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Turkmenistan studies Uzbekistan's experience in agriculture and ecology
04.07.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan, including representatives of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Academy of Sciences, local authorities and other institutions, paid a working visit to Uzbekistan. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The main objective was to exchange experience on sustainable agriculture, water resource management and land restoration. The trip was organised as part of a project on the conservation and sustainable management of land resources and ecosystems in the Aral Sea basin, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan in cooperation with UNDP in Turkmenistan and the Global Environment Facility. Turkmen experts learned about climate-resilient farming methods and innovative irrigation systems, and visited educational and government institutions in Uzbekistan to discuss cooperation in the Amu Darya region.
Turkmenistan participates in the 33rd session of the UNESCO Oceanographic Commission
03.07.2025The 33rd session of the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) is being held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris from 25 June to 3 July this year. On the eve of the Assembly, a meeting of the IOC Executive Council was held to discuss key issues of international cooperation in the field of oceanography. This was reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan is represented at the event by Director of the Caspian Sea Institute Myrat Atajanov, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Maksat Charyev and Foreign Affairs Ministry official Kemal Garayev. The session includes scientific discussions on ocean monitoring, climate change forecasting and marine environment protection. Turkmenistan's participation in the IOC reflects the country's commitment to developing its scientific and technical potential, supporting international dialogue on environmental issues and contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Particular attention is paid to the conservation of biodiversity and the rational use of marine resources, including in the Caspian Sea, which is of key importance to the region. Turkmenistan reaffirms its commitment to global initiatives to protect marine ecosystems, develop oceanographic research and strengthen multilateral cooperation in this area.
The ‘Digital Solution – 2025’ competition has begun in Turkmenistan
02.07.2025The ‘Turkmenaragatnashyk’ agency has launched the ‘Digital Solution – 2025’ competition to support digital technologies in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The competition covers seven areas, including AI, robotics, smart cities, digital medicine and education. Projects are evaluated according to eight criteria, ranging from relevance and innovation to compliance with legislation and the availability of source code. Young people can participate individually or in teams of up to three people. Applications will be accepted online until 1 October 2025. Applicants must submit an application form, copies of their passports and a description of their project. The winners will be announced at the ‘Türkmentel – 2025’ exhibition and conference in Ashgabat. The aim of the competition is to support young people and promote advanced technologies in the country's economy.
A Chinese delegation has arrived in Turkmenistan to develop agriculture
01.07.2025A delegation from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, headed by Vice Chairman of the People's Government Wang Gang, arrived in Turkmenistan on a working visit. The purpose of the visit is to discuss cooperation in agriculture. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The Chinese representatives visited the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, where they familiarised themselves with the country's achievements in the agricultural sector. Meetings were also held with the leadership of the International Scientific-Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the ‘Turkmenpagta’ National Concern, which is responsible for the development of the cotton industry. The first day of the visit ended with a performance by the ‘Galkynysh’ group and a show of national horse games at the Turkmen State Circus.
Turkmen Ambassador of Technovation Girls receives prestigious international award
01.07.2025Saparguly Mahtumov, ambassador of the Technovation Girls international programme from Turkmenistan, was among the four winners of the GALA-2025 Global Ambassador Leadership Award. He became the first young man in the history of the award to receive this high honour for his active work in promoting STEM education among girls in Turkmenistan and Central Asia. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. As Technovation programme coordinator Megan Black noted at the online award ceremony, Saparguly has proven himself to be a talented organiser, providing technical support to participants and coordinating the work of ambassadors across the country. This season, he was joined by winners from Spain, Nigeria and Kyrgyzstan. Technovation Girls is a global initiative that has been successfully implemented in Turkmenistan for four years. The programme aims to engage girls in technology and social entrepreneurship through the creation of mobile applications that solve pressing social issues. The best teams get the opportunity to present their projects at the Global Summit in California in front of experts from leading IT companies. This victory confirms Turkmenistan's significant contribution to the development of digital education and gender equality in STEM, opening up new prospects for the country's young talents.
A collection of scientific articles about the city of Arkadag has been published in Turkmenistan
29.06.2025On the eve of the second anniversary of the founding of the city of Arkadag, a collection of scientific articles entitled ‘Arkadag City – the Heritage of Our National Leader for Humanity’ was published by the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute. This publication reflects the grand transformations of the country during the Renaissance era under the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the country's Ministry of Education. Arkadag, which has been granted the status of a city of national importance, has become a symbol of the country's economic power and technological breakthrough. Its architecture harmoniously combines advanced ‘smart’ technologies, world-class environmentally friendly solutions, national architectural traditions and modern urban planning principles. The unique architectural appearance of the city is inspired by the rich cultural heritage of the Turkmen people, including images of noble Ahalteke horses and exquisite carpet ornaments. The new edition is of considerable interest to specialists in various fields – architects, builders, ecologists, economists, as well as teachers, students and anyone interested in the dynamic development of modern Turkmenistan. The collection clearly demonstrates the successful implementation of the course towards creating decent living conditions for the country's citizens under the leadership of the President.
A delegation from Turkmenistan took part in a conference in Khanty-Mansiysk
28.06.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan took part in the VII International Conference ‘Information and Communication in the Digital Age’, which was held from 25 to 27 June in Khanty-Mansiysk as part of the XVI International IT Forum and UNESCO's intergovernmental programme ‘Information for All’. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The conference was attended by about 120 delegates from more than 40 countries, including experts in the field of IT, politics, scientists, journalists, as well as representatives of educational and cultural institutions. The Turkmen delegation included Esen Hojaguliyev, a lecturer at the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan, as well as representatives of Turkmen public organisations Begmuhammet Meredov and Kadyr Amandurdyev. The event included plenary meetings, sessions and round tables on issues related to digitalisation, the development of artificial intelligence, information security, cyber hygiene and cultural diversity in the digital age.
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ankara organised a ceremony to lay flowers at the monument to Magtymguly Pyragy
27.06.2025On 27 June 2025, a solemn ceremony was held in the capital of Turkey to lay flowers at the monument to the great Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Pyragy. The event, organised by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Turkey, took place in Turkmenistan Park. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The ceremony was attended by diplomats, representatives of international organisations, cultural figures, journalists, members of the Turkmen diaspora and students studying in Ankara. Speaking to the audience, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Turkey M.Ishangulyev noted the enduring significance of Magtymguly Pyragy's legacy for world literature. Special attention was paid to upcoming events within the framework of the proclaimed International Year of Peace and Trust. This event was yet another testament to the deep respect for the cultural heritage of Turkmenistan and the strengthening of humanitarian ties between Turkmenistan and Turkey.
A round table discussion entitled ‘Health of Society - the Key to Peace and Prosperity’ was held in Ashgabat
27.06.2025A round table discussion entitled ‘Health of Society - the Key to Peace and Prosperity’ was held at the ‘Archabil’ Hotel in Ashgabat. The event was organised with the support of the Government of Turkmenistan and the EU Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Representatives of government agencies, civil society and international organisations took part in the discussion. Participants looked at ways to prevent drug use, inter-agency cooperation and youth involvement. CADAP and EU representatives noted the importance of joint efforts to promote a culture of health and trust. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan presented initiatives to create a safe environment, the Ministry of Health shared its experience in early detection of addiction, and the Ministry of Education presented approaches to building resilience among young people. The effectiveness of Turkmenistan's state strategy in combating drugs was also highlighted. Special attention was paid to the preparation of the Regional Youth Forum, which will be held in September and will serve as a platform for strengthening partnerships and promoting healthy lifestyles among young people in the region.
Turkmenistan and CAREC discussed cooperation in the field of ecology and climate
27.06.2025On 26 June, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova held a meeting with the newly appointed Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) Batyr Mamedov. This was reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. During the talks, the parties discussed topical issues of environmental policy, environmental protection and climate change. Particular attention was paid to regional cooperation among Central Asian countries in combating the effects of climate change, as well as Turkmenistan's international environmental initiatives. Myahri Byashimova emphasised that Turkmenistan, having ratified key international climate agreements, is consistently fulfilling its commitments in this area. The activities of the CAREC Project Office in Ashgabat, which promotes dialogue between environmental and water management agencies in the region, were discussed separately. The parties confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening the partnership between Turkmenistan and CAREC to address common environmental challenges.
Delegation from Turkmenistan on an introductory visit to Germany
26.06.2025On June 23, 2025, the delegation of Turkmenistan began a familiarization visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. It included representatives of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Energy and the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan. The trip takes place from June 23 to 28 as part of the project ‘European Union for Green Development of Turkmenistan’, organized by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan reports. According to the source, the main purpose of the visit was to develop partnership between the Ministry of Energy, the State Concern ‘Turkmengaz’ and GIZ within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 14 May 2024. On the first day, meetings were held with representatives of the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The talks focused on energy security, sustainable development, innovation in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. The delegation also visited the German Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Space, where negotiations were held on education and science policy, research funding and academic exchange programs.
A delegation from Turkmenistan visited Moscow as part of UNIDO projects
26.06.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan visited Moscow on a working visit within the framework of projects of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The delegation included representatives of relevant ministries, government agencies, universities and refrigeration industry enterprises, and this was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The source noted that the purpose of the visit was to study best practices in the transition to natural refrigerants and increase energy efficiency. As part of the program, the Turkmen delegation visited such enterprises as ‘Industrialnye Resheniya’ LLC, ‘Globus’ hypermarket with CO₂ cooling system, and ‘TehnoFrost’ plant in Vladimir region. Turkmen experts got acquainted with production processes and technologies based on natural refrigerants. The delegation also participated in the conference ‘Energy Efficiency of Cooling Systems in the Context of Refusal of GFUs’ organized by UNIDO, the Scientific and Educational Center ‘KrioFrost Academy’ and ‘Rossoyuzholodprom’. The visit ended with trainings on the safe use of natural refrigerants and presentation of certificates. The Turkmen side invited Russian experts to the CIET 2025 international exhibition and conference, which will be held in Ashgabat on November 3-5.
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