The Turkmenistan weightlifting team won 12 medals of various denominations at the international competition held in the capital of Qatar. Bunyad Rashidov, in the 71 kg weight class, won two gold medals – in the snatch (145 kg) and the combined lift (314 kg), and silver in the clean and jerk (169 kg). Medine Amanova (63 kg) won three silver medals – in the snatch (91 kg), clean and jerk (111 kg), and the combined lift (202 kg). Ogulshat Amanova (53 kg) won three bronze medals: in the snatch...

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held meetings in Tokyo on Friday with executives of leading Japanese companies, during which he outlined specific proposals to expand cooperation with specialized and advanced firms. The initiatives cover water supply, water purification, waste management, green and hydrogen energy, and the transition to a circular economy. The meetings included representatives of the Turkmen-Japanese Economic Committee, as well as executives and delegates fr...

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Japan’s Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo during an official working visit. Berdimuhamedov noted that this was his second meeting with Emperor Naruhito this year and expressed confidence that the dialogue would mark an important step in expanding bilateral cooperation. He also congratulated the Emperor on the successful conclusion of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the current level of Turkmen-Japanese co...

Ports on the Caspian Sea are considering the launch of a Maritime Single Window initiative, TRACECA said Wednesday following the Caspian Ports and Logistics 2025 international exhibition and conference held in Aktau. According to TRACECA, the introduction of the initiative in Caspian ports is viewed as a key step toward further streamlining maritime transport procedures and improving coordination among industry stakeholders. The Maritime Single Window is a digital reporting platform design...

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Japan on Wednesday for a working visit to attend the first Central Asia–Japan Dialogue summit. The presidential aircraft landed at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport, where the head of state was welcomed by officials of the host country. The visit includes participation in the summit’s events as well as discussions on the further development of Turkmen-Japanese cooperation. The working visit of the president of Turkmenistan to Japan i...

Specialists at the International Scientific-Technological Park to the Technology Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Turkmenistan have developed a bio-nanocomposite material based on cyanobacteria biomass to prevent sand migration and land degradation. The technology involves treating sand dunes with the biomass, followed by planting drought-resistant vegetation. This process helps retain moisture and creates a fertile soil layer through daily temperature fluctuations. Tests on experi...

On December 13, 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Xing Qu. During the meeting, the sides noted the high level of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNESCO. Particular attention was paid to the significance of the inclusion of the national nomination “The Art of Breed...