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Turkmenistan and China strengthen agricultural cooperation
02.07.2025On 1 July, talks were held at the ‘Archabil’ Hotel in Ashgabat between representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan and a delegation from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. The Chinese side was led by Deputy Chairman of the People's Government Wang Gang. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in agriculture, with particular emphasis on the exchange of modern technologies and best practices. This was reported by the IIC. The delegates discussed issues related to the supply of agricultural machinery, improving methods for storing raw cotton and modernising cleaning lines. During the visit, Chinese representatives also held working meetings with the leadership of the International Scientific-Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the ‘Turkmenpagta’ National Concern. Particular attention was paid to the development of joint projects in the context of the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’. The parties emphasised the strategic importance of Xinjiang as a key logistics hub for cooperation with Central Asian countries. Following the talks, an agreement was reached to hold regular consultations and intensify the exchange of experience in the fields of agriculture, scientific research and technological development. These steps will contribute to further strengthening the mutually beneficial partnership between Turkmenistan and China.
Turkmenistan participates in WTO seminar on sanitary measures
02.07.2025From 1 to 3 July 2025, Vienna will host a regional seminar of the World Trade Organisation on the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS). The event is organised by the WTO Secretariat in cooperation with the Joint Vienna Institute as part of the technical assistance programme for 2024–2025. This was reported by IIC. The main objective of the seminar is to increase the involvement of countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus in the work of the WTO, as well as to deepen understanding of the SPS Agreement. The discussions will cover issues of transparency of measures, the activities of the WTO Committee on SPS, as well as current initiatives of international organisations, including the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Turkmenistan is represented at the seminar by experts from the State Veterinary Service, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance and Economy, and the Main State Service ‘Turkmenstandartlary’. Arslan Soltanmyradov, Head of the International and Scientific Relations Department of the State Veterinary Service, delivered a welcoming speech at the opening ceremony. He emphasised Turkmenistan's commitment to fulfilling its international obligations in the field of SPS measures, the importance of cooperation with relevant organisations and the need to strengthen technical capacity to improve the national control system. Participation in the seminar allows the Turkmen delegation to discuss current aspects of the implementation of the SPS Agreement, exchange experiences with colleagues from other countries and explore opportunities for expanding international cooperation.
Ashgabat Training Centre recognised as regional centre of the WCO
02.07.2025At the end of June 2025, during the 145th-146th session of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, an important Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Turkmenistan and the WCO. According to the document, the training centre of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat has been granted the status of a regional training centre. This was reported by the IIC. This step marks a new stage in the development of international cooperation in the field of customs. The centre will be able to work according to WCO standards and programmes, offering professional training, retraining and advanced training for both Turkmen customs officials and specialists from other countries in the region. The granting of regional centre status opens up significant prospects for Turkmenistan. The country will now be able to organise joint educational events with the participation of international experts, which will strengthen its position in the global customs community. In addition, this will contribute to the formation of a modern system for training highly qualified personnel at the regional level. The recognition of the Ashgabat centre confirms the growing role of Turkmenistan in the development of international customs cooperation.
‘Dayhanbank’ leads in the number of bank cards in Turkmenistan
01.07.2025According to a report by the Central Bank of Turkmenistan, the State Commercial Bank ‘Dayhanbank’ remains the leader in terms of the number of payment cards issued, which exceeded 2.1 million. This was reported by the online publication Terra-News. Second place is occupied by the State Commercial Bank ‘Turkmenistan’ with more than 1.1 million cards issued, and the top three is rounded out by ‘Halkbank’ with over 824,500 cards. The geographical distribution of card issuance shows that ‘Dayhanbank’ is actively operating in the regions, especially in the Mary, Dashoguz and Lebap velayats. Meanwhile, ‘Turkmenistan’ Bank and ‘Halkbank’ mainly serve customers in the country's capital. The Central Bank's data reflects the dynamics of the development of non-cash payments and the expansion of banking services in various regions of Turkmenistan.
Turkmen scientists won gold at an international competition in Malaysia
01.07.2025Young scientists from Turkmenistan won gold medals at the BIICC-2025 Borneo International Innovation Creativity Competition, held from 26 to 30 June in Kuching, Malaysia. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The forum, recognised as the largest international STEM event according to the ‘Malaysia Book of Records’, brought together more than 4,500 participants from 15 countries, who presented 1,460 projects. Turkmenistan was represented at the competition by a team from the Oguz Khan University of Engineering and Technology. Student Suleymanmuhammet Shamuhammedov received three awards for his project on the production of ‘green cement’ from industrial waste: a gold medal, a Platinum Award and a prize for sustainable development. His work is aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions and using secondary resources. Tumar Orpaeva also won a gold medal for her project to create a sorbent for capturing carbon dioxide from agricultural waste. Her development proved effective in reducing harmful emissions, which was highly appreciated by the international jury. The team leader, lecturer Atamyrat Altiyev, was awarded the ‘Borneo International Leaders and Educators Award’ for his contribution to education.
23 transactions were concluded on the Turkmenistan Stock Exchange
01.07.2025Last week, 23 deals were concluded on the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. Foreign companies from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan purchased aviation and lighting kerosene, gasoline, road bitumen, diesel fuel and cotton yarn worth more than $5 million. For the domestic market, Turkmen entrepreneurs purchased polypropylene, bitumen, packaging film, sheet glass and cotton fabric for a total of 29.833 million manats.
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.
Representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan participate in the OSCE PA meeting
01.07.2025A delegation from the Mejlis of Turkmenistan is on a working visit to Porto, Portugal, where the 32nd annual meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is taking place from 29 June to 3 July. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The forum also includes an event entitled ‘The Year of International Peace and Trust: Principles of Dialogue and Neutrality in Maintaining Peace and Security, Mutual Trust,’ organised by the Mejlis and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. In addition, representatives of Turkmenistan took part in a meeting with Farah Karimi, Special Representative of the OSCE PA for Central Asia. The efforts of countries in the region to combat climate change and legislative initiatives in the field of ecology were discussed. The Turkmen delegation also attended the opening ceremony of the Assembly and the general plenary meeting, where key challenges and priorities on the international agenda were discussed.
In the city of Arkadag, new residents were ceremoniously handed the keys to their apartments
01.07.2025On 29 June, in honour of the second anniversary of the founding of the city of Arkadag, new residents were ceremoniously handed the keys to modern apartments and houses, according to the state news agency TDH. The festive atmosphere was accompanied by music and performances by creative groups. Residents shared their impressions of the “smart” technologies that make life as comfortable as possible. Motion sensors regulate lighting in rooms, automatic curtains adjust to light and weather conditions, and security systems prevent accidents and are controlled remotely. The new residents expressed their gratitude to the country's leadership for their attention to the well-being of citizens and for creating conditions for a comfortable life.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the Governor General of Canada
01.07.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to Governor General Mary Simon and the Canadian people on the occasion of Canada Day, a national holiday. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. In his message, the Head of Turkmenistan wished Mary Simon good health, happiness and success, and the people of Canada peace, prosperity and sustainable development.
The President of Turkmenistan accepted the credentials of the new Ambassador of Pakistan
01.07.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov accepted the credentials of the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Turkmenistan, Faryal Leghari. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The Ambassador conveyed greetings and best wishes from the leadership of Pakistan, noting Turkmenistan's peaceful policy. The Head of State congratulated the diplomat on her appointment and expressed hope for her contribution to the development of bilateral ties. The sides emphasised the importance of cooperation in politics, economics, energy, transport, education and culture. Special attention was paid to joint projects, including the construction of the TAPI gas pipeline and other infrastructure facilities. The President of Turkmenistan noted that these initiatives contribute to the development of the region. At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador expressed her readiness to work actively to strengthen Turkmen-Pakistani relations.
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.
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