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Exhibition of Turkmenistan’s Trade Sector Held in Ashgabat

An exhibition of Turkmenistan’s trade sector was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, vividly showcasing the progress, inexhaustible potential and promising areas for development of the national economy in the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State. At the exhibition, over 210 companies and enterprises of the trade sector and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, operating in various fields, demonstrated the high quality of goods and a wide range of services.

5 April 2024

Entrepreneurship

The President of Turkmenistan Receives the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organisation

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Khusraw Noziri. Expressing sincere gratitude to the Head of Turkmenistan for the opportunity to meet personally, the guest noted the significant contribution of Turkmenistan to strengthening a constructive partnership in the ECO format. It was emphasised that by consistently implementing a creative foreign policy, our country demonstrated a responsible approach to issues of regional and international cooperation.

29 March 2024

Politics

The President of Turkmenistan Receives the Leaders of the International and Asian Tennis Federations

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the President of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) David Haggerty and the President of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) Yuri Polsky. Expressing sincere gratitude to the Head of Turkmenistan for his time allotted for the meeting, the guests confirmed the interest of the ITF and ATF in developing fruitful cooperation with Turkmenistan, where special attention is paid to stimulating and supporting sports and establishing the principles of a healthy and active lifestyle in society.

29 March 2024

Politics

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Attends the Opening of a New Mosque in the City of Anau

On the territory of the Ak Bugday etrap, Ahal velayat, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening of a new mosque, where Haji Arkadag gave a sadaqah-agzachar. The deep meaning lies in the fact that the opening fell on the month of Oraza and complements the cultural events on the occasion of the proclamation of the city of Anau as the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024. This is vivid evidence of the continuity of exemplary primordial traditions and humanistic principles of our people. The construction of the new mosque in the Ak Bugday etrap thanks to the successful implementation in the country under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of noble endeavours initiated by the Hero-Arkadag is confirmation that at the present time, good deeds worthily continue. This symbolises the commitment of our hardworking people to good traditions passed on from one generation to another. Activities to celebrate these glorious events demonstrate that our country is following the path of harmonious development in all directions, and the values created by our people are recognised throughout the world.

29 March 2024

Politics

Mission of Kindness, Mercy and Beneficence

What is the future? How do we imagine it? What kind of future do we dream of? What hopes do we have for the future, which is still somewhere far away? What is our future? There is a clear and specific answer to these questions – the activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship, which is creating this future now. Our future is children, their health and laughter, happy smiles and forward-looking eyes, faith in a better world and a life full of bright colours.

29 March 2024

Politics

Dashoguz Farmers Have Started Sowing Cotton

In accordance with the schedule, approved by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on March 15, farmers of the Dashoguz velayat have begun sowing cotton. Taking into account the soil and climatic conditions, sowing there started a little later than in other regions of the country. According to good tradition, the start of work was blessed by the venerable elders. After raising a prayer to the Almighty for the wellbeing and prosperity of the Motherland, the Turkmen people and the head of state, they threw the first cotton seeds into the soil and then gave way to machine operators.

29 March 2024

People

Ancient Culture of Anau — a Priceless Heritage of Humankind

An International Scientific Conference entitled “The Ancient Culture of Anau” that took place at the House of Culture in Anau, Ak Bugday etrap, Ahal velayat, is one of the main events marking the declaration of this city as the 2024 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World. This decision was adopted unanimously at the Meeting of the Permanent Council of Ministers of Culture of the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY).

29 March 2024

People

Book About the Unique Heritage of Ancient Anau

At a sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, held on March 23 of the current year, the respected President presented his new book entitled Änew – münýyllyklardan gözbaş alýan medeniýet. This joyful news filled the hearts of the people of Turkmenistan with pride, because each new work of the respected President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag increasingly elevates the international authority of our sacred Motherland and exalts the glory of the diligent Turkmen people. As the head of state noted, the creation of the new book had been facilitated by information from historical sources collected by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who had managed to work with famous scientists and their descendants, to organise trips of archaeologists to different parts of the country and in general to carry out activities related to excavations.

29 March 2024

People

Creative Work and Connection Between Generations – Eternal Values of Our People

The President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Participates in the Nationwide Greening Campaign In Turkmenistan, with the participation of Head of State Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the next stage of the implementation of a large-scale landscaping programme was launched, during which thousands of “green inhabitants” of manmade forests were planted throughout the country. The Hero-Arkadag also took part in the tree planting campaign in a picturesque place in the south of Ashgabat.

22 March 2024

Politics

Celebration of Friendship and Brotherhood, Peace and Creation

Turkmenistan Celebrates the National Spring Holiday – International Nowruz Day In an atmosphere of general inspiration and spiritual uplift, the people of Turkmenistan celebrated the National Spring Holiday – International Nowruz Day. Celebrations took place throughout the country, embodying the unity and cohesion of our people and their commitment to the wise and original traditions and customs that have developed over centuries, which, passed on from one generation to another, are now acquiring new content.

22 March 2024

Independence

Improvement of Market Relations – Economic Model of the Development of Turkmenistan

A Large-Scale Forum of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Takes Place in Ashgabat A large-scale exhibition took place at the Expo Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, presenting the achievements and opportunities of the private sector of the national economy. As part of the exhibition, a conference was also held.

22 March 2024

Entrepreneurship

Cotton Sowing Starts in Turkmenistan

An important agricultural campaign – cotton sowing – has started in the country. In accordance with the schedule approved at the sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers on March 15, cotton growers in the Ahal, Balkan, Lebap and Mary velayats began sowing on March 20. Farmers of the Dashoguz velayat are to join them on March 27. According to established tradition, the beginning of sowing was blessed by venerable elders. After reading a prayer to the Almighty for the wellbeing and prosperity of the Motherland, the Turkmen people and the head of state, they threw the first cotton seeds into the ground and then gave way to machine operators.

22 March 2024

People

The Most Charming Girl of the Country

The final stage of the competition “The Most Charming Girl – 2024”, the participants of which were students of grades 2–4 of secondary schools of the country, was held at the Watan Cinema and Concert Centre in the capital. The competition among the most charming girls was organised by the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organisation together with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan on the occasion of the National Spring Holiday. The festive creative competition took place in several rounds and fourteen girls who won the capital, velayat and city rounds took part in the finals. It is worth noting that this year there are more participants: for the first time, two representatives from the city of Arkadag are participating in this competition.

22 March 2024

People

The Power of Turkmenistan’s Construction Industry is Strengthening

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Attends the Opening of the Second Stage of the Lebap Cement Plant President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to the Lebap velayat, where he took part in the festive ceremony of the commissioning of the second stage of the Lebap cement plant with a capacity of 1 million tonnes of cement a year in the Koytendag etrap.

15 March 2024

Politics

Interview of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with the Turkish Television Channel

The Director of the TRT Haber Information Channel Ahmed Görmez talked to Hero-Arkadag “Your Excellency National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, dear Arkadag! First of all, let me express my gratitude for finding the time for our interview in your very busy work schedule.

15 March 2024

Politics

Strengthening Fruitful Relations Among Fraternial Peoples is the Basis of Common Wellbeing and Prosperity

Meeting of the Council of Elders of the Organisation of Turkic States The 15th Meeting of the Council of Elders of the Organisation of Turkic States, chaired by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, member of the Council of Elders of the OTS Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, was held in the capital city.

15 March 2024

Politics

Sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov conducted via the digital system a regular sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which priority issues of the state life were considered. The first speaker was the Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova, who informed of the ongoing work to improve the national legal framework.

8 March 2024

Politics

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Attends the Third Antalya Diplomatic Forum

Working Visit of the Hero-Arkadag to the Republic of Türkiye On March 1-2, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the Republic of Türkiye in order to participate in the Third Antalya Diplomatic Forum.

8 March 2024

Politics

Turkmenistan – Afghanistan: Development of Good Neighbourly Relations and Business Partnerships

An Exhibition of Afghan Goods and a Business Forum of the Two Countries Held in Ashgabat An exhibition of Afghan goods and a business forum of the business circles of the two countries took place in the capital.

8 March 2024

Cooperation

Festive Concert to Mark International Women’s Day

On the eve of the holiday widely celebrated in Turkmenistan – International Women’s Day, a concert of art masters devoted to the glorious daughters of the Motherland was held at the Muqam Palace of the State Cultural Centre. This spring festival is celebrated in our country in accordance with the national traditions, reflecting the respectful attitude of the Turkmen people towards the beautiful half of humanity.

8 March 2024

People