On August 29, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, during which he emphasized that September 1 will be widely celebrated in the country as the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. The International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs will be commissioned in Ashgabat, and an additional educational building of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan will be opened in the city of Mary. A number of schools and kindergartens will be put into operation in the capital and velayats.

According to the head of state, the commissioning of the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs on the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth will be a significant event in the life of the country.

In this regard, the President asked Hero Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to take part in the opening ceremony of the new university.

The head of Turkmenistan noted that the worthy upbringing of the younger generation, their receiving a modern education is the main goal of the implemented state educational policy.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/98151/meeting-cabinet-ministers-turkmenistan-129">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

The opening of the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs will take place in Ashgabat on September 1

On August 29, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on a digital system, where the results of the work carried out in the country over the first eight months of this year were summed up.

The first to speak was the Chairman of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova, who reported on the results of the national parliament&#39;s activities for January-August of this year.

She reported that 15 legislative acts were adopted during the period under review. Along with this, amendments and additions were made to existing legal acts related to criminal, arbitration, civil, criminal procedure, family and labor relations, tax, administrative and production issues, activities in the field of motor transport, migration, internal affairs agencies, and customs. During the specified period, 11 resolutions of the Mejlis were also adopted.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Khodjamyrat Geldimyradov reported on preliminary macroeconomic indicators for the first eight months of this year. As a result of the comprehensive measures taken for the specified period, GDP is 6.3 percent, including in industry the growth rate was 1.5 percent, in construction - 7 percent, in the transport and communications sector - 11 percent, in trade - 9.8 percent, in agriculture - 4.9 percent, in the service sector - 8.4 percent.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Tangryguly Atakhalliyev reported on the results of the activities of the supervised complex for January-August of this year, as well as on the ongoing agricultural campaigns in the velayats. The Deputy Prime Minister asked the President to set a date for practical seminars with the participation of master farmers, experienced specialists, scientists and machine operators in order to organize, in accordance with agrotechnical standards at a high level in the velayats within the established time frame, the sowing of wheat for the 2026 harvest, and also to determine the date for the start of grain sowing with the participation of respected elders.

Deputy Prime Minister Bahar Seyidova reported on the Procedure for holding events for September of this year, in particular, on the conferences, roundtable meetings, exhibitions, creative meetings, and propaganda events planned on the occasion of the International Year of Peace and Trust. In addition, in honor of the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s independence, a festive concert of cultural figures and masters of art of the country, a flower-laying ceremony at the Independence Monument will be held.

Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on the results of the MFA activities for January-August of this year, as well as on the Priority Positions of Turkmenistan at the regular, 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He noted that the Priority Positions of Turkmenistan at the above-mentioned session for the upcoming political year have been developed. This document includes a number of key areas. At the same time, strengthening global peace and security is defined as one of the most important vectors.

At the same time, it is proposed to include for the first time in the agenda of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly the item &quot;Neutrality - for the sake of peace and security&quot; and within its framework to submit draft resolutions &quot;The role and importance of the policy of neutrality in maintaining and strengthening international peace, security and the process of sustainable development&quot; and &quot;International Mediation Day&quot;.

In order to strengthen trust between the peoples of the planet, our country advocates holding the international forum &quot;Central Asia - a space for building a peaceful life&quot; under the auspices of UNESCO and the Alliance of Civilizations and, in particular, the Global Summit on a Culture of Peace, Trust and Mutual Respect.

In the context of cooperation with the UN in the legal sphere, based on the initiatives of the head of state, Turkmenistan puts forward important proposals on the role and significance of international law. One of them is to declare 2028 the Year of International Law. In this regard, in the coming years, our country will actively act as a member of the relevant Councils in the UN structure. Preparatory work will also continue on the election of Turkmenistan as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period 2031-2032 and for other elective positions.

Addressing the members of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the results of the work carried out in the country for the first eight months of this year demonstrate the successful implementation of the adopted programs.

As the President emphasized, on September 1, the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth will be widely celebrated in the country, the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs will be commissioned in Ashgabat, and an additional educational building of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan will be opened in the city of Mary. In this regard, the head of state asked Hero Arkadag to take part in the opening ceremony of the new university in Ashgabat.

Taking the opportunity, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov cordially congratulated the participants of the meeting, education workers and happy youth on the Day of Knowledge and student youth and the beginning of the new academic year.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/98151/meeting-cabinet-ministers-turkmenistan-129">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung on August 29.

Having exchanged warm greetings, the interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to discuss priority areas of interstate dialogue.

Having congratulated him on his election as President of the Republic of Korea, the head of the Turkmen state wished Lee Jae Myung great success in his responsible state activities.

Having thanked him for the congratulations and good wishes, President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the great importance attached in the Republic of Korea to building up multifaceted cooperation with Turkmenistan. Noting the significant contribution of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to strengthening bilateral relations, the head of the friendly state, taking the opportunity, conveyed warm words of greeting and best wishes to Hero Arkadag.

During the conversation, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the trade and economic partnership between the two countries: over the years, positive experience has been accumulated in cooperation with leading Korean companies such as Hyundai, Daewoo and LG. Various projects were implemented with their participation, in particular, the project of a gas chemical complex in the Balkan velayat for the production of 386 thousand tons of polyethylene, 81 thousand tons of polypropylene worth more than 3 billion 400 million US dollars, as well as a project of a plant for cleaning commercial gas from sulfur as part of the development of the Galkynysh field with a capacity of 10 billion cubic meters annually and worth over 1 billion 484 million US dollars.

We can also mention the project of a complex in the structure of the Turkmenabat Chemical Plant named after S.A. Niyazov for the production of 350 thousand tons of superphosphate and 100 thousand tons of ammonium sulfate per year worth 682 million US dollars.

In this regard, the head of the friendly state expressed gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for the favorable conditions provided to Korean companies for fruitful work in the Turkmen market.

The interlocutors emphasized the presence of enormous potential for activating targeted cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere.

As the head of state noted, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the UN General Assembly declared 2025 the &quot;International Year of Peace and Trust&quot;. In this regard, an international forum will be held in Ashgabat on December 12. This significant date coincides with the 30th anniversary of our country&#39;s neutrality. Speaking about this, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov invited President Lee Jae Myung to the upcoming representative forum.

Having thanked for the invitation, the President of the Republic of Korea noted the broad support from the world community for Turkmenistan&#39;s peacekeeping foreign policy based on positive neutrality.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/45987/turkmenistanyn-prezidenti-bilen-koreya-respublikasynyn-prezidentinin-arasynda-telefon-arkaly-sohbetdeslik">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

President of Turkmenistan held a telephone conversation with the head of the Republic of Korea

On August 28, a meeting was held in Moscow between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.

The heads of the foreign ministries noted with satisfaction the fruitful nature of the interstate dialogue, built on the principles of deep strategic partnership.

Having emphasized the key role of contacts at the highest and high levels, the participants agreed that these meetings are the main factor in strengthening bilateral cooperation with a long-term perspective.

The significance of 2025, the International Year of Peace and Trust in the history of the two countries, was noted: this year marks 30 years of the legal status of permanent positive Neutrality of Turkmenistan and 80 years since the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

During the talks, a constructive dialogue took place on key areas of the bilateral agenda, in particular, the parties analyzed and assessed the current state of political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian cooperation, reviewed the implementation of previously reached agreements, and discussed joint actions for the future.

In the context of cooperation between the foreign ministries, the diplomats considered the practical implementation of the Cooperation Program between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for 2025-2026, signed during the official visit of Minister Sergey Lavrov to Ashgabat in June this year.

A common desire to intensify trade and economic cooperation was expressed. The ministers emphasized that the activities of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation, on the platform of which specific plans and projects are being implemented, are an effective mechanism for interstate dialogue of a sustainable and long-term nature.

According to the mutual opinion of the parties, the spheres of science, education, culture and art have become an effective tool for bringing the friendly Turkmen and Russian peoples closer together.

During the meeting, the positive experience of joint activities within the framework of international organizations was noted. The fruitful nature of the Turkmen-Russian partnership at the UN, CIS, Caspian &quot;Five&quot;, and the &quot;Central Asia - Russia&quot; format was emphasized.

Particular attention was paid to the development of five-sided cooperation in the Caspian region. At the same time, it was noted that today the problems of the Caspian go far beyond the regional framework and require a comprehensive international approach, primarily at the UN level.

The diplomats voiced the mutual readiness of the parties to continue to build up multilateral cooperation.

At the end of the meeting, the ministers made statements for the media.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5517">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Russia Call for Strengthening Interstate Dialogue

The 21st Kazan International Film Festival &quot;Altyn Minbar&quot; will be held in the capital of Tatarstan from September 5 to 9. Two films by the &quot;Turkmenfilm&quot; Association named after Oguzhan will be presented at the prestigious film forum - &quot;The Tree of Fate&quot; and the joint Turkmen-Uzbek project &quot;Magtymguly Fragi&quot;.

The film by Turkmen director Sahysalykh Bayramov &quot;The Tree of Fate&quot; (2023) was included in the special non-competition program &quot;Through the Prism of Memory&quot;, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

The joint work of Turkmen and Uzbek filmmakers will be shown in the non-competition program &quot;Russia - Islamic World&quot;. The film &quot;Magtymguly Fragi&quot; (2024) is dedicated to the life of the Turkmen classic writer who lived in the mid-18th century.

The &quot;Turkmenfilm&quot; Association, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, considers participation in the international event as a great honor and recognition of the significance of its activities.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/98129/film-turkmenistan-be-presented-film-festival-kazan">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

Films from Turkmenistan to be presented at Kazan Film Forum

On August 25, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Ireland Yazgeldi Seryaev (with residence in London) paid a working visit to Dublin.

During the visit, the Ambassador met with Deputy Head of Protocol of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Ralph Victor and presented him with copies of his credentials.

During the meeting, the representative of the Foreign Policy Department of Ireland congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to this responsible post, and wished him great success, confirming the readiness of the Irish side to assist in the implementation of the mission.

The parties noted their mutual interest in developing friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Ireland.

In addition, on August 26, Ambassador Seryaev met with Deputy Director of Political Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Fiona Nic Dhonnacha and Director General of Global Ireland and the Economic Division of this ministry Colm Hayes.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of developing bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and Ireland in the political, trade and economic spheres, as well as in the field of renewable energy and education. Issues of interaction within the framework of international organizations were considered.

In addition, the Ambassador presented to the Irish side information about Turkmenistan&#39;s peaceful and positive foreign policy, friendly and equal relations with foreign countries, as well as the country&#39;s economic development.

Source: <a href="https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/98122/working-visit-ambassador-turkmenistan-ireland">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

Turkmenistan and Ireland Strengthen Cooperation

This November, the international spotlight will once again be on Ashgabat, where the International Conference on Development of Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Industries of Turkmenistan (CIET 2025), the country&rsquo;s flagship event for cross-sector innovation, investment and cooperation, will take place.

Strong Foundations for Development

The first CIET 2024 conference, held in Ashgabat from 3-5 November, made a strong impression, bringing together over 450 delegates, 50+ speakers and 400 participants to discuss new opportunities in the construction, industrial and energy sectors, with a focus on smart cities, renewable energy, infrastructure development and new investment projects.

Promoting a Smart Economy

CIET 2024 focused on sustainable development and the implementation of smart technologies. Key topics included the second phase of the Arkadag smart city, renewable energy solutions, public-private partnerships and industrial modernization. Panelists also touched on the expansion of manufacturing, from cement and ceramics to clean energy infrastructure facilities across the country. Discussions focused on training qualified young people to build a circular economy.

CIET 2025: A New Step Forward

Building on the success of last year&rsquo;s conference, CIET 2025 promises to be an even more dynamic catalyst for multi-sector growth. Key objectives include:

&ndash; Increasing innovation: showcasing cutting-edge green technologies, smart infrastructure and modular construction solutions.

&ndash; Shaping investment directions: presenting new infrastructure projects, from industrial zones to modern manufacturing facilities and clean energy parks.

&ndash; Strengthening partnerships: expanding cooperation between ministries, the country&rsquo;s private sector and international investors.

&ndash; Human capital development: organization of thematic seminars, master classes and discussion round tables.

&ndash; Acceleration of implementation of &ldquo;smart&rdquo; city projects: coverage of progress and further stages of development of the cities of Arkadag and Ashgabat with the participation of leading world urbanists.

What to expect from CIET 2025

The event scheduled for early November in Ashgabat will present:

&ndash; an international exhibition demonstrating the latest technologies and industry achievements;

&ndash; thematic plenary sessions: &ldquo;Construction and Energy in the Year of Peace and Trust: New Horizons for Sustainable Development&rdquo;, &ldquo;Sustainable Energy Systems: Clean and Reliable Energy of the Future&rdquo;, &ldquo;Infrastructure Financing and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)&rdquo;, &ldquo;Industrial Clusters and Smart Urban Development&rdquo;, &ldquo;Sustainable Construction and Innovative Building Materials: Infrastructure Resilient to Climate Change&rdquo;, &ldquo;Digitalization of Construction and Modernization of Industry: Construction 5.0 &ndash; AI, Automation and Human-Centric Approach&rdquo;;

&ndash; targeted B2B and B2G meetings and networking events connecting investors with Turkmen partners;

&ndash; special emphasis on training &ldquo;Personnel of the Future&rdquo; &ndash; training accelerators, competency development programs and live demonstrations of educational institutions.

Why it matters

As a bridge between government strategy, private business and international investors, CIET 2025 will be a transformative platform that will strengthen Turkmenistan&rsquo;s ambition to become a leader in sustainable construction, smart manufacturing and clean energy in Central Asia.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98104/ciet-2025-halkara-maslahatyna-hasaba-alynylyp-baslady">Electronic newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

Ashgabat to host CIET 2025 International Conference in November

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent a letter to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, expressing his gratitude for hosting the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Avaza from 5 to 8 August 2025.

&ldquo;Your country&rsquo;s long-standing commitment to peace and multilateral dialogue has created a suitable framework for hosting the Conference. I commend your role in bringing together participants from all over the world, including Heads of State and Government, civil society representatives, youth and the media, around a common agenda. This event has played an important role in aligning national actions, regional cooperation and global policy frameworks to enable landlocked developing countries to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth while strengthening their resilience to future shocks.

The adoption of the Avaza Political Declaration and the Avaza Action Programme represents an ambitious plan of action for the next decade, closely linked to the Pact for the Future and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These commitments will accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on trade facilitation, structural transformation, transport connectivity, technology, climate resilience and mobilizing international support,&rdquo; the UN Secretary-General wrote.

&ldquo;I would also like to express my deep gratitude to you and the people of Turkmenistan for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation. I look forward to working closely with you to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Avaza Action Programme,&rdquo; Antonio Guterres noted.

Source:<a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98117/hormatly-prezidentimizin-adyna-gelen-hat-35"> Electronic newspaper &ldquo;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&rdquo;</a>

UN Secretary-General sends letter to President of Turkmenistan

The next session of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, the most important representative body of people&#39;s power, will be held on September 19 at the Maslahat k&ouml;şgi Palace in Ashgabat. The event is of national scale, marking a new stage in the development of democratic processes in the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state.

The upcoming session has a clear strategic agenda and carries significant symbolic meaning, since it is being held on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the sacred independence of Turkmenistan, which gives the event special importance in the context of the country&#39;s confident movement towards new achievements and prospects for creation and progress.

The session will summarize the work over the past period and identify priority tasks for the near and long term. The key focus will be on reviewing and approving proposals aimed at further strengthening the foundations of people&#39;s power. All preparatory work, according to the Resolution of the Presidium, is carried out under direct control, with the order to create an Organizing Committee designed to ensure that the event is held at the highest possible level.

The session of the Halk Maslahaty reflects the principle of national unity, which is the basis of the modern political system of Turkmenistan. This principle, in turn, is rooted in the noble and fundamental motto &quot;The state is for the people!&quot; Thanks to the far-sighted initiatives of the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the strategic course of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the forum acts as a platform for synchronizing the efforts of all branches of government and society, confirming the unity of goals of the leadership and the people.

The significance of the upcoming session of the Halk Maslahaty is greatly enhanced by the fact that it is being held in the International Year of Peace and Trust and in the year when the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s permanent neutrality is celebrated. This circumstance testifies to the global significance of the forum, which goes beyond domestic politics. The neutrality status of Turkmenistan, confirmed three times by the world community, serves as a convincing testimony of the universal support for the country&#39;s peacekeeping initiatives.

The decisions taken at the session of the Halk Maslahaty will be aimed at further strengthening the foreign policy course based on peace and cooperation, which will ensure the comprehensive prosperity and sustainable development of the state.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/tk/habar/98086/turkmenistan-halk-maslahatynyn-mejlisine-tayyarlyk-goryar">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

Turkmenistan is preparing for the next session of the Halk Maslahaty

A roundtable discussion on the implementation of the outcomes of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on August 26.

The event was attended by the Ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to Pakistan.

The participants praised the outcomes of the UN-organized conference, which aimed to develop coordinated approaches to addressing pressing issues faced by landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).

The discussion focused on the importance of strengthening regional transport and energy connectivity, expanding transit capacity and implementing large-scale infrastructure initiatives. The participants emphasized the critical role of regional integration, digitalization of the economy and innovation in ensuring sustainable development of landlocked developing countries.

During the roundtable, it was also noted that effective implementation of the LLDC3 conference decisions will require active interaction with transit countries and international financial institutions. In conclusion, the ambassadors reaffirmed their commitment to further close cooperation, including organizing joint initiatives aimed at translating the LLDC3 conference decisions into concrete actions in the region.

Source: <a href="https://pakistan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/151376">Embassy of Turkmenistan in Pakistan</a>

Pakistan hosts roundtable discussion on UN forum in Turkmenistan

The opening ceremony of the Tatarstan Petrochemical Forum was held at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center on August 26. Among its participants were delegations from Turkmenistan, as well as Bahrain, Serbia, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, the UAE, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

The opening of the forum, which is one of the key events in the Russian oil and gas industry, was addressed by the Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Mikhail Ivanov.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that the petrochemical complex is undergoing a profound transformation associated with the need for technological renewal and the search for new development directions. According to him, open dialogue and exchange of experience at the forum will help strengthen cooperation and create new projects for future generations.

The forum also includes the international exhibition &ldquo;Kazan Oil, Gas &amp; Chemistry&rdquo;, where the latest developments and equipment in the field of production, processing and chemical synthesis are presented.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/news/13987">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan delegates took part in the opening ceremony of the Tatarstan Petrochemical Forum

The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the head of Moldova Maia Sandu and all the people of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic.

Using this opportunity, the head of state expressed wishes for good health and happiness to President Maia Sandu, and peace, further progress and prosperity to the people of the friendly country.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/98091/president-turkmenistan-congratulated-president-republic-moldova-6">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the head of the Republic of Moldova

On behalf of the people and Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent sincere congratulations and best wishes to Prince Albert II of the Principality of Monaco and all the people of the country on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and Monaco.

Noting that relations between our countries are based on mutual respect, equality and mutual trust, the head of state emphasized Turkmenistan&#39;s interest in expanding bilateral ties, and expressed confidence that through joint efforts, cooperation between our countries will continue to develop in the interests of both peoples.

Taking this pleasant opportunity, the President of Turkmenistan wished the Prince of Monaco good health, happiness and well-being, and the friendly people of the country progress and prosperity.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/post/98090/president-turkmenistan-congratulated-prince-principality-monaco">Electronic newspaper &quot;Turkmenistan: Golden Age&quot;</a>

President of Turkmenistan congratulates Prince of Monaco on 10th anniversary of diplomatic relations

An expert webinar was held in Turkmenistan to strengthen national capacity to monitor the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event was organized with the support of the UN Resident Coordinator&rsquo;s Office and in close cooperation with the State Statistics Committee.

The webinar was attended by experts from leading international organizations: the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UN-Habitat, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The experts presented practical recommendations on a number of key topics, including the management of sustainable fish stocks, urban and public utility development, as well as the conservation of aquatic ecosystems and the analysis of data on endangered species.

The knowledge and tools gained will improve data collection and analysis in the country, which, in turn, will contribute to more effective tracking of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s progress in achieving the global SDGs.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/news/13989">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan Strengthens National Capacity to Monitor Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A ceremony was held at the Embassy of the People&#39;s Republic of China in Turkmenistan to present notifications of enrollment to students who received scholarships from the Government of the People&#39;s Republic of China for 2025. This was an important event for applicants who successfully passed the competitive selection for study at prestigious Chinese universities.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People&#39;s Republic of China to Turkmenistan Mr. Ji Shumin delivered a welcoming speech. In his address, he noted the key role of education in strengthening friendly relations between the two countries. The Ambassador congratulated the students and expressed hope that they would become a &quot;bridge&quot; between the peoples.

The parents of the students were also present at the event. For young people, this event marked the beginning of a new stage in their lives and future careers.

The scholarship program of the Government of the People&#39;s Republic of China is very popular, as it opens up wide opportunities for obtaining a quality education. Studying in China will allow students not only to master their chosen profession, but also to get acquainted with the rich culture of the country, acquire international experience and new skills.

The presentation of notifications confirms the growing interest of Turkmen youth in Chinese education and is an example of successful cooperation between the countries in the field of science and education.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/news/13991">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

Students from Turkmenistan were presented with notifications about their trip to study in China

On August 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.

The diplomats discussed bilateral cooperation and emphasized the importance of interaction in the international political arena.

In this context, the heads of the foreign ministries agreed to continue an active political dialogue. They noted the importance of negotiations and contacts at the level of foreign ministers in accordance with the Cooperation Program between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for 2025-2026, signed in Ashgabat in June this year.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5516">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Russia Discuss Cooperation

On August 25, political consultations were held in Ashgabat between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov, and the Pakistan side was headed by Additional Secretary of the MFA of Pakistan for West Asia and Afghanistan Syed Ali Asad Gillani.

The diplomats confirmed that the key factor in the development of interstate relations is regular dialogue at the highest political level.

The interest of Turkmenistan and Pakistan in strengthening inter-parliamentary ties, as well as developing partnerships within the framework of international and regional structures was noted.

The parties emphasized the importance of the activities of the Joint Turkmen-Pakistani Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation and expressed interest in holding the next meeting in the near future.

In addition, ways to improve the legal framework for cooperation and issues of promoting joint projects in the energy and transport sectors were discussed. In this context, diplomats discussed the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) transnational gas pipeline project.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5514">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and Pakistan held consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs

On August 25, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan for West Asia and Afghanistan Syed Ali Asad Gillani.

The parties discussed cooperation between Turkmenistan and Pakistan in areas of mutual interest, noting the fruitful nature of the partnership within the framework of international and regional structures.

The diplomats emphasized that trade and economic cooperation occupies a special place on the agenda of Turkmen-Pakistani relations.

The interlocutors noted the importance of an active dialogue between the foreign ministries of the two countries, expressing interest in promoting cultural and humanitarian ties.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working to promote transport and energy connectivity between Turkmenistan and Pakistan, as well as countries in the region.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5515">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Additional Secretary of the MFA of Pakistan for West Asia and Afghanistan

On August 25, a signing ceremony of the Agreement on technical and economic cooperation between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the People&#39;s Republic of China was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The document will promote the expansion of cooperation in the sphere of economic, scientific, technical and infrastructural cooperation between Turkmenistan and China.

The document was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People&#39;s Republic of China to Turkmenistan Ji Shumin.

The signed document is aimed at exchanging accumulated positive experience, discussing issues of practical implementation of advanced innovative solutions in leading sectors of the economy, as well as enhancing partnership in this area between Turkmenistan and the People&#39;s Republic of China.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5513">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and China signed a bilateral document

The President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan visited the 15th century mausoleum located in the village of Argavand in the Ararat region, where the mausoleum of the Turkmen emirs Garagoyunly is located.

The event was attended by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia, employees of the Office of the President of the Republic of Armenia, as well as the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia Muhammetgeldy Ayazov and employees of the Embassy.

The President of Armenia got acquainted with the historical values ​​of the mausoleum, and was also informed about the stages and features of the restoration work carried out at this place.

In turn, Ambassador Ayazov noted that cultural and humanitarian cooperation is one of the important areas of bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Armenia.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1614">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

The President of Armenia visited the historical monument of the Turkmen emirs Garagoyunly

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A three-day international chess tournament has ended in the capital of Turkmenistan. As is known, 129 athletes in the age category of 8, 10 and 12 years from 11 countries of Europe and Asia took part in this intellectual competition. On the same day, in the city of Arkadag, in the center of celebrations of the Markaw Hotel, a ceremony was held in which the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care presented gifts to young chess players on behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero Arkadag.

On the eve of the ceremony, the results of the International Tournament were summed up at the capital&#39;s Specialized Chess and Checkers School, where the winners were awarded.

Based on the results of the games played, young talents from Turkmenistan demonstrated high skill and distinguished themselves in terms of points scored.

Thus, following the results of the rapid competitions, our country took first place in the overall medal count. Young Turkmen chess players were awarded 3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals, which in total amounts to 10 awards.

The second place in the competition was taken by young chess players from the Republic of Uzbekistan, who were awarded 2 gold and 2 silver medals - a total of 4 awards. The honorable third place was awarded to representatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who won 1 gold and 1 bronze medal - a total of 2 awards.

During the tournament, the prize places among girls were distributed as follows: in the 8-year-old age category, the gold medal was awarded to Larina Zarina from Uzbekistan, who scored 8 points, silver went to Jumaeva Byagul from Turkmenistan with a score of 7 points, and bronze went to Alemanova Amira from Kazakhstan with 6 points.

Among girls in the 10-year age category, the gold medal was won by Vepayeva Lyale from Turkmenistan (8 points); silver went to Nematjonova Zarina from Uzbekistan (7 points), and the bronze medalist was our compatriot Ruslanova Dunya (6.5 points).

In the 12-year age group, all medals were won by representatives of Turkmenistan: Dilber Khupbyeva won gold with 8 points, Aya Bayramova won silver with 7 points, and Nurana Soyunova won bronze with 6 points.

Among boys in the 8-year-old age category, the best result was shown by Charyev Charykhekim from Turkmenistan. Having scored 8 points, he won the gold medal and took first place. Second place (7.5 points) was taken by Erkinboev Saifuddin from Uzbekistan, who won silver, and third place and a bronze medal was awarded to Sayfiev Murodali from Tajikistan with 6 points.

In the 10-year age category, the prize places were distributed as follows: first place (8.5 points) was taken by Abdurakhmon Radjabov from Uzbekistan (gold medal), second place was taken by Maksat Avlyakulyev from Turkmenistan, who scored the same number of points (silver medal), and third place was taken by Asghar Khatir Saniar from Iran with 6 points (bronze medal).

Among boys in the 12-year-old age group, the first place and gold medal was awarded to Primbetov Nurassyl from Kazakhstan with a score of 8 points. Second and third places and, accordingly, silver and bronze medals were awarded to Batyrov Alykhan (7.5 points) and Khamrakulyev Osman (6 points) from Turkmenistan.

In the blitz competitions, first place in the overall medal standings was also taken by young chess players from Turkmenistan, who won 4 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals &ndash; a total of 9 awards.

In the same discipline, chess players from the Republic of Uzbekistan, who won 2 gold, 1 silver - a total of 3 medals, were awarded second place. The third prize place was taken by representatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who won 3 silver and 2 bronze medals - a total of 5 medals.

Among girls in the 8-year-old age category, Anna Charyeva from Turkmenistan won first place with 7.5 points and was awarded a gold medal. Zarina Larina from Uzbekistan won second place with 7 points and a silver medal, and Lachin Isayeva from Turkmenistan won third place with 6.5 points and a bronze medal.

Among girls in the 10-year-old age category, all prize places were taken by chess players from Turkmenistan: first place - Ruslanova Dunya, who scored 8 points (gold medal), second place - Vepayeva Lyale, who scored 7 points (silver medal), third place - Mukhametberdieva Dzhumasoltan, who scored 6.5 points (bronze medal).

Among girls in the 12-year-old age category, Aya Bairamova from Turkmenistan took first place with 9 points and was awarded a gold medal. Alina Kairbekova from Kazakhstan, having scored 7 points, took second place and won a silver medal, and Adelina Ramisova from Kyrgyzstan, having scored 6.5 points, took third place, winning a bronze medal.

Among the boys in the 8-year-old age category, the first and second places were shared between young Turkmen chess players: the first place was taken by Charyev Charykhekim, who scored 8 points and won the gold medal, and the second place was taken by Garlyev Isa, who scored 7.5 points and won the silver medal. Third place and the bronze medal was won by Omurzakov Altair from Kazakhstan, who scored 5.5 points.

Among boys in the 10-year-old age category, the prize places were distributed as follows: Abdurakhmon Radzhabov from Uzbekistan, who scored 7.5 points, took first place (gold medal), Alrami Mukashev from Kazakhstan, who scored 6.5 points, took second place (silver medal), Myrat Merdanov from Turkmenistan, who scored the same number of points, took third place (bronze medal).

Among the boys in the 12-year-old age category, the first place and gold medal was awarded to Khusanov Islombek from Uzbekistan, who scored 8 points. The second and third prize places were shared between young chess players from Kazakhstan &ndash; Primbetov Nurassyl, who scored 8 points (second place, silver medal), and Amangeldy Nuras, who scored 6 points (third place, bronze medal).

Thus, at the International Chess Tournament among athletes aged 8, 10 and 12, held at the Specialized Chess and Checkers School of Ashgabat, in the overall medal standings in rapid and blitz, Turkmenistan, having won 7 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze medals - a total of 19 awards, took first place and became the winner of the tournament.

The second place was awarded to young chess players from the Republic of Uzbekistan, who won 4 gold and 3 silver medals - a total of 7 awards. And the third place was taken by young chess players from the Republic of Kazakhstan, who won 1 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals - a total of 7 medals.

In a solemn atmosphere, young talented chess players were presented with well-deserved awards.

Foreign guests, participants of the tournament, with great enthusiasm noted the high organizational level of the competitions held in Ashgabat. The capital&#39;s Specialized Chess and Checkers School, where the intellectual competition took place, and the opportunities created here made an unforgettable impression on the guests.

In the afternoon, the participants of the International Chess Tournament headed to the city of Arkadag. Upon arrival in the new &quot;smart&quot; city, they took pictures in front of the building of the Children&#39;s Health and Rehabilitation Center named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, where the headquarters of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care is located.

Then, a ceremony was held in the festivities center of the Markaw Hotel, which was attended by the mayor of Arkadag, the manager of the affairs of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, the vice-president of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, heads of public organizations and political parties, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions and representative offices accredited in our country, participants of the international tournament, as well as schoolchildren of Arkadag, and the media.

During the celebration, Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar were congratulated on the successful holding of the International Chess Tournament in Ashgabat. The speeches emphasized the special importance of organizing these competitions in the International Year of Peace and Trust. Those gathered expressed their gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen People Hero Arkadag for their contribution to the development of chess and the conditions created that made it possible to hold the prestigious International Tournament at a high level.

In the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state, a comprehensive strategy initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag and currently being implemented under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is aimed at stimulating and providing all-round support to the mass physical culture, health and sports movement, and high-performance sports. This direction is defined as one of the priorities in the state policy of the Fatherland.

Recognition of Turkmenistan&#39;s efforts in developing sports and strengthening the principles of a healthy lifestyle in society is the adoption of a number of relevant Resolutions by the General Assembly of the United Nations at the suggestion of our country. This demonstrates the broad support of the world community for the reforms carried out in the Fatherland in the sports sphere. A striking confirmation of this is also the announcement of Ashgabat as the &quot;City of New Sports Opportunities of the Commonwealth&quot; at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS, and the Tennis Complex in the structure of the capital&#39;s Olympic City as the &quot;Educational and Training Center of the Asian Region&quot; by the Asian Tennis Federation.

All this contributes to increasing the authority of neutral Turkmenistan on the world stage, promoting comprehensive initiatives aimed at developing effective cooperation with foreign partners, as well as supporting the general humanitarian tasks and peacekeeping efforts of the Olympic movement.

The construction of the Olympic Village in Ashgabat, which has no analogues in the Central Asian region, contributed to bringing Turkmen sports to a qualitatively new level. As is known, in 2017, the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games were held in its arenas with triumph, which marked a new chapter in the history of national sports. As a result, Turkmenistan joined the ranks of countries that have all the conditions for organizing high-level competitions. This also demonstrated the success of sports diplomacy, which our country is implementing in the interests of global peace and prosperity.

The increase in the sporting authority of the Fatherland was also facilitated by the holding of the International Rally &quot;Amul-Khazar 2018&quot; and the World Weightlifting Championships, which added new bright pages to the history of national and world sports. Among other major competitions held in Ashgabat, one can note the Central Asian Team Tennis Championship among juniors under 12 years old, the 14th World Kurash Wrestling Championship, the International Hockey Tournament with the participation of teams from the CIS countries and other countries, as well as the International Competitions in National Wrestling Goresh and Belt Wrestling Alysh with the participation of athletes from 13 countries of Asia and Europe.

The speeches emphasized that the active development of sports in our country, which is an ambassador of peace, is the result of the broad opportunities created by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the President of Turkmenistan for the harmonious education of the younger generation, the realization of its creative potential. After all, sports bring peoples closer together and unite them, and serve to strengthen mutual understanding and trust in the international arena.

It was also emphasized that, thanks to the consistent efforts of Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar, independent neutral Turkmenistan has provided the necessary conditions for a prosperous life, modern education, sports and health promotion for young citizens.

In this context, it was noted that our country is committed to the fundamental principles of the United Nations regarding the rights and interests of children, and comprehensive care for the younger generation &ndash; the future of the Motherland &ndash; is constantly at the center of attention of the state and society.

Based on these goals, in our independent Fatherland, rightfully recognized as a country of happy childhood, where dreams come true, under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, comprehensive programs are being successfully implemented to provide young Turkmen citizens with all the opportunities for fruitful study, the realization of creative and sports talents, and a full rest, so that they grow up educated, erudite, purposeful, physically strong and spiritually rich. At the same time, special attention is paid to the patriotic education of youth.

The current celebration is evidence of the boundless care of the Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the young generation not only of our country, but of the whole world.

Along with this, it was noted that the International Chess Tournament, organized during the International Year of Peace and Trust and held over three days at the Ashgabat Specialized Chess and Checkers School, clearly demonstrated Turkmenistan&rsquo;s commitment to the ideals of friendship and brotherhood, peacefulness and prosperity, harmony and solidarity.

As was emphasized, these intellectual sports competitions became a confirmation that the implementation of sports diplomacy principles brings positive results. The speakers once again congratulated everyone on the successful completion of the competitions.

Then a ceremonial presentation of gifts to the participants of the International Chess Tournament among athletes in the age categories of 8, 10 and 12 years old took place.

Talented young chess players from 11 countries of Europe and Asia, including Turkmenistan, Vietnam, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Russia, Tajikistan, Thailand and Uzbekistan, with a feeling of sincere gratitude accepted laptops &ndash; gifts from the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, handed over to them on behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero Arkadag. Gifts were also presented to the parents, coaches and doctors who accompanied the children to Ashgabat, that is, to all members of the teams participating in the tournament.

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At the end of the ceremony, a concert was held to mark this significant event, featuring children&#39;s creative groups from our country.

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In their performances, the young artists glorified the happy life of the independent neutral Fatherland, Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar. Famous foreign children&#39;s songs were also performed. All this became a creative embodiment of the triumph of the principles of peace and friendship, to which the Turkmen people are invariably committed.

A real &ldquo;musical bouquet&rdquo; for the audience was a medley of popular songs by foreign authors.

The performance of the Turkmen national dance kushtdepdi caused great enthusiasm among the participants of the celebration.

The concert ended with the song &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenistan &ndash; Bitaraplygyň mekany&rdquo;, which glorifies the principles of neutrality of our sovereign Motherland and is dedicated to the motto of this year &ndash; &ldquo;International Year of Peace and Trust&rdquo;.

Noting with enthusiasm that the musical festival gave them unforgettable impressions, the foreign participants of the tournament expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hero Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the hospitality shown on Turkmen soil and the high level of organization and holding of all events.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45187/v-ashhabade-zavershilsya-mezhdunarodnyj-turnir-po-shahmatam">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Young Turkmen players took first place in the overall medal standings of the International Chess Tournament

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