"Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026" Opens in Ashgabat

A major event attracting the attention of the global business and financial community — the "Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026" (TIF 2026) — solemnly opened today, October 1, at the "Yyldyz" Hotel in Ashgabat. The two-day international forum will continue through October 2.

Glorious 35th Anniversary of Independence Celebrated with Great Solemnity in Turkmenistan

On the occasion of the glorious 35th anniversary of Independence, large-scale festive celebrations were held in the capital city of Ashgabat, the city of Arkadag, and across all provinces of the country.

Turkmenistan attended a meeting on the Trans-Caspian Trade Route in New York

On September 23, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the USA Esen Aydogdyev attended the event titled "Prosperity Through Peace: Investment in the Trans-Caspian Trade Route and TRIPP," held in New York within the framework of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

A Regular Meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Was Held

On September 23, 2026, a regular meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan was successfully held at the "Maslahat Palace" located in our capital, Ashgabat. In accordance with national principles of popular governance, representatives from all regions of the country, elders, public figures, and official state representatives attended this council held on the eve of the glorious anniversary of our country's Independence.

Turkmen President Arrives in South Korea on State Visit

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in South Korea on Monday for a state visit to attend the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Summit, the Watan news program reported.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Receives Award for Contribution to Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, was presented with the honorary award “For a Major Contribution to the Development of Horse Breeding” and a certificate “For Contribution to the Development of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding” at an open meeting of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding in Kronenberg, Netherlands. The prestigious international award ceremony took place Sept. 5 during the open meeting of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding, held as part of the world championship in equestrian sports and the Akhal-Teke horse beauty competition in Kronenberg, Netherlands.

Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan Discuss Expanding Migration Cooperation

Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan discussed ways to expand cooperation in migration, legal affairs and law enforcement during consular consultations in Ashgabat, Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported Wednesday.

National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation Held in Ashgabat

On 2 September 2026, a national seminar is being held in Ashgabat within the framework of the Global Project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility on updating the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans as well as preparing the Seventh National Report under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov Opened New University Complexes Awarded International Certificates

September 1, Knowledge and Student Day, marked a significant event for Turkmenistan's education system. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the opening ceremonies for new high-tech building complexes at two higher education institutions in the country: the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction (TSIAC) in Ashgabat and the Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute (TSPI) in Turkmenabat. The opening of these facilities reflects the country's commitment to elevating science and education to a qualitatively new global level, training highly qualified personnel, and implementing advanced digital ecosystems.

A meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Japan took place in Ashgabat

On August 30, 2026, a meeting between delegations led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi, who arrived in Ashgabat on a visit, was held at the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Turkmen President Receives New Turkish Ambassador

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Shener Jebeji, the newly appointed Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan, on Friday. Jebeji presented his credentials to the President, Turkmen state media reported.

Meeting with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

On August 17, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M. Byashimova met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Alhay Hamad Khamis Alhameli.

Scientific-Practical Conference “Protection of the Caspian Sea Ecosystem: Regional Cooperation and Sustainable Development”

Today, the scientific-practical conference titled "Protection of the Caspian Sea Ecosystem: Regional Cooperation and Sustainable Development" began its work in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone on the occasion of Caspian Sea Day. On this occasion, our Esteemed President sent a congratulatory message to the participants of the conference. The conference was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Minister of Environmental Protection, the Director of the Caspian Sea Institute, as well as representatives of international organizations and diplomatic missions. During the scientific-practical conference, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkmenistan announced in his speech that Iran is ready to host the Seventh Caspian Summit.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to Afghanistan and held talks with Abdul Ghani Baradar.

On August 10, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the Mary Region, from where he headed to Afghanistan from the Islim-Chesme border zone of the city of Serhetabat in the Takhtabazar District.

Turkmenistan Develops Online Registration System for Foreign Citizen

Turkmenistan’s State Migration Service has developed an “Online Registration System” to register foreign citizens at their places of stay, State Migration Service reported on Thursday.

Magtymguly Gas Field Produces 1.3 Million Cubic Meters of Gas

More than 1.3 million cubic meters of commercial natural gas and about 130 tons of gas condensate per day have been produced from the A8 production well at the Magtymguly gas field in Turkmenistan’s sector of the Caspian Sea, Turkmen state media reported on Monday.

Ambassador of Turkmenistan Discusses Direct Flights with JATA Head

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Japan, Atadurdy Bayramov, held a meeting on Monday with the newly appointed Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), Yuji Hara, during which the parties discussed the promotion of direct flights between the two countries. The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan reported this on Wednesday.

Denizchi Futsal Club Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary with Victory in the Denizchi Cup

In the year proclaimed in Turkmenistan under the motto “Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan — the Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses” the Denizchi Cup futsal tournament among teams from Balkan Velayat was held in Turkmenbashi from 20 to 29 July 2026.

Comprehensive Exercise on the Prevention and Elimination of Industrial Accidents on Oil and Gas Production Platforms and Other Multi-Purpose Facilities (Structures) in the Turkmen Sector of the Caspian Sea

In accordance with the 2026 Work Plan of the State Commission of Turkmenistan for Emergency Situations, approved by Resolution No. 1630 of the President of Turkmenistan dated December 28, 2025, a comprehensive exercise on the prevention and elimination of industrial accidents on oil and gas production platforms and other multi-purpose facilities (structures) in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea was held on July 24, 2026, with the State Service of Maritime and River Transportation of Turkmenistan acting as the lead executing agency.

Regular Meeting of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO Was Held