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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.
Turkmen artists take part in the 7th International Festival in China
21.07.2025On 20 July this year, the 7th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival was officially opened in Urumqi, with creative groups from nine countries, including Turkmenistan, taking part. The festival brought together artists from Central Asia, Europe and Southeast Asia, creating a unique platform for cultural dialogue. This was reported by the IIC. Turkmen performers had the opportunity to showcase the richness of their national dance art alongside groups from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, the United States, Italy and Cambodia. In addition to the main programme in Urumqi, festival events will be held in several cities of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture and Hotan. The organisers have prepared a rich programme that includes street shows dedicated to the Silk Road, an international dance carnival and a week of traditional opera. The festival, which has been held since 2008, has already become a significant event in cultural cooperation under the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’. Over the years, more than 130 groups from 70 countries around the world have participated in the festival.
Turkmen filmmakers discussed cooperation with Turkic countries at meeting in Istanbul
21.07.2025The second meeting of representatives of the film industry of Turkic countries, organised by the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), was held in Istanbul. Delegations from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey took part in the event. This was reported by the online publication Turkmenportal. The Turkmen side was represented by the Deputy Head of the Türkmenfilm Association named after Oguzhan Sahysalyh Bayramov and the Head of the international relations department of the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography Annageldi Atanazarov. The meeting was devoted to the implementation of the decisions of the 40th meeting of the Permanent Council of TURKSOY. The participants discussed key areas of cooperation, including the creation of a Turkic world film library, joint film projects, the development of national film festivals and the holding of the ‘Gorkut Ata’ festival. Following the talks, a final declaration was signed, confirming the agreements reached. The next meeting is scheduled to take place in Aktau, which this year holds the status of cultural capital of the Turkic world. It should be recalled that the first meeting of filmmakers took place in Tashkent, where it was decided to establish the TURKFILM association to coordinate joint work in the field of cinema.
Turkmenabat will become the venue for a meeting of the best chess players in Turkmenistan
21.07.2025The Turkmenistan Chess Federation is organising a stage of the Grand Prix series, which will take place in Turkmenabat from 22 to 27 July. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The country's strongest chess players will take part in the competition. The tournament is part of the national Grand Prix, the results of which will determine the participants in the final stage. You can register using the QR code posted in the official announcement on the website http://www.tkmchess.com.tm.
Turkmen diesel locomotives return to service after modernization in China
21.07.2025A batch of diesel locomotives from Turkmenistan underwent major repairs and modernisation at the CRRC Ziyang plant in China. The work was completed on 18 July, after which the locomotives were prepared for shipment back to Turkmenistan for operation. This was reported by the news agency Orient. These machines, exported to the country 20 years ago, had travelled more than 2 million km and were in need of serious technical upgrades. The repair contract was signed at the end of 2024 — the first time that diesel locomotives from Turkmenistan had returned to China for modernisation. The project included the repair of key components and the installation of new safety, control and ergonomic systems. Training was also provided for Turkmen specialists and technical manuals were prepared. CRRC Ziyang's partnership with ‘Türkmendemirýollary’ has been ongoing since 2004. During this time, 294 locomotives have been delivered, serving more than 98% of the country's freight traffic. The project has become an example of successful cooperation within the framework of the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’.
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