On September 11, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Kenji Yamada, Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, who had arrived in Ashgabat for an official visit
Turkmen brands Desert Heritage, Binaym, Mukaddes and AyMahri showcased their products at the Who’s Next international fashion trade fair in Paris, held from 5 to 7 September 2026
A delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the inaugural International Space Summit, held on September 9–10 at the Grand Palais exhibition complex in Paris. Convened on the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron, the forum brought together approximately two thousand aerospace industry leaders, diplomats, scientists, and investors from around the globe to discuss issues regarding security, the environment, and the management of near-Earth infrastructure
The Second Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Countries, "Development and Implementation of the UN Special Programme for the Aral Sea Basin as a Direction of Water Diplomacy," has commenced in the Avaza National Tourism Zone in Turkmenistan
As part of the events dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan, premiere theatrical performances will be held on the stages of the country's theaters from September 11 to 13
A patient's psychological state is becoming an increasingly significant element of preparation for surgical intervention. A new study shows that professional support during the pre- and post-operative periods can significantly reduce the severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms
The European Central Bank increased interest rates to combat high inflation driven by energy prices, while lifting short-term growth forecasts.
Heads of leading seaports from Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia held talks in Baku on the sidelines of the CICA (Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia) summit. Executives from key hubs—Turkmenbashi, Baku, Aktau, Kuryk, Poti, and Batumi—agreed to establish a unified transit zone connecting the Caspian and Black Sea basins
The results of the final round of the "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!" televised contest for young performers have been announced in Ashgabat; the event is traditionally held as part of the creative competition for the President of Turkmenistan’s "Türkmeniň Altyn Asyry" (The Golden Age of the Turkmen) Award
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan are stepping up direct cooperation between their private sectors. Khoja Ovezov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Kabul, and Sayed Karim Hashemi, head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), discussed practical steps to expand business ties and develop transit routes
Specialized training organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for specialists from Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health and border services took place in Ashgabat. The primary goal was to develop mechanisms for rapid response to public health threats at the country's land and air borders
In the autumn of 2026, Turkmenistan will host a session of the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (CIS IPA) for the first time. Preparations for these autumn diplomatic events were discussed at a working meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, attended by Dmitry Kobitsky, Secretary General of the CIS IPA Council, and representatives of relevant national agencies
The Turkmenbashi Department of Labor and Employment is organizing a job fair for job seekers and local employers. The event will take place on Friday, September 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
A delegation from Turkmenistan—led by the country's ambassador to the UAE and including representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry, and the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs—has concluded its participation in the 15th AIM Congress (Annual Investment Meeting) in Dubai
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, held talks with Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Sergey Lebedev, who arrived in Ashgabat to attend the 111th meeting of the CIS Economic Council scheduled for September 11
