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New Products from Buýan

When driving through the second industrial zone of the city of Turkmenabat, a complex of beautiful buildings with a well-kept lawn stands out among other objects. This is an enterprise for the production of glycyrrhizic acid, which is part of the Buýan Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Health and the Medical Industry of Turkmenistan. It has recently been put into operation, and its appearance became another important step in the field of processing the country’s wealth of raw materials. The fact is that liquorice has been collected in the Lebap velayat for over a hundred years, a significant part of which is exported as raw materials and extract. Turkmen liquorice has a high content of glycyrrhizic acid. Now, with the introduction of the new enterprise, it has become possible to obtain this acid in its pure form, which is in great demand in the domestic and foreign markets. Its range of application is wide in pharmacology, cosmetology and the food industry.

22 November 2024

Economy

About Carpet “Painting”

When visiting the State Museum of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan, you can see a variety of carpet panels, which are modern art that preserves the traditions of the cultural heritage of national carpet weaving. Along with ancient canvases and carpet products, the depositaries and exhibitions of the State Museum contain artefacts that are real works of art. Let’s take a closer look at them. Landscape carpets are amazingly fine, striking with the abundance of colours and subtle shades that together make up the picture and turn the carpet into a work of art. Thousands and thousands of hand-made knots for a mathematically precisely calculated sketch formed the basis for images of mountain gorges, waterfalls, sea waves of the Caspian Sea with coastal birds, blooming spring landscapes in the vast Karakum Desert, city scenery and others. Subject pictures, in which the silhouettes of the famous Ahalteke horses, the faithful friend of the shepherd, Alabay dog, and the ship of the desert, camel, against the backdrop of endless sands, various species of birds and mountain animals come to life, are of particular interest. Many carpet articles amaze with the expressiveness of the woven objects; they can be compared to painting, since the interpretation is so subtle and the small details are precisely executed. Double-sided carpets are also interesting: the figures of Ahalte

22 November 2024

Culture

A Tree Covered in Legend

Koytendag arouses fascination not only with its natural resources, the bowels of which contains nearly the entire Mendeleev’s periodic table. Most likely, this fact is of great practical interest to geologists, scientists and other experts. These mountains lure tourists by their unique natural monuments, biological diversity, mysterious beauty and unexplained phenomena that you will not see in other places. For example, there is a small stream near the Hojapil village that flows from bottom to top contrary to all the laws of physics. “This cannot be so!” the reader will exclaim and will be right. In fact, this is an optical illusion that most tourists succumb to and then tell others, “Believe it or not, I would not have believed, had I not seen it with my own eyes.”

22 November 2024

Nature

Environmental Wellbeing is One of the Priorities of State Policy

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Takes Part in the Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign With the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the autumn season of the nationwide tree planting campaign has started across the country.

15 November 2024

Politics

President of Turkmenistan Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV: The Harvest Festival Expresses the State’s High Reverence for the Conscientious Work of Farmers

The Country Festively Celebrates the Harvest Festival On November 10, the country held celebrations on the occasion of the Harvest Festival, which symbolises the abundance of the Turkmen land.

15 November 2024

Agriculture

Ashgabat Open 2024 Starts in Turkmenistan

On November 11, the opening ceremony of the Ashgabat Open 2024 International Tennis Tournament among boys and girls under 14 years old from 12 countries of Europe and Asia took place in the capital of Turkmenistan. This event is another vivid evidence of the transformation of Ashgabat into a recognised international centre of sports, the wide support from the International Tennis Federation and the Asian Tennis Federation and the success of the targeted strategy for promoting physical activity and sports, which is a state policy priority of Turkmenistan, implemented under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Hero-Arkadag. In the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State, Turkmenistan is developing the physical activity, health improvement and sports movement on an unprecedented scale. It has become a tradition to hold mass participation sport events, uniting thousands of people of all ages and professions. Particular attention is paid to promoting high-performance sports and training high-class athletes, coaches and other sports specialists. Turkmen athletes perform at major international tournaments on a regular basis and win prizes and medals, including gold ones. This year, Turkmen athletes have performed at 161 international tournaments and won a total of 538

15 November 2024

Sport

Turkmenistan Hosts the International Film Festival “Gorkut Ata”

The International Film Festival “Gorkut ata” was held at the Muqam Palace of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan. The main goal of the international film forum, held with the participation of representatives of the Turkic states, is to promote cooperation in the field of cinematography, to develop cinema art and to introduce the world community to the culture of the Turkic peoples.

15 November 2024

Culture

Modernisation of the System of Telecommunications — a Guarantee of Innovative Development

The International Exhibition and Scientific Conference “Türkmentel–2024” Held in the Capital The XVII International Exhibition and Scientific Conference on Telecommunications, Telemetry, Information Technology and Broadcasting Equipment “Türkmentel–2024” was held in the capital.

15 November 2024

Technology

Winners of high awards

the last month of autumn was very successful for Turkmen participants in international intellectual competitions, as a result of which they became winners – holders of medals of various degrees of distinction. «MEMORIAD-2024»

15 November 2024

Education

Results of Olympiad Summed up

The Turkmen State Institute of Finance became the venue for the International Open Internet Olympiad on the International Financial Reporting Standards in the Turkmen, Russian and English languages. In this intellectual contest, participants from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Belarus were worthy rivals of students from our country. Each participating university was represented by a team of four members. In total, two hours were given for completing the tasks of the Olympiad, at which students demonstrated good knowledge of the major discipline and innovative ways of solving experimental problems in financial literacy.

15 November 2024

Education

Only Turkmen Players in the Final

At the ongoing Ashgabat Open 2024 International Tennis Tournament among juniors under 14, the semi-final matches in doubles competitions took place yesterday. In the girls’ competition, four teams were, in fact, Turkmen. Only Ashgabat athlete Sulgun Ishankulieva was assisted by Uzbek tennis player Safiya Sharipova. In the semi-final match, they played versus the pair of Aynur Annamyradova and Nyazli Hudaykuliyeva, who, in the course of a tough fight, longest so far in the tournament (the match lasted more than two hours), nevertheless lost with a score of 3-6 and 5-7.

15 November 2024

Sport

Basis to Develop Forestry

Domestic specialists are actively working to modernise the Forest Code of Turkmenistan that will set the priorities of scientific and practical forestry activities and the principles of studying the condition, replenishing natural forest types and caring for specially planted perennial groves and young forests for years to come. The current state of natural and agricultural systems, the requirements for forest reproduction at a new stage of state economic relations, the international commitments adopted since the Code was in force, climate and weather change affecting forestry, a number of legal aspects related to amendments to synergistic legislative acts necessitated revising several provisions and adjusting the document. The work was carried out in various formats: meetings, consultations, exchange of views, meetings of domestic lawyers and experts. In recent weeks, the draft document has been presented, and comments and recommendations provided during recent discussions were reviewed. A forestry specialist, a member of the development team Akmurad ATAMURADOV told in an interview: “The updated document will have a significant impact on reforestation in the country, the protection of natural areas and the creation of manmade forest gardens. Our task is to bring the document in line with modern realities and the international commitments of Turkmenistan to protect the environm

15 November 2024

Nature

Turkmenistan – a Country of Health and Inspiration

With the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a mass ascent along the Path of Health took place. This event is of great importance in strengthening the principles of a healthy lifestyle in our society, especially in involving young people in physical education and sports. As is known, at the regular sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on October 25 of the current year, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the Resolution “United Nations Games” initiated by Turkmenistan had been adopted at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

8 November 2024

Politics

Turkmenistan’s Construction Industry: Impressive Potential and Great Opportunities

An International Exhibition “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan–2024” and a Conference “Development of the Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” took place in Ashgabat. The large-scale CIET 2024 exhibition, organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly with the Ministry of Industry and Construction and Türkmen Energiýa Forum Economic Association was aimed at showcasing the achievements of our country in the construction, manufacturing, energy, chemical and road building industries, as well as services, specialised equipment and advanced technologies offered by the world-known companies.

8 November 2024

Economy

A Unique Phenomenon of World Culture

Turkmenistan, a country with a rich history and centuries-old traditions, is a treasury of cultural wealth recognised by UNESCO. At present, at the suggestion of Turkmenistan, thirteen objects of historical and natural heritage and ten objects of intangible cultural heritage have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. By 2030, it is planned to include more than five objects of tangible cultural heritage and up to ten objects of intangible cultural heritage as candidates. As is known, the 18th regular meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was held in Kasane, Republic of Botswana, on December 4-9, 2023, during which a unanimous decision was made to include the art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and horse decoration traditions in the UNESCO List of Outstanding Examples of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which recognised the achievements of Turkmen horse breeders in breeding purebred Akhal-Teke horses as part of the world intangible cultural heritage. As UNESCO emphasises, “traditions associated with breeding this breed are an important part of the cultural identity of Turkmenistan, which contributes to the unity of the Turkmen people.” This is also an honourable duty to humanity to preserve the phenomenon of the Akhal-Teke breed as a phenomenon of world culture.

8 November 2024

Heritage

Food Abundance: Components of Success

An abundance of fresh vegetables and fruit, a wide variety of bakeries and confectioneries, dairy and meat products – it is a given today illustrating the quality of life of the people. At the same time, it is an illustration of the level of the development of the domestic agro-industrial sector. Currently, Turkmenistan not only meets the domestic demands in a wide variety of food products, but also exports them to neighbouring and remote countries. Entrepreneurs make a significant contribution to developing the agro-industrial sector and ensuring an abundant food supply. Today, we can rightfully say that an abundant food supply is an outcome of the large-scale reforms launched by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and implemented in the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State under the leadership of our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

8 November 2024

Agriculture

Network of Modern Clinics Expands

In the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State, in our country, special importance is attached to public health protection, which is a key priority of the policy of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The Law of Turkmenistan “On Public Health Protection”, the Saglyk State Programme and the Programme “Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State: The National Programme of the Socioeconomic Development of Turkmenistan in 2022–2052” envisage the development of the national healthcare system at all levels and the implementation of the comprehensive programmes aimed at improving public health and preventing diseases. Among the priorities are the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, in particular, malignant neoplasms, as set forth in the Saglyk State Programme and other national programmes, which provide for specific measures to improve the national oncology service.

8 November 2024

Health

Original Leather Items

The cultural riches of the nation are often embodied in the traditional crafts and applied arts. Handicrafts reflect the history and spirit of the Turkmen. Looking back at the historical path, you make sure of how rich and diverse the creativity of craftsmen, which has become the national heritage, is. Indeed, the hardworking Turkmen people are skilled at a wide range of trades. They have mastered so many necessary and important crafts throughout their history: pottery making, weaving, felting, jewellery making, blacksmithing, embroidering and carpet weaving – this list can be continued. Art and craft traditionally not only adorn everyday life, but also play an important role in embodying spirituality, rituals and cultural traditions. They are a bridge connecting the past and the present, enriching our views on national culture and history.

8 November 2024

Culture

Arkadag FC Advances to AFC Challenge League Quarterfinals

Turkmen football club Arkadag advanced to the final stage of the 2024–2025 AFC Challenge League (Asian Football Confederation). Our team played the group stage games in the West Zone, which were held in Kuwait, and took the first place in Group B. They will continue competing for the main trophy of the tournament in the group stage games next spring. We should note that the current champion of the Turkmenistan Premier League, established last spring, is performing on the international sports arena for the first time and has gained such a significant achievement. Vladimir Bayramov’s squad won two group matches – vs Maziya from the Maldives (2-1) and Kyrgyz Abdysh-Ata (2-0) and lost the duel with the hosts of the tournament – Al-Arabi SC (2-3).

8 November 2024

Sport

A Miracle Tree from the Sumbar Valley

The visiting card of mountainous Magtymguly etrap in the Balkan velayat is the Sumbar and Chendir gorges, immersed in greenery, where various fruit trees grow, including the pomegranate. This tree holds the palm: in gardens, it is rightfully considered a symbol of the beauty and fertility of the generous Turkmen land. The pomegranate is not only a fruit tree, but also a decorative one; it adds bright colours to the streets in the centre of Magtymguly etrap and the villages where masters of their craft live and work. A gardener-tenant from the Sumbar farmers’ association Bibihajar Hojageldiyeva has been growing fruit trees for several years. The experienced gardener received the Medals “Watana bolan söýgüsi üçin” and “Gaýrat” for her modest work, which inspires her to work with renewed energy.

8 November 2024

Agriculture