GUTERRES COMMENDS TURKMENISTAN’S ROLE IN HOSTING LLDC3 CONFERENCE IN AVAZA

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his gratitude to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for his effective leadership in organizing the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in Avaza from August 5 to 8, 2025.

Guterres noted that Turkmenistan’s consistent policy, rooted in a commitment to peace and multilateral dialogue, created favorable conditions for the successful conduct of the forum. He emphasized that the conference...

DELEGATE REGISTRATION FOR THE CIET 2025 IS OPEN

The international spotlight returns to Ashgabat this November for the eagerly anticipated «Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan» International conference (CIET 2025) – Turkmenistan’s flagship event for cross-sector innovation, investment, and cooperation.

The inaugural CIET 2024, held in Ashgabat from 3–5 November, made a compelling statement: over 450 delegates, 50+ speakers, and 400 attendees gathered to explore emerging opportunities acro...

TURKMENISTAN SETS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR 80TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan is preparing for the milestone 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Based on the initiatives of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan’s Priority Positions have been developed, defining the country’s foreign policy guidelines for the upcoming political year. This was announced by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during a regular government meeting on Fr...

PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN CONGRATULATES CITIZENS ON DAY OF KNOWLEDGE

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has extended his congratulations to teachers, students, and schoolchildren on the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, marking the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year.

In his address, the head of state noted that the new academic year will see the opening of the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Ashgabat, along with a new academic building and dormitory in Mary. Additionally, new schools and preschool institutio...

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRIALISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS OPENS IN ASHGABAT

The opening ceremony of the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs was held on Monday in the capital city of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat. The event was attended by the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The university complex, built by the private company Nur Bina Gurluşyk, includes a 9-story main building, four academic blocks, two dormitories with a total capacity of 300 students, a library, a cafeteria, a co...

AVAZA TO HOST TURKMENISTAN INVESTMENT FORUM 2025

The Organizing Committee of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2025 (TIF 2025) has announced that the event will be relocated to the modern Conference Center in the Avaza National Tourist Zone on the Caspian Sea coast.

Special arrangements have been made for international delegates, including a charter flight from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashi on September 17 and a return flight on September 19, along with modern bus transfers and accommodation in Avaza resort hotels, including “Berkarar” and “Hazy...

UN APPROVES COUNTRY PROGRAMS FOR TURKMENISTAN FOR 2026–2030

The Executive Boards of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNICEF have approved new country programs for Turkmenistan for the period 2026–2030.

The program concepts were developed in close cooperation with Turkmen officials, according to Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which announced the approval on Saturday.

The documents outline the implementation of projects and initiatives across key areas of cooperation with UN agencies operating in Turkmenistan over the next five years.

The country pro...

TURKMENISTAN SENDS HUMANITARIAN AID TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN AFGHANISTAN

Turkmenistan has sent humanitarian aid to residents of Afghanistan who suffered from a devastating earthquake.

By order of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, textiles, food, clothing and other essential goods were delivered to the Afghan people, primarily children and residents affected by the natural disaster.

The humanitarian aid was sent on behalf of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care at the expense of the org...

TURKMENISTAN AND OSCE NOTED THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING TO EXCHANGE EXPERIENCES ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION

On 08.09.2025 a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Special Representative of Finland to the OSCE Ms. Teri Hakala.

The parties discussed the long-term fruitful cooperation between Turkmenistan and the OSCE in the political, economic, environmental and humanitarian dimensions. They noted the importance of projects and programs implemented in these areas, as well as the need to continue exchanging experience in the field of human right...

NEW VILLAGE DOVLETLI MEKAN OPENS IN AHAL PROVINCE

A new modern village, Dovletli Mekan, was inaugurated on Tuesday in the Ongaldy gengesh of Ak Bugday district, Ahal province.

The ceremony was attended by government officials, members of the Mejlis and Halk Maslahaty, representatives of public organizations, local elders and residents.

The new settlement includes 400 houses, an administrative building, a health center, a secondary school for 640 students, a kindergarten for 320 children and a shopping center. The village is also equipped...