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The ‘Sanly Bilim’ digital platform has begun operating in Turkmenistan
16.08.2025The ‘Sanly Bilim’ digital platform has been launched in Turkmenistan, bringing together the resources and services of the Turkmen Ministry of Education to provide convenient access to educational materials. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The system operates on a ‘single window’ principle: after registering and receiving a personal identifier, users can access all educational resources through their personal account. The platform includes the ‘Ukyply’ educational portal with video lessons and lectures on history, art, music, literature, science, philosophy and foreign languages, as well as the ‘E-kitaphana’ electronic library, where works by Turkmen authors, textbooks and professional literature are available for online reading or downloading in PDF format. To organise the learning process, there are ‘E-mekdep’ services for teachers, parents and schoolchildren to interact, and ‘E-bakja’ for parents of preschoolers. Through the ‘Sanly bilim hyzmatlary’ section, users can pay for educational services, including professional development courses and university education, while the news section provides information about events in the field of education. The project is being implemented as part of the Digital Education Development Concept and aims to increase the accessibility of educational services using modern information and communication technologies.
Ashgabat will host taekwondo tournament for the Cup of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
15.08.2025From 16 to 17 August, Ashgabat will host the 13th Taekwondo Championship for the Cup of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Turkmenistan. The competition will be held at the Martial Arts Arena in the Olympic Village, according to the news website Turkmenportal. The first tournament for the Ambassador’s Cup was held in 2010. Since then, these competitions have become an annual tradition and contribute to strengthening sports ties between the two countries. In 2017, the national teams of Turkmenistan and South Korea participated in the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games held in Turkmenistan. Today, about 500 athletes practise taekwondo in the country.
Afghan entrepreneurs have signed deals with ‘Türkmengaz’ worth $1.87 million
15.08.2025On 14 August, two deals were signed on the foreign market between Afghan businessmen and the State Concern ‘Türkmengaz’ for the supply of liquefied gas. This was reported by the press service of the SCRMET. The total value of the contracts amounted to 1.87 million US dollars. These deals strengthen Turkmenistan's position in the regional energy market and contribute to the development of trade relations with Afghanistan.
OGT 2025 in Turkmenistan will welcome over 100 foreign delegates
15.08.2025More than 100 foreign delegates, including representatives of government agencies, major energy companies and investors, will take part in the 30th International Conference and Exhibition ‘Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025’ (OGT 2025), which will be held from 22 to 24 October in Ashgabat. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. All places at OGT Expo have been booked in advance, which underscores the global business community's interest in Turkmenistan's hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors. The programme will open with a plenary session on ‘Shaping the Future of Global Energy in the International Year of Peace and Trust – Innovation, Energy Transition, and Strategic Cooperation’, followed by discussions on infrastructure, the development of the ‘Galkynysh’ field, the TAPI project, the development of petrochemicals, methane emissions reduction, hydrogen energy and innovative financing. The organisers note that OGT 2025 will not only showcase the industry's achievements, but also serve as a platform for strengthening strategic cooperation in Eurasia.
The President of Turkmenistan sent a congratulatory letter to the leadership of India
15.08.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of the country on the occasion of the National Holiday – Independence Day. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. In his message, the Head of State noted the steady development and strengthening of Turkmen-Indian relations, expressing readiness to further expand bilateral cooperation and achieve new milestones in this direction. Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the President and Prime Minister of India good health and success, and the people of the country peace, well-being and prosperity.
A meeting with the Ambassador of Japan was held in Turkmenistan
15.08.2025On 14 August, Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov met with Hiroshi Sasaki, Japan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan. This was reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the sides discussed topical issues of Turkmen-Japanese cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the importance of high-level visits, which contribute to the strengthening of inter-state relations. In this context, the diplomats reviewed the schedule of upcoming meetings in both bilateral and multilateral formats, confirming their intention to develop constructive dialogue between Turkmenistan and Japan.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan considered aspects of strengthening the Turkmen-Chinese partnership
15.08.2025On 14 August, Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin. This was reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. During the negotiations, the participants expressed satisfaction with the high level of Turkmen-Chinese relations, which are developing in various promising areas. Particular attention was paid to the importance of regular high-level contacts, which play a key role in deepening the partnership between the two countries. In addition, the diplomats discussed the organisation of upcoming visits and events to be held in bilateral and multilateral formats.
Businessmen of Turkmenistan are invited to the international exhibition ‘Plastics Industry’
15.08.2025Business representatives from Turkmenistan are invited to participate in the 15th International Exhibition ‘Plastics Industry - Plastex Uzbekistan’, which will be held in Tashkent from 23 to 25 September 2025. This was reported by the IIC. The exhibition will be a large-scale platform for presenting modern technologies, equipment and engineering solutions in the field of plastics and polymer materials production. Starting this year, the event will be held in a combined format with the 4P Central Asia exhibition, covering the printing, packaging, plastics and polymer industries. This approach will allow participants to explore current trends, raw materials and components in several related areas at once. Visitors and participants will be able to showcase their latest developments, explore products from local and foreign companies, and establish business contacts with industry representatives from different countries.
Turkmenistan will be represented by two clubs in the AFC Champions League-2
15.08.2025The ‘Ahal’ football club scored an important victory over Tajikistan's ‘Regar-TadAZ’ (2:1) in the AFC Champions League qualifying match. This was reported by the online publication Terra News. The match at the TALKO Arena in Tursunzoda was tense: Bagtiyar Gurgenov scored the first goal in the 62nd minute, but the hosts quickly equalised. The decisive goal in the 82nd minute was scored by Suleyman Mirzoyev, securing ‘Ahal’s place in the group stage. Due to this success, Turkmenistan will be represented by two clubs in the AFC Champions League for the first time in history: ‘Ahal’ and FC ‘Arkadag’, which moved from the AFC Challenge League. The draw will take place on 15 August.
An international seminar on water diplomacy and the conservation of biological resources was held in Turkmenistan
15.08.2025An international seminar on water diplomacy and the conservation of aquatic biological resources was held in Turkmenbashi. The event was organised as part of a joint project between UNDP/GEF and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, aimed at the sustainable management of natural resources in the Aral Sea basin. This was reported by the IIC. The seminar was supported by the FAO and Conservation X-Lab. During the event, experts discussed key issues: water diplomacy in the Aral region, scientific approaches to water resource management, the importance of ecological flows, the development of sustainable aquaculture and the protection of endangered species, including the Caspian seal. Participants from different countries shared their experiences and outlined ways to cooperate to preserve water ecosystems. The event was an important step in strengthening regional cooperation and implementing Turkmenistan's environmental initiatives.
Young people in Turkmenistan are invited to participate in the UNDP programme
14.08.2025The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is launching the ‘Future of Work Academy’, an educational platform that will enable young professionals from Turkmenistan and other countries to acquire skills that are in demand in a rapidly changing global labour market. This was reported by the IIC. Experts predict that by 2030, the transition to a low-carbon economy will create around 100 million new jobs. However, many graduates today do not have the necessary skills to fill these positions. The ‘Future of Work Academy’ aims to bridge this gap. The six-week programme will be delivered online and will combine training in cutting-edge technologies with relevant environmental and social trends. The programme is open to young people aged 18 to 29 from Central Asia, the South Caucasus, the Western CIS, the Western Balkans and Turkey. The programme will include lectures by leading experts, sessions with mentors and independent study. Applications for the UNDP programme will be accepted until 27 August, and training will begin in October 2025.
The Embassy of Turkmenistan took part in a chess tournament at MGIMO
14.08.2025On 4 August, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) hosted the opening ceremony of the ‘UN Friendship Games – 80’ sports project and a friendly chess tournament. The competition was organised by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation, the UN Association of Russia, the United Nations Information Centre and the UN Public Committee – 80. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The tournament was timed to coincide with the International Year of Peace and Trust. The ceremony was attended by Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov, Rector of MGIMO, Chairman of the Russian Association for the United Nations Anatoliy Torkunov, Director of the UN Information Centre Vladimir Kuznetsov, Turkmenistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia Esen Aydogdyev, and UN Goodwill Ambassador and hockey player Vyacheslav Fetisov. In his speech, E. Aydogdyev emphasised that sports diplomacy is one of the key areas of Turkmenistan's foreign policy. He recalled the 30th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality, the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, and announced an international conference to be held in Ashgabat in December. More than 30 participants gathered for the tournament, including diplomats, students and pupils from sports schools. The winner received the Friendship Games Cup, while the other participants received commemorative diplomas. The ‘UN Friendship Games – 80’ series will continue in September with football, tennis and chess competitions.
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