International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Turkmenistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at “BB-” with a Stable Outlook, according to the agency’s latest rating action commentary. Fitch assesses the country’s sovereign balance sheet as one of the strongest among “BB” and “B” rated sovereigns. Turkmenistan holds the highest level of net foreign assets relative to GDP in its peer group and maintains one of the lowest levels of government debt. The coun...

Within the framework of the Turkmenistan International Investment Forum TIF-2025, which will take place on September 18–19, 2025, special attention will be given to the development and expansion of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) — one of the key logistics corridors connecting Central Asia with Europe. The TITR is a multimodal route that integrates rail, maritime, and road transportation across the Caspian Sea, providing efficient and rapid connectivity between Asia and...

Following the trilateral summit on the Caspian coast, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presented the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev with an Ahal-Teke horse named "Tavus", and the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a she-camel with a baby camel as a gift, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. Before the ceremony of presenting gifts to the summit participants, the national equestri...

A trilateral meeting in the format “Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan” was held on Friday in the Avaza National Tourist Zone with the participation of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The parties discussed the development of multilateral cooperation in trade, economic, transport, energy and humanitarian spheres. During the meeting, the impor...

These days Ukraine celebrates national holidays - National Flag Day and the 34th anniversary of the country's Independence. National holidays have become a symbol of self-identity, freedom and sovereignty in the hearts of people. They unite all those who love and honor their country, who, with their efforts and aspirations to live in a peaceful and prosperous country, create a worthy future for the Motherland. Let them continue to cause pride in the heart of every Ukrainian and encourage n...

The international universal exhibition and fair Kids Expo: Everything for Children, organized by Turkmen Expo in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, officially opened on Thursday in Ashgabat. On this occasion, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov extended his congratulations to the participants of the exhibition. “During the International Exhibition-Fair “Kids Expo: Everything for Children,” domestic and foreign companies, educational centers, and...

The 11th round of annual bilateral political consultations between Turkmenistan and the United States took place on August 20 in Washington, D.C. The Turkmen delegation was led by Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, while the U.S. side was headed by John Mark Pommersheim, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Turkmenistan–U.S. relations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment t...