On October 1, a grand opening ceremony of the International Film Festival "Korkut Ata" was held in the Mangystau region of Kazakhstan. Filmmakers and cultural figures from Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Hungary, and Kazakhstan walked the red carpet. The representative delegation of the Oguz Han "Turkmenfilm" Association includes leading specialists in film production—directors, actors, screenwriters, and cameramen. New works of Turkmen cinema will be showcased at t...

Turkmenistan is actively participating in the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT-2025), taking place in Barcelona from September 29 to October 1. The delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova, is at the center of the global dialogue aimed at integrating culture into the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. MONDIACULT-2025 is a leading global platform, bringing together representatives from over 160 countries to determ...

On September 29, 2025, a meeting was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ukraine, Mr. Toyly Atayev, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mr. Oleksandr Mishchenko. During the talks, the parties discussed a number of issues relevant to mutually beneficial cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, further interaction between the two countries within the framework of interna...

The Turkmen people, whose historical past has been shaped over millennia, are celebrating the 34th Anniversary of modern Turkmenistan's Independence. Our country's independence is a solid foundation for building a successful state in all areas and creating a better future for its people. Turkmenistan continues to move steadily toward achieving its socioeconomic development goals and objectives, utilizing its full political, economic, resource, and human potential. Our country has streng...

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...