From October 12 to 16, 2026, representatives from relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan undertook a study visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of the visit was to examine international experience and best practices regarding the reduction of methane emissions. The trip was organized with the support of the European Union project "Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024–2029," which is co-funded by the EU and the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by GIZ. During th...

More than 800 delegates from 60 countries have registered to attend CIET 2026, an international conference and exhibition scheduled for Nov. 3-5 in Ashgabat that will focus on investment and the development of key sectors of Turkmenistan’s economy. The event will be held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan under the theme “Innovation. Investment. Growth.” Potential participants include representatives of government agencies, international companies, investors and financial...

On October 24, the 6th meeting of the International Association “Türkmen alabaý itleri”, dedicated to Turkmen Alabay Day, was held at the Center of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association and the “Türkmen alabaý itleri” Association. This forum became an important event aimed at further enhancing the worldwide reputation of Alabay dogs, which are a national treasure of the Turkmen people. The meeting was attended by heads and specialists of relevant organizations, sectoral g...

A number of documents providing for international cooperation in the oil and gas sector and purchasing equipment for production needs were signed between government agencies and foreign companies as part of the OGT 2026 international conference and exhibition. The documents included a Memorandum of understanding between the Turkmennebit State Concern and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on cooperation involving facilities in Turkmenistan’s sector of the Caspian Sea. A Memora...

The international forum and exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026” is taking place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan from October 21 to 23, 2026. The large-scale event, organized by the Turkmengas and Turkmennebit State Concerns and the country's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has brought together more than 1,700 delegates from 75 countries, as well as representatives of over 130 leading international energy companies, relevant ministries and financial instituti...

The delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held on October 17–18 in Baghdad. The participants discussed current issues related to expanding political, trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation among OIC member states. An important outcome of the session was the adoption, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, of the resolution entitled “The Role of the Policy of Neutrality in Maintaini...

The foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, along with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, met in the C5+1 format in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Oct. 19. Discussions focused on expanding trade and economic ties, attracting investment, developing transport corridors and cooperation in the energy sector. Economic issues included expanding mutual trade, creating favorable conditions for business activity and attracting investment. Particular attention...