New facilities for law enforcement personnel opened in Mary and Tejen ahead of Defender of the Fatherland Day. In Mary, authorities inaugurated an administrative complex and a residential building for the regional branch of the Ministry of National Security. A four-story, 24-unit apartment building for police officers of the provincial Interior Ministry also opened. In Tejen, a modern administrative building for the State Migration Service’s Ahal province branch opened, equipped with compu...

President of Turkmenistan and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Army Gen. Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Saturday took part in the opening ceremony of a complex of new buildings and facilities for military units in the Sayat etrap of the Lebap province, Turkmenistan’s state media reported. During the visit, Berdimuhamedov reviewed the living and service conditions of military personnel, including soldiers’ barracks, recreation areas, a library and a gym equipped with modern facilities. Offic...

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...