The Avaza National Tourist Zone will host major international events in 2026. At a government meeting on Friday, May 8, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported on extensive preparations for a series of high-level forums to be held on the Caspian coast
Ashgabat hosted the 165th anniversary of the birth of Rabindranath Tagore, one of India's key thinkers, poets, and humanists. The event took place on May 7, 2026, near Tagore's statue in the Magtymguly Pyragy Park cultural complex
Turkmenistan has launched Elkitap, a digital platform for reading e-books and listening to audiobooks in a modern and convenient format
The 48th ASEAN Summit began in Cebu, Philippines, prioritizing energy and food security. Leaders are also preparing for the 50th anniversary of the TAC in July 2026.
Top diplomats from China and France discussed strengthening coordination on global challenges and promoting EU-China dialogue during a high-level meeting.
Global airlines cut 9.3M seats due to rising fuel costs driven by Middle East conflicts. Spirit Airlines ceases operations, canceling 33,000 flights.
WHO confirms 5 cases of Andes virus and 3 deaths on the MV Hondius. The vessel is heading to the Canary Islands for evacuation amid strict disinfection protocols.
A meeting was held with Gismat Gozalov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
From 5 to 8 May 2026, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized a course of lectures at the Turkmen State Institute of Finance (TSIF), focusing on the prevention and combating of corruption and the development of circular economy.
Iranian FM Araghchi met Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties, the nuclear program, sanctions, and the Strait of Hormuz in a post-war context.
Premier Li Qiang met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, calling for predictable economic ties and respect for China's red line on the Taiwan question.
PM Abdulla Aripov led a 100-member delegation to Hong Kong. Key deals include energy storage in Samarkand and agricultural projects, targeting $20B in trade.
A delegation from Turkmenistan took part in the regional ministerial conference on demographic sustainability held in Skopje
On May 4, the final round of the state creative contest “Happy Youth of a Prosperous State” was held at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater in Ashgabat
The 24th Pyongyang International Spring Trade Fair was opened on Monday in the capital of North Korea, bringing together more than 290 domestic and foreign companies
