President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has extended his congratulations to teachers, students, and schoolchildren on the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, marking the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year. In his address, the head of state noted that the new academic year will see the opening of the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Ashgabat, along with a new academic building and dormitory in Mary. Additionally, new schools and preschool institutio...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan is preparing for the milestone 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Based on the initiatives of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan’s Priority Positions have been developed, defining the country’s foreign policy guidelines for the upcoming political year. This was announced by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during a regular government meeting on Fr...

The international spotlight returns to Ashgabat this November for the eagerly anticipated «Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan» International conference (CIET 2025) – Turkmenistan’s flagship event for cross-sector innovation, investment, and cooperation. The inaugural CIET 2024, held in Ashgabat from 3–5 November, made a compelling statement: over 450 delegates, 50+ speakers, and 400 attendees gathered to explore emerging opportunities acro...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his gratitude to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for his effective leadership in organizing the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in Avaza from August 5 to 8, 2025. Guterres noted that Turkmenistan’s consistent policy, rooted in a commitment to peace and multilateral dialogue, created favorable conditions for the successful conduct of the forum. He emphasized that the conference...

Today, August 27, 2025 the Republic of Moldova celebrates the 34th Anniversary of the proclamation of Independence. The celebration of Independence Day is an event of particular importance in the life of the Moldovan people, who are building a modern, democratic, peaceful and independent state. United in building a prosperous country, the people honor the past, centuries-old traditions, the achievements of their homeland and are moving with determination towards a bright future. We congrat...

Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the Additional Secretary of the MFA of Pakistan for West Asia and Afghanistan Syed Ali Asad Gillani discussed the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. On Monday, political consultations were held in Ashgabat between the Foreign Ministries of Turkmenistan and Pakistan. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for further development of bilateral cooperation in the polit...

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Turkmenistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at “BB-” with a Stable Outlook, according to the agency’s latest rating action commentary. Fitch assesses the country’s sovereign balance sheet as one of the strongest among “BB” and “B” rated sovereigns. Turkmenistan holds the highest level of net foreign assets relative to GDP in its peer group and maintains one of the lowest levels of government debt. The coun...