Ashgabat held OSCE regional seminar on Central Asian border management
The OSCE organized a three-day seminar in Turkmenistan to strengthen co-operation at border crossing points in Central Asia
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The UN celebrated International Day of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education
On March 5, the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN, in cooperation with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs and the Reppi Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies at Cornell University, organized an event dedicated to the International Day of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education
The Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty made a working visit to the city of Arkadag
On March 6, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the city of Arkadag, where he got acquainted with the work on infrastructure development and improvement, and projects for the second stage of construction
Opportunity for filmmakers and videographers to highlight water cooperation in Central Asia
The Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) invites emerging filmmakers and videographers from across the region to participate in a video creation competition. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase creativity and the importance of the water-energy theme in the region. Water resources and energy are key issues for Central Asia, and video creation can help disseminate information, raise awareness, and stimulate interest in addressing these challenges.
Visa appoints new Vice President and Regional Manager for Central Asia
The company Visa has announced the appointment of Sanjar Suleymanov as the Vice President and Regional Manager for Central Asia. In this new capacity, Mr. Suleymanov will be responsible for the development of innovative solutions and digital payment systems, as well as the strengthening of partnerships with Visa's collaborators, including banks, merchants, and cardholders.
Ashgabat to reconstruct "100 Fountains" and "Bayram Han Turkmen" parks
The Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan has re-announced a tender for the reconstruction of the "100 Fountains" and "Bayram Han Turkmen" parks in Ashgabat.
Camel racing included in the sports program of the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
The Olympic Council of Asia has announced the sports and age requirements for the III Asian Youth Games, which will be held from October 22 to 31, 2025, in Bahrain.
Turkmen delegation participates in regional seminar on women's empowerment in Central Asia
Representatives from Turkmenistan, along with delegates from other Central Asian countries, participated in the regional seminar "Women for the Development of Border Regions of Central Asia" which took place from March 4th to 6th, 2025 in Bukhara.
New residential buildings commissioned in Buzmeyin etrap
A ceremony marking the opening of new residential buildings, comprising three multi-apartment structures with 48 and 64 apartments each, was held in the Buzmeyin etrap of Ashgabat.
South Korea to introduce “Top Tier visa” for high-tech professionals
South Korea plans to introduce a new "high level visa" for specialists in the field of high technology, which will be a significant step in attracting foreign professionals to key sectors of the economy. This is reported by The Korea Times newspaper.
Online retailers in Turkmenistan offer Ramadan baskets for customers
Online retailers in Turkmenistan have prepared special "Ramadan baskets" for customers, containing a selection of products for suhur and iftar meals during the holy month.
From Europe to Turkmenistan: the world's most impressive railway bridges
These remarkable feats of engineering enable trains to conquer the steepest mountain ascents and traverse the deepest valleys. They have become landmarks, attracting a growing number of tourists.
Trading at the SCRMT: base oil “SN-180”, liquefied gas, denim fabric, and licorice root thick extract purchased
On Wednesday, March 5th, trading at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan resulted in the sale of petrochemical, agricultural, and light industrial products.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Prime Minister of Iraq discussed cooperation issues by phone
On March 5, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani
President of Turkmenistan holds meeting of State Security Council
President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General of the Army Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting of the State Security Council on Wednesday, where they summed up the work of the security forces for January-February 2025
