Meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan

On September 24, 2024, the successive meeting of the Halk Maslahaty (People’s Council) of Turkmenistan was held at the “Maslahat Köşgi” Palace of the capital under the chairmanship of the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The crucial issues of state life were discussed at this national conference held on the eve of the 33rd anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. The historic meeting was attend...

The President of Turkmenistan participated to the high-level meeting in the “Central Asia-Germany” format

On 17 September 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the second high-level meeting in the “Central Asia-Germany” format. Upon arrival to Astana, the President of Turkmenistan was met by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and other officials. From Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, the motorcade of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov headed to the venue of the high-level meet...

UN General Assembly Resolution “United Nations Games” adopted

On 6 September 2024, the Resolution “United Nations Games” initiated by Turkmenistan and India under agenda item 11 “Sport for peace and development: Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideals” was considered and adopted during the 107th plenary meeting of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. While presenting the resolution, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Ataeva noted that the resolution is a...

Uniqueness of Arkadag smart city was marked with awards at the World Smart City Expo in the Republic of Korea

On 4 September 2024, the Arkadag city has received three awards at the World Smart City Expo 2024 held in Goyang, Republic of Korea. The high awards were presented to national and foreign cities, as well as to companies that have achievements in various industries. It is noteworthy that the smart city Arkadag became the first participant of the event to receive an award. The following awards were presented to the Turkmen side: “Smart City Excellence Award”, which was awarded on...

Diversity of Magtymguly Fragi’s creativeness - on the pages of TURKSOY publications

The year 2024 is marked by the solemn celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet-philosopher Magtymguly Fragi. In the row of activities on marking the anniversary of the outstanding Turkmen classical poet Magtymguly Fragi, special attention is given to publishing activities - publication of collections of poems, research works, scientific articles, monographs, special editions, issues of newspapers and magazines dedicated to the unique heritage of the gre...

Third “Voice of Global South” Summit was held

On 17 August 2024, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmed Gurbanov participated in the ministerial session of the third summit “Voice of Global South” organized by the Government of the Republic of India in virtual format.  The overall theme of the summit, which brought together representatives of more than 100 countries, was “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future”. The aim of the event was to formulate concrete proposals to deepen m...

Turkmenistan - UN: Cooperation for Peace and Constructive Endeavour

As a full and active member of the United Nations, for over 30 years Turkmenistan continues to significantly contribute to the implementation of the principles of its Charter. Defending the importance of peaceful coexistence, preventive diplomacy and dialogue based on equality, Turkmenistan has always encouraged constructive collaboration on the international arena. Preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Neutrality in 2025, as well as to fulfill the UN General Assembly Resolution...

Президент Туркменистана принимает участие в шестой Консультативной встрече глав государств Центральной Азии

Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов находящийся с рабочим визитом в Республике Казахстан принимает участие в шестой Консультативной встрече глав государств Центральной Азии. Как известно, несколько лет назад Герой-Аркадаг Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов выдвинул идею о принципиально новом подходе к региональному партнёрству, сделав акцент на значении системного политического диалога на высшем уровне. В современных условиях эта концепция обретает особую актуальность и востребованность. С учётом возра...

Joint meeting of the Inter-departmental Commission on the Implementation of International Obligations of Turkmenistan on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and the representatives of the UN, EU and OSCE Country Team

On July 29, 2024, the joint meeting of the Inter-departmental Commission on the Implementation of International Obligations of Turkmenistan on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and representatives of the UN, EU and OSCE Country Team was held in the MFA of Turkmenistan.  It was attended by the representatives of Mejlis of Turkmenistan, ministries, agencies and non-government organizations, as well as the representatives of international organizations. In accordance with the...

Successive meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea Issues was held

On July 28, 2024, the 62nd meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea Issues was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.    The meeting was attended by the relevant Deputy Chairpersons of the Cabinet of Ministers, leadership and representatives of a number of ministries and state agencies of Turkmenistan. On the agenda of the session, there were discussions on the “Caspian Ecological Initiative” set forth by the President of...