President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a Resolution approving new requirements for industrial safety compliance monitoring at enterprises across the country. The document was adopted during a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on May 29.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers H. Geldimyradov presented a report on the draft &quot;Requirements for the Organization and Implementation of Industrial Safety Compliance Monitoring.&quot; The document was prepared by the Main State Service &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenstandartlary&rdquo; in cooperation with relevant ministries and industry-specific agencies, in accordance with the Law of Turkmenistan &quot;On Industrial Safety of Hazardous Production Facilities.&quot;

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of enforcing safety regulations at industrial sites across the country. Upon signing the resolution, the head of state sent the document digitally to the Deputy Prime Minister with instructions to ensure its implementation.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/44989/zasedanie-kabineta-ministrov-turkmenistana-157">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

New Industrial Safety Requirements Introduced in Turkmenistan

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has approved a proposal to improve the procedures for cargo operations during the export of oil, oil products, and petrochemical goods. This was announced during a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held in digital format on May 29.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Amanov presented a report on the improvement of regulatory and methodological documents governing cargo operations for the export of hydrocarbon resources. As noted, a draft of the &ldquo;Rules for Conducting Cargo Operations at Sea Ports and Port Points of Turkmenistan During the Export of Oil, Oil Products, and Petrochemical Products&rdquo; was developed in cooperation with relevant state bodies.

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the comprehensive development of the oil and gas sector in the country. Approving the submitted proposal, the head of state instructed the Vice Premier to carry out the necessary work in this direction.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/44989/zasedanie-kabineta-ministrov-turkmenistana-157">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan Enhances Regulations for the Export of Oil and Petrochemical Products

On May 29, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via digital system, during which a number of issues related to state affairs were reviewed.

The first to speak was the Chairwoman of the Mejlis, D. Gulmanova, who reported on the ongoing legislative activities.

As was reported, based on the country&rsquo;s socio-economic development programs and generally accepted norms of international law, working groups are currently preparing draft laws related to the improvement of civil legal relations and the electoral system, the protection of human rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests, scientific intellectual property, virtual assets, and customs matters.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/44989/zasedanie-kabineta-ministrov-turkmenistana-157">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

The President of Turkmenistan Held a Regular Meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a Decree on the celebration of the national holiday Kurban Bayram from June 6 to June 8, 2025. The decision was made to preserve spiritual values and strengthen the unity of the Turkmen people.

Additionally, the day off on June 8 will be moved to Monday, June 9.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/44988/ukaz-prezidenta-turkmenistana-o-prazdnovanii-kurban-bajramy-4">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on the Celebration of Kurban Bayram

On May 29, the grand opening of the music and song festival &quot;Music of Peace, Music of Friendship and Brotherhood,&quot; featuring the country&#39;s Youth Symphony Orchestra and combined children&#39;s choir, was held at the Mukam Palace of the State Cultural Center.

This vibrant event brought together young talents from all over Turkmenistan, eager to showcase their skills and offer the audience an unforgettable experience. The festival was a true celebration of creativity, youth, and friendship.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/44990/dost-doganlygy-wasp-edip">Turkmenistan State News Agency</a>

The opening of the music and song festival "Music of Peace, Music of Friendship and Brotherhood" took place in Ashgabat

On May 28, a business meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The Chairman of the Chamber met with a delegation led by H.E. Mohd Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Tajuddin, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation. Ambassador Mohd Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Tajuddin praised Turkmenistan&rsquo;s economic potential and emphasized that joint events serve as an important platform for strengthening mutually beneficial relations between the two countries.

The Chairman of the Chamber also noted the productive nature of the meeting, stressing the openness of Turkmen businesses to international cooperation and the significance of participating in exhibitions and economic forums as key steps toward entering global markets. He highlighted the promising prospects for the development of trade and economic ties between Turkmenistan and Malaysia.

At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed mutual understanding and interest in strengthening cooperation and continuing collaboration through exhibitions and forums.

Source: <a href="https://www.cci.gov.tm/news-cci/tuerkmenistanyn-soewda-senagat-edarasynda-malayziyanyn-wekilleri-bilen-dususyk-gecirildi">Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan</a>

Trade and economic cooperation with Malaysia discussed

Journalists from Turkmenistan have arrived in Kazakhstan&rsquo;s capital to participate in the &ldquo;Central Asia&ndash;China&rdquo; Media Cooperation Forum &ndash; 2025, which opened today in Astana under the theme: &ldquo;Deepening Media Cooperation for Shared Development.&rdquo;

The event is organized by the Chinese newspaper People&rsquo;s Daily (Renmin Ribao) with the participation of executives from leading media outlets of Central Asian countries and China.

The forum&rsquo;s agenda includes thematic sessions focused on the role of media as a bridge for intercivilizational dialogue and on promoting mutually beneficial cooperation within the framework of the Silk Road Economic Belt.

The three-day program includes a press tour across several cities in Kazakhstan from May 29 to 31.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenmetbugat.gov.tm/ru/newspapers/3/articles/195319">T&uuml;rkmenmetbugat</a>

Turkmen Journalists Participate in the “Central Asia–China” Media Forum in Astana

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan, Ahmed Al Hameli, held a seminar at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas on the topic: &ldquo;Turkmenistan and the UAE: Cooperation in the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the Oil and Gas Sector.&rdquo;

The seminar took place in the conference hall of the university&rsquo;s Information Technology Center and was attended by the rector, faculty members and students of the Faculty of Digital Technologies and Cybersecurity, as well as representatives of the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan.

In his speech, Ahmed Al Hameli provided a detailed overview of the UAE&rsquo;s experience in implementing artificial intelligence technologies in the scientific and educational sectors. He emphasized that AI education in the UAE begins at an early age &mdash; starting from secondary school. The ambassador also noted that AI technologies are being rapidly and successfully integrated into the UAE&rsquo;s oil, gas, and energy sectors with the participation of world-renowned companies and local digital enterprises.

During the meeting, participants discussed prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE in the field of digital technologies and the potential for launching joint projects in the future. The ambassador introduced leading UAE universities and expressed his readiness to support academic collaboration between higher education institutions of both countries. Professors and students then posed various questions to the honored guest.

In conclusion, the ambassador thanked all participants and expressed confidence that bilateral relations will continue to strengthen &mdash; including through joint efforts to implement artificial intelligence technologies.

The university rector thanked the distinguished guest for his visit and insightful presentation and expressed hope for further development of cooperation between the educational institutions of Turkmenistan and the UAE.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/95404/posol-oae-provel-seminar-v-neftegazovom-vuze-turkmenistana">&ldquo;Golden Age&rdquo; online newspaper</a>

UAE Ambassador held a seminar at Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas University

On May 28, 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the delegation headed by UN Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States Fatima Rabab.

During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the UN Under-Secretary-General discussed a wide range of organizational and protocol issues, as well as the content of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3).

At the same time, the sides thoroughly viewed the progress of work on the preparation of appropriate venues for plenary sessions, round tables, forums and other side events.

The high importance of the Conference in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals was empasized at the meeting.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5279">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Preparations to the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3) discussed

What is metakaolin? It is a highly active aluminosilicate pozzolanic additive (fine-grained rock type). The mineral composition of metakaolin is a highly reactive, alumina- and silica-rich inert material. Metakaolin is mainly obtained by calcining kaolin clay at 500&deg;C to 800&deg;C (a fine-grained clay processed to less than 0.002 mm, with H₂O and CO removed). Kaolin clay has long been used by our ancestors in pottery and ceramic art.

In recent decades, metakaolin (2&ndash;8% content) has begun to be added to concrete in residential construction around the world. Concrete mixed with metakaolin or basalt is considered more environmentally friendly. The addition of basalt or metakaolin to concrete can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 70%. In the East, it was traditional to shape clay into bricks and fire them in kilns. This method is still widely used today.

Metakaolin has a strong effect on concrete. It accelerates cement hydration and hardening, improves the structure of cement stone by making it denser and smoother, and enhances its physical and mechanical properties. It increases surface resistance to external influences by up to 30%. Concrete mixed with metakaolin becomes more flexible and easier to level when poured.

Its addition reduces stickiness to tools and surface adhesion during smoothing. It also significantly reduces shrinkage deformation, allowing for expansion without cracks.

Our sunny country is rich in kaolin reserves, especially kaolinitic sandstone. There is a deposit of such sandstone located 4 km north of the Gyzylgaya settlement in Balkan province. Kaolin clays are not only used in construction but also in the production of porcelain, faience, ceramics, heat-resistant bricks (high-alumina bricks), as well as in the paper, rubber, medical and cosmetic industries.

Guwan&ccedil; GELDIYEV, 
Geologist, Geology Department, Turkmen Geological Research Expedition, &quot;T&uuml;rkmengeologi&yacute;a&quot; State Corporation

Source: <a href="https://turkmenmetbugat.gov.tm/tk/newspapers/43/articles/194937">T&uuml;rkmenmetbugat</a>

Production of metakaolin

A two-day regional seminar dedicated to the agenda &quot;Women, Peace, and Security&quot; and the National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 has started at the &ldquo;&Yacute;yldyz&rdquo; Hotel in Ashgabat.

The seminar is attended by representatives of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s ministries as well as international experts on Resolution 1325 and gender mainstreaming in the security sector. The main goal of the forum is to exchange national experiences and best practices in advancing the &quot;Women, Peace, and Security&quot; agenda.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Myahri Byashimova, emphasized that the country views the promotion of gender equality as an important component of its sustainable development and security policies. She noted that Turkmenistan is implementing the provisions of Resolution 1325 through the National Action Plan on Gender Equality for 2021&ndash;2025.

Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ambassador John MacGregor, stated that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without the meaningful participation of women in discussions alongside men. According to him, when women are involved in peace processes, the resulting agreements are more inclusive and long-lasting.

Special attention during the seminar is given to the experience of the Central Asian Women&rsquo;s Dialogue, established on the initiative of Turkmenistan in 2019 with the support of all five countries of the region. This platform brings together women experts, government representatives, and civil society to promote partnership and the participation of women in governance.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenmetbugat.gov.tm/ru/newspapers/3/articles/195065">T&uuml;rkmenmetbugat</a>

Regional seminar on women's participation in peace and security held in Turkmenistan

On 27 May 2025, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A.Bayramov had a meeting in Tokyo with President of Tsukuba University of Japan Kyosuke Nagata and Chairman of the Japan-Turkmen Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation Hiroyuki Tsubai.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the issues of further strengthening cooperation in the cultural, educational, trade and economic fields between Turkmenistan and Japan, including within the framework of the upcoming celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan in December 2025.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador expressed his appreciation to the Japanese side for awarding the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov the high title of &ldquo;Honorary Doctor of Tsukuba University&rdquo; during the visit of the head of the Turkmen state to Japan on 13-15 April, 2025.

The parties agreed to continue work within the framework of implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on joint scientific research in the field of hydrogen energy between the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the University of Tsukuba signed on 7th of April 2025 in the online format.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1545">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

A meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan with President of Tsukuba University and the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmen Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation

On May 27, 2025, the successive meeting of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between Turkmenistan and the United Nations for 2021&ndash;2025 was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in the hybrid format.

The meeting was attended by the leadership and staff members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of some ministries and sectoral agencies of the country, the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, as well as chiefs and representatives of UN agencies.

The agenda of the current meeting included such issues as a review of the implementation of the current Framework Programme, consideration of the next cycle of the Framework Programme for 2026&ndash;2030, as well as discussion of the UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA Country Programmes for the period of 2026&ndash;2030.

The high level of established multifaceted cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN was stated at the meeting, as well as confidence was expressed that only through joint efforts it will be possible to achieve significant results that meet long-term interests in ensuring sustainable development and advanced progress. The importance of joint systemic work based on medium and long-term plans and programs was particularly emphasized.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5278">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

A meeting of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework between Turkmenistan and the UN for 2021–2025 was held

The State Corporation &quot;T&uuml;rkmengeologi&yacute;a&quot; is a national geological organization of Turkmenistan that develops a comprehensive strategy for studying the subsurface using geological and geophysical methods. It conducts surveys to identify deposits of natural resources, including oil, gas, solid minerals, construction materials, and underground water.

The corporation maintains records and unified reporting of geological exploration activities conducted both onshore and in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea. Geological and hydrogeological mapping at various scales is carried out by the hydrogeological expeditions of Ahal, Balkan, Dashoguz, and Mary provinces to evaluate groundwater conditions and the environmental state of nature.

Using monitoring wells located in Ahal, Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebap, and Mary provinces, continuous control is conducted over the quality, mineral content, and depth of underground waters.

In accordance with Turkmenistan&#39;s unified Law &ldquo;On Water,&rdquo; activities are being carried out to maintain the State Water Cadastre and to study hydrogeological signs that could serve as early indicators of earthquakes.

In addition to underground water monitoring and research, the expeditions carry out contractual work ordered by regional administrations as part of the National Program for the Transformation of Living Conditions in Villages, Towns, and District Centers of Turkmenistan until 2028, as well as by various institutions and enterprises.

Currently, the Turkmen geological exploration expedition is actively conducting geological works aimed at locating and assessing deposits of solid mineral resources, including geological and economic evaluations of their development potential.

The main goal of these efforts is to clarify the current state of the country&rsquo;s mineral resource base and to study issues related to its industrial development and rational use.

Thanks to the support of the esteemed President, all necessary conditions have been created for successfully conducting underground water exploration using advanced technologies. At present, newly delivered drilling equipment such as SZMC-300, SZMC-200, DGML-1500, and BZCYX-1000 is being deployed by &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmengeologi&yacute;a&rdquo; for exploration of underground water and solid mineral deposits.

Guvanch MERETDURDYYEV, 
leading specialist of production, scientific and technological department of &laquo;T&uuml;rkmengeologi&yacute;a&raquo; State corporation.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenmetbugat.gov.tm/tk/newspapers/43/articles/194942">T&uuml;rkmenmetbugat</a>

Modern work of geologists

Korean company Daewoo Engineering &amp; Construction will build a new complex for the production of mineral fertilizers in Turkmenistan. This is envisaged by the decree of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, according to which the State Concern &quot;Turkmenchemistry&quot; is allowed to conclude a contract with this company.

The contract with Daewoo Engineering &amp; Construction Co., Ltd provides for the design and construction of a production complex for the production of 350 thousand tons of superphosphate and 100 thousand tons of ammonium sulfate per year in the structure of the Turkmenabat Chemical Plant named after S.A. Niyazov.

As noted in the decree, the contract is aimed at providing domestic agricultural producers with the necessary phosphorus fertilizers and the production of new types of mineral fertilizers.

Source: <a href="https://oilgas.gov.tm/en/posts/news/14114/koreyskaya-kompaniya-postroit-v-turkmenistane-khimicheskiy-kompleks-po-vypusku-mineralnykh-udobreniy">&laquo;Nebit-gaz&raquo; E-newspaper</a>

Korean company to build chemical complex for mineral fertilizer production in Turkmenistan

A new electric station with a capacity of 220/110/35/10 kV was officially inaugurated in D&ouml;wletli village of Tejen etrap, Ahal velayat. The event was timed to coincide with Ashgabat City Day and Turkmen Carpet Day, making it a symbolic gift for these national celebrations.

The ceremony brought together regional and local officials, members of the Mejlis (parliament), representatives of enterprises, public organizations, and elders.

Speakers highlighted that the construction of the facility is a reflection of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov&rsquo;s policy aimed at boosting socio-economic development in the regions and ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the population.

Equipped with advanced technology, the station operates with a fully automated control system. Covering an area of 9 hectares, it includes two 125 MVA transformers, additional units with 40 and 25 MVA capacity, three open distribution installations (220/110/35 kV), and one enclosed 10 kV distribution unit.

On behalf of the President, modern vehicles were also handed over to support the operations of the new station, underlining the importance of the event.

This project marks another step forward in the successful implementation of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s National Program for the socio-economic development of the country and modernization of its energy sector.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenmetbugat.gov.tm/tk/newspapers/2/articles/194969">T&uuml;rkmenmetbugat</a>

New electric station сommissioned in Ahal velayat

On May 26, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People&#39;s Republic of China Wang Yi.

The parties discussed the issues of bilateral strategic partnership, in particular, in such important areas as political and diplomatic cooperation, economics, energy and a number of other areas.

The long-term mutual support of Turkmenistan and China for each other in the United Nations and other international structures and formats was emphasized. It was noted that the main factor in the dynamic development of Turkmen-Chinese relations is the open, friendly and constructive dialogue established at the highest state level. It is the regular meetings of the leaders of Turkmenistan and China that serve as a solid foundation for building up the potential for cooperation between the two countries in a wide range of areas.

The Foreign Ministers stressed the importance of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries and agreed to continue regular bilateral contacts along diplomatic lines.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5276">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and China

On May 26, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting attended by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyyev and the khyakims of the velayats, at which issues related to the country&#39;s agricultural sector and ongoing work in the regions were discussed.

As was noted, all necessary measures have been taken in the velayats for the organized commencement of the grain harvest and for harvesting the grown crops without loss.

In the cotton fields, inter-row cultivation, application of mineral fertilizers, and irrigation are being carried out, with agricultural machinery operating at full capacity. To further strengthen the country&#39;s food security, efforts are being made to care for potatoes and other vegetable and melon crops in accordance with agrotechnical standards, and to harvest the grown crops.

Furthermore, reports were made on preparations for holding cultural, public, and sports events in the regions, dedicated to International Children&#39;s Day and World Bicycle Day, as well as for the children&#39;s summer holiday season.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/44970/prezident-turkmenistana-provyol-rabochee-soveshchanie-29">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

President of Turkmenistan Held a Working Meeting with the Participation of Khyakims of the Velayats

On May 25, an exhibition of carpets and carpet products, as well as the 25th meeting of the World Association of Connoisseurs of Turkmen Carpet, were held in the capital, dedicated to Turkmen Carpet Day, annually celebrated on the last Sunday of May. The events, organized in honor of Turkmen carpet weavers, provided an excellent opportunity to popularize national heritage, acquaint the general public with the achievements of the country&#39;s carpet industry, and strengthen cooperation with potential foreign partners.

Turkmen Carpet Day celebrates the national heritage of the unique ancient art of carpet weaving, created by our people throughout their history. These celebrations embody loyalty to the spiritual testaments and values of ancestors, the continuity of distinctive national traditions, and high respect for the labor of master carpet weavers who create world-renowned Turkmen carpets.

The patterns of Turkmen carpets reflect the history, philosophy, and worldview of the Turkmen people. Carpets, striking in their beauty, elegance, diversity, and stunning harmony of colors, are an embodiment of the remarkable qualities and national characteristics of our people.

It is deeply symbolic that carpet ornaments have become integral elements of the state symbols of independent, neutral Turkmenistan. They embody the unity and cohesion of the Turkmen people, serving as a vivid testament to their loyalty to ancestral covenants, pride in their achievements, and confidence in a bright future.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/44960/v-nashej-otchizne-otmetili-prazdnik-turkmenskogo-kovra">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>