While Ashgabat is working around the clock to address the complex challenges of establishing a "humanitarian corridor" and evacuating foreign citizens from the Middle East conflict zone, Turkmen diplomatic missions abroad continue to actively work on key foreign policy vectors
A new textbook by the CPC explains the core principles and practical requirements of Xi Jinping's economic thought through 14 chapters and 50 key questions & answers.
The CPPCC annual session runs March 4–11 in Beijing. Focus includes the 2026–2030 development plan, government work reports, and key political resolutions.
China's FM Wang Yi condemns attacks on Iran, urging a return to international law and dialogue. Beijing supports Iran's sovereignty and regional stability.
On March 3, a symposium was held at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, opening a new chapter in the history of the country's education system. The forum, titled "Accelerating English Language Teaching in Central Asia: Implementing Inclusive Methodologies at the PRESETT Symposium," focused on modern trends in English language teacher training in accordance with international standards
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, during a briefing on March 4, expressed deep gratitude to Turkmenistan for its assistance in organizing safe routes for Russians leaving Iran
The 14th meeting of the Joint Tajik-Turkmen Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation concluded in Dushanbe
The Turkmenistan branch of China National Petroleum Corporation International Ltd. has announced the start of the prequalification process for tender No. CIT-25057-MR
The first group of 25 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran departed Ashgabat for their homeland early in the morning of March 4. The Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan shared details with ORIENT of this large-scale humanitarian operation, which has become an example of the high level of trust between the two countries
Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov met with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Lim Sang-woo in Ashgabat. The key topics of the dialogue were preparations for upcoming high-level visits and the current situation in the region
Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has been appointed commander of the Soyuz MS-31 spacecraft. For the most experienced Russian cosmonaut, this mission will mark his sixth flight to the International Space Station (ISS)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan issued an official statement stating that the country is fully ensuring the safe passage of foreign citizens across the Turkmen-Iranian border, by road and rail. All international checkpoints are operating normally
On March 3, a festive tribute concert was held at the Turkmen National Music and Drama Theater. The musical tribute to women was given in duplicate, and the theater hall was barely able to accommodate everyone who wanted to hear the creative tandem of Albert Zhalilov, Honored Artist of Tatarstan, and the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan under the direction of Rasul Klychev
Apple is preparing to enter the home security market. The new product in the Home ecosystem will be a video doorbell with facial recognition
The Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent has officially been included in the prestigious list of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2026 by the international architectural award Prix Versailles
