TURKMENISTAN FACILITATED HUMANITARIAN TRANSIT FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS FROM IRAN

Turkmenistan opened its state border for the safe transit of foreign citizens leaving Iran. This was reported by the foreign ministries and media outlets of the respective countries.

Under the coordination of Turkmen authorities, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, South Korea, and other countries organized the repatriation of their citizens.

On March 2, 2026, key border crossings on the Turkmen-Iranian border – Goudan-Bajgiran, Artyk-Lutfabad, Akyayla-Incheburun, Altyn Asyr-Inchebu...

AN INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE TITLED “THE ROLE OF WOMEN DIPLOMATS IN SOCIETY AND THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS”

On 10 March 2026, an interactive dialogue titled “The Role of Women Diplomats in Society and Their Achievements” was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan as part of the second regional training for young diplomats and civil servants from Central Asian countries. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan.  

The event was organized jointly with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Turkmenistan. It brought together women...

YAGSHIMURADOV WILL FACE PEDRO AT THE PFL TOURNAMENT IN BELFAST ON APRIL 16

Turkmen mixed martial artist Dovletjan Yagshimuradov (25-8-1) will face Australian Tyson Pedro (10-5) on April 16 at a PFL event in Belfast. The bout will take place in the welterweight division.

In the league's current rankings, Yagshimuradov is ranked second, while Pedro is ranked eighth. The upcoming fight will be the Australian fighter's PFL debut. Two years ago, Pedro announced his retirement from MMA, leaving the UFC after a defeat.

The current PFL welterweight champion is American C...

“Nowruz ýaýlasy” to become the center of celebrations for the National Spring Holiday – International Nowruz Day

Preparations for the National Spring Holiday – International Nowruz Day – became the key topic of the report presented by Deputy Prime Minister Bahar Seyidova at the regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which was held via the digital system.

The main celebrations will take place at the picturesque venue “Nowruz ýaýlasy” in the Ahal velayat. The program of events is based on deep national traditions as well as the literary heritage of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman...

A poetry marathon for World Poetry Day started in Kyiv

On the eve of World Poetry Day, established by UNESCO and celebrated annually on March 21, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine, together with Turkmen students studying at Ukrainian universities, as well as representatives of the Turkmen diaspora, launched a cultural initiative – the poetry marathon “Dialogue of Cultures in Poetic Words”

The goal of this project is to popularize the rich poetic heritage and strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties between countries through a dialogue of li...

Ukrainian poetry performed by Turkmen youth

The poetry marathon continues, uniting the voices and cultures of peoples. As part of it, Liliana Abdyshukurova, a representative of the Turkmen diaspora, presented Volodymyr Sosyura's poem "Like the sun in the sky, you are in my soul" is a heartfelt work by an outstanding Ukrainian lyricist.

Liliana turns to the poetry of a Ukrainian author whose work, in turn, touched on Turkmen classics, since Sosyura was not only a famous Ukrainian poet, but also a translator of the poems of the outstandi...

Poetry by Seyitnazar Seydi as part of a poetry marathon

As part of the ongoing poetry marathon organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine, a poem «Sen çölüň» ("Your Desert") by the classic of Turkmen literature Seyitnazar Seydi was read today. The work was read by Maysa Durdykuliyeva, a representative of the Turkmen diaspora in Ukraine.

Seyitnazar Seydi occupies a special place in Turkmenistan's cultural heritage. His poetry reflects a philosophical perception of the world, a profound connection between man and nature, and the spiritual a...

Turkmenistan Confirms Support For Four China-Proposed Global Initiatives

Turkmenistan confirmed support for four global initiatives proposed by China, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov said during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday.

The Turkmen side also expressed readiness to participate in preparations for the third China-Central Asia Summit.

Wang stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two peoples and called for further development of the comprehensive strategi...

Xi Jinping Receives Akhal-Teke Horse as Gift From Turkmenistan

National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, during a goodwill visit to China, presented an Akhal-Teke horse named Gadyrly to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan’s official media reported Wednesday.

Xi accepted the gift with gratitude, noting that Akhal-Teke horses are highly respected in China. The Chinese leader emphasized that...

A poetry marathon participant presented a poem by a Ukrainian poetess

As part of the poetry marathon, Olga Ponomaryova, a representative of the Turkmen diaspora, read Lesya Ukrainka's poem "Like a Child, It Was...."

The Ukrainian poetess, one of the key figures in Ukrainian literature, became a symbol of personal freedom, intellectual depth, and the struggle for national identity. She enriched Ukrainian poetry with new themes and images, combining personal experiences with philosophical reflections on freedom, dignity, and human will.

The poem explores theme...