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A tender is being held in Turkmenistan for the construction of a reinforced concrete sleeper plant
23.07.2025On 22 July, the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan, on behalf of the Ministry of Railway Transport, announced an international tender for the design and construction of a plant in the Baherden district of the Ahal velayat. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The project envisages the production of 300,000 reinforced concrete sleepers and 100 sets of rails for switch points per year. Applications will be accepted until 29 August 2025 at the Department of Marketing and Foreign Economic Relations of the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan.
The AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying tournament will be held in Turkmenistan
23.07.2025From 13 to 19 October, Turkmenistan will host the qualifying round of the Asian Cup for girls under 17. The tournament is organised under the auspices of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). This was reported by the news agency Orient. The draw for the qualifying round is scheduled for 7 August. Twenty-seven teams will compete for a place in the final tournament, divided into eight groups. The winners of each group will qualify for the Asian Cup (U-17) final, which will be held in China in 2026. The Turkmenistan national team will be in the third pot for the draw. Other teams in this category include Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Guam, Mongolia, the Northern Mariana Islands and Tajikistan. Hosting the qualifying stage in Turkmenistan will be a significant event for the development of women's football in the country and will provide young female footballers with the opportunity to compete at the international level on home soil.
Turkmenistan announces tender for construction of cotton seed processing plant
23.07.2025The State Association of the Food Industry of Turkmenistan has announced an international tender for the construction of a modern cotton seed processing plant with a capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year in Dashoguz velayat. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The project also includes plans to produce cotton oil that meets international quality standards. The deadline for submitting tender proposals is 30 working days from the date of official publication of the announcement in the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’. Those wishing to participate in the tender can obtain the technical specifications and application form from the State Association of the Food Industry of Turkmenistan.
Students and teachers of the Turkmen university completed an internship in Malaysia
22.07.2025A group of students and teachers from the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas have completed an educational internship at the Petronas University of Technology in Malaysia. This was reported by the online publication Arzuw.news. The internship programme included two weeks of training for students and one week of advanced training courses for teachers. Participants studied advanced technologies, digitalisation of production and the application of artificial intelligence in the oil and gas sector. During the internship, the Turkmen delegation familiarised themselves with the organisation of the educational process, modern laboratory equipment and the research base of the Malaysian university. The trip was part of a long-standing cooperation between the Turkmen university, Petronas Charigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd and Petronas University of Technology. In 2024, the parties signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to expand their partnership. Such internships allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and teachers to incorporate international experience into the educational process. The development of such programmes contributes to strengthening the scientific and educational potential of Turkmenistan in the context of the dynamic growth of the oil and gas industry.
Turkmenistan prepares for the premiere of a play adapted from Aytmatov's work
22.07.2025To mark the 30th anniversary of the country's neutrality, the Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre is preparing the premiere of the play ‘Face to Face’ based on the work of Chingiz Aytmatov. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The tragic story of the deserter Ismail and his wife Seyde will leave no one indifferent. In the spirit of Aytmatov, the characters are sharply divided into weak-spirited traitors and strong, pure-hearted people. The author of the stage adaptation is Gadam Kakabayev, who has preserved the depth of the original, and the director is Honoured Artist of Turkmenistan Handurdy Berdiyev. The names of the actors playing the leading roles have not yet been revealed. This is not the first time the theatre has turned to Aytmatov: audiences remember the success of the productions of ‘The Girl with the Red Scarf’ and ‘The White Ship’. In the International Year of Peace and Trust, the classic will once again touch the hearts of Turkmen audiences.
Young wrestlers from Turkmenistan won bronze medals at the Asian Championships
22.07.2025Turkmen athletes won two bronze medals at the Asian Wrestling Championships for athletes under 15 years of age, held in Bishkek. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Meret Durdyev, a 9th grade student at Ashgabat School No. 9, distinguished himself in freestyle wrestling in the weight category up to 44 kg. He won the quarter-final against his opponent from South Korea, lost in the semi-final to an Indian wrestler, but won the match for third place against a representative of the DPRK. Another bronze medal was won by Jeyhun Hakberdiyev, a student at the ‘Olimp’ Sports School in the capital. In the 52 kg category of Greco-Roman wrestling, he lost in the quarter-finals to a wrestler from Kazakhstan, but then defeated a representative from India in the bronze medal match. Both tournaments attracted nine participants. The champions were wrestlers from India and Kazakhstan.
Turkmenistan will be represented at IV International Film Festival ‘One Sixth’
22.07.2025From 25 to 30 September, Yekaterinburg will host the IV International Film Festival ‘One Sixth,’ whose main theme will be the use of artificial intelligence in cinema. Turkmenistan will participate in the festival, along with other countries. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The programme includes premieres of feature films and documentaries, as well as lectures, master classes and creative meetings. Applications for participation are being accepted until 11 August. ‘One Sixth’ is the only festival in Eurasia dedicated to debut feature films. Since its founding in 2022, it has brought together more than 3,000 viewers, presenting 30 films from different countries.
Foreign entrepreneurs conclude trade deals with Turkmenistan
22.07.2025On June 21, two foreign trade transactions worth a total of 836,400 US dollars were concluded at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the press service of the SCRMET. Entrepreneurs from Afghanistan purchased a batch of liquefied gas from the State Concern ‘Türkmennebit’. Also, within the framework of the auction, Kyrgyz businessmen signed a contract with Turkmen manufacturers for the purchase of cotton yarn.
Toylyev brothers retain T2 class lead at 2025 Silk Way Rally
22.07.2025Merdan and Shohrat Toylyev retained the lead in the T2 class at the 2025 Silk Way Rally. Following the results of the tenth stage, which ended on July 21, they again showed the best time and increased the gap from their rivals. This was reported by the news agency Orient. The stage, which covered more than 515 km, passed through picturesque areas of Mongolia and brought the racers back to Russian territory. After a confident victory in this stage, the Toylyevs strengthened their lead in the overall standings, ahead of their closest rival, Meylis Abdullayev, by almost seven hours. It should be recalled that the change of leader took place on the ninth stage, when the brothers' main rival, Maksatmyrat Danatarov, received a major penalty.
Silk production in Turkmenistan: achievements and prospects
22.07.2025Silk production is an important industry in Turkmenistan with deep historical roots. One of the leading enterprises in this field is the Turkmenabat Silk Production Association, which has been operating since 1931 under the auspices of the State Concern ‘Türkmenpagta’. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. During the years of independence, the association was modernised, which significantly increased production efficiency. In the first six months of 2025, the enterprise fulfilled its raw silk production plan by 119.3%, producing about 33.5 tonnes of products. It also produced 4.94 million square metres of cotton fabric and 60,000 square metres of silk fabric, exceeding its targets by more than 106% and 115%, respectively. The enterprise operates in two shifts, employees are provided with transport and have the opportunity to relax at the ‘Hasyl’ health centre in the ‘Avaza’ tourist zone. The association has workshops for processing cocoons, spinning, weaving, dyeing and the production of consumer goods. Raw materials are supplied by silk producers in the Lebap, Mary and Dashoguz velayats. Special attention is paid to the handcrafting of high-quality silk carpets and souvenirs. All of these items are available in the company's brand store at reasonable prices.
Presentation of copies of credentials of the Ambassador of China took place at the MFA of Turkmenistan
22.07.2025On July 21, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Gurbanov met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan, Ji Shumin, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the Chinese diplomat presented copies of his credentials. This was reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. The Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and assured him of his country's readiness to provide comprehensive support to his diplomatic mission. During the conversation, the diplomats discussed prospects for further strengthening bilateral relations, paying particular attention to the development of political dialogue and trade and economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. The sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in deepening the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and China, noting the importance of regular high-level contacts for strengthening bilateral ties.
An international training course on sustainable development of the Caspian Sea is being held in Turkmenistan
21.07.2025An international training course entitled ‘Caspian Sea – Sustainable Development and Management’ is being held in Ashgabat from 14 to 25 July this year, organised with the support of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan, the Caspian Sea Institute and the International Ocean Institute. The event brought together experts from five Caspian countries to discuss pressing issues of marine resource management, ecology and international cooperation. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Representatives from Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, including diplomats, environmentalists and maritime industry experts, are participating in the training course. Turkmenistan is represented by employees of key agencies – the state corporations ‘Türkmengaz’, ‘Türkmennebit’ and ‘Türkmengeologiýa’, as well as the ministries of justice, environmental protection, finance and economy. The course programme includes lectures, discussions and practical sessions on hydrometeorology, legal regulation, economic cooperation and environmental safety in the Caspian Sea. Particular attention is paid to the development of partnerships and the exchange of experience between the Caspian littoral states.
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