THE SCHOOL NAMED AFTER MAKHTUMKULI FRAGI WAS OPENED IN THE ASTRAKHAN REGION OF RUSSIA

On May 18, 2018, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov visited Astrakhan Region. On arrival in the city of Astrakhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov met with the Governor of the Astrakhan Region A. Zhilkin. During the meeting, the sides discussed cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, transport, shipbuilding, education and science. It was stressed that in recent years relati...

TURKMEN-RUSSIAN INTERDEPARTMENTAL CONSULTATIONS ON INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY

On May 22, 2018, Turkmen-Russian interdepartmental consultations on international information security were held in Ashgabat with the participation of representatives of relevant ministries and departments of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation. The Russian delegation was headed by Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation O.V.Hramov. During the consultations, noting the high dynamics of the political interstate dialogue, the heads of delegations noted the urgency...

MEETING WITH THE MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES

On May 22, 2018, a meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Minister of Environment and Energy of the Republic of Maldives Torik Ibrahim was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. As was noted by the Turkmen side, one of the important priorities of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is the activation of a full-scale partnership with the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, the Turkmen side expressed its interest in strengthening and...

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS OF BROADCASTING FOCUS OF OSCE SEMINAR IN TURKMENISTAN

Representatives of Turkmenistan’s State Committee for Television, Radio and Cinematography, lawmakers, journalists and officials from relevant ministries and research and educational institutions discussed broadcasting regulation and new models of broadcasting at an OSCE-supported seminar. The seminar under the title “International standards in the sphere of broadcasting regulation and new models of broadcasting” took place in Ashgabat on 21 and 22 May 2018. International ex...

THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN TAKES PART IN THE WORK OF THE 71ST SESSION OF THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY

On 21st of May, 2018 the 71st session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) began its work in Geneva. The delegation of Turkmenistan from the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan has been taking part in the above-mentioned session, which coincides with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the World Health Organization. An important strategic platform for discussing topical health issues, on both regional and global levels, was opened by the President of the Swiss Confede...

MEETING AT THE MFA OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CENTRAL ASIA

On May 23, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan received the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Peter Burian who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit. At the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including the further development of relations between Turkmenistan and the European Union. During the talks, the sides also discussed the implementation of the EU Strategy for Central Asia. The sides stressed the importance of holding...

IX INTERNATIONAL GAS CONGRESS STARTED ITS WORK IN TURKMENISTAN

On May 23, 2018 in the National Tourist Zone "Avaza" the IX International Gas Congress of Turkmenistan started its work. The largest specialized forum was organized by the State Concern “Turkmengaz” and the Dutch company “KHB Holland”. About 400 delegates participated in the work of the IX International Gas Congress of Turkmenistan, including representatives of the European Union, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, People’s Republic of...

XVII INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION "WHITE CITY - ASHGABAT" STARTED ITS WORK IN THE CAPITAL OF TURKMENISTAN

On May 24, 2018, the XVII International Universal Exhibition "White City - Ashgabat" began its work in the capital of Turkmenistan. The exposition is designed to demonstrate achievements, accumulated work experience and prospects in the field of urban development, architecture and the formation of urban infrastructure in modern Turkmenistan. The organizers of the exhibition - the Ashgabat Khyakimlik and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the country - offer the widest range of...

SANKT-PETERBURGDA «TÜRKMENISTAN-BEÝIK ÝÜPEK ÝOLUNYŇ ÝÜREGI» ATLY SURAT SERGISI GEÇIRILDI

2018-nji ýylyň 22-nji maýynda Sankt-Peterburgyň Taryhy seýilgähinde surat sergisiniň dabaraly açylyşy we Prezident Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedowyň «Türkmenistan-Beýik Ýüpek ýolunyň ýüregi» kitabynyň tanyşdyrylyşy geçirildi. Çäre Sankt-Peterburgdaky Halkara gatnaşyklar we migrasiýa syýasatynyň durmuşa geçirmek boýunça komitetiniň, «Milletleriň Sankt-Pe...

TURKMEN-ROMANIAN INTER-MINISTERIAL CONSULTATIONS HELD IN BUCHAREST

On May 25, 2018, bilateral consultations on regional issues, in particular concerning the EU and the Middle East, at the level of the heads of the relevant departments of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Romania had been held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania. During the consultations, delegations of the two countries discussed in detail such issues as the relationship of Turkmenistan with the European Union, in the context of Romania's upcoming chairmansh...