From August 3 to 13, 2025, the Central Asian Traditional Karate Championship is being held in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. The national team of Turkmenistan demonstrated high results, winning prizes in various age categories. Following the competition, Turkmen athletes received 9 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Young karatekas performed most successfully in individual disciplines of kata and kumite. About 500 athletes from 5 countries of the region took part in the championship....

Today, Turkmenistan celebrates International Caspian Sea Day, which was established in 2006 in honor of the adoption of the Tehran Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea. As a Caspian state, Turkmenistan has its own mechanisms for preserving the ecology of the marine space. The country has an Interdepartmental Commission on Caspian Sea Issues, which includes the ministries of foreign affairs, finance and economy, environmental protection and its structural...

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded in Avaza, bringing together senior government officials, representatives of international organizations, the private sector and civil society. The final plenary session summarized the outcomes of forums and roundtable discussions focused on trade facilitation, modernization of transport and energy infrastructure, investment attraction, innovation, and climate change adaptation. Participants emphasized tha...

During the meeting of women leaders, which took place in Avaza within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, made a speech. As reported by the State News Agency of Turkmenistan, in her speech she noted that in Turkmenistan women are represented in all spheres, including education, science, culture an...

Participants of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Avaza, emphasized the critical role of dry ports as strategic nodes in global logistics networks. The majority of these facilities are located in landlocked nations, making them essential for maintaining sustainable trade flows. International experts voiced concern over the persistent barriers that hinder the integration of LLDCs into the global economy. Among the primary challenges highlig...

The European Union has developed a clear strategy to support landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), focusing on financing, infrastructure and trade integration. EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais announced the strategy on Wednesday during the Third UN Conference on LLDCs (LLDC3) in Avaza. Stiprais said the EU sees financing as a key tool for ensuring sustainable development. “Financial mechanisms play an important role in removing barriers, developing infrastructure...

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov announced the country's readiness to intensify cooperation with the European Union in various areas. He reported this at a press conference within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. According to the head of the MFA, transport connectivity is a key aspect of Turkmenistan's interaction with the international community. Particular attention is paid to the development of transport links with Europe based on t...