January was a month of active synchronization and preparation of a large-scale international agenda for Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry. As Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov announced at a Cabinet meeting, the diplomatic service's current priority is organizing the planned 2026 foreign visits of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader of the Turkmen People, Head of the Khalk Masakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
In January, agricultural production in Turkmenistan grew by 109.3% compared to last year. Two key areas demonstrated the strongest growth at the beginning of the year
Turkmenistan's fuel and energy sector demonstrated significant growth in deep processing of raw materials and an expansion of export potential in January 2026. According to Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Amanov's report at a government meeting on Friday, nearly all key areas of the oil and gas complex significantly exceeded planned targets
The first month of 2026 demonstrated the stability and strong momentum of Turkmenistan's macroeconomic indicators. As Deputy Prime Minister Khodjamyrat Geldimyradov reported at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on the results of January, the country's GDP growth rate for January was recorded at 6.3%
Finance officials and central bank deputies meet in Shanghai to approve the 2026 APEC work plan, focusing on digital infrastructure and regional fiscal stability.
China's business landscape grows as 25.7M new entities register. Authorities focus on fair competition, tech breakthroughs in EVs, and 4,929 new national standards.
China's machinery industry hits record $1.27 trillion in foreign trade. Automotive leads with 11.5% growth, while 2026 targets a stable 5.5% increase.
The diplomatic dialogue between Turkmenistan and Romania covers many areas, from education to logistics, and is now moving into the practical realm of trade standards. On February 4, the Turkmen Ambassador to Bucharest, Annamammet Annayev, held talks with Sorin Mierlea, the head of InfoCons, Romania's largest consumer protection organization. Behind the formal discussion of citizens' rights lies a strategic goal: adapting Turkmen exports to strict EU regulations
A contract signing ceremony for the 10th Asian Winter Games was held in Milan. According to the document, Almaty has been officially confirmed as the host city of the 2029 Asian Winter Games
Logistics is becoming a driver of the Turkmen economy, creating hundreds and thousands of new jobs. On February 12, leading industry players will gather in Ashgabat for a specialized job fair to find talented personnel—from entry-level specialists to experienced managers
Turkmenistan's cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is entering a new institutional phase. At a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, the results of FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu's visit to Ashgabat were summarized and the launch of the new Country Programme for 2026–2030 was officially confirmed
Xi and Putin marked the 30th anniversary of strategic partnership via video call. Topics: UN, SCO, BRICS, and the start of the Years of Education cooperation.
A solemn event was held at Astrakhan State University named after V.N. Tatishchev with the participation of the Consul of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation (Astrakhan), Gadam Ilamanov. The meeting was dedicated to the motto of 2026: «Independent Neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of purposeful heavenly horses»
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump discussed bilateral cooperation for 2026. Key topics: Taiwan, trade, APEC, and G20 summits. Focus on mutual respect and stability.
On February 4, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine hosted a presentation of the book by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov “The Neutrality of Turkmenistan: The Bright Path of Peace and Trust”, which became the final conceptual work in the past International Year of Peace and Trust and the year of celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality
