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The visit of President of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan began in Astana
24.11.2025The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, left today on a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan. This was reported by TDH. He was seen off at Ashgabat International Airport by officials of the country. Upon arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, the plane was greeted by the State Flags of the two countries and an Honour Guard lined up along the carpeted path. The Head of Turkmenistan was welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan maintain a strategic partnership based on historical and cultural commonalities. The parties are focusing on strengthening political dialogue, expanding economic ties and regional security issues.
Turkmen tennis players advance to Group IV of the Asia/Oceania zone
24.11.2025Turkmen tennis players achieved remarkable success at the Davis Cup zonal tournament, winning the right to compete in Group IV of the Asia-Oceania zone in 2026. The competition was held on the courts of the Polytechnic University in Isa Town, where 14 teams from Group V competed for two spots, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. In the group stage, Turkmenistan confidently defeated all its rivals in Group C — Brunei, Bangladesh and Bahrain — 3:0. In the play-offs, the team faced Guam. Despite the difficult statistics of personal meetings, the Turkmen tennis players won a convincing victory with a score of 3:0: Selim Chagylov and Allanur Dayanjov won the singles, and Meylis Orazmuhammedov and Yuri Rogussky completed the victory in the doubles match. The second ticket to Group IV was won by representatives of the Northern Mariana Islands. 2025 was a successful year for Turkmen tennis: the girls' team under 12 qualified for the U12 Asian Team Championship for the first time, the women's team took second place at the Billie Jean King Cup (Group III Asia/Oceania), and the men's team entered the top eight at the ITF Master's World Team Championship for the first time.
Turkmenistan presents its achievements in construction at ‘BIG 5 Global 2025’
24.11.2025On 24 November, a delegation from Turkmenistan began work at ‘BIG 5 Global 2025’, a leading international platform in the field of construction, infrastructure and urban development, which is being held at the ‘Dubai World Trade Centre’ in Dubai. The summit brings together thousands of specialists, representatives of government agencies, international companies and technology developers, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Turkmen delegation will hold meetings with foreign partners and learn about innovative building materials, engineering solutions and digital technologies for ‘smart’ and sustainable cities. The focus will be on cooperation with global companies in the fields of industrial construction, modular technologies, urban planning and infrastructure digitalisation. The delegation will give a presentation on the country's key achievements and strategic priorities: construction modernisation, industrial innovation, ‘smart’ city concepts and large-scale infrastructure projects. Participation in ‘BIG 5 Global 2025’ strengthens professional ties, promotes the introduction of international practices and advances national projects on the world stage.
Makhachkala intends to start transit shipments through the port of Turkmenbashi
24.11.2025The Makhachkala Sea Trade Port is discussing with Turkmenistan opportunities for joint work in the field of transit transportation, according to the news website Asmannews. It is planned that the route between Turkmenbashi and Makhachkala will be able to transport Russian products to Central Asian countries. The port has specified that logistics routes are currently being developed that would allow cargo from Russia to travel through Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, as well as in the opposite direction. In addition, a scheme is being considered for the delivery of goods from China to Makhachkala via the ports of Aktau and Turkmenbashi.
Turkmen and Romanian companies discussed prospects for developing partnership
24.11.2025On 21 November, a meeting with representatives of the Romanian company FAN was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. Business cooperation opportunities in the transport and logistics sector were discussed with FAN CEO Marian Staicu. Representatives of the Romanian company received answers to questions from Turkmen enterprises ‘Eminli maslahat’, ‘Halkara Türkmen Logistik’, ‘Zehinli Ýoldaş’ and ‘Döwrebap Ulag Merkezi’, which actively work with European partners. The parties expressed confidence that the meeting would contribute to the expansion of bilateral cooperation.
A conference on international law was held in Turkmenistan
24.11.2025On 19 November, a scientific and practical conference dedicated to improving the national legal system in accordance with international standards was held at the Adalat Palace. This was reported by the Orient news agency. The event, entitled ‘The Year of International Peace and Trust – a Triumph of Prosperity, Progress, and Democracy’ was organised by the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan in conjunction with the Mejlis, the Institute of State, Law and Democracy, and the Institute of International Relations of the Foreign Affairs Ministry. The conference was attended by judges, deputies, teachers, researchers and representatives of international organisations, including experts from the UN and the OSCE. Speakers included the director of the Institute of State, Law and Democracy, Yagmyr Nuryev, Mejlis deputy Muhammetberdi Geldimammedov and the Head of the Supreme Court Department, Amantach Gurbanova. Particular attention was drawn to international partners: Head of the UNFPA Representative Office Kemal Goshliyev, UNDP Human Rights Project Manager Lachyn Artykova, UNICEF National Consultant Magtymguly Hojamyradov and OSCE staff member Guncha Nepesova. In their reports, participants discussed the international legal status of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, its role in global security and the country's peacebuilding initiatives, including sustainable development and environmental security. A proposal was made to include the item ‘Neutrality for Peace and Security’ in the agenda of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. At the end of the conference, it was emphasised that all of the country's international initiatives are in line with the UN Charter, and that Turkmenistan supports strengthening the role of the UN in ensuring peace, stability and development, improving the international legal framework and the effective implementation of multilateral agreements.
Turkmenistan presented initiatives to develop academic ties with France
24.11.2025At the conference ‘Turkmen-French Relations: Challenges and Prospects in the Modern World’ in Paris, Gulshat Yusupova, Rector of the Institute of International Relations of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan, presented initiatives for the development of academic cooperation with French universities, including Paris II Panthéon-Assas, Sorbonne and the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The proposals focus on joint master's and doctoral programmes in green energy, water resource management and diplomatic studies, as well as research projects in the field of sustainable development, including methane emissions monitoring, hydrogen technologies and environmentally friendly urban planning. G. Yusupova emphasised that Turkmenistan's neutrality is not only a foreign policy doctrine, but also an intellectual concept that promotes dialogue and innovation.
UNICEF highlighted Turkmenistan's achievements in developing inclusive education
23.11.2025At the international forum "Neutrality and Humanism: Comprehensive Support for an Inclusive Future," dedicated to World Children's Day, the Head of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan, Jalpa Ratna, stated that building an inclusive future for all children, including children with disabilities, is only possible with the cooperation of all systems that influence their development. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Ratna noted that education, healthcare, social protection, rehabilitation and community participation are elements of a single system that only works effectively when there is full cooperation. She also highlighted the country's achievements: the expansion of inclusive education, the strengthening of the early diagnosis and rehabilitation system, and the development of social services and family support. Ratna separately noted the role of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship and the promotion of inclusion through sport, emphasising the importance of the wheelchair tennis competitions held as part of the forum.
Turkmenistan intends to actively develop online trade with Tatarstan
23.11.2025Turkmenistan has proposed deepening trade cooperation with Tatarstan, including in the field of e-Commerce. This was announced by Maksat Gutlymyradov, Head of the Foreign Economic Relations Department of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, at a meeting of the joint Turkmen-Tatarstan working group in Ashgabat, according to the news website Asmannews. According to him, the growth of online formats is important for strengthening economic cooperation. Foreign trade turnover in 2024 reached about $40 million: Turkmenistan's exports amounted to $9.9 million, while imports exceeded $25 million, which is 24% lower than in 2023 due to a reduction in supplies from Tatarstan. At the same time, exports of Turkmen products to Tatarstan increased 6.2 times, from $1.6 million to $9.9 million. This trend was also observed in the first half of 2025, noted M. Gutlymyradov.
Turkmenistan and Moldova discussed prospects for cooperation and preparations for the forum
23.11.2025Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Moldova Mihai Popșoi. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The interlocutors exchanged assessments on key areas of current cooperation and considered possible vectors for its further development. The effectiveness of cooperation between the two countries on international platforms, primarily within the UN system, was noted separately. The active participation of the Moldovan delegation in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC-3), which was held in August in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone, was highlighted. In addition, the Ministers discussed organisational issues related to the upcoming International Forum on Peace and Trust, scheduled for 12 December in Ashgabat and timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, the International Year of Peace and Trust, and the International Day of Neutrality.
A Tatarstan trading house will appear in the capital of Turkmenistan
23.11.2025The Republic of Tatarstan plans to open its own trading house in Turkmenistan to further increase mutual trade turnover. This was announced by Oleg Korobchenko, Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan, following the tenth meeting of the joint Turkmen-Tatarstan working group on trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation, according to Turkmenportal. According to the Minister, a representative of the Tatarstan trading house confirmed its readiness to launch an office in Turkmenistan, which, according to the parties' estimates, will significantly expand economic exchanges. Korobchenko also stressed that in 2024, trade turnover between Tatarstan and Turkmenistan exceeded $35 million, expressing hope that by the end of this year, this figure will approach the $50 million mark.
Turkmenistan advances to Davis Cup play-offs in Group V
23.11.2025The Turkmenistan national team has advanced to the Davis Cup play-offs in Group V of the Asia-Oceania zone. The matches are being held in Isa Town (Bahrain), where 14 teams are competing. Turkmen tennis players took first place in Group C, beating the tournament hosts, according to ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. In a face-to-face match with Bahrain, the team won 3-0. In singles matches, Selim Chagylov and Allanur Dayanjov each won a match. In the doubles match, Meylis Orazmuhammedov and Yuri Rogussky defeated their opponents from Bahrain. After this series, the statistics of matches between Turkmenistan and Bahrain became 4:2 in favour of the Turkmen team. In the play-offs, the national team will play against the winner of Group B, Guam. The winners of the round will earn the right to compete in Group IV of the Asia and Oceania zone next year. Turkmenistan has been participating in the Davis Cup since 2004. The team achieved its best result in 2015, when it advanced to the playoffs of Group III.
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