The ORIENT correspondent’s journey to TEKNOFEST in Şanlıurfa did not begin quite as planned. Due to the large influx of guests and spectators, there were no longer any tickets available on flights to Şanlıurfa, so Gaziantep became the first stop on our route
In early August 2025, the picturesque Caspian coastline of Turkmenistan’s Avaza will become the epicenter of global attention as it hosts the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC). The event, themed “Progress through Partnership,” is intended to be a key platform for developing strategies to address the challenges facing the 32 landlocked countries
Today, the Termez Dialogue on Central and South Asian Connectivity marked a deep dive into the region’s issues at the expert level
The historic first "Central Asia – European Union" Summit took place in Samarkand on April 4th, bringing together the leaders of all five nations in the region, as well as the leadership of key EU institutions – the European Council and the European Commission
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela visited Turkmenistan on March 12 as part of his Central Asian tour. In the context of the increasing geopolitical importance of Central Asia, the visit of the European Commissioner underlines the importance of regional partnership for the European Union and the special role of Turkmenistan in this dialogue
On the occasion of the Day of Diplomatic Workers on February 18th, a conference was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The conference, titled "International Year of Peace and Trust: The Role of Diplomacy in Strengthening International Relations". The forum brought together leaders, staff, and veterans of Turkmenistan's diplomatic service, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations
Today, the ORIENT website is visited by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo Niyatbekzoda
Today, the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted a press conference with Russian Ambassador Ivan Volynkin, to which representatives of Russian and Turkmen media were invited
Mountains play a crucial role in the life of our planet. They cover a significant portion of the Earth’s land area and have a substantial impact on climate, hydrological patterns, and biodiversity
Bozcaada, one of the most beloved islands of the Aegean with its pristine beaches, unique lifestyle, and delicious cuisine, is also among Türkiye’s fantastic vineyard routes.
The First Forum of Analytical Centers of Central Asia and the Republic of Korea was held today, July 30, in Tashkent. Turkmen experts were represented by the head and research fellows of the Center for Strategic Studies of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Safranbolu and Daday, two small towns in Türkiye’s Western Black Sea region, joined the International Calm Cities Network (Cittaslow). The towns have been inscribed on the Cittaslow network during the International Cittaslow Coordination Committee meeting in Damme, Belgium, on March 23. With the registration of the districts in the network, the number of the Cittaslow cities of Türkiye has increased to 25.
Fair, transparent and regular elections are the most fundamental element of modern democracies, the basic requirement of which is that leaders derive their power from voters. These powers are renewed through regular elections, when the people, as the true source of power, vote for the policies and actions of a particular leader, evaluating their work in a positive or negative way.
The route of my next business trip ran from the Turkmen capital to Ancient Mesopotamia, more precisely the city of Amida, now famous Diyarbakir in Turkey.
Over a million hotel beds in Turkey have received certificates and confirmation of compliance with sustainable tourism requirements. This is evidenced by data published by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey on the occasion of the World Travel Market exhibition, which was held in London.
