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WHO Tobacco Control Programs Are Being Implemented in Turkmenistan
01.06.2026Every year on May 31, World No Tobacco Day is observed. Established by the World Health Organization (WHO), the day aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with smoking and to promote effective tobacco-control policies. One of the key international instruments in this field remains the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), the first global public health treaty, which has been widely ratified by countries around the world, according to the news website Infoabad. In Turkmenistan, tobacco control is an integral part of the state health policy. The country ratified the WHO convention in 2011 and has consistently implemented national programs aimed at reducing tobacco consumption, preventing harmful habits, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Restrictions on tobacco advertising and smoking in public places have been introduced, alongside comprehensive interagency measures. According to Turkmenistan’s national programs, this work is being carried out in stages with the participation of government agencies, healthcare institutions, and international partners, including the WHO. At the same time, initiatives promoting sports and physical activity are being expanded, including mass sporting events and public awareness campaigns. WHO representatives and national experts emphasize that tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemical substances, many of which are highly toxic and carcinogenic. This underscores the importance of prevention and smoking cessation as key factors in protecting public health.
Major Belarusian Confectionery Brand Enters the Turkmenistan Market for the First Time
01.06.2026A Belarusian manufacturer of flour-based confectionery products has begun direct deliveries to the Turkmen market, marking a practical step in implementing agreements aimed at expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. This was reported by the Orient news agency. On May 29, the first shipment of products from the confectionery factory Slodych was dispatched to Turkmenistan. The export batch included popular and premium varieties of cookies and candies that have already proven successful in foreign markets. Experts view this move as the beginning of a systematic expansion of Belarusian brands across Central Asia. For Slodych, entering a new market serves as confirmation of the competitiveness of its products. The company’s portfolio includes more than 100 product lines, including various types of cookies, gingerbread, cakes, and candies. The parties describe the cooperation as long-term in nature: the focus is not on one-off deliveries, but on developing distribution networks, regularly updating product assortments, and increasing trade turnover between Belarus and Turkmenistan.
President of Turkmenistan Received Congratulations on Eid al-Adha
01.06.2026Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, sent a congratulatory message to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramy). This was reported by the AsmanNews online news outlet. In his message, the Prime Minister of India conveyed warm congratulations to the President of Turkmenistan and the Turkmen people on behalf of the people and the Government of India. Narendra Modi expressed his wishes for peace, prosperity, and progress for all peoples, and also wished the President of Turkmenistan good health, happiness, and well-being.
The works of Turkmen poet published in Russian and Turkmen languages
31.05.2026The creative work of Turkmen poet, translator, and journalist Chemen Annaberdieva has been featured in the Russian literary magazine “Severo-Muyskiye Ogni.” Issue No. 113 of the publication, released by the National Library of the Republic of Buryatia, includes a biographical article and a selection of the author’s works, AsmanNews reports. The magazine presents poems by Chemen Annaberdieva in the Turkmen language, along with their Russian translations made by Andrey Novikov. The publication allows Russian-speaking readers and Turkmen students studying in Russia to become familiar with the poet’s work and compare the translations with the original texts. Chemen Annaberdieva works as the head of a department at the newspaper “Watan” and is the author of numerous poetic works devoted to themes of love, motherhood, human relationships, and the nature of Turkmenistan. The poet was born on December 28, 1966, in the village of Geokdepe (now Chachdepe), Murgab district, Mary velayat. In 1989, she graduated from the Ashgabat Pedagogical Institute of Russian Language and Literature. Over the years, she worked at Turkmen Radio as a journalist, program host, and head of various departments. Since 2017, she has continued her work in journalism. She currently heads one of the editorial departments of the “Watan” newspaper. Chemen Annaberdieva is the author of the book “Daughter of the Poet,” which includes poems, narrative poems, and translations of works by foreign authors. She has also been a winner of the President of Turkmenistan’s competition “Türkmeniň Altyn asyry.” The publication of the Turkmen poet’s works in a Russian edition reflects the development of cultural and literary ties between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation.
The first stage of the cybersecurity course held in Ashgabat with OSCE support has been completed
31.05.2026The first stage of a two-phase course on digital hygiene and countering cyber threats aimed at strengthening Turkmenistan’s cyber resilience has been completed in Ashgabat with the support of the OSCE Center. This was reported by the news agency Orient. The training is being conducted for students and lecturers of the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics and builds on the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence previously established at the institution. During practical sessions, participants studied methods for detecting cyberattacks, recognizing phishing, malware, and social engineering techniques. They also practiced skills in device protection, verifying suspicious websites, and creating strong passwords. The second stage of the course will begin in early June and will focus on corporate information security, risk analysis, and response to network attacks, with the aim of protecting critical data in state and private systems.
Young specialists from Turkmenistan successfully performed at an international competition
31.05.2026The Turkmen delegation took part in the International Forum on Professional Skills “Tajikistan–2026,” which was held from May 27 to 30 in the Danghara district of the Khatlon region of the Republic of Tajikistan. The delegation included representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and students from secondary vocational technical institutions, according to the publication “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”. According to the source, forum participants discussed modern vocational education programs, international experience in assessing professional skills, training in-demand specialists, and developing cooperation with employers. Particular attention was paid to training personnel for the energy, construction, manufacturing, services, transport, logistics, creative industries, and design sectors. The forum program included thematic sessions on the development of vocational education and youth employment, as well as a visit to the Nurek Hydroelectric Power Station. Participants were introduced to the practical application of knowledge in the fields of energy, electrical engineering, welding, and technical maintenance. Within the framework of the forum, international skills competitions were held with the participation of young specialists from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, China, and Türkiye. Contestants completed practical tasks in electrical work, plastering, electric and gas welding, and installation and adjustment of solar energy equipment. The work was evaluated by independent international experts. Representatives of Turkmenistan showed strong results. A student of the Ashgabat Construction Secondary Vocational School under the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan, Nepes Rakhmanberdiyev, took second place. Another student from the Ashgabat Energy Secondary Vocational School under the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, Ymamberdi Sokhbetov, was among the top four competitors. The forum aimed to develop vocational education, improve workforce training, and expand international cooperation in this field.
Turkmenistan U-20 national team learned its opponents for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
31.05.2026The Turkmenistan U-20 national football team has learned its opponents for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification tournament. According to the draw held at the headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in Kuala Lumpur, the team has been placed in the same group with Iraq, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. This was reported by Turkmenportal. The final stage of the tournament will take place in China. The qualification matches are scheduled from 25 August to 6 September 2026. Group F matches will be hosted by Thailand. The winners of eight groups, as well as the seven best second-placed teams, will advance to the final stage. The Turkmenistan team, led by head coach Didar Khadzhiev, will play three matches: against Iraq on 31 August, against Thailand on 3 September, and against the UAE on 6 September. It should be noted that in May this year, the U-20 team finished fourth at the Central Asian Championship in Tajikistan. Uzbekistan won the tournament, Kyrgyzstan took silver, and Tajikistan earned bronze.
FC Arkadag Will Meet India’s Goa in AFC Champions League Two Qualifiers
31.05.2026FC Arkadag will play against India’s Goa in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Two. The match will take place on August 12 in Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, according to the news website Turkmenportal. At this stage, the qualification consists of a single match: the winner will advance to the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two, while the loser will continue the season in the AFC Challenge League. Goa secured its place in the tournament after winning the 2025/26 AIFF Super Cup. The AFC Champions League Two is the second-tier club competition in Asia organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
Turkmen Boxer Won WBC Eurasia Title with First-Round Knockout
31.05.2026Turkmen boxer Khursand Imankuliyev captured the WBC Eurasia title after securing a victory on May 29 at Humo Arena in Tashkent during the WBC Eurasia Boxing Night event. The news was reported by Turkmenportal. Imankuliyev finished the fight in the first round with a knockout against Adam Dachi of Tanzania, who entered the bout with a record of 8–1–1. The contest was held in the welterweight division. For Imankuliyev, a 10-time champion of Turkmenistan and an International Master of Sport, this was the first title fight of his professional career. He previously competed at World Championships and the Asian Games, and has won medals at various international tournaments. The WBC Eurasia belt is a regional title sanctioned by the World Boxing Council (WBC), one of the world's largest boxing organizations, founded in 1963.
Turkmenistan Participated in an International Conference Within the Framework of the OIMO Festival
30.05.2026The head of the UNESCO-affiliated national creative group “Design Plus” and a People's Master of Turkmenistan took part online on May 26 in a conference dedicated to the preservation of traditional culture and the development of creative industries based on intangible cultural heritage. This was reported by the news agency “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”. The event was held at the A. Osmonov National Library of Kyrgyzstan as part of the 20th International OIMO Festival. More than 100 representatives of government institutions, international organizations, museums, the academic community, as well as artists, designers, and craftspeople from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, India, and the United Kingdom also participated in the conference. A special event of the program was the screening of a documentary dedicated to the memory of Dinara Chochunbaeva, the founder of the OIMO Festival and one of the key figures in the development of the country's handicraft movement. Participants discussed the role of museums in interpreting nomadic heritage, issues of national identity in material culture, the protection of traditional knowledge, and international experience in the field of cultural heritage. Tajigul Kurbanova also delivered an online presentation, speaking about traditional folk and applied arts and the transmission of cultural traditions to younger generations. The OIMO Festival remains one of the region’s important platforms for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and promoting international cultural cooperation.
Italian technologies will be showcased at “TurkmenTextile Expo 2026”
30.05.2026The arrival in Ashgabat of leading global textile machinery developers, who form the technological backbone of major industries in Europe, Türkiye, India and China, is elevating the upcoming industry forum to a high international level, according to the news agency Orient. With the support of the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Trade Agency and a relevant industry association, a large-scale national Italian exhibition will take place at “TurkmenTextile Expo 2026” in June. Italy is traditionally a leader in industrial engineering solutions. The participation of the Italian pavilion highlights the growing role of Ashgabat as an important hub for attracting investors, industrial capital and manufacturers of high-tech products. Within the exhibition, specialists will be able to explore solutions from leading industry brands. Participants include Marzoli (spinning equipment), Savio (spinning automation), Itema (next-generation weaving looms), Stalam (high-frequency material processing), Mesdan (quality control and laboratory testing), and Color Service (robotic dosing systems and dyeing automation). Their technologies combine digital precision, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The “TurkmenTextile Expo 2026” will take place from June 4 to 6 and will cover the entire textile production cycle—from fiber processing to the production of clothing, footwear and home textiles, as well as the supply of components, chemicals and accessories. The forum will serve as a key platform for showcasing the export potential of Turkmenistan’s textile industry, concluding contracts and discussing prospects for regional market development. The participation of the Italian exhibition is expected to add significant commercial impact and open opportunities for the modernization of production based on European technologies.
“Aýdyň Gijeler”, Esvatini’de biyometrik belge merkezi inşa edecek
30.05.2026Ekonomik şirket “Aýdyň Gijeler”, Esvatini’de bir üretim üssü kurmak için 4 hektarlık arazi tahsis alacak. Karar, 28 Mayıs’ta Abu Dabi’de Esvatini Kralı III. Mswati ile Türkmen şirketi heyeti arasında yapılan görüşmenin ardından alındı. Bu bilgi “Business Turkmenistan” internet yayını tarafından bildirildi. Taraflar, Esvatini için 1,5 milyon ulusal kimlik kartı ve 500 binden fazla biyometrik pasaport üretimini kapsayan büyük ölçekli ortak bir proje üzerinde anlaşmaya vardı. Kral girişimi destekledi ve devlet desteği sözü verdi. Belgelerin, ICAO ve AB standartlarına uygun modern kriptografik ve biyometrik teknolojiler kullanılarak, “Austrian Cards” tarafından geliştirilen güvenli çip platformu üzerinde üretilmesi planlanıyor. Dijital kimliklendirme, telekomünikasyon, bilişim teknolojileri, yol altyapısı ve sanayi alanlarında uzun vadeli iş birliği de ele alındı. Heyet, Esvatini’nin ilgili bakanlarıyla görüşmeler yaparak projenin teknik ayrıntıları ve yasal çerçevesini görüştü. Şirket, bunun Türkmen özel sektörünün Esvatini ile stratejik ortaklık düzeyine ulaştığı ilk vaka olduğunu belirtti.
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