From May 17 to 22, Baku will host the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), the largest international platform for discussing the future of megacities. At the direction of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a delegation from Turkmenistan will participate in this global event
During a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday, May 1, Deputy Prime Minister Tangryguly Atakhalliyev reported on preparations for Turkmen horse breeders' participation in prestigious international events. The central event of May will be the "Pearl of the East 2026" World Championships, which will be held in the capital of Uzbekistan
At a government meeting on May 1, Deputy Prime Minister Guvanch Agajanov presented a report on the oil and gas sector's performance for the first four months of 2026. The statistics demonstrate robust growth in both the production and refining segments of the state-owned concern Turkmennebit
On May 1, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on the digital system, during which the country's socioeconomic development for January–April of this year was summarized
The Civil Aviation Committee has presented a large-scale plan for the development of international and domestic air traffic for 2026
Ancient Khiva, architectural appearance of which is a frozen musical experience in itself, has once again become a center of world choreographic art. From April 25 to 30, the city hosted the 3rd Lazgi International Dance Festival—a forum that brought together over 300 artists and scholars from 30 countries under the auspices of UNESCO and in partnership with TURKSOY
The space industry is entering a new level of autonomy. Silicon Valley startup EraDrive and aerospace giant Northrop Grumman have signed an agreement to develop satellites equipped with highly autonomous artificial intelligence
On May 1, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Türkiye, Mekan Ishangulyyev, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye, Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu
As part of its strategic partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), large-scale events dedicated to World Environment Day will take place in Azerbaijan's capital on June 5, 2026
The NPC Standing Committee approved new ministerial appointments and treaties with Azerbaijan and Central Asia. Revised Prison and Social Assistance laws passed.
Updated baggage rules of Turkish Airlines (THY), which previously applied only to domestic flights, will now also be in effect on international routes. This was announced by travel agencies of Turkmenistan
Chinese FM Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the Taiwan question is the biggest risk in bilateral ties. Both sides aim for mutual respect.
Starting May 1, China grants zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African nations, becoming the first major economy to offer such comprehensive market access.
The Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan has held negotiations with representatives of major Chinese companies specializing in technology and telecommunications
From May 12 to 14, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan will host two large-scale international exhibitions — Agro Pack Turkmenistan 2026 and Food Turkmenistan 2026
