Outcome documents of two international events held in Turkmenistan have been published and circulated as official documents of the UN General Assembly and Security Council during the 80th session. The first document summarizes the International Conference “The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation for Sustainable Development” and reflects discussions on expanding international collaboration, promoting gender equality, and advancing women’s contributions to sust...

Minister of Defense of Turkmenistan Begench Gundogdyev met Thursday in Ashgabat with U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and U.S. Special Representative for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor. The two sides exchanged views on key regional security issues. The American side reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to promoting peace and sustainable stability in the region. On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with U.S. Special Representati...

International consulting firms RINA of Italy and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting of Germany have secured a five-year contract under the OSCE project “Promoting Green Ports and Connectivity in the Caspian Sea Region”. The project, initiated by the OSCE Office of the Co‑ordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA), covers key ports on the Caspian and Black Seas, including Baku, Aktau, Kuryk, Turkmenbashi, and Batumi. It aims to support growth in transit traffic while reducing environm...

A unique archaeological exhibition featuring more than 150 artifacts from Turkmenistan — from the Bronze Age to the Parthian Empire, which once rivaled Rome for regional dominance — opened at Rome’s Capitoline Museums. Many items are leaving Turkmenistan for the first time. Highlights include intricate semi-precious stone necklaces, seals depicting mythical creatures, and scepters of ancient rulers. Carved ivory rhyton from the ancient city of Nisa-Mithradatkert also draw special attention....

A unique football match will take place in Ashgabat on February 11, 2026. Al-Nasr Football Club will visit Turkmenistan for the first time to face the national champion, Arkadag FC, in the Round of 1/8 of the Asian Football Confederation Cup 2. The game will be held at the Olympic Village Stadium. This match is expected to be a significant event for football fans in Turkmenistan. Al-Nasr FC, coached by Cristiano Ronaldo, will play Arkadag FC, which has established itself as one of the l...

Ashgabat will host the international specialized exhibition AGRO PACK TURKMENISTAN 2026 and the international exhibition Food Turkmenistan 2026 from May 12–14, 2026. The exhibition will feature equipment for food and beverage production, packaging machinery and materials, food products and ingredients, as well as solutions for the baking industry and the hospitality sector. Exhibitors will also present technologies for greenhouse farming, horticulture and forestry, grain storage systems an...

On January 10, 2026, the 64th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by the relevant Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leadership and representatives of various ministries and relevant agencies of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, information was provided on the results of the work of the Interdepartmental Commission for the past year in accordance with t...