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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[“TURKMENTEXTILE EXPO — 2026” INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR OPENS IN ASHGABAT]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162092</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[WORLD BICYCLE DAY 2026 IS WIDELY CELEBRATED IN TURKMENISTAN]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162031</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR TRANSFORMING TURKMENISTAN INTO A TOBACCO-FREE COUNTRY FOR 2026–2030 APPROVED]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162025</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TURKMENISTAN ESTABLISHES STATE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN COMPETITIONS]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162020</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, FASHION CHANNEL ITALY TO ATTEND TURKMEN TEXTILE EXPO]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/162019</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[FESTIVE EVENTS WERE HELD TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161997</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[ASHGABAT CELEBRATED THE DAY OF THE TURKMEN CARPET]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161986</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On the last Sunday of May, Turkmenistan traditionally celebrated one of its brightest national holidays — the Day of the Turkmen Carpet. The epicenter of the festivities was the National Museum of Turkmen Carpet in Ashgabat, where a large-scale exhibition brought together masterpieces of classical heritage and works by contemporary artisans.

The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by the leadership of the Mejlis, representatives of ministries and government agencies, public figure...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TURKMEN BOXER KHURSAND IMANKULIEV BECAME THE WBC EURASIA CHAMPION]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161985</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Turkmen boxer Khursand Imankuliev won the WBC Eurasia title. The bout took place on May 29 at the Humo Arena in Tashkent within the framework of the WBC Eurasia Boxing Night.

Imankuliev finished the fight early in the first round, knocking out his opponent. The Turkmen athlete's opponent was Tanzanian boxer Adam Dacha, with a professional record of 8 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. The fight took place in the welterweight division (up to 69,8 kg).

Khursand Imankuliev is an international master o...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[MEETING OF THE FOREIGN POLICY CHIEFS OF TURKMENISTAN AND THE UNITED STATES HELD IN WASHINGTON]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161911</link>
								<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 29, 2026, a meeting was held at the White House in Washington between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Turkmen-American cooperation across a wide range of areas.

The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the recent intensification of bilateral political and diplomatic dialogue and emphasized the importance of m...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TALKS WITH THE HEAD OF THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF COUNTER-TERRORISM]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161718</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 28, 2026, during the visit to the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with Acting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexander Zuev.

During the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with the high level and strategic nature of the long-standing partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

Special emphasis during the talks was placed on the histo...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[PROSPECTS FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME DISCUSSED]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161717</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 28 May 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Alexander De Croo.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme, including within the framework of the new UNDP Country Programme for Turkmenistan for...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TURKMEN DELEGATION PARTICIPATED IN THE MEETING OF THE GROUP OF FRIENDS OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE IN NEW YORK]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161712</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 28, 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs took part in the meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in New York on the theme “Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Working Together to Address Global Challenges”.

During his speech, the head of Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry expressed gratitude to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, for the invitation to the meeting and noted that Turkmenis...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[MEETING OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161708</link>
								<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 28, 2026, a meeting took place in New York between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock.

During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan informed about the implementation of Turkmenistan’s priority areas within the framework of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, covering issues of international politics and security, susta...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[MEETING OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN WITH THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161527</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C., a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Christopher Landau.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects for further development of Turkmen-American relations in political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian, educational and other areas of mutual interest.

The parties noted with satisfaction the su...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TURKMEN FOREIGN MINISTER ATTENDS UN SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161525</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Tuesday participated in a high-level open debate of the United Nations Security Council, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The meeting, held under the chairmanship of China, focused on “Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system.”

Meredov said Turkmenistan continues to pursue a foreign policy aimed at promoting peace, trust and preventive diplomacy....]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TURKMEN FOREIGN MINISTER, UN SECRETARY-GENERAL DISCUSS KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161523</link>
								<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Tuesday met in New York with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The two sides discussed the main directions of strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, as well as issues on the international agenda.

Meredov conveyed greetings to Guterres from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Special...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TURKMENISTAN CELEBRATES EID AL-ADHA]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161519</link>
								<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[Turkmenistan is celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the main national holidays of the Turkmen people, with festivities taking place in the capital, Ashgabat, and across all regions of the country.

According to Turkmenistan’s official media, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the Turkmen people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, describing the holiday as a symbol of humanism, friendship and peace that reflects the spiritual and moral values of the nation, as well as unity,...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN IN UKRAINE PRESENTED THE ART OF TURKMEN CARPET-WEAVING AND EMBROIDERY IN CELEBRATION OF TURKMEN CARPET DAY]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161470</link>
								<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On 26 May 2026, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine hosted a ceremonial cultural event entitled “The Art of Carpet-Weaving and Embroidery is a Symbol of the Diligence and Mastery of Turkmen Women”, dedicated to Turkmen Carpet Day — one of the significant professional holidays of Turkmenistan, embodying the richness of spiritual heritage, continuity of generations, and the unique craftsmanship of Turkmen artisans.
The event, organized within the framework of the year proclaimed in Turkmenista...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TURKMENISTAN'S CAPITAL DAY IS CELEBRATED WITH FESTIVE EVENTS AND AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161439</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[On May 25, Ashgabat's capital and across the country are hosting festive events to mark Ashgabat City Day. Concerts, exhibitions, and creative events are being organized alongside the "Last Bell" ceremonies for high school graduates.

Ashgabat City Day has been celebrated since 2013. The occasion for the holiday's establishment was the capital's inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records as the city with the largest number of buildings clad in white marble. Ashgabat is also included in th...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[TURKMENISTAN HOSTS WHITE CITY ASHGABAT 2026 EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE]]></title>
                <link>https://ukraine.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/161417</link>
								<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[The XXV multidisciplinary international exhibition and conference White City Ashgabat 2026 (WCA 2026) opened Sunday at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.

The event brings together executives and representatives of Turkmen and foreign companies and enterprises, ministries and sectoral agencies, as well as representatives of foreign states and international organizations in Turkmenistan.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated participants on the open...]]></description>
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