One of the top priorities for Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector in 2026 is the successful implementation of the Serhetabat–Herat section of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) pipeline, known as Arkadagyň ak ýoly, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Batyr Amanov said at a government meeting Friday. According to the deputy prime minister’s report, another key focus is the next phase of development at the Galkynysh gas field, Turkmenistan’s official media reported. Sta...

Turkmenistan plans several major investment projects in its transport and communications sector in 2026, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Mammethan Chakyyev said at a government meeting Friday. Priority areas include building modern railway stations, ships, and industrial and social facilities, as well as repairing locomotives and rolling stock, according to official Turkmen media. Chakyyev said the projects aim to increase freight turnover through more efficient use of existing...

Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan took part in the third session of the General Assembly of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkic-Speaking Countries, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, where they presented the country’s economic opportunities, export potential and open approach to international cooperation. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation, developing trade ties and expanding joint projects among Turkic-speaking countr...

The Mejlis of Turkmenistan has adopted a resolution scheduling elections for members of the People's Council in the newly formed etraps of the velayats, as well as to replace those who have resigned early from the Mejlis and members of the velayat, etrap, and city People's Councils and gengeshes. Elections for members of the People's Council will be held in the Altyn Asyr etrap of the Ahal velayat, the Garashsyzlyk and Gubadag etraps of the Dashoguz velayat, the Dovletli, Farab, and Garabekau...

The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charity Fund for Children in Need of Guardianship has launched an official website www.hemayat.gov.tm to increase transparency and improve access to information on its humanitarian initiatives. The website serves as a modern information platform, offering details on the fund’s mission and priorities, ongoing programs, and results. Founded in March 2021, the charity has actively developed partnerships with international organizations with similar missions. Sinc...

The TurkmenTextile Expo 2026 international trade fair and conference will take place in Ashgabat from June 4 to 6. According to the event organizer, TurkmenExpo, the trade fair will serve as a B2B platform for textile manufacturers, suppliers, brands and industry professionals, offering opportunities to expand business activity in one of Central Asia’s most promising markets. The exhibition will cover a broad range of industry segments, including textile machinery, natural fiber processing...

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are moving to the practical implementation of a pilot multimodal transport corridor along the China–Tajikistan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Turkey–Europe route. The decision to launch the corridor was made following talks between the transport ministers of the two countries. The project will begin with a trial run, with a convoy of 10 fully loaded trucks traveling from Uzbekistan through Tajikistan toward China. Permits for cargo transportation along the route...