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Ashgabat marked the 32nd anniversary of the Constitution of Tajikistan
05.11.2026On November 4, a ceremonial event marking the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the country's Constitution was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Turkmenistan. This was reported by Turkmenportal. Participants in the meeting noted the significance of this date, which is celebrated annually in Tajikistan on November 6. Tajikistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan Vafo Niyatbekzoda spoke about the role of the country's President, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon in drafting and adopting the fundamental law. The Constitution, reflecting the will of the Tajik people, laid the legal foundation for a sovereign, democratic, legal, secular and unitary state. Embassy staff also presented information on the history of the Constitution's adoption, subsequent amendments and additions, as well as the significance of the provisions enshrined in the document.
Turkmenistan will expand training for specialists in “smart cities”
05.11.2026The Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan plans to expand cooperation with domestic and foreign universities, research institutions and companies to train specialists in the field of smart cities. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Communications Berdymurad Berdyev at the CIET-2026 international conference and exhibition in Ashgabatç This was reported by Turkmenportal. The Ministry intends to place particular emphasis on developing the practical skills of future specialists in telecommunications, software development, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity and automated control systems. The cooperation will involve exchanging expertise in digital construction, telecommunications, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and intelligent control systems. Plans also include implementing joint research and practical projects, as well as providing professional development opportunities for students and young specialists. According to Berdymurad Berdyev, these efforts will help train national specialists capable of developing, implementing and maintaining Smart City and Smart Home systems in line with international standards. As an example of the development of digital urban infrastructure, the Deputy Minister cited the city of Arkadag, which became Turkmenistan’s first smart city. Fibre-optic communication lines have been installed in all residential buildings and facilities across the city. GPON technology, IP television, high-speed internet and modern mobile communication systems have also been introduced. As part of the Smart Home concept, digital electricity, gas and water meters, as well as leak detection sensors, have been installed. The 5G network was launched in Arkadag on June 29, 2025. In October 2026, fifth-generation mobile connectivity was also introduced in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France presented an award to the head of Bouygues
05.11.2026On November 2, 2026, a ceremony was held in Paris to present Martin Bouygues, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the French Bouygues Group, with the anniversary medal marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and a commemorative badge. This was reported by the news agency “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”. The award was presented on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov by Maksat Charyev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France. The ceremony was held in accordance with the relevant Presidential Decree. In his address, the diplomat highlighted Martin Bouygues’ contribution to the development of interstate dialogue. The Ambassador also expressed gratitude to the management and staff of Bouygues for their long-standing work in Turkmenistan, particularly emphasizing the company’s role in transforming the architectural appearance of the capital. Over the years of cooperation, Turkmen and French specialists have gained extensive experience in implementing major projects. The ceremony also highlighted the importance of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality in promoting peace and international dialogue, as well as the role of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero-Arkadag, in expanding the country’s international relations and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s commitment to continuing this policy. In his response, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bouygues described receiving the award as a great honour and expressed gratitude to the leadership of Turkmenistan. The French businessman noted that the policy of permanent neutrality reflects the country’s commitment to peaceful development and dialogue. The head of the group also spoke about the hospitality of the Turkmen people and the country’s cultural heritage, particularly highlighting Turkmen carpets and Akhal-Teke horses. In an interview following the ceremony, Martin Bouygues emphasized that the award would serve as an additional incentive for the group to continue its activities in Turkmenistan and further strengthen ties between the two countries.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the Deputy Director of SEforALL
05.11.2026On November 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Stefano Marguccio, Deputy Executive Director of the international organization Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of sustainable energy, ensuring energy security and strengthening international energy connectivity. Special attention was paid to Turkmenistan's initiative to host the SEforALL Global Forum next year. The participants of the meeting noted the importance of this event for developing international dialogue and advancing the global sustainable energy agenda. The role of Turkmenistan's international initiatives in strengthening energy ties and expanding practical cooperation in this area was also discussed. Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their interest in further developing cooperation and implementing joint practical projects.
FC «Arkadag» secured its second victory in the AFC Champions League-2
05.11.2026Football club «Arkadag» secured their second win in Group B of the AFC Champions League Two, defeating Iran’s «Gol Gohar» 1–0. The only goal of the match was scored in the 77th minute by Turkmenistan captain Ahmet Ataev, reports the news agency “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”. The fourth-round match took place at the stadium in the city of Arkadag. The hosts started brightly and created several dangerous chances from the opening minutes. After the break, Resul Khojaev hit the crossbar, before Ahmet Ataev found the net in the 77th minute following a pass from Shanazar Tirkishov. In the other Group B fixture, UAE side Al Jazira defeated Bahrain’s «Al Muharraq» 3–0 away from home. All three goals were scored in the second half. Following four rounds, «Al Jazira» lead the group with ten points and have already secured qualification for the Round of 16. «Arkadag» are second with seven points. «Al Muharraq» have three points, while «Gol Gohar» have two. In the final two rounds, Vladimir Bayramov’s side will travel to face «Al Muharraq» on November 25 before hosting Al Jazira on December 9. The Turkmen club will be competing for the group’s second place and the remaining spot in the knockout stage. The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for February 9–18, 2027.
Rectors of two Turkmen universities are participating in a conference in Australia
05.11.2026The rectors of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas and the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management are participating in the 17th General Conference of the International Association of Universities. The event is being held from 3 to 6 November at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, under the theme “The Value of Universities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, reports the information agency Turkmenistan: Golden Age. The conference has brought together university leaders, representatives of the academic and educational sectors, and international experts from various countries. Participants are discussing the development of higher education, the integration of artificial intelligence and innovative technologies into the learning process, the contribution of universities to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and the expansion of international academic cooperation. Ilghize van’t Land, Secretary-General of the International Association of Universities, addressed the conference. Her presentation outlined the organisation's activities and achievements for 2023–2026. As part of the working visit, the heads of the Turkmen universities held bilateral meetings with their foreign counterparts. The discussions focused on prospects for direct cooperation, student and faculty mobility, and the implementation of joint research projects. Several higher education institutions in Turkmenistan are currently members of the International Association of Universities. Participation in the conference and meetings with foreign colleagues are aimed at expanding partnerships and strengthening international cooperation.
Turkmen journalists took part in the “Belt and Road” forum in China
05.11.2026On November 3–4, the International Media Cooperation Forum “Belt and Road – 2026” was held in the Chinese city of Fuzhou. More than 170 media representatives from various countries took part in the event, including staff members of the State News Agency of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the news agency “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”. Participants discussed the development of international media cooperation, joint projects and the application of digital technologies in journalism. Particular attention was paid to the reliability of information and the role of the media in covering the Belt and Road Initiative. Following the opening ceremony, the Fuzhou Initiative on Media Cooperation was adopted. During the discussions, representatives of foreign media outlets exchanged experience in preparing news materials and discussed prospects for multilateral partnerships. The Turkmen delegation told their colleagues about the development of the national media sector and the conditions created in the smart city of Arkadag. Foreign participants expressed interest in Turkmenistan and a desire to visit Ashgabat and Arkadag. The forum was organized by the editorial office of the Chinese newspaper “People's Daily”. On the second day, the Silk Road Award for International Communication ceremony was held, along with screenings of the documentary films that won the competition. Following the completion of the main programme, cultural events were organized for participants from more than 100 countries. These included tours of Fuzhou and a visit to the historic Yantaishan district.
In Turkmenistan, 44-kilometer highway section to Kazakhstan was opened
05.11.2026The opening of a new 44-kilometre section of the Turkmenbashi–Garabogaz–Kazakhstan border highway took place in the Balkan velayat. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the commissioning ceremony via videoconference. This was reported by the TDH state news agency. The new section of the highway is an important link in the international North–South Transport Corridor. Its commissioning is aimed at expanding transport connections between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, as well as creating additional opportunities for the development of trade and passenger traffic between the two countries. The newly commissioned section is 44 kilometres long, with an embankment width of 27.5 metres. The road has two traffic lanes, each 9 metres wide. To improve road safety, it also features a 3.5-metre-wide median strip and three-metre-wide shoulders on both sides. During construction, a multilayer road pavement technology was used, incorporating gravel and sand materials as well as asphalt concrete. All works were carried out in compliance with international quality standards. During the ceremony, A. Begjanov, an honoured elder of Turkmenistan, addressed the Head of State with a request to give his blessing for the opening of the highway. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov granted permission, after which the honoured elders cut the ceremonial ribbon. The commissioning of the new highway section marks another step in the modernisation of the Balkan velayat's transport infrastructure and will contribute to strengthening Turkmenistan's transit potential.
Turkmenistan is developing the North–South international transport corridor
05.11.2026Construction has begun in Turkmenistan on a new Ashgabat–Dashoguz highway, with a total length of approximately 550 kilometers. According to the TDH news agency, the highway will provide a direct transport link between the capital and the country's northern regions, and will also become part of the international North–South transport corridor. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony for the future highway, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov outlined the engineering and infrastructure solutions envisaged by the project. In particular, plans call for the construction of an 812-meter-long road bridge and the reconstruction of nine existing bridges. In addition, the necessary infrastructure for servicing drivers and passengers will be created along the highway. Modern digital monitoring systems will also be introduced on the road. The head of state noted that construction of the new highway will strengthen the country's transit potential, improve road safety and increase the volume of road transport of goods and passengers between the countries of the region. Another stage in the modernization of the transport network was the opening on November 4 of a 44-kilometer section of the Turkmenbashi–Garabogaz–Kazakhstan border highway. The commissioned Garabogaz–Kazakhstan border section is also part of the international North–South transport corridor.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan discussed cooperation with the UN Regional Centre
04.11.2026On November 4, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Central Asia, Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in strengthening peace, security and sustainable development in the region, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. During the meeting, they reviewed current areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Regional Centre, upcoming events and opportunities to expand regional cooperation. Special attention was paid to Turkmenistan's initiatives at the UN, aimed at strengthening international peace and trust, developing a culture of peacemaking and promoting constructive dialogue. Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in further developing the partnership, including through the implementation of joint programmes and events.
A conference on international labor standards is taking place in Ashgabat
04.11.2026On November 4, an international scientific and practical conference entitled “The Role of Trade Unions in Promoting International Labour Standards and Sustainable Development” is being held at the Archabil Hotel in Ashgabat. The event is organized with the participation of the International Labour Organization (ILO). This was reported by Turkmenportal. The conference is attended by representatives of the Mejlis, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan, the National Trade Union Center, the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, UN and ILO agencies, the International Trade Union Confederation, trade union associations from foreign countries, research institutions and universities. The opening session featured speeches by Oguljennet Berdiliyeva, Chairperson of the National Trade Union Center of Turkmenistan, Annamukhammet Sardzhayev, Chairperson of the Mejlis Committee on Social Policy, Mukhammetseyit Sylapov, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population, Sergius Glowackas, Head of the ILO Bureau for Workers' Activities, Narine Saakyan, UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, and Jalpa Ratna, UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan. As part of the high-level session “Social Dialogue as a Tool for Ensuring Sustainable Development and Social Stability”, heads of delegations from trade union associations of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Mongolia and Türkiye, as well as Anton Leppik, Executive Secretary of the Pan-European Regional Council of the International Trade Union Confederation, are delivering speeches. Participants are discussing the role of trade unions in ensuring decent work and social justice, the importance of international labour standards for socio-economic development, and the contribution of trade union organizations to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Representatives of trade unions from Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Türkiye and the Republic of Korea are taking part in the discussions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan discussed prospects for cooperation with UN-Habitat
04.11.2026On November 4, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with Katja Schaefer, Regional Advisor of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The parties discussed the sustainable development of cities and settlements, and improvements to urban planning policy and spatial planning, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Turkmenistan and UN-Habitat. The meeting participants reviewed priorities for further cooperation and preparations for the Country Programme of Cooperation for 2027–2031. The programme is being developed to help implement the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its objectives include creating open, safe, resilient and environmentally sustainable cities and settlements. The parties confirmed their interest in continuing the partnership, exchanging international experience and applying modern urban planning approaches in line with Turkmenistan's national priorities.
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