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Conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations was held in Ashgabat
On October 23, 2025, a Conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the leadership and...
Turkmenistan's methane-spewing 'Gateway to Hell' loses its anger
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International Author of the article: Published Aug 07, 2025 • Last updated Aug 07, 2025 • 3 minute read The "Gateway to Hell'"was once a pit of blazing red flames and glowing red embers in the middle of the...
Tourist arrivals to Azerbaijan increased by nearly 2%
In January-September of this year, from 183 countries 1,948.2 thousand or 1.8 percent less foreign nationals and stateless persons compared to the corresponding period of the previous year visited Azerbaijan, the State Statistical Committee told...
Talks between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Georgia
On October 21, 2025, within the framework of official visit to Georgia, talks were held between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and his counterpart, Minister of Foreign...
Turkmenistan expressed gratitude to the USA for its support of the TAPI gas pipeline project
National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for his support in the implementation of the...
Rashid Meredov’s Visit to Tbilisi: Turkmenistan and Georgia Reaffirm Commitment to Friendly Relations
On 21 October 2025, a meeting between Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili took place in Tbilisi, reinforcing the traditionally friendly relations...
Turkmenistan’s Energy Strategy in Action: Arkadag Berdimuhamedov Launches New Phase of TAPI in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova On 20 October 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new phase of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline in Herat province,...
TDH Commentary: Energy Security – A Vital Component of the National Fuel and Energy Complex of Turkmenistan
Global energy is in constant evolution, and recent decades are no exception. New factors and processes emerge over time, and technologies are developed that transform the global energy supply system, consequently reshaping international relations...
The celebration of the ancient festival of Diwali symbolised the strong bonds of friendship between Turkmenistan and India
The ancient Indian holiday of «Diwali», the «Festival of lights», was celebrated in the banquet hall of the «Yyldyz» hotel in Ashgabat. The event was organised by the Embassy of India in Turkmenistan. Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated every year...
Pakistan poised to lead regional connectivity drive, says Aleem Khan at transport ministers’ conference
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the broader region into a dynamic hub of trade, transit, and connectivity as the two-day Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference 2025 (RTMC-25) and accompanying Expo commenced Thursday at the...
The Latest Issue of the “Democracy and Law” Journal
The latest issue of the quarterly scientific and applied “Democracy and Law” Journal, prepared for publication by the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy of Turkmenistan, has been published. The issue, published in Turkmen, English, and...
CIET 2025: Unmatched Opportunity for Turkmen Entrepreneurs to Grow Their Business
Turkmenistan’s private sector is gaining fresh momentum as the country continues to modernize its industrial and energy landscape. The forthcoming International Conference & EXPO “Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy...
President of Turkmenistan Approves Proposals to Strengthen Cooperation with the UN – Awaza Program of Action and Ashgabat’s Priority Positions on Global Issues on the Agenda
On 17 October 2025, during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov presented a report on cooperation within the framework of the Strategic...
‘It was as good aged 61 as it had been at 16’: readers’ favourite trips as older travellers
Winning tip: rediscovering Interrail 45 years on I went Interrailing at 16 – so decided to do it again at 61! My wife and I bought our passes for all of Europe (under £500 for one-month unlimited rail trips) and it was great to rediscover the...
«Avaza» power engineers are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutral status with their work successes
During the International year of peace and trust, marked by the glorious 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, production facilities under the Ministry of energy of Turkmenistan are successfully carrying out targeted work. This...
Türkiye’s Cruise Tourism Hits 12-Year Peak with 1.5 million Passengers Across 18 Ports
Türkiye’s 18 cruise ports welcomed nearly 1,5 million passengers by the end of August this year—marking the highest arriving number in the last 12 years—which highlights the country’s growing allure as a premier cruise destination. By the end of...
The delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka
On October 13, 2025, the closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 took place in Osaka. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by members of the Imperial Family of Japan, representatives of the government of Japan, the World...
Turkmenistan And Malaysia Discuss Oil And Gas Co-Op With Petronas At Center
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 9. Turkmenistan and Malaysia discussed expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with Turkmenistan's long-standing partnership with Malaysian company Petronas taking center stage,...
Turkmenistan is strengthening its transport and logistics infrastructure and industrial base in the Caspian Sea
At a digital meeting of the Government of Turkmenistan on the 8th of October, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annamammedov reported to the President on preparations for Construction and Industrial Complex Workers' Day, celebrated...
Doors to Asia and Europe: Turkmenistan’s Transport Strategy as the Foundation for Global Connectivity – Expert Opinion
Sapa Gurbanberdiyev, Deputy Chairman of the “Türkmen logistika” Association One of the key factors determining a country’s competitiveness in today’s geo-economic landscape, including Turkmenistan, is sustainable transport connectivity and...