The international exhibition and conference on the Development of Turkmenistan's Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors – CIET 2026 – opened in Ashgabat on Nov. 3. More than 800 delegates from 60 countries registered to attend the three-day event. The exhibition, held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, features equipment, technologies, construction materials and industry-related services. The business program covers investment opportunities and development...

Speaking at the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara on Oct. 30, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of expanding the capacity of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor and expressed readiness to develop the infrastructure of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport in this direction. The Head of state thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the invitation to attend the summit and for the hospitality extended to th...

During his working visit to Ankara, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited Hacettepe University, where a ceremony was held to confer upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of International Relations. At Hacettepe University, the distinguished Turkmen guest was warmly welcomed by Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz and the University's Rector, Mehmet Cahit Güran. In his address, the Vice-Rector of the University highlighted the achievements of President...

Turkmen weightlifter Shabnam Kerimbayeva delivered an outstanding performance at the 91st World Weightlifting Championships, currently taking place in Ningbo, the People’s Republic of China, setting two world records in the youth category. During the competition, the athlete successfully lifted 89 kg in the snatch, breaking the youth world record in this event. She continued her impressive performance in the clean and jerk, successfully lifting 112 kg. With a combined total of 201 kg in the t...

Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a one-on-one meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Oct. 30 in Ankara on the sidelines of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Erdogan warmly welcomed his Turkmen counterpart at the entrance to the Presidential Complex. The two leaders then posed for a joint photograph. The 13th Summit of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States is being held on Oct. 30 in Ankara under the theme “Turkic Ce...

Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremony of the Park of Civilizations of Turkic States on Oct. 29, held as part of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Türkiye. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Tufan Erhürman, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and OTS Secre...

From October 12 to 16, 2026, representatives from relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan undertook a study visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of the visit was to examine international experience and best practices regarding the reduction of methane emissions. The trip was organized with the support of the European Union project "Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024–2029," which is co-funded by the EU and the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by GIZ. During th...