Ashgabat Held a High-Level Forum on Breastfeeding Support
On August 5, a high-level national roundtable discussion on strengthening systems to support exclusive breastfeeding was held at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat
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Swiss Vice-President and OSCE Chairman-in-Office Holds Talks in Turkmenistan
On August 5, Ignazio Cassis, Vice-President of the Swiss Confederation, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, made an official visit to Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the distinguished guest at the Avaza National Tourist Zone. He also held talks with Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and visited the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
Seoul and Central Asian Countries Will Establish a High-Level Consultative Body
The Republic of Korea and Central Asian countries will establish a permanent consultative body at the head-of-state level. Preparations for the first summit, scheduled for September 16, 2026, were summarized in Seoul
Central Asian Countries and Korea Enter Final Preparations for Their First Summit
The third preparatory meeting for the inaugural Central Asia–Republic of Korea Summit took place in Astana. Six countries are finalizing the draft Seoul Declaration
Ashgabat Is Creating a Global Platform for the Year of International Law
Turkmenistan is preparing a comprehensive program of events for the 2028 Year of International Law. An international platform will be established in Ashgabat, and a World Forum will be held under the auspices of the UN
The Next-Generation iPhone May Become More Expensive due to Rising Component Costs
Apple's next-generation flagship smartphones—the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max—may become more expensive than previous models due to rising component costs
Bilelik Hub Invites You to OPEN HUB, an Open Day in Ashgabat
On August 1, 2026, Bilelik Hub will host OPEN HUB, an event dedicated to introducing the center's space, its community, and its programs for professional development, networking, and collaboration
Serdar Berdimuhamedov Outlined Five Priorities for the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. In his speech, the head of state emphasized expanding regional dialogue and detailed five key agenda items for the upcoming Summit, which was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone in October 2026
"Central Asia + Azerbaijan": Agenda for the Upcoming Avaza Summit Laid Out in Cholpon-Ata
An informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan took place in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on July 31. The talks on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul were attended by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
CNPC International Ltd. Announces a Tender for the Purchase of Molecular Sieves and MDEA for the Bagtyyarlyk Field
The Turkmenistan branch of China National Petroleum Corporation International Ltd. has announced tender No. CIT-26040-MR for the purchase of molecular sieves and MDEA for the PD(A) and PD(B) fields in the Bagtyyarlyk contract area
New Algerian Ambassador Boumediene Guennad Accredited to Turkmenistan
On behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova accepted the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Turkmenistan, Boumediene Guennad (residing in Ankara)
Bilelik Conversation Clubs: Practice Languages in a Lively Atmosphere
Bilelik Hub invites everyone to join conversation clubs in Turkmen, Russian, and English. The project aims to develop communication skills, increase confidence in using languages, and create a comfortable atmosphere for lively dialogue
Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Head of the EBRD Outlined Long-Term Partnership Priorities
On July 28, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Odile Renaud-Basso, the Head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), who was visiting Ashgabat
A Package of Documents Was Signed Between Turkmenistan and the EBRD in Ashgabat
On July 28, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Turkmenistan and New Zealand Held Their First Political Consultations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand held their first bilateral political consultations. The meeting of diplomats at the departmental level took place on July 28 via videoconference
