Marine Survey Begins for Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Route

Work has started on the marine survey for the construction of the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable line — a key element of the “Digital Silk Road” project aimed at creating a new digital corridor between Europe and Asia. The corridor will eventually pass through Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.

Key aspects of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

Meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ambassador of Japan

Specialists of the OJSC “Shipbuilding and Repairing Yard “Balkan” enhance their qualifications as part of the construction of new dry cargo vessels

As part of the project to build two dry cargo vessels with a deadweight of 6100 tons, specialists from the Quality Control Department of the OJSC “Shipbuilding and Repairing Yard “Balkan” have successfully completed certification in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to Levels I and II.

Deputy Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan Visits “Balkan” Shipyard

As part of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which is being held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Choriyev Jasurbek Ergashevich, visited the Shipbuilding and Repairing Yard “Balkan”.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Invites Ilham Aliyev to Visit Turkmenistan

The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, has invited Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to pay an official visit to Turkmenistan. The invitation was extended during a phone call between the two leaders, Turkmen state media reported Sunday.

AIIB Invites Turkmenistan to Become Full Bank Member

At the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), a correspondent for the online publication Business Turkmenistan spoke with Jin Liqun, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) — a leading international financial institution specializing in supporting infrastructure projects worldwide.

Scientific-practical conference entitled “The Caspian Sea – Sea of Friendship and Peace” was held

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea completes his diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan, the EU Discuss Cooperation Priorities at LLDC3

Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ahmet Gurbanov, met with the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia, Eduard Stiprais, during the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Avaza on August 7. The two sides discussed key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU in the political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres, according to the Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Women Leaders’ Meeting Held in Awaza

On August 7, in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza,” within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), a Women Leaders’ Meeting was held. The forum aimed to promote gender equality, expand women’s rights and opportunities, and share best practices. The event brought together heads of parliaments of LLDCs, representatives of international organizations, and public associations.

Austrian Delegation Visits the International Sea Port of Turkmenbashi

On August 7, within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), a meeting was held between representatives of the State Secretariat for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria and the leadership of the International Sea Port of Turkmenbashi.

Meeting between the Leadership of Turkmenistan’s Maritime and River Transport Service and the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus

As part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone, a bilateral meeting took place between the leadership of the State Service for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan and the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Marina Hadjimanoli.

A number of documents were signed on the sidelines of the LLDC3 conference

On August 5, 2025, on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, a signing ceremony of a number of bilateral documents between Turkmenistan and foreign countries, as well as international organizations, took place.

Turkmenistan supports the expansion of digital cooperation within LLDC3

On August 6, a thematic session titled "The Connecting Path: Digital Potential Beyond Borders" was held in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone as part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3).

LLDC3: International events continue in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone

6 August, Avaza – Within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), a number of important events took place in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone.

Visit of the President of the Republic of Armenia to the "Balkan" Shipbuilding Plant

As part of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in the National Tourist Zone "Avaza", the President of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Vahagn Khachaturyan, paid an official visit to the "Balkan" Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant.

Opening Ceremony of the 3rd UN Conference Held in Awaza

The opening ceremony of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries took place in the "Awaza" National Tourist Zone. The event was attended by heads of state, government officials, representatives of international organizations, and UN leadership.

Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Visited the “Balkan” Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant

From August 4 to 8 of this year, within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in the National Tourist Zone “Avaza,” the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurlan Sauranbayev, visited the “Balkan” Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant on August 4, 2025.

Ugandan Prime Minister arrived in Turkmenistan to attend UN Conference

Ugandan Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja has arrived in Turkmenistan on an official visit. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), which is being held in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone on the Caspian Sea coast, IIC reports.