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Turkmenistan prepares for the Congress of the Halk Maslahaty and the celebration of the 34th anniversary of independence
21.08.2025Under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a meeting of the Council of Elders and the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty was held in Ashgabat, dedicated to the organisation of the next congress of the Halk Maslahaty and the celebration of the 34th anniversary of the country's independence. This was reported by IIC. At the meeting of the Council of Elders under the Halk Maslahaty and the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation, organisational issues were discussed. In particular, the updated composition of the Council from the capital and the Ahal velayat was approved. The main focus was on preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Halk Maslahaty, where the results of the year are traditionally summarised and strategic tasks for the country's development are determined. The National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasised the importance of explaining key issues of the state's domestic and foreign policy to the population. At the meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, specific organisational decisions were adopted. The participants signed resolutions on the official convening of the national forum and approved its date and venue. A special Organising Committee was set up to coordinate the preparatory work and ensure all aspects of the upcoming congress are taken care of. The meeting was held as part of the preparations for the celebration of the 34th anniversary of independence.
The folk song contest ‘Çalsana, bagşy!’ has come to an end in Turkmenistan
21.08.2025The final round of the folk musicians' competition ‘Çalsana, bagşy!’ (‘Play, Bakshy!’) held as part of the state creative competition ‘Golden age of Turkmen’ has ended in Ashgabat. This was reported by the IIC. Twenty-eight performers aged 18 to 35 from all velayats of the country took part in the competition. The competition was held in two stages: first, the participants demonstrated their skills in playing the dutar (a Turkmen two-stringed instrument), then they performed folk songs in the traditional bakshy genre. The jury, consisting of renowned master musicians, evaluated the performance technique and preservation of ancient traditions. At the end of the competition, 14 winners were awarded valuable prizes — national Turkmen carpets and gold chains on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan. The event was accompanied by a thematic exhibition of antique musical instruments, carpets and works of art, and ended with a collective performance of the song ‘Çalsana, bagşy!’
Young talents from Turkmenistan took part in an international arts festival in Kazakhstan
21.08.2025The International Children's Arts Festival organised by the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) has come to an end in Aktau, Kazakhstan. Turkmenistan was represented by young artists from the Balkan, Mary, Lebap and Ahal velayats. The children's dance group ‘Abatjyk’ from the Balkan velayat, as well as students Dovletgeldi Orazdurdyev (Turkmenbashi), Soyench Mashadov and Shamyrat Myratjanov (Balkanabat) won prizes in the categories of choreography and instrumental performance. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. In the competition for young artists ‘Traditional Children's Games of the Turkic World,’ the Grand Prix was won by Bibinabat Ashyrova from the Mary velayat, and the prize winners were Aysel Semenderova (Lebap velayat) and Vepa Geldimuhammedov (Ahal velayat). The festival ended with a gala concert featuring performances by the best ensembles from the participating countries. TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev noted the importance of such events for strengthening cultural ties between the Turkic peoples.
Turkmenistan co-chaired the meeting of the Council of Permanent Representatives to the CIS in Minsk
21.08.2025On 19 August 2025, a meeting of the Council of Permanent Representatives of the CIS Member States was held at the CIS headquarters in Minsk. Turkmenistan was represented at the event by its Permanent Representative to the CIS, Nazarguly Shagulyev, who acted as co-chair. This was reported by the online publication Turkmenportal. The participants approved the draft agendas for the upcoming meetings of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers (9 October, Dushanbe), the Council of Heads of Government (29 September, Minsk) and the Council of Heads of State of the CIS (10 October, Dushanbe). The summits are expected to discuss issues of scientific and technological cooperation, digitalisation of the economy, the CIS economic development strategy for 2026-2030, and adopt joint statements on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The meeting served as a preparatory stage for key events of the Commonwealth at the end of 2025.
Turkmenistan participated in the Meeting of Senior Officials of TURKSOY in Turkey
20.08.2025On 18 August 2025, the fifth Meeting of Senior Officials of the International Organisation of Turkic Culture was held in Trabzon, Turkey. The event was held in preparation for the 42nd regular meeting of the Permanent Council of Ministers of Culture of the TURKSOY member countries. Turkmenistan was represented by Maya Saparova, Head of the External Relations Department of the Ministry of Culture. This was reported by the IIC. The participants discussed issues related to strengthening cultural cooperation between Turkic peoples, including the development of youth exchange programmes, support for projects in the field of art and literature, and preparations for events within the framework of the ‘Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2026’. Deputy Secretary General of TURKSOY, Sayit Yusuf, emphasised the importance of TURKSOY consultations for preserving and promoting common cultural values in the international arena.
The Guseynov family presents the musical art of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan
20.08.2025As part of the 5th Caspian Seasons International Classical Arts Festival, the Astrakhan Philharmonic Hall will host a concert by the renowned Guseynov family dedicated to the musical culture of Turkmenistan on 24 August. This was reported by the news agency Orient. Opera singer Daria Guseynova, composer and pianist Mamed Guseynov, and their 11-year-old son Dariy, who has already established himself as a young singer and pianist, will perform on stage. Despite their different creative pursuits, the family is united by a love of art and a desire to build bridges between cultures. Daria Guseynova is well known to audiences in Russia and abroad, Mamed Guseynov combines European and national musical traditions in his works, and Dariy Guseynov has already won awards at a number of prestigious music competitions. The performance of the Guseynov family will be one of the key events of the festival and will showcase the richness and diversity of Turkmenistan's musical heritage. The Caspian Seasons festival takes place in Astrakhan from 19 to 30 August and brings together creative groups and performers from the Caspian region.
The city of Arkadag will become a model of sustainable urban development at the TIF-2025 forum
20.08.2025Sustainable urban development will be one of the key topics at the TIF-2025 International Investment Forum in Ashgabat, which will take place on 18-19 September. The city of Arkadag will be presented as an example of an environmentally-friendly ‘smart’ city in Central Asia, according to the news agency Orient. The city of Arkadag was built from scratch according to the principles of sustainable development: energy-efficient solutions, digital urban infrastructure management systems and minimal impact on nature are used. The city has automated lighting, transport, utilities and security systems, actively uses renewable energy sources, including solar panels, and has created infrastructure for low-carbon transport. The city demonstrates the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and shows how investments in ‘green’ infrastructure and innovation contribute to social, economic and environmental sustainability. The forum will feature a panel discussion with international experts, developers and financial institutions, where Arkadag's experience will be discussed as a possible model for the entire region. TIF-2025 will serve as a platform for studying successful examples of sustainable urban development and discussing prospects for international cooperation.
A carpet was made in Turkmenistan in honour of the International Year of Peace and Trust
20.08.2025The Baherden Artistic Carpet Weaving Enterprise of the State Association ‘Türkmenhaly’ presented a round carpet dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality. This was reported by the news website TerraNews. The product is made in a classic style: the central medallion is framed by ornaments on a white background, symbolising happiness and prosperity. The carpet is distinguished by its rich velvety sheen. The company has already received awards, including the Presidential competition prize, and Turkmen carpets are traditionally valued for their high quality all over the world.
Turkmenistan to be included in historical research by the RGO
20.08.2025The Russian Geographical Society (RGO) plans to conduct expeditions to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan in 2026. They will be part of a programme dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Pyotr Semenov-Tyan-Shansky, according to the news website Asmannews. This outstanding 19th-century scientist was the first to conduct detailed research in the Tien Shan, as well as the regions of Transcaspia and Turkestan, leaving a significant mark on geography, geology and biology. In 2024, the RGO has already repeated part of Semenov-Tyan-Shansky's route — from Bishkek to Karakol — studying the relief, seismic activity and archaeological sites. The project brings together specialists from various fields, including historians, geographers, ecologists and cultural experts. The result of the work will be a monograph entitled ‘Historical and Cultural Atlas of the Semenov-Tyan-Shansky Expeditions’ and an interactive map of the routes, which will be useful for science, tourism and local history. The organisers emphasise that the expeditions will not only allow researchers to study the dynamics of change in the region, but also draw attention to its cultural heritage and strengthen international scientific cooperation.
Representatives from Turkmenistan studied the experience of Canadian universities
20.08.2025From 13 to 17 August, a delegation from Turkmenistan visited Canada. The group included representatives of media agencies and leading universities in the country. This was reported by the online news resource TerraNews. During the visit, Turkmen specialists learned about the experience of Canadian universities in the field of journalism and media technologies, and also held meetings with the management of the CBC television company, UN experts and professors from the United Nations University. The prospects for joint courses, internships and the expansion of educational cooperation in the field of media and international communications were discussed.
Taekwondo athletes from Turkmenistan will participate in the CIS Games in Azerbaijan
20.08.2025The Turkmenistan WT Taekwondo team will participate in the III CIS Games, which will be held from 28 September to 8 October in Azerbaijan. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The final composition of the team is currently being formed, and the competitions themselves are of great importance for the athletes and the development of the sport in the region. In October, Turkmen taekwondo athletes also plan to compete in the World Championships in the Chinese city of Wuxi. The team is being trained by the national team's head coach, Byashim Rozyev, together with his assistant, Toyli Amangeldiyev. The CIS Games will be held in seven cities in Azerbaijan: Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Gabala, Sheki, Heydar Aliyev and Khankendi.
Council of Elders meeting held in Ashgabat
20.08.2025On August 19, on the instructions of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a meeting of the Council of Elders under the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship was held at the ‘Maslahat köşgi’ Palace in Ashgabat. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The meeting discussed the tasks of the Council, the role of elders in educating young people and strengthening spiritual and moral values, as well as issues of social support for children left without parental care. Special attention was paid to the admission of new members. Meretgeldi Gulgeldiyev and Italmaz Saparlyev, honorary elders of Turkmenistan, were elected to the Council for the city of Ashgabat, and Kakajan Tashliyev was elected for the Ahal velayat. The participants expressed their gratitude to the country's leadership for supporting the elders and emphasised their role in strengthening the unity of the people, passing on traditions and experience to younger generations, and solving important state tasks.
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