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Historical and Cultural Heritage is the Spiritual Wealth of the People

Significant dates, national holidays, and international events, widely celebrated in the Motherland in the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State, testify to the successful development of the cultural sphere. It should be noted that the Turkmen people have priceless historical and cultural values that have received universal recognition. This is confirmed by the inclusion of the collection of Magtymguly’s manuscripts in the International Register of the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme and the 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Pyragy in the List of significant dates to be celebrated jointly with UNESCO in 2024–2025.

24 August 2024

Politics

Care for the People is a Priority of the Socially Oriented Policy of the State

During his labour vacation, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Honorary Elder Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Arçman sanatorium, where he met with the Manager of the Executive Office of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Vice President of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship R. Bazarov, who was vacationing there. The Hero-Arkadag asked about the preparations for the next meeting of the Halk Maslahaty and the celebration of significant dates taking an important place in the life of the country. Doctor Arkadag also walked with his grandchildren and great-grandson in the world-class sanatorium Arçman, surrounded by green spaces and distinguished by a favourable ecological climate.

24 August 2024

Politics

Happy Childhood is a Symbol of the Motherland’s Prosperity

The International Exhibition and Fair “Kids Expo: Everything for Children”, organised for the first time in our country, was held in the capital. Numerous domestic and foreign companies from the Russian Federation, the USA, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Italy, the UAE, Türkiye, Singapore, China, Bahrain, the United Kingdom, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, working in the children’s goods and services industry, presented their products at the large-scale show organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan together with the Turkmen Expo Individual Enterprise.

24 August 2024

People

Digital Transformation of Turkmenistan’s Economy

The successful and effective implementation of all well-thought-out projects aimed at ensuring the rapid and progressive development of our country are inextricably linked with the wide-scale digital transformation of Turkmenistan’s economy. Grandiose, large-scale and fundamental reforms, aimed at ensuring innovative and rapid economic growth of the country, are the socioeconomic development priorities of Turkmenistan. The strategic vectors of the progressive development of all the sectors without exception are set forth in the Programme “Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State: The National Programme of the Socioeconomic Development of Turkmenistan in 2022–2052 and the Programme of the President of Turkmenistan of the Socioeconomic Development of the Country in 2022–2028.

24 August 2024

People

Cardiology Service: Advanced Technologies and International Practices

In the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State, the ultimate goal of the state is to create the most favourable conditions for the comprehensive development of each individual. Thanks to the unceasing concern of our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero-Arkadag, who laid the foundations of the state policy for protecting the health of the people, the public health policy has showed visible results.

24 August 2024

Health

Dual Success of Young Chess Players

Good news came from Korumdu town (Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan), where the Central Asia Youth U8-U16 Chess Championships ended yesterday. The Turkmen young adherents of the ancient intellectual game added two, gold and silver, medals to our country’s collection of the sporting achievements, the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan reports. The success of our chess players is also significant because over 300 participants competed for the awards – 128 from the host country, 98 from Kazakhstan, 69 from Uzbekistan and only 5 Turkmen juniors. Looking ahead, I will say that this achievement secured Turkmenistan an honourable third place in the overall team standings.

24 August 2024

Sport

Time to shop!

The traditional summer school bazaars and fairs have started. With the onset of August, numerous pavilions have opened all over our country – at large shopping centres, small shops and special tents, where a wide range of various goods necessary for school life is presented. Every day there are more and more buyers there. Most often, these are parents of junior students of secondary general or specialised educational institutions. Children are very interested in participating in the selection of school bags or backpacks, as well as stationery, of which there is a huge variety, both of domestic and foreign production, on the shelves,.

24 August 2024

People

Children’s Summer Diet: Tasty and Healthy

We all know that during hot summer days, appetite decreases, especially in children. The usual way of life and schedule change with the onset of the summer heat, the intensity of metabolic processes changes, and taste preferences are transformed. Children begin to refuse their usual lunches and dinners, switching to lighter food. Nutrition issues become especially important for children of the first three years of life, since their digestion is still very sensitive to various changes. How to properly feed a baby in the summer? Here are some tips.

24 August 2024

Health

Peace, Good Neighborhood, Brotherhood and Cooperation are the Basis of Prosperity of the Countries and Peoples of the Region

The President of Turkmenistan Attends the Sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was on a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the Sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia.

16 August 2024

Politics

Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan With the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who had arrived in the Kazakh capital on a working visit, met with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was held with the participation of members of the delegations of the two countries. Before the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took pictures against the background of the State Flags of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan.

16 August 2024

Politics

Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan With the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who had arrived in the capital of Kazakhstan on a working visit to participate in the Sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, met with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. After warmly greeting each other and exchanging a firm handshake, the leaders of the two neighbouring countries took a photo against the background of the State Flags of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

16 August 2024

Politics

President of Turkmenistan Takes a Cycling Ride Through the Avaza National Tourism Zone

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is on a labour leave, took a bike ride along the Avaza national tourism zone on the Caspian Sea coast. Turkmenistan currently attaches particular importance to the promotion of healthy lifestyle principles in society. In this regard, targeted measures are being implemented to protect people’s health, to harmoniously develop the younger generation and to provide conditions for comfortable and healthy recreation for citizens, especially during their vacation. All this is one of the priorities of the socially oriented policy successfully implemented under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and based on the motto proclaimed by the Hero-Arkadag “The state is for the people!”.

16 August 2024

Politics

National Leader of the Turkmen People Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Visits the Centre of Motorsports of Turkmenistan

During his holidays, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, who attaches great importance to promoting a healthy lifestyle and exercises different sports, visited the Centre of Motorsports of Turkmenistan, located in the north of the capital. Currently, much attention is being paid to promoting motorsports in the country. In this regard, consistent measures are being taken to strengthen the material and technical base of the Centre. The issues related to improving the skills of motorsports athletes and their performance at international competitions are being addressed at the state level. This gives our compatriots the opportunity to demonstrate their professionalism and show high results.

16 August 2024

Politics

A Faithful Son of His Motherland

“A man always has a name. Even if he passes away, his name lives on. I often remember my father. The wise men said the wealth of a man in this world is his good name.” These are the words from the book The Meaning of My Life by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in which he devoted many pages to his father Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov. Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov would have turned 92 on August 12. He, a teacher by vocation, a career military man and expert in historical methodology, went a long and glorious way from a rural schoolteacher to a high officer rank. Myalikguly aga worked with full dedication of his strength, knowledge and skills in all he periods of his life. An honorary veteran of labour and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he enjoyed great authority and respect among the Turkmen people, being a worthy example for the youth to follow.

16 August 2024

People

Turkmenistan — UN: Cooperation for the Sake of Peace and Creation

For over 30 years, Turkmenistan, as a full and active member of the United Nations, continues to make a significant contribution to the implementation of the principles of its Charter. Defending the importance of peaceful coexistence, preventive diplomacy and equal dialogue, Turkmenistan has always advocated constructive cooperation on the international arena. In preparation for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of neutrality in 2025 and the implementation of the UN General Assembly Resolution declaring the next year the International Year of Peace and Trust, Turkmenistan will continue to actively interact with partners. Specific steps taken by the state are reflected in the priority positions of Turkmenistan, which will be announced at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. Under the leadership of the esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan is actively preparing for the start of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. As a country that has officially adopted all 17 Sustainable Development Goals and adapted them to national plans and strategies for socioeconomic development, Turkmenistan calls for further strengthening multilateral cooperation in all key areas of society.

16 August 2024

Cooperation

Telephone Conversation Between the President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

A telephone conversation took place between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Upon warmly greeting each other, the heads of the two states noted with satisfaction the high level of Turkmen-Kazakh relations, fruitful and strategic in nature.

9 August 2024

Politics

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Inspects the Progress of the Implementation of the Second Stage of the City of Arkadag

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Honorary Elder Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a flight over the city of Arkadag, during which he acquainted himself with the projects of industrial facilities, the pace of work and the locations of the second-stage production complexes. In the morning, the National Leader of the Turkmen people arrived at the International Airport of the capital. There, the Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the City of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan D. Orazov and Arkadag City Hyakim G. Mammedova informed of the dynamics of construction work, projects and layouts of the planned production complexes.

9 August 2024

Politics

Community of Action and Mutual Support are the Dictate of the Time

During a telephone conversation on August 5, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to take part in the Sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and in the First Summit of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue, which will be held in Astana. Upon accepting the invitation with respect, the Head of the Turkmen state expressed confidence that the initiatives that would be announced at those meetings would serve to define new prospects for cooperation in the region and wished those events success.

9 August 2024

People

Promotion, Protection and Realisation of Human Rights are the Main Values of Turkmenistan

The principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights laid the foundation for the promotion, protection and implementation of human rights throughout the world. Turkmenistan, a country that recognised this declaration from the first days of its independence, responsibly approaches the implementation of the norms of the document of a universal nature. Ensuring human rights and freedoms in the country is a key indicator of democratic reforms aimed at improving the living conditions of people. Under the leadership of the esteemed President, our country makes a significant contribution to the promotion and protection of human rights with its peace-loving policy based on humane principles. Having joined a number of important UN conventions, Turkmenistan strictly complies with its obligations to the world community. A concrete step in this direction is the initiatives put forward by the esteemed President from the high rostrum of the United Nations.

9 August 2024

People

Tehran Convention: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Since 2007, the day of entry into force of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran) on August 12, Turkmenistan, the Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Iran celebrate as Caspian Sea Day. Now this eco-date is addressed to millions of residents of the coastal areas of the five states, which are connected by environmental and economic activities, energy extraction, fishing and cargo and passenger transportation. The Tehran Convention is the first official legal document that contributed to the transfer of activities in the Caspian region from the “voluntary implementation” mode to the plane of legal guarantees for the implementation of environmental measures, raising the Caspian regional interaction to a higher level. Its goal is the conservation, restoration and sustainable and rational use of the biological resources of the sea. Our country, along with other Caspian states, signed this document in November 2003, and was the first of the Caspian Five to ratify it in 2004. The content of the Convention is being improved. The five-party working groups of experts continue to develop new protocols and to promote the ratification and implementation of previously adopted ones. Gozel Orazdurdiyeva, National Liaison Officer with the Secretariat of the Tehran Convention, talks about the latest news in the legal sp

9 August 2024

People