President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a resolution authorizing the launch of a major infrastructure project for the design, construction, and modernization of the strategic Ashgabat–Dashoguz highway
On October 23, on the initiative of Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Bochorishvili, the first-ever joint meeting of the foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and Georgia took place in Batumi
The national component of the international program CHANGE ("Promoting the Transformation of Social Attitudes and Norms for Gender Equality") was presented in Ashgabat. The program is implemented by the UNDP and UNFPA with support from the European Union
At a forum held in Ashgabat as part of the traditional OGT-2026 exhibition and conference, participants focused significant attention on the further development of the China-Turkmenistan energy partnership
An event marking UN Day was held at the UN Office in Ashgabat. The Embassy of Azerbaijan presented a special stand showcasing Made in Azerbaijan products, Istisu mineral water, national cuisine, and cultural performances
Turkmen confectionery brand Kindi's website (Kindi Land), developed by Zer Design with EBRD support, has been nominated for the international web design award Awwwards.
On October 22, in Batumi, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a bilateral meeting with the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Bochorishvili. The talks took place on the sidelines of the first-ever regional ministerial meeting between the countries of Central Asia and Georgia
Premier Li Qiang and President Vladimir Putin met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, AI, and multilateral coordination.
Malaysia intends to elevate its energy partnership with Turkmenistan to a qualitatively new level, unlocking significant commercial opportunities for companies in the service, engineering, and technology sectors. This was announced by Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, on the sidelines of the "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026" (OGT 2026) international conference and exhibition in Ashgabat.
The historic Wiener Rathauskeller in the heart of Vienna served as the venue for a gala reception marking the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. Held on October 21, the celebratory event brought together members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Austria, representatives from the business community, the Austrian public, and members of the Turkmen diaspora
A delegation from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan participated in the 33rd meeting of the Public Key Directory (PKD) Board of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and an accompanying global workshop, held in Victoria (Republic of Seychelles) from October 20–22
On October 21–22, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), held a practical seminar in Ashgabat titled "Turkmenistan’s Accession to the WTO: Private Sector Readiness, Market Access, and Export Opportunities"
The WMO warns that the current El Nino event is expected to peak in late 2026, reaching unprecedented strength and triggering global extreme weather.
The eighth Global Security Forum took place from October 19–21 in Doha, the capital of Qatar. It was co-organized by the Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS) and The Soufan Center, an independent non-profit organization
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Khojamyrat Geldymyradov took part in the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, held in Dushanbe on October 20
