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A round table was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Pakistan
28.08.2025On 26 August, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Pakistan hosted a round table discussion on the outcomes of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission. The ambassadors of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan took part in the discussion. The diplomats noted the importance of the conference, emphasising the need to develop transport and energy links, expand transit potential and implement infrastructure projects. Particular attention was paid to regional integration, digitalisation and innovation. The participants stressed that the successful implementation of decisions is possible through close cooperation with transit countries and international financial institutions. Following the meeting, they confirmed their readiness for further cooperation and joint implementation of the tasks outlined at the UN conference.
‘Ahal’ to host AFC Champions League home matches in Ashgabat
28.08.2025The Turkmen football club ‘Ahal’ will play its home matches in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2025-2026 season at the ‘Kopetdag’ Stadium in Ashgabat. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. The team's opponents will be India's ‘Mohun Bagan’, Jordan's ‘Al-Hussein’ and Iran's ‘Sepahan’. The group stage matches are scheduled to take place from 16 September to 24 December. Each team will play three home and three away matches, with the top two clubs from each group advancing to the playoffs.
Turkmen referee participates in FIFA seminar in Malaysia
28.08.2025Turkmen FIFA referee Timur Ramazanov took part in a training seminar for referees, which was held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) from 18 to 23 August. The event was organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), according to IIC. The seminar was attended by 56 referees and leading international experts from the AFC and FIFA. Over the course of five days, participants combined theoretical classes with practical training. First, the referees successfully passed a physical test consisting of three parts: running with short and long strides, as well as sideways movements. The theoretical programme focused on discussing the new futsal rules introduced by FIFA and analysing complex game situations. The event served as an important platform for sharing experiences at the international level and improving the professional qualifications of referees.
The Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan and UNDP organise training sessions on digital transformation
28.08.2025From 25 to 29 August 2025, the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, in cooperation with UNDP, will hold a series of training sessions on digital transformation for representatives of government agencies and businesses. This was reported by the Orient news agency. The events are part of the preparation of the Concept and State Programme on the Digital Economy for 2026-2028. Representatives of about 30 ministries and departments, entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as start-ups will take part in the training. The programme covers issues of digitalisation of public administration, strategic planning, cybersecurity, data management and the study of international experience. The sessions are led by UNDP international expert Aare Laponin. The training sessions are aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and implementing digital solutions, which will be a step towards the implementation of the programme for the development of the digital economy in Turkmenistan.
More than 200,000 tourists from Turkmenistan visited Uzbekistan from January to July
28.08.2025From January to July this year, 208,864 tourists from Turkmenistan visited Uzbekistan. This was reported by the Turkmenportal website. In terms of the number of tourists during this period, Turkmenistan ranks sixth. The leaders in the ranking by number of visitors were: Kyrgyzstan – 1.846 million, Kazakhstan – 1.466 million, Tajikistan – 1.441 million, Russia – 536,800 and Afghanistan – 267,400. In total, 6.3 million foreign tourists visited the country in the first seven months of the year, which is 48.9% more than in the same period last year.
The President of Turkmenistan received a letter from the UN Secretary-General
28.08.2025UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a letter to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In his message, the UN Secretary-General expressed his gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for his leadership in organising the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which took place in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone from 5 to 8 August, according to the state news agency TDH. António Guterres noted Turkmenistan's contribution to strengthening peace and multilateral dialogue, and emphasised the importance of the forum for coordinating national actions, regional cooperation and global frameworks for sustainable and inclusive development. The UN Secretary-General called the adoption of the Awaza Political Declaration and the Awaza Programme of Action an ambitious plan for the next decade, linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Pact for the Future. According to António Guterres, this will accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on trade, transport connectivity, technology, climate resilience and international support. The UN Secretary-General also thanked the leadership and people of Turkmenistan for their warm welcome and confirmed his readiness to cooperate in implementing the Awaza Programme of Action.
Negotiations in Avaza strengthened cooperation between the three states
28.08.2025On 22 August, a trilateral meeting was held in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, TDH reports. Issues of political dialogue, energy, transport, trade and humanitarian cooperation were discussed. The parties noted the importance of developing energy supplies, including electricity and gas exports, and the potential for creating a sustainable energy partnership. In the transport sector, a unified strategy and the development of transit corridors along the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan route were discussed. A trilateral Memorandum on Cooperation in logistics was signed. In the economic sphere, the parties expressed their intention to increase trade turnover, develop cross-border trade and industrial cooperation. Turkmenistan proposed a joint investment programme for 2026-2035. An agreement was also reached on humanitarian cooperation, including the establishment of twinning relations between Arkadag and Fizuli in Azerbaijan, as well as cooperation in education, science, healthcare, sports and tourism. Following the meeting, a joint statement was signed, defining key areas of partnership, including climate initiatives, environmental protection and cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
UNDP invites young people in Turkmenistan to participate in the Future Skills Academy
28.08.2025UNDP in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the UNDP Knowledge Project, is launching the second phase of the Future Skills Academy initiative, aimed at developing in-demand skills and improving employment opportunities for young people through online courses. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Citizens of Turkmenistan and stateless persons with permanent residence in the country and a valid residence permit are eligible to participate. The programme covers universal, entrepreneurial and technical skills, including topics such as communication, business planning, digital literacy and programming. Training takes place online on the Coursera platform with the support of mentors. The initiative is being implemented as part of a regional project to prevent violent extremism in Central Asia, funded by the Japanese government and supported by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan.
Registration for the CIET 2025 conference has begun in Ashgabat
28.08.2025Registration has begun in Ashgabat for participants in the International Conference on the ‘Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan’ (CIET 2025). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The event, scheduled for early November, will serve as a platform for discussing cross-sectoral innovations, investment projects and opportunities for cooperation in the field of sustainable development. CIET 2025 will continue the tradition of the 2024 conference, which brought together more than 450 delegates from 50 countries, including representatives of ‘Çalık Holding’, ‘Rönesans Holding’, ‘Daewoo E&C’, ‘Mitsubishi’ and ‘Gertner Group’. The forum programme includes an international exhibition of technological solutions, plenary sessions on digitalisation and sustainable development, as well as B2B and B2G meetings for establishing business contacts. Special attention will be paid to the training and development of young professionals.
Ankara Street is being modernised in Ashgabat
28.08.2025The Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan has announced an international tender for the reconstruction of Ankara Street in Ashgabat. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal, citing the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’. Applications from companies and organisations are being accepted through the Ministry's Marketing and Foreign Economic Relations Department. The deadline for submitting documents is 8 October 2025, address: Ashgabat, Archabil avenue, 84.
Iranian Embassy in Turkmenistan announces admission to Persian language courses
28.08.2025The Cultural Centre of the Iranian Embassy in Turkmenistan has announced enrolment for free Persian language and literature courses for autumn 2025. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. Classes will start on 23–24 September. The programme is designed for different levels of proficiency and includes both conversational practice and an introduction to literature. Registration is open from 1 to 13 September. The courses will be taught by experienced teachers, creating conditions for in-depth study of the language and culture of Iran.
The Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan held a ceremony for the 2025 scholarship recipients
28.08.2025The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan held a ceremony to present admission notices to students who received Chinese government scholarships for 2025. Future students of prestigious universities passed a competitive selection process and received the opportunity to continue their education abroad, according to IIC. Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin delivered a welcoming speech, emphasising the importance of education for the development of friendship between countries and expressing hope that the scholarship recipients would become a ‘bridge’ between the peoples. The Chinese government's scholarship programme is in high demand: it opens up opportunities for quality education, familiarisation with the country's culture and gaining international experience. The event confirmed the growing interest of Turkmen youth in studying in China and became an example of successful bilateral cooperation in the field of science and education.
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