ON JULY 11 MARKS WORLD HORSE DAY

Today, July 11, the world celebrates World Horse Day for the first time – an event established by the decision of the UN General Assembly. For Turkmenistan, where the Akhal-Teke horse is the embodiment of beauty, grace and national spirit, this day also has a profound meaning. Our country, which has long been inextricably linked with noble racehorses, to which a national holiday celebrated at the state level in Turkmenistan is dedicated, joins this global celebration with a special feeling.

T...

OVER 30 WORLD LEADERS TO ATTEND UN LLDC3 IN AVAZA

The National Tourist Zone Awaza will host the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), which will take place from August 4 to 8. The event is expected to welcome the heads of 32 states, as well as prime ministers, delegations from UN member states, the Secretary-General of the United Nations and his deputies. This was announced during a meeting of the State Organizing Committee on the LLDC3 preparations, held on Sunday under the chairmanship of the National Lea...

TURKMENISTAN APPROVES MEDAL FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PERMANENT NEUTRALITY

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a law on Friday during an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers establishing the jubilee medal “Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna”.

Chairman of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova reported on the work carried out on the instructions of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on the development of the jubilee medal and a commemorative badge dedicated to the Internatio...

DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

On July 14, 2025, in New York City, at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, a signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Rwanda took place.

Before the signing ceremony, a meeting was held between the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Atayeva and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Rwanda to the UN Martin K Ngoga, during which the prosp...

TURKMENISTAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES DIRECT ASHGABAT–SEOUL ROUTE

Turkmenistan Airlines has operated its first direct flight from Ashgabat to Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The inaugural flight departed from Ashgabat International Airport on Monday.

The route covers 5,842 kilometers (3,631 miles) and takes about seven hours and 30 minutes. The first flight carried 365 passengers.

Flights on the Ashgabat–Seoul–Ashgabat route will operate once a week, on Mondays.

According to airline representatives, the new route will make travel easier for student...

TURKMENISTAN ESTABLISHES MINISTRIES OF RAILWAY, ROAD TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, during an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Friday, signed a decree establishing the Ministry of Railway Transport, the Ministry of Road Transport, and the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan.

The Türkmenhowaýollary and Türkmendeňizderýaýollary agencies have been renamed and granted the status of state services — the State Service Türkmenhowaýollary and the State Service for Maritime and River Transport.

The head of stat...

A briefing on preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan

On July 18, 2025, a briefing on preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3) was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. 

The briefing was attended by heads and representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

During the briefing, it was noted that this large-scale event is intended to become an effective...

Countdown to the opening of the UN Conference in Avaza launched

Only a few days remain until the start of one of the significant international events of this summer – the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). The large-scale forum will take place in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone from August 4 to 8. The official conference website  already features a countdown timer.   

The information resource, created specifically to cover the program of the international forum, is available in three languages – Turkmen, English, and Russian...

The heads of the Foreign Ministries of Turkmenistan and Tunisia held a telephone conversation

On July 19, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad of the Republic of Tunisia Mohamed Ali Nafti.

During a constructive conversation, the heads of the foreign policy departments discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations.

An important item on the agenda was the discussion of organizational issues for the Third...

Turkmen Designer Showcases Her Collection on Paris Runway

Turkmen designer Gowher Pirkulieva-Gouvernet reaffirmed her position as a standout representative of national fashion on the international stage by presenting her latest collection at Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2025–2026, held July 7–10, as reported on her social media accounts.

Known for her signature style, Pirkulieva-Gouvernet once again demonstrated a refined blend of traditional Turkmen motifs with current European fashion trends. The new collection made an impression on both a...