The total number of pilgrims from Turkmenistan who went to perform the Hajj to Mecca and Medina was about 3 thousand.

For the first time in the 116-year history of MI6, the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service will be headed by a woman, Ms Blaise Metreweli. And this is no mere coincidence. After all, the world of James Bond has already given us a female “M”, memorably portrayed by the inimitable Judi Dench.

Central Asia, now widely present in the lexicon of the political, diplomatic and media environments, is experiencing its own geopolitical renaissance

In a telephone conversation with Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed gratitude to Ashgabat for its assistance in ensuring the safe departure of US citizens from Iran through the border of Turkmenistan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Turkmenistan on an official visit. His two-day program, June 24-25, promises to be an important stage in strengthening the strategic dialogue between Ashgabat and Moscow. Talks between the head of Russian diplomacy and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov are planned

Today, a telephone conversation took place between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov and Minister of State of the United Kingdom for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty

On June 23rd, the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan hosted a scientific and practical conference titled "The Poetry of Magtymguly Pyragy — The Foundation of Spiritual Unity."

In Saint-Nazaire, France, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, the Orient Express Corinthian, a 220-meter sailing yacht and now the world's largest, was launched

Japan is preparing to implement an innovative "Fuji Tram" designed to transport tourists to Mount Fuji. The primary feature of this transportation system is its trackless design: it utilizes rubber wheels and operates on conventional roads

The famous Travel + Leisure magazine has launched a new edition for Central Asia. Turkmenistan is among the key publication areas.