TURKMENISTAN LAUNCHES FOURTH PHASE ОF GALKYNYSH GAS FIELD DEVELOPMENT

Turkmenistan has launched the fourth phase of development at the supergiant Galkynysh gas field, where a ceremonial start was held for new drilling operations and the construction of a natural gas processing facility.

The project envisages the creation of capacities to additionally process up to 10 billion cubic meters of commercial gas per year. The new phase is aimed at increasing production volumes and strengthening the country’s export potential, primarily toward China.

According to th...

YAGSHIMURADOV DEFEATED PEDRO AT THE PFL TOURNAMENT IN BELFAST

Turkmenistan's Dovletjan Yagshimuradov defeated Frenchman Tyson Pedro at the PFL tournament held in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

In a post-fight interview, Dovletjan Yagshimuradov commented on the fight with Tyson Pedro, noting his opponent's high level. He said the French athlete was a strong opponent.

Yagshimuradov's last fight was in October 2025 at the PFL Road to Dubai tournament, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to American Corey Anderson. The Turkmen fighter has a record of...

TURKMENISTAN’S HERITAGE AND THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MONUMENTS AND SITES

In 1983, at the initiative of the Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a global holiday was established — the International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day), which is celebrated annually on April 18.

This date is held in special esteem in Turkmenistan. The Turkmen people carefully preserve their historical and cultural heritage, which dates back to ancient times.

Turkmenistan, located at the heart of the Great Silk Road, is one of the ancie...

THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN TOOK PART IN THE 5TH ANTALYA DIPLOMACY FORUM

On 17-18 April 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, took part in the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF-2026).

On the sidelines of the forum, a number of thematic sessions were held, during which participants exchanged views on topical issues of international cooperation, including sustainable development, regional security, and the expansion of economic ties.

In his speech...

TOPICAL ISSUES OF TURKMEN-UKRAINIAN COOPERATION DISCUSSED

On April 18, in Antalya, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha.

During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of the bilateral agenda. Their mutual commitment to maintaining and further developing Turkmen-Ukrainian cooperation in areas of common interest was reaffirmed.

Among the practical areas of interaction, the side...

FIVE CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES LAUNCH $30M WATER PROGRAM

Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are launching the Central Asia Water and Land Nexus (CAWLN) regional program with a budget of $30 million. The initiative will be officially unveiled at the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility, scheduled to take place in Samarkand from May 30 to June 6.

The program is being implemented with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Uzbekistan’s National Committee on Ecology and Climat...

WRESTLERS FROM TURKMENISTAN TOOK FIRST PLACE IN THE TEAM STANDINGS AT AN INTERNATIONAL FREESTYLE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT IN ROMANIA

From 16 to 19 April 2026, Turkmen athletes successfully performed at the International Tournament “Constantin Alexandru and Ioan Popovici” in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling among athletes under 17, held in Bucharest, Romania.

Competing against athletes from various countries, representatives of the national team of Turkmenistan demonstrated strong results, winning a total of 13 medals. In addition, they secured first place among 14 countries in terms of the number of medals won in freest...

TURKMENISTAN'S TENNIS PLAYERS HAVE REACHED THE FINAL QUALIFICATION OF THE JUNIOR DAVIS CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME

For the first time in history, Turkmen tennis players have earned the right to compete in the Junior Davis Cup U16 final qualifying round. The tournament will be held from May 16 to 24 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, with 16 of the strongest teams from the Asian region participating. This was announced by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).

The Turkmenistan team received an invitation to participate in the final stage of the selection process following its performance in the preliminary round...

A MONUMENT TO THE LEGENDARY AKHAL-TEKE HORSE PIYADA WAS UNVEILED IN ASHGABAT

The monument to the famous Akhal-Teke stallion Piyada (“Pedestrian”) was opened in Ashgabat on the grounds of an equestrian sports complex. The ceremony took place as part of the celebration of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse, with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Piyada is one of the most outstanding representatives of the Akhal-Teke breed. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Tangryguly A...

A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ARTISTIC EVENT DEDICATED TO THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY OF THE TURKMEN HORSE WAS HELD IN KYIV

On April 26, 2026, in the city of Kyiv, at the Library named after Magtymguly, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine, in cooperation with educational institutions and creative associations of the Svyatoshynskyi district of the capital, organized a large-scale cultural and educational event with elements of artistic creativity and an interactive program titled “The Akhal-Teke Horse: Beauty, Strength, and Nobility in Artistic Images”.

The event was held within the framework of the year proclai...