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Turkmenistan and Austria discussed preparations for LLDC 3
24.07.2025The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Austria, Hemra Amannazarov, held a meeting with the State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, Sepp Schellhorn. This was reported by the news agency Orient. During the meeting, issues of bilateral cooperation and preparations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3) were discussed. LLDC forums are held every ten years under the auspices of the UN and aim to support the sustainable development of such countries, in particular through the development of transport, trade, energy and integration.
Transport and sustainable development: the agenda of the UN conference in Avaza
24.07.2025Turkmenistan is preparing to host the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which will take place in August in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. This event will be an important platform for discussing political, economic and humanitarian issues relevant to 32 countries representing more than 570 million people. The forum will focus on the development of transport infrastructure and logistics, access to global markets, strengthening international cooperation and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Turkmenistan offers a systematic approach to supporting LDCs, including the creation of special mechanisms within the UN and the implementation of international infrastructure projects. Large-scale projects are being implemented in the country, including international railway corridors, high-speed motorways and fibre-optic networks, including in the direction of Afghanistan. Particular attention is being paid to integration into global transport chains through the port of Turkmenbashi and the development of multimodal routes. Turkmenistan cooperates with international organisations in the fields of aviation, road transport, railways and maritime transport, striving to become an important logistics hub in Eurasia. The choice of Avaza as the venue underscores the country's commitment to promoting international dialogue and strengthening ties between developing countries. The conference could be a turning point in the formation of a more equitable and sustainable global transport architecture.
Turkmenistan was represented at the Central Asian Economic Forum
24.07.2025On 22 July, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan Babaniyaz Yalakov took part in the plenary session of the Central Asian International Economic Forum (CAIEF-2025), which was held in Dushanbe. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. Among the topics discussed were the development of transport corridors, digital platforms and technologies in industry and agro-industrial complexes. The session was a continuation of the ‘Journey to the Heart of Eurasia’ expedition. Participants discussed cooperation in the digital economy, logistics, education and the humanitarian sphere, including the promotion of the Russian language. Special attention was paid to energy, water resources, digitalisation and the green economy. The forum concluded with the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen economic integration and jointly respond to regional and global challenges.
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan prepare joint nomination of natural heritage
24.07.2025A meeting was held at the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan to discuss the nomination of the Koytendag (Turkmenistan) and Surkhan (Uzbekistan) nature reserves for inclusion in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The event was held in a hybrid format with the participation of representatives of international and national organisations, including the Michael Succow Foundation (Germany), Conservation X Labs (USA), the Slovak Speleological Society, environmental agencies of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, as well as experts from the CXLs project. Participants discussed a draft Declaration of Cooperation, a Roadmap, UNESCO criteria and the text of the Tentative List entitled ‘Karst, Caves and Canyons of Kugitang’. Further steps to promote the nomination were also agreed upon. Turkmen specialists will continue to work with international and Uzbek partners, taking into account the updated requirements of the World Heritage Committee.
Turkmenistan took part in a seminar on the revival of rural areas in Central Asia
24.07.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan took part in a seminar on rural development in Central Asian countries, held in Beijing. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The delegation included representatives of relevant ministries and agricultural universities of Turkmenistan. On the first day, participants learned about the activities of leading Chinese agricultural companies, in particular, they visited the ‘Food Valley International Exchange Centre’. ‘Lycent Agricultural and Technology Company LTD’, which implements greenhouse construction projects in 22 countries, also shared its experience.
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday
24.07.2025President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations to President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. In his message, Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that under the leadership of the President of Uzbekistan, the country will achieve new successes. The President of Turkmenistan noted the importance of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's personal contribution to strengthening friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and expressed hope for further development of cooperation. Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the President of Uzbekistan health, happiness and new achievements, and the people of the country peace and prosperity.
EBRD and CAREC discussed prospects for environmental cooperation in Turkmenistan
24.07.2025On 22 July, negotiations between representatives of the bank and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) took place at the EBRD office in Turkmenistan. The EBRD delegation was led by Erik Livny, Head of the EBRD Office in Turkmenistan, and the CAREC was represented by Mergen Kepbanov, Director of the CAREC Project Office in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the IIC. During the meeting, the parties discussed priority areas for cooperation in the field of environmental protection. Particular attention was paid to waste management issues. Mr Kepbanov noted that this area is of particular interest to Turkmenistan, where a relevant law has been in force since 2015 and a regulatory framework is being developed. CAREC representatives provided detailed information on current regional initiatives, including programmes on climate change, water management and emissions reduction in the oil and gas sector. The successful Central Asian Conference on Climate Change, which brought together more than 600 participants in May, was noted. The EBRD expressed interest in exploring CAREC's expertise for inclusion in the bank's new five-year environmental strategy. At the end of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their intention to develop their partnership, particularly in areas relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals. This meeting was an important step in strengthening cooperation between international organisations working to address environmental challenges in the Central Asian region.
The Foreign Affairs Ministries of Turkmenistan and San Marino held a telephone conversation
24.07.2025On 23 July 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Head of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of San Marino, Luca Beccari. During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, as well as issues of interaction in multilateral formats. This was reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. Special attention was paid to preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3), which will be held in Turkmenistan in August. The sides exchanged views on key aspects of the upcoming forum. As noted in the statement, the diplomats expressed mutual interest in further strengthening partnership relations, including within the framework of international organisations. The telephone talks were a continuation of the dialogue between Turkmenistan and San Marino, demonstrating the desire of both countries to develop constructive cooperation on pressing issues on the international agenda.
Turkmen teachers participate in regional English language programme in Kazakhstan
24.07.2025The large-scale educational programme C5+ONE (‘Opening Networks Through English’), organised with the support of the United States, continues in Almaty. Among the 27 Turkmen participants are teachers from universities and secondary schools who, together with colleagues from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, are improving their teaching methods and language skills. This was reported by the IIC. The programme, which started in May 2025, includes three consecutive stages. After completing the online course, participants began a face-to-face intensive course in Almaty, which will last until 3 August. The final stage will be a nine-month period of professional development and networking. According to the organisers, the key objective of the initiative is not only to improve English language skills, but also to establish sustainable professional ties between specialists in Central Asia. This should contribute to regional integration and more active inclusion of countries in the international educational space. Turkmen teachers are actively involved in the learning process, studying modern approaches to teaching. It is expected that upon their return, they will be able to apply the knowledge gained in the national education system, contributing to the improvement of language training for students and schoolchildren.
Belarus and Turkmenistan discussed prospects for cooperation at a meeting at the Foreign Affairs Ministry
24.07.2025A working meeting between Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Pavel Utyupin and Turkmenistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belarus Nazarguly Shagulyev took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. During the talks, the parties reviewed in detail the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation. This was reported by the online publication Turkmenportal. Particular attention was paid to coordinating positions in preparation for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3), which will be held from 4 to 8 August in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. The diplomats discussed organisational issues related to the upcoming forum and possible joint initiatives. The sides emphasised the closeness or similarity of their positions on key issues on the international agenda and reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue and practical cooperation. In this context, the schedule of upcoming bilateral contacts at various levels was reviewed. Special attention was paid to issues of interaction in multilateral forums, including the upcoming meeting of women leaders within the framework of the UN conference.
Freestyle wrestlers from Turkmenistan won silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Championships
23.07.2025The prestigious Asian Junior Wrestling Championship for athletes under 20 years of age has concluded in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The Turkmenistan team returned from the competition with three awards of various merits, highlighting the growing authority of the national freestyle wrestling school. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Nineteen-year-old Dovletgeldi Myradov, a student at the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction, performed particularly well. In the weight category up to 86 kg, he consistently defeated strong opponents from South Korea and India, losing only to an experienced Iranian wrestler in the final and winning the silver medal. No less impressive were the performances of Vatan Annaorazov and Alp Arslan Begenjov, who brought bronze medals to the team. Annaorazov, also representing the Architecture and Construction Institute, showed character in difficult matches against wrestlers from Mongolia, Tajikistan and China. Begenjov, despite an unexpected defeat in the semi-finals, managed to pull himself together and confidently won the consolation match, adding another bronze medal to the team's tally. These achievements were part of the overall success of the Turkmen team, which won five medals in the tournament (including the cadet competition). The participation of athletes from 15 countries in the region made the competition particularly representative, and the awards won confirmed the competitiveness of the Turkmen wrestling school.
Turkmen racers won the International Silk Way Rally
23.07.2025Turkmen racers Merdan and Shokhrat Toylyev became the overall winners in the T2 production off-road vehicle class at the 2025 International Silk Way Rally, which finished on 22 July in the capital of the Altai Republic. This was reported by the Orient news agency. The finish ceremony took place in the centre of Gorno-Altaysk on Lenin Square, attracting thousands of spectators. The crew from Turkmenistan confidently completed the entire distance and won gold trophies in the prestigious rally for the second time in their career. The marathon started on 12 July in Irkutsk and covered a distance of 4,811 kilometres. Over 11 days, the participants traversed the harsh landscapes of Russia and Mongolia, from the shores of Lake Baikal to the sands of the Gobi Desert and the Altai Mountains. The success of the Turkmen crew was an important achievement not only for the drivers themselves, but also for the entire motorsport industry in Turkmenistan, confirming the high level of training of its athletes. A total of 101 teams from 15 countries took part in this year's Silk Way Rally. The organisers have already announced that the project will continue in 2026, promising an even more challenging and spectacular route.
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