Ports on the Caspian Sea are considering the launch of a Maritime Single Window initiative, TRACECA said Wednesday following the Caspian Ports and Logistics 2025 international exhibition and conference held in Aktau. According to TRACECA, the introduction of the initiative in Caspian ports is viewed as a key step toward further streamlining maritime transport procedures and improving coordination among industry stakeholders. The Maritime Single Window is a digital reporting platform design...

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Japan on Wednesday for a working visit to attend the first Central Asia–Japan Dialogue summit. The presidential aircraft landed at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport, where the head of state was welcomed by officials of the host country. The visit includes participation in the summit’s events as well as discussions on the further development of Turkmen-Japanese cooperation. The working visit of the president of Turkmenistan to Japan i...

Specialists at the International Scientific-Technological Park to the Technology Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Turkmenistan have developed a bio-nanocomposite material based on cyanobacteria biomass to prevent sand migration and land degradation. The technology involves treating sand dunes with the biomass, followed by planting drought-resistant vegetation. This process helps retain moisture and creates a fertile soil layer through daily temperature fluctuations. Tests on experi...

On December 13, 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Xing Qu. During the meeting, the sides noted the high level of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNESCO. Particular attention was paid to the significance of the inclusion of the national nomination “The Art of Breed...

On 11 December 2025, during the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO in New Delhi, Republic of India, a final decision was adopted to inscribe the nomination submitted by Turkmenistan — “The Art of Breeding the Turkmen Alabay” — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This decision was unanimously supported by all 24 members of the Intergovernmental Committee, following th...

UN Economic Commission for Europe Executive Secretary Tatiana Molchan praised Turkmenistan’s initiatives to advance global dialogue and international cooperation Friday in Ashgabat during the International Forum on Peace and Trust. Molchan highlighted the concept of a “peace architecture,” noting that cooperation in transport, trade and energy creates a network of interdependence among countries. She also emphasized Turkmenistan’s significant role in water resource management under interna...

An international forum marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality was held on Friday at the Maslahat Köşgi рalace in Ashgabat. The event is attended by high-level delegations and representatives of international organizations. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, speaking at the opening, said the policy of neutrality has become a solid foundation for the country’s sustainable development. He added that Turkmenistan’s neutral status supports high economic growth, improves...