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The foundation for a new fertiliser complex has been laid in Turkmenabat
15.10.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov today took part in a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for a new mineral fertiliser production complex at the S.A. Niyazov Chemical Plant in Turkmenabat. This was reported by TerraNews. The presidential airliner landed at Turkmenabat International Airport, where Serdar Berdimuhamedov was met by parliamentary leaders, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Governor of Lebap velayat. The solemn atmosphere of the arrival was complemented by musical performances and speeches by cultural figures. In the conference hall, where the main part of the ceremony was held, Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a speech, noting the strategic importance of the new project for the further development of the national economy. The President congratulated the participants on the start of construction of the complex, emphasising that the chemical industry plays a key role in the diversification and industrialisation of the country. The project is being implemented by the State Concern ‘Türkmenhimiýa’ in cooperation with the South Korean company ‘Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’ The new production complex is designed to produce 350,000 tonnes of superphosphate and 100,000 tonnes of ammonium sulphate per year, which will significantly increase the capacity of the Turkmen chemical industry and strengthen its export potential.
Turkmenistan intends to strengthen cooperation with the African Union
15.10.2025On 14 October, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Turkmenistan Mekan Ishangulyev met with Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mohamed El-Amine Souef. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The parties discussed the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and African countries, which is reaching a new level, as evidenced by the participation of high-level delegations from Africa in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. The Ambassador emphasised that strengthening friendly and mutually beneficial relations with African states is one of the priorities of Turkmenistan's foreign policy. The Deputy Chairman of the Commission highly appreciated the potential for cooperation in energy, chemical industry, agriculture and culture.
New Ambassador of Turkmenistan arrives in the United Arab Emirates
15.10.2025On 13 October, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan, Bayram Bayramov, arrived in the United Arab Emirates. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission. He was warmly welcomed at Dubai International Airport by Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' representative office in Dubai. During the meeting, Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer welcomed the new Ambassador and conveyed his best wishes for success in further strengthening the traditionally friendly relations between Turkmenistan and the UAE. In turn, B. Bayramov expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and conveyed greetings and best wishes from the Government of Turkmenistan to the UAE leadership. The parties discussed upcoming protocol events, including the presentation of copies of credentials to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the presentation of credentials to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as issues related to the development of bilateral cooperation. The meeting took place in a friendly and constructive atmosphere, emphasising mutual respect and the parties' interest in further developing relations.
Turkmenistan and Daewoo emphasised the strategic nature of their partnership
15.10.2025On 14 October, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of the South Korean company ‘Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’ Jung Won-ju, who arrived in Turkmenistan on a visit. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea. The guest noted the steady development of partnership ties and thanked the Hero Arkadag for his personal contribution to strengthening bilateral relations. During the conversation, it was emphasised that Korean companies have been successfully operating in Turkmenistan for many years, especially in the oil and gas and chemical industries. Jung Won-ju expressed the company's readiness to actively participate in the further modernisation of the country's chemical industry. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted the strategic nature of Turkmen-Korean cooperation, based on mutual respect and trust. The National Leader of the Turkmen people spoke about national industrial development programmes and environmentally-oriented projects, including research into technologies for producing ‘green’ methanol from cotton stalks. Particular attention was paid to joint initiatives between the ‘Türkmenhimiýa’ State Concern and ‘Daewoo’, as well as issues related to the introduction of innovations and compliance with environmental standards in the construction of new facilities. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to further develop their partnership. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished Jung Won-ju success in his work and in the implementation of joint projects.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister calls Arkadag a world-class project
15.10.2025Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Husnullin called the city of Arkadag a world-class project that was implemented in a short period of time. He made this statement following a meeting of the Turkmen-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, according to the news website Turkmenportal. In 2027, about 65,000 people will live in Arkadag, 30,000 of whom will work in the city itself. M. Husnullin noted the comprehensive approach to development, combining housing, a special economic zone, a technology park and an educational cluster. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised the introduction of ‘smart’ city elements and the high level of social infrastructure provision. According to the official, special attention has been paid to greening, with green spaces occupying 45% of the territory. During his visit to Turkmenistan, M. Husnullin also visited the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding, the city circus and the Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque in the village of Gypjak, noting their architecture and high level of execution.
Turkmenistan recognised women's contribution to society at summit in Beijing
15.10.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Head of the Women's Union Oguljennet Berdiliyeva, took part in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, which was held on 13 October in Beijing. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Speaking at the forum on the theme ‘One Shared Future: New and Accelerated Process for Women’s All-Round Development,’ O. Berdiliyeva emphasised that protecting women's rights and expanding their opportunities are priorities of Turkmenistan's state policy. According to her, under the leadership of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, systematic work is being carried out to ensure equal conditions for women in education, healthcare, science, the economy and governance. The Women's Union of Turkmenistan is actively involved in the implementation of national programmes aimed at strengthening gender equality and the institution of the family, supporting women entrepreneurs and initiatives in rural areas, and developing international cooperation. Particular attention is paid to the upbringing of a new generation of girls who are confident, educated and open to the world. O. Berdiliyeva noted that Turkmenistan cooperates with the UN and its structures in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, especially in promoting gender equality (SDG 5). The summit took place in the year of the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, which adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, key documents that laid the foundations for global policy on improving the status of women, including in Turkmenistan.
Russia's ‘digital attaché’ will begin work in Ashgabat
14.10.2025By the end of 2025, a ‘digital attaché’ will begin work in Ashgabat — a representative responsible for promoting Russian IT solutions in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the online news resource TerraNews. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Mammethan Chakyev and Minister of Communications Hajymyrat Hudayguliyev. D. Grigorenko noted that over the past five years, the number of accredited IT companies in Russia has exceeded 20,000, and the industry is showing steady growth. Among the export destinations are language models, search engines, marketplaces, antivirus solutions, delivery services, and government IT platforms. Digital attachés are now working in 19 countries, including China, the UAE and Argentina, helping to promote Russian software and radio-electronic products. According to Grigorenko, the opening of a similar representative office in Turkmenistan will strengthen the technological partnership between the countries.
Türkmenistan ve Rusya gümrük işlemlerini kolaylaştırdı
14.10.2025In Ashgabat, the customs services of Turkmenistan and Russia signed an Agreement on simplifying customs procedures for the movement of goods and vehicles between countries. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The document was signed by the Chairman of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, Maksat Hudaykuliyev, and the Deputy Head of the Federal Customs Service of Russia, Sergey Shklyaev. In addition, following the 13th meeting of the Turkmen-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, the parties signed a number of bilateral agreements, including a cooperation plan for 2025-2026 between the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan and Rosreestr, as well as a Cooperation Agreement between the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan and the St. Petersburg Exchange.
A Protocol of the Intergovernmental Commission with the Russian Federation was signed in Turkmenistan
14.10.2025The Protocol of the 13th meeting of the Turkmen-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat, according to the news website Turkmenportal. The document was signed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Husnullin. Representatives of relevant ministries and departments, customs authorities, banks, and business circles of both countries took part in the commission's work. Following the meeting, the parties also concluded several additional agreements covering cooperation in the fields of education, stock exchange trading, horse breeding, agriculture, and other areas.
Key aspects of cooperation with Russia discussed in Ashgabat
14.10.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Husnullin, who arrived in Ashgabat on a visit. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The Russian Deputy Prime Minister conveyed greetings from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Prime Minister Mihail Mishustin, noting the high level of strategic partnership between the two countries and Turkmenistan's impressive achievements in socio-economic development. Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed the importance of the visit for strengthening intergovernmental dialogue and expressed confidence that the negotiations would give new impetus to bilateral cooperation. The parties reaffirmed their commitment to developing a strategic partnership based on the principles of friendship, trust and equality, noting active cooperation within the framework of the UN, the CIS and the ‘Central Asia – Russia’ format. Particular attention was paid to issues of expanding trade and economic ties and humanitarian cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture and healthcare. On the same day, the 13th meeting of the Turkmen-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat. The parties discussed the implementation of joint projects and new areas of cooperation, and signed a number of documents, including the Protocol of the meeting and agreements on cooperation in education, agriculture, horse breeding, stock exchange and customs. The results of the negotiations confirmed the desire of Turkmenistan and Russia to further strengthen their mutually beneficial partnership and utilise the potential of bilateral cooperation.
Ashgabat and Moscow signed a protocol of understanding on digital transformation
14.10.2025A Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko visited Turkmenistan for negotiations on the digitalisation of the economy and the expansion of trade and economic cooperation, according to the online news resource TerraNews. During the three-day visit, Grigorenko met with Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Mammethan Chakyev to discuss joint IT projects, the development of communications infrastructure, information security, and the participation of Russian companies in the creation of data centres. Particular attention was paid to the training of specialists and academic exchange: Grigorenko spoke to students at the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics and gave a press conference. The delegation also visited the international exhibition ‘Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Renaissance Era of a New Epoch of a Powerful State’ and museums in Ashgabat. Following the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding on digital transformation was signed and an Agreement on the exchange of experience between the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media and the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan was reached. There are plans to supply Russian satellite communications equipment and to carry out joint scientific projects. The parties confirmed their readiness to implement new initiatives that open up opportunities for Russian IT companies in the Turkmenistan market.
Turkmenistan and Russia discussed prospects for economic cooperation
14.10.2025The 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat. The Russian delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Husnullin, according to IIC. The main item on the agenda was familiarisation with the urban development concept of the ‘smart’ city of Arkadag. Russian experts noted the scale of the project and the high level of digitalisation of the city's infrastructure. As part of the cultural part of the visit, the delegation visited the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding, where M. Husnullin emphasised his respect for the traditions of Ahal-Teke horse breeding. The guests also watched a performance by the ‘Galkynysh’ group and visited the exhibition ‘Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Renaissance Era of a New Epoch of a Powerful State’. Following the meeting, a package of documents was signed, including an agreement on a simplified customs corridor, a plan for cooperation in the field of education, as well as agreements on stock exchange activities and horse breeding. These initiatives are designed to strengthen the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and Russia.
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