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Work is set to begin in Turkmenistan on the reconstruction of the ‘Ashgabat–Dashoguz’ road
25.09.2026In Turkmenistan, work is due to begin on the reconstruction of the ‘Ashgabat–Dashoguz’ motorway by the end of the year. This was announced by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The modernisation of the country’s motorways and the road sector’s material and technical infrastructure is also continuing. This year, the 600-kilometre ‘Mary–Turkmenabat’ section of the ‘Ashgabat–Turkmenabat’ motorway was opened to traffic. Construction of the ‘Turkmenbashi–Garabogaz–Kazakhstan border’ motorway is proceeding at a rapid pace.
Turkmenistan is building up the capacity of its transport sector
25.09.2026Large-scale work is under way in Turkmenistan to develop the transport and communications infrastructure. This was stated by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty in Ashgabat, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Head of State noted that the development of the transport and logistics system opens up new economic opportunities for the country and the region. Among the priority tasks are increasing the capacity of transport routes, expanding international and transit freight transport, introducing artificial intelligence technologies and developing digital services. Particular attention is being paid to the national merchant fleet and to utilising the potential of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport. Serdar Berdimuhamedov recalled that earlier this year, the dry cargo ship ‘Gadamly’, built at the ‘Balkan’ shipbuilding and ship repair yard, completed its first international voyage. The government will continue to modernise the sector’s material and technical base and to construct new transport and communications infrastructure facilities.
A ceremony to present state honours took place in Ashgabat
25.09.2026In the run-up to Independence Day, a ceremony was held at the Centre for Public Organisations in Ashgabat to present the ‘Zenan Kalby’ orders and the honorary titles of ‘Hormatly il ýaşulusy’, in accordance with Decrees issued by the President of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. During the event, the contributions of the older generation, mothers and working women to the upbringing of young people, the strengthening of social unity and the development of the country were recognised.
The volume of investment in Turkmenistan’s economy will exceed 41.2 billion manats
25.09.2026The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has announced that by the end of 2026, the volume of capital investment channelled into the country’s economy will exceed 41.2 billion manats. The Head of State made this statement on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty in Ashgabat, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. According to Serdar Berdimuhamedov, investment funds are being channelled towards the construction and modernisation of industrial and social infrastructure. This year, 68.5 per cent of the state budget is earmarked for industrial facilities, and 31.5 per cent for the social sector, including education, healthcare and culture. The President of Turkmenistan has instructed the relevant ministries to draw up a Programme for the socio-economic development and investment of Turkmenistan for 2027.
The fourth phase of the ‘Galkynyş’ development project will increase Turkmenistan’s gas production capacity
25.09.2026The fourth phase of development is currently underway at the ‘Galkynyş’ gas field. The project involves the construction of infrastructure to process an additional 10 billion cubic metres of marketable gas per year. This was announced on 23 September at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. According to the Hero Arkadag, this new phase will enable an increase in natural gas production, expand export opportunities and create new jobs. The phased development of the ‘Galkynyş’ project forms part of the country’s ‘Oil and Gas Industry Development Programme for the period up to 2030’. The programme provides for the modernisation of the fuel and energy sector, an increase in production and the diversification of export routes. Among the major energy projects, the ‘Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India’ (TAPI) gas pipeline was also highlighted, which is aimed at developing socio-economic cooperation in the region.
The President of Turkmenistan has received messages of congratulations
25.09.2026Letters of congratulations have been received by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on the occasion of his birthday. This was reported by the news agency TDH. Congratulatory messages were sent by the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; the President of the Republic of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan; and the Governor of St Petersburg in the Russian Federation, Alexander Beglov. In their messages, the foreign leaders wished the President of Turkmenistan good health, well-being, success and further achievements.
Members of Turkmenistan’s diplomatic service were awarded medals
25.09.2026On 24 September, a ceremony was held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan to present state awards to members of the diplomatic service to mark the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. This was reported by the press office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Foreign Affairs Minister, highlighted the role of the diplomatic service in implementing the country’s foreign policy. The ceremony also highlighted the outcomes of the previous day’s session of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, at which issues relating to the country’s socio-economic and innovation- and technology-driven development were discussed. A Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on the awarding of honours to members of the diplomatic service was then read out. The diplomats were presented with ‘Watana bolan söýgüsi üçin’ (‘For Love to the Homeland’) medals.
Turkmenistan’s GDP growth for the year is expected to reach 6.3 per cent
25.09.2026On 23 September, at a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty in Ashgabat, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, outlined the country’s socio-economic development priorities for the coming years. Among the main objectives are the modernisation of the economy and the improvement of the population’s standard of living, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Head of State stated that growth in production across all sectors is helping to maintain high rates of growth in gross domestic product (GDP). GDP is expected to grow by 6.3 per cent by the end of the year. The modernisation of the financial market and the development of the employment sector are also continuing. As part of the Labour Market Development Concept up to 2030, enterprises are being built and modernised across the country. It is planned to create around 5,300 new jobs by the end of the year. Work to improve the employment system will continue.
The President of Turkmenistan has signed a law on the protection of Ahal-Teke horses
25.09.2026The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the Law ‘On the State Protection of Ahal-Teke Horses in Turkmenistan,’ Turkmenportal reported. The document defines the legal, organizational, and economic foundations for the state protection of Ahal-Teke horses as a national treasure of the Turkmen people. The law provides for the preservation of the gene pool and the increase in the population of purebred Ahal-Teke horses, the protection of the art of Ahal-Teke horse breeding and the traditions of horse decoration, as well as the collection, preservation and scientific study of written sources concerning these animals. The document also provides for the development of scientific research, the publication and translation of specialist works, the organisation of festivals, competitions, exhibitions and other events, as well as the development of international cooperation. Every Ahal-Teke racehorse is subject to state registration. Information about each horse is entered into the State Stud Book. Within Turkmenistan, horses are microchipped, and their pedigree is verified through genetic testing, with the relevant details entered into a digital database. The document also enshrines state protection for the art of Ahal-Teke horse breeding and the traditions of horse decoration, which have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Provision is made for support for the activities of grooms and horse breeders who preserve traditional methods of rearing and training Ahal-Teke racehorses. The Act comes into force upon signature – 23 September 2026.
CAREC is expanding its environmental cooperation with Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan
25.09.2026Mergen Kepbanov, Director of the Project Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in Turkmenistan, held meetings in Ashgabat with the Ambassadors of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. The parties discussed cooperation in the fields of environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development, according to Turkmenportal. On 18 September, Mergen Kepbanov met with Ravshanbek Alimov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan. During the meeting, Kepbanov presented the activities of the CAREC project office in Turkmenistan, including the implementation of national and regional environmental projects. Cooperation with government bodies, international organisations, and scientific and educational institutions was also discussed. Particular attention was paid to cooperation with Green University in Tashkent. According to the project office, in 2026, with its assistance, eight citizens of Turkmenistan were admitted to the university — four onto undergraduate programmes and four onto postgraduate programmes. A further citizen of Tajikistan was admitted to an undergraduate programme. The parties also expressed an interest in jointly organising events on environmental protection, climate and water resources. On 22 September, Mergen Kepbanov held a meeting with Gismat Gozalov, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan. The main topics of negotiation were environmental protection, climate change, sustainable development and the conservation of the Caspian Sea ecosystem. Kepbanov noted that the CAREC project office has been operating in Turkmenistan since 2014. The parties also highlighted the office’s representatives’ participation in environmental events in Baku, including those taking place as part of COP29 in 2024. The development of cooperation within the ‘Central Asia + Azerbaijan’ framework was discussed separately. Possible areas of cooperation mentioned included the conservation of the Caspian Sea’s biodiversity, water resource management, combating land degradation, the development of renewable energy, environmental education and youth engagement. Possible formats for cooperation under consideration include conferences, round-table discussions and expert meetings in Ashgabat and Baku. Mergen Kepbanov also announced that an international conference on reducing methane emissions is planned for 29–30 October in Ashgabat, with the support of the CAREC project office. Following the meetings, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue their working dialogue and to develop cooperation in the environmental sphere.
An international conference on reducing methane emissions is to be held in Ashgabat
25.09.2026An international conference on reducing methane emissions will take place on 29–30 October 2026 in Ashgabat. The event will be supported by the project office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in Turkmenistan, according to Turkmenportal. Mergen Kepbanov, director of the project office, announced the preparations for the conference on 22 September during a meeting with Gismat Gozalov, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan. Conference participants will discuss modern approaches and practical solutions for reducing methane emissions, exchange experiences and consider issues relating to the implementation of climate initiatives.
Teachers from Turkmenistan are undertaking training at Tsukuba University
25.09.2026Vepa Abdysetdarov and Mergen Nunnakov, lecturers at the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, have been sent to undertake postgraduate studies at the University of Tsukuba in Japan. The programme will run until the end of March 2029, according to the IIC of Turkmenistan. The training is taking place as part of the ‘Global SDG Leader’ Development Research Programme, implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. At Tsukuba University, the Turkmen lecturers will study hydrogen energy and sustainable development, as well as conduct applied research aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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