Turkmenistan highlighted the importance of cultural cooperation during a meeting of culture ministers from Central Asian countries and the United States in the C5+1 format, held on June 5, 2026, in Tashkent. The event took place at the JW Marriott hotel and followed agreements reached at the C5+1 summit in Washington in November 2025, which resulted in a joint statement of intent on the preservation of cultural heritage. During the meeting, participants discussed practical ways to expand c...

The international exhibition-fair “Turkmentextile Expo — 2026” opened on Wednesday at the exhibition center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ashgabat. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a greeting message to the participants of the international exhibition. In his address, the head of state noted that the textile industry has become one of the key dynamically developing sectors of the national economy. He also emphasized that in recent years, the industry’s prod...

Today, World Bicycle Day is widely celebrated in Turkmenistan. Mass bike rides and festive events are held with great enthusiasm across the country. This international holiday, which emphasizes the importance of universal human values such as health, solidarity, friendship, and commitment to the principles of humanism, offers great opportunities for the widespread promotion of sport as a messenger of peace and a symbol of establishing effective cooperation based on the principles of mutual tr...

In order to ensure the spiritual and physical well-being of the population, combat tobacco use, significantly improve public health and enhance citizens’ welfare, increase life expectancy, as well as implement effective and comprehensive measures in this field, the President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution. The document approves the National Programme for Transforming Turkmenistan into a Tobacco-Free Country for 2026–2030 and the Action Plan for its implementation. According to the doc...

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a decree establishing a State Organizing Committee to ensure the high-level organization of international equestrian and horse beauty competitions. The decision aims to further enhance the global recognition of the Akhal-Teke horse — the national treasure of the Turkmen people — and to ensure comprehensive preparations for the events, Turkmen state media reported on Monday. In recent years, Turkmenistan has taken several important ste...

Carlo D'Amario, CEO of the British fashion house Vivienne Westwood, and Marzio Nocera, founder of the Italian television channel Fashion Channel Italy, will attend the international exhibition "Turkmen Textile Expo 2026", which will be held in Ashgabat from June 4 to 6, according to the event organizers. The participation of these prominent figures from the global fashion industry will be one of the exhibition’s highlights. The event will bring together textile manufacturers, designers, busin...

On 1 June 2026, festive events marking International Children’s Day were held across Turkmenistan. In honour of this holiday, the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulary address to the children and the people of Independent, Neutral Turkmenistan. A festive event was also held at the Ashgabat Park of Culture and Leisure in the capital. The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Healthcare and...