From October 22 to 24, Ashgabat will host the 30th anniversary International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan” (OGT 2025). For the first time, the forum will bring together more than 100 delegates from 30 international companies entering the Turkmen market — creating new opportunities for partnerships and business development. To facilitate effective networking, a dedicated B2B zone will be available, featuring integration with the AI-powered Business Connect platform. T...

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov announced plans to host an international forum titled “Central Asia – A Zone of Peaceful Coexistence” during his address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He also proposed submitting a draft resolution to proclaim an International Day of Mediation. President Berdimuhamedov said ensuring universal peace and mutual understanding is closely linked to the preservation of cultural and spiritual ties, as well as f...

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Miguel Ángel Moratinos, UN Deputy Secretary-General and High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York. According to official Turkmen media, special attention was given to promoting intercultural and interreligious dialogue, as well as strengthening mutual understanding and trust on the international stage. The Turkme...

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed holding a Caspian Environmental Forum in 2026 during his address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York. The forum would serve as a platform for discussing regional environmental and climate-related issues. Berdimuhamedov emphasized that Turkmenistan will continue to advance the Caspian Environmental Initiative, originally proposed by Ashgabat at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. He...

Turkmenistan has proposed declaring 2028 the Year of International Law. This was announced by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, speaking at the UN General Assembly. "Turkmenistan will continue to consistently advocate for strengthening the UN's central role in international affairs. We believe strengthening the rule of international law is a key factor in this," the Turkmen leader said. According to Serdar Berdimuhamedov, declaring 2028 the Year of International Law will be...

During a working visit to the United States, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sincerely congratulated Secretary-General António Guterres on the successful start of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, expressing confidence that the General Assembly's activities will make a significant contribution to strengthening global peace and security, as well as achieving the Sustainable Development Go...

The cultural program on the eve of the anniversary of our country's independence began in the Ukrainian capital. On September 18, 2025 the Library named after Magtymguly in Kyiv hosted an art meeting, "Sounds of the Dutar," dedicated to the art of song and music, focusing on national Turkmen instruments, the art of the bagshi, and our musical culture. The event was attended by teachers and students from cultural and educational institutions of the Svyatoshynsky district, music schools, repres...