.11.2025On 26–27 November, the third meeting of the Turkmen-Qatari Inter-governmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held in Doha. The meeting brought together representatives of government agencies and business circles of the two countries, according to the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The meeting was chaired by Nazar Agahanov, Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan, and Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar. Before the main part of the meeting, the ministers held a separate meeting where they discussed areas for developing the partnership, paying particular attention to trade and economic issues. The agenda of the meeting covered issues of cooperation in the political, diplomatic, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The parties emphasised the importance of the commission for the implementation of the agreements reached and the coordination of promising areas of cooperation. The participants reviewed the current status of projects in trade, transport and logistics, oil and gas and industrial sectors, agriculture, water resources, investment and banking. They also discussed the implementation of the decisions of the previous meeting. Separately, the parties exchanged views on cooperation in science, education, culture, healthcare, sports, tourism and ecology. Following the meeting, the Protocol of the third meeting of the Turkmen-Qatari Inter-governmental Commission was signed. The parties confirmed their readiness to continue regular consultations and expand dialogue.
Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka discussed preparations for an international forum
28.11.2025On 27 November, Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov had a phone conversation with Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the development of bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest and noted effective cooperation within international organisations, primarily the UN. Special attention was paid to the International Forum, which will be held in Turkmenistan on 12 December 2025 and will be dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality, the International Year of Peace and Trust, and the International Day of Neutrality.
‘The Composer’ earned the Turkmen artist an award at the Eurasian Film Awards
28.11.2025Production designer Meylis Hudayberenov received the Open Eurasian Film Award ‘Diamond Butterfly’ in the category ‘The Best Artist’ for his work on the Turkmen film ‘The Composer’. The ceremony took place on 27 November at Nikita Mihalkov's Masterskaya ‘12’ theatre in Moscow, according to Turkmenportal. The film ‘The Composer’ was created by the Oguzhan ‘Turkmenfilm’ Association based on a screenplay by Maksat Gylyjov. The project was implemented with the support of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. The plot centres on the story of a young composer, Merdan, played by Atageldi Rozyev. The film raises the theme of musical heritage and shows how art helps the characters cope with difficulties. Meylis Hudayberenov received a cash prize of $250,000. The main award, ‘The Best Film’ and $1 million, was given to the Chinese film ‘Against the Current’ by director Xu Zheng.
The Heads of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan and Croatia discussed cooperation
28.11.2025On 27 November, a phone conversation was held between Rashid Meredov, Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan, and Gordan Grlić Radman, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Croatia. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The interlocutors discussed bilateral cooperation and interaction in multilateral formats, including the EU and the UN. The effectiveness of Grlić-Radman's visit to Ashgabat in October, where he met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, was noted. The ministers also exchanged views on the preparations for the International Forum, which will be held on 12 December 2025 in Ashgabat and will be dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, the International Year of Peace and Trust, and the International Day of Neutrality.
Turkmenistan participated in the Women Leaders Dialogue meeting in Dushanbe
28.11.2025On 25 November, representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan participated in the final meeting of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asia 2025, which took place in Dushanbe. This was reported by IIC. The participants reviewed reports on projects related to the promotion of gender equality and support for women and girls within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Turkmen delegation emphasised the importance of the UN General Assembly Resolution proclaiming 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. The strengthening of the role of women in the political, economic and social spheres of the country was also noted. The meeting recalled the contribution of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, based in Ashgabat, to the development of regional cooperation on topical issues.
The ICRC held a communications workshop for the Turkmenistan Red Crescent Society
28.11.2025On 26 November, the International Committee of the Red Cross Mission in Turkmenistan held a seminar on communications and public relations for employees and volunteers of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST). The aim was to strengthen their skills in information work, according to the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The meeting was attended by representatives of the NRCST, volunteers and journalists. The seminar was conducted by Ermek Baysalov, ICRC Regional Communications Coordinator for Central Asia. He spoke about practices for working with the media and approaches to covering humanitarian issues. Participants discussed tools for interacting with the press and ways to accurately convey information. A separate section was devoted to practical exercises. Participants tried to apply the materials they had received and expressed their willingness to continue cooperation. Mihail Rahmanov, Head of the ICRC Mission in Turkmenistan, noted that this was the first event where journalists and humanitarian workers jointly discussed methods of presenting socially significant information. According to him, the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and develop common approaches.
The President of Turkmenistan conveyed his condolences to the President of the People's Republic of China
28.11.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the fire in a Hong Kong residential complex that killed and injured people. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The Head of State conveyed words of support on behalf of the people, the Government of Turkmenistan and himself personally. The President wished the victims a speedy recovery and expressed his condolences to the families of those who died.
Turkmenistan and India discussed bilateral cooperation
28.11.2025On 27 November, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Turkmenistan Bandaru Wilsonbabu. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The parties emphasised the friendly nature of Turkmen-Indian relations and productive cooperation in politics, trade, economics and culture. The importance of high-level contacts for the development of bilateral relations was noted. The Diplomats discussed cooperation between the countries in international organisations, including the UN, and highlighted the significance of the upcoming International Forum on Peace and Trust and the conference ‘The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation for Sustainable Development’ in December.
Turkmen student wins international competition for Turkic youth
28.11.2025Nuryagdy Bayryev, a fourth-year student at the Law Faculty of Magtymguly Turkmen State University, has won the international competition ‘Best Student of the Turkic Peoples’. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. He spoke at the online event and received a first-degree diploma, a badge and a cup for his achievements in the field of youth policy among Turkic peoples. The competition was held in Astana (Kazakhstan) and was organised by the ‘Bilim-orkenieti’ National Innovative Research Centre in conjunction with the ‘Žana Kazakhstan’ Republican Innovative Centre. Previous winners also included Ziyada Yusubova, a fourth-year student majoring in history at Magtymguly TSU.
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