TURKMENISTAN'S PRESIDENT APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF TÜRKMENHIMIÝA

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Friday appointed Resul Myradov as chairman of the state concern Türkmenhimiýa during an expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting.

Myradov was relieved of his duties as deputy minister of industry and construction and assumed his new position immediately. The new chairman expressed gratitude to the President for the trust placed in him and said he intends to work diligently and responsibly with the concern’s team for the benefit of the industry....

TURKMENISTAN FORMS MINISTRY OF AUTOMOBILE ROADS

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Friday signed a decree transforming the State Agency for Management of Road Construction into the Ministry of Automobile Roads of Turkmenistan.

The move aims to modernize the country’s road network and further improve its road transport system.

Hangeldi Kerimov was appointed minister of automobile roads.

TURKMENISTAN APPOINTS NEW VICE-PREMIERS FOR TRANSPORT AND EDUCATION

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Friday appointed new Vice-premiers overseeing the transport and communications sector and the social sphere during an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan.

Batyr Annayev was appointed deputy chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers responsible for the transport and communications complex. He replaced Mammethan Chakyyev, who previously oversaw the sector.

At the same meeting, Berdimuhamedov signed an order dismissing Bay...

TURKMENISTAN APPROVES 2026 SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM

During an expanded government meeting on February 13, the President of Turkmenistan signed a resolution approving the 2026 Socioeconomic Development and Investment Program for Turkmenistan.

According to the document, ministries, departments, regional administrations, and the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag are instructed to ensure the proper implementation of the aforementioned Program within the established timeframe.

The resolution was signed with the aim of successfully fulfilling the ob...

TURKMENISTAN PRODUCES MORE THAN 76.5 BILLION CUBIC METERS OF GAS IN 2025

Turkmenistan produced 76.5271 billion cubic meters of natural gas and 8.3823 million metric tons of oil in 2025, Dovletgeldi Amanmuhammedov, chairman of the State Committee of Statistics of Turkmenistan, said Friday at an expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting.

Compared with 2024, production of diesel fuel rose 9.8% in 2025, gasoline increased 6.2%, kerosene 5.4%, petroleum bitumen 26.4%, liquefied hydrocarbon gases 5.2%, cement 40.9%, rebar and metal products 22.3%, confectionery products 10....

2025: STABLE NATIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH

Turkmenistan has maintained high rates of economic growth. Gross domestic product growth was 6.3 percent, including 1.8 percent in industry, 9.6 percent in trade, and 7 percent in agriculture. Investment volume increased by 6 percent, noted Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Friday.

The president said that in 2025, a total of 116 industrial and social facilities were commissioned using all sources of financing, along with residential...

TURKMENISTAN CELEBRATES THE DAY OF DIPLOMATIC WORKERS

Today, February 18, is the Day of Diplomatic Workers of Turkmenistan.

This professional holiday symbolizes recognition of the responsible mission of Turkmen diplomacy, which for many years has consistently and responsibly defended the state's national interests, strengthened its international authority, and contributed to the formation of a sustainable architecture of cooperation based on the principles of peace, trust, and mutual respect.

Under the leadership of President of Turkmenistan...

THE HOLY MONTH OF ORAZA: A TIME OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND UNITY

Today, Muslims around the world are entering the Holy Month of Oraza – a period of reflection, mercy, and strengthening of moral values.

In Turkmenistan, Oraza traditionally holds an important place in the country's social and spiritual life. During the fast, believers offer prayers with particular fervor, show concern for their neighbors, provide assistance to those in need, and strengthen family and community ties. The evening fast-breaking meal, iftar, brings family and friends together ar...

EU, TURKMENISTAN SET 2026 COOPERATION PRIORITIES

The European Union and Turkmenistan have outlined priorities for cooperation in 2026, officials said Tuesday at a press briefing in Ashgabat.

The agenda includes climate change adaptation and environmental protection, energy efficiency, cybersecurity, transport infrastructure, investment promotion and support for the private sector, participants said.

The sides reaffirmed readiness to expand cooperation across political, economic, cultural and humanitarian areas.

EU representatives unde...

THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN HAS LAUNCHED A MOBILE APP

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan has launched an official mobile app for smartphones, available for free download on Google Play and the App Store.

The app provides users with access to daily news and up-to-date information about the activities of the ministry, its diplomatic missions abroad, consular offices, and permanent missions to international organizations.

In addition to providing information, the app allows citizens to register online for consular services.