On July 18, 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via a digital system.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers H. Geldimyradov reported on concrete steps being taken to strengthen cooperation with reputable international organizations. In this context, the Vice Premier submitted to the Head of State a proposal for Turkmenistan to join several documents of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in particular, the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters and the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information. The President approved the proposal and instructed the Vice Premier to carry out the necessary work for Turkmenistan&rsquo;s accession to the OECD documents.

During the meeting, the third oil loading berth of the Kenar Oil Products Storage and Loading Enterprise of the Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries was officially opened. The facility has an annual loading capacity of 2,060,000 tons and an unloading capacity of 1,150,000 tons of oil and petroleum products. The President gave his blessing for the launch of the modern facility via digital video communication.

Chairperson of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova reported on the work to improve the country&rsquo;s legislative framework and the preparations for the Parliamentary Forum scheduled for August. Representatives of the Mejlis, together with the UNICEF office, conducted seminars on children&#39;s rights.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov reported on efforts to strengthen cooperation with international organizations on security issues. In particular, it was proposed to consider Turkmenistan&rsquo;s accession to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons adopted in 2017, and to organize a regional seminar in 2026 in cooperation with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Vice Premier B. Orazdurdyeva reported on upcoming events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the State Health Program &quot;Saglyk&quot;. Conferences, ceremonies for presenting gifts to distinguished healthcare workers, and exhibitions will be held in Ashgabat, Arkadag, and provincial centers.

The meeting concluded with discussions on the development of agriculture, preparations for the Turkmen-Japanese business forum, and the modernization of the country&rsquo;s international airports.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/45546/turkmenistanyn-ministrler-kabinetinin-mejlisi-173">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

President of Turkmenistan Held a Cabinet of Ministers Meeting

Atadurdy Bayramov has become the first Ambassador of Turkmenistan to receive accreditation in New Zealand. The credential presentation ceremony was held under the chairmanship of the Governor-General of New Zealand, Cindy Kiro. This was reported by the International Information Center of Turkmenistan with reference to the press service of the Governor-General of New Zealand.

Ambassadors from T&uuml;rkiye, Poland, the Solomon Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia also took part in the solemn ceremony, presenting their credentials to the New Zealand leadership.

The appointment of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s first ambassador to New Zealand marks an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. This step is part of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s strategy to expand its diplomatic network and create new opportunities for international cooperation.

Ambassador Bayramov expressed his intention to actively promote the strengthening of political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. The accreditation of the diplomatic mission will allow Turkmenistan to participate more actively in international affairs in the Oceania region and enhance its cooperation with the New Zealand government.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5416">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan Accredits Its First Ambassador to New Zealand

Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Belarus Nazarguly Shagulyyev met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Pavel Utyupin to discuss current issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for the development of Turkmen-Belarusian relations.

The meeting took place on July 17, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. During the negotiations, the diplomats reviewed current bilateral cooperation matters between the two countries.

Special attention was paid to the coordination of upcoming visits and events planned within international formats.

Source: <a href="https://turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm/news/13212">International Information Center of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and Belarus Discuss Coordination of International Events

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, as part of the cultural program of his official visit to Azerbaijan, visited the cities of Fuzuli and Shusha, where he familiarized himself with the restoration and development projects of these historic settlements.

At the Fuzuli International Airport, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan was welcomed by the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. During the visit, the National Leader of the Turkmen people was presented with projects for the international airports of Fuzuli, Lachin, and Zangilan.

During the trip to Shusha, the Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan for the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavend districts introduced the Hero-Arkadag of Turkmenistan to the construction projects underway in Fuzuli. Honored Architect of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave valuable recommendations on urban development, the importance of which was emphasized by President Ilham Aliyev.

In the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, the city of Shusha, located 1,368 meters above sea level, the distinguished guests visited a new residential complex under construction and a mosque whose foundation was laid in 2021. The mosque project is being carried out by an Italian company and Azerbaijani architects.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Ilham Aliyev also visited a photo exhibition dedicated to Heydar Aliyev at the Creativity Center, which is included in the list of national architectural monuments. The tour also included a visit to the Shusha Fortress, built in 1752, which is recognized as a monument of national architectural significance.

At the house-museum of the renowned Azerbaijani opera singer Bulbul, the guests were guided through the exhibits by the artist&rsquo;s son, People&#39;s Artist of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Polad Bulbul oglu, who was awarded the honorary title &ldquo;People&rsquo;s Artist of Turkmenistan&rdquo; for his contribution to strengthening friendly relations between the two nations.

The cultural program also included visits to the Govhar Agha Mosque, the Mehmandarov House-Museum, and the Jydyr Plain. At the Jydyr Plain, there were performances by equestrian stunt riders, and in a sign of deep respect, a Karabakh horse named &ldquo;Dostluk&rdquo; (Friendship) was presented to the National Leader of the Turkmen people. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov accepted the horse as a symbol of the enduring Turkmen-Azerbaijani friendship.

Upon completion of the cultural program, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan departed for home from the Fuzuli International Airport, where he was welcomed by government officials at Ashgabat Airport.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/tk/post/45542/gahryman-arkadagymyzyn-azerbayjan-respublikasyna-sapary-tamamlandy">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Hero-Arkadag of Turkmenistan Concludes Visit to Azerbaijan

On July 17, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myakhri Byashimova held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan Ravshanbek Alimov to discuss current issues of bilateral cooperation.

During the talks, the parties reviewed the current state and prospects for cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres. The participants noted the fruitful nature of interaction between the two countries within international organizations, particularly the United Nations.

Special attention was given to the participation of the Uzbek delegation in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3).

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5411">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

On July 16, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, was warmly welcomed by an official representative of Azerbaijan at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The parties highly praised the level of relations between the two friendly nations.

At the &ldquo;Zagulba&rdquo; Palace, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, cordially received the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Following the official photo ceremony against the backdrop of the State Flags of both countries, bilateral talks were held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the head of Azerbaijan.

Warmly welcoming the Hero-Arkadag of Turkmenistan once again, President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for accepting the invitation to visit Azerbaijan. He noted the successful development of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two republics in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, energy, and cultural-humanitarian spheres. The President also conveyed his best wishes to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Expressing sincere appreciation for the invitation and the hospitality extended to the Turkmen delegation, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty also conveyed warm greetings from the President of Turkmenistan to Ilham Aliyev.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that his visit to Azerbaijan was aimed at further strengthening and expanding bilateral relations, consolidating achievements, and giving impetus to the implementation of new joint projects. The National Leader emphasized that the current level of interstate dialogue reflects the spirit of brotherhood, good neighborliness, and cooperation.

Speaking on political and diplomatic relations, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty pointed out the similarity and alignment of the two sides&#39; views on pressing global and regional issues.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for being the first to support the proposal of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to declare 2025 as the &ldquo;International Year of Peace and Trust&rdquo; at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

Highlighting cooperation in the field of transport, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty stressed the importance of the two countries&rsquo; transport and infrastructure projects for regional development.

In the context of trade and economic cooperation, the National Leader noted the annual increase in mutual trade turnover, which testifies to the successful development of the partnership in this field.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty emphasized that both nations have preserved and developed the ancient art of carpet weaving for centuries. It was also noted that the Turkmen and Azerbaijani peoples deeply value their horses and continue the unique traditions of breeding and selection.

Highlighting the upcoming meeting between Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, and Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the National Leader expressed confidence that this event would promote the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the humanitarian field.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty also spoke about the usefulness of exchanging experience in the field of sports.

In conclusion, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that this visit would become an important step in further strengthening Turkmen-Azerbaijani ties, developing coordinated approaches within the framework of long-term cooperation, and invited President Ilham Aliyev to visit Turkmenistan at any convenient time.

Upon completion of the talks, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation Oguljahan Atabayeva, and Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva posed for a commemorative photograph against the backdrop of the State Flags of the two countries.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5408">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan met with the President of Azerbaijan

As part of his visit to Baku, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the Chairperson of the National Parliament of Azerbaijan, Sahiba Gafarova.

Following introductions with the members of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan introduced the members of the Turkmen delegation.

Sahiba Gafarova informed the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the Turkmen delegation about the work of the Azerbaijani Parliament and showed them exhibits at the Milli Majlis Museum.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people left a commemorative entry in the Book of Honorary Guests.

During the official meeting between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Chairperson of the National Parliament of Azerbaijan, attended by delegations from both countries, Sahiba Gafarova expressed confidence that the meeting would strengthen interstate dialogue, including at the legislative level.

Recalling with warmth her 2022 visit to Turkmenistan, Sahiba Gafarova took the opportunity to once again express gratitude for being awarded the Order of Turkmenistan &quot;For Contribution to the Development of Cooperation&quot;.

She noted Turkmenistan&rsquo;s high international standing, attributed to its peace-loving foreign policy as a neutral state, and emphasized Azerbaijan&rsquo;s high regard for relations with brotherly Turkmenistan.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people sincerely thanked the Azerbaijani side for their warm hospitality on behalf of the Turkmen delegation and fondly recalled his meeting with Sahiba Gafarova during her official visit to Turkmenistan in December 2022.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty expressed confidence that the current meeting would serve as an important impetus for deepening fraternal Turkmen-Azerbaijani ties, including through parliamentary diplomacy, in line with the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries.

Highlighting the role of friendship groups established in the parliaments of both countries in enhancing interparliamentary dialogue, the National Leader of the Turkmen people stressed the need to intensify the practice of regular meetings.

He expressed confidence that the parliamentarians of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan could make a meaningful contribution to achieving these goals and jointly address issues on the global agenda.

In this regard, he proposed that Azerbaijani parliamentarians, together with their Turkmen colleagues, develop a cooperation algorithm in areas such as interparliamentary dialogue, gender equality, and women&rsquo;s and youth diplomacy.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov also emphasized the broad prospects for strengthening bilateral cultural, scientific, and educational cooperation, proposing to consider organizing youth scientific and educational forums under the auspices of the two parliaments.

The Speaker of the friendly country&rsquo;s Parliament underscored the importance of the proposals made by the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and confirmed Azerbaijan&rsquo;s continued commitment to expanding cooperation through legislative institutions.

At the end of the meeting, an official photo ceremony was held with the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairperson of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova, and members of both delegations.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty then visited the Alley of Honor, where the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, is buried.

Paying tribute to the prominent statesman and politician of Azerbaijan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people laid a wreath at his grave.

The Hero-Arkadag of Turkmenistan also laid flowers at the grave of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev&rsquo;s mother.

Later, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan visited the Victory Park, where he paid tribute to Azerbaijan&rsquo;s national heroes who gave their lives for their homeland and laid a wreath at the monument.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5409">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan to Strengthen Intergovernmental Dialogue

On July 16, 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana Penyo Butale.

During the conversation, the heads of the foreign ministries discussed the possibilities of developing cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.

A separate topic of conversation was preparation for the Third Conference of Landlocked Countries, which will be held in Turkmenistan in August of this year.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5407">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmenistan and Botswana discussed the development of bilateral relations

On July 16, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Gordan Grlić-Radman. The heads of the foreign ministries discussed the current state of bilateral relations and prospects for further development of Turkmen-Croatian cooperation across a wide range of areas.

The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the positive experience of cooperation between the two countries on international platforms, primarily within the framework of the United Nations. In the context of efforts to ensure peace and security, both sides emphasized their commitment to cooperation within the OSCE.

They also thoroughly discussed the development of trade and economic relations. In this regard, the importance of the upcoming visit of the Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs to Turkmenistan in October of this year was noted. During the same period, the fourth meeting of the Turkmen-Croatian Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation and an Economic Forum with the participation of business representatives from both countries will be held.

The discussion also touched on the preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). The ministers further emphasized the significance of the International Forum on Peace and Trust, scheduled to be held on December 12, 2025, in Ashgabat.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/ru/news/5406">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Croatia discussed prospects for cooperation

On July 16, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov departed on a visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

At the capital&rsquo;s international airport, the Hero-Arkadag was seen off by senior officials of the country.

Shortly thereafter, the plane of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan landed at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, which was decorated with the national flags of both countries.

Turkmenistan&rsquo;s foreign policy, founded on the principles of peace and initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, is being successfully implemented under the wise leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In this context, the development of good-neighborly, friendly, and brotherly relations with neighboring countries has been identified as one of the country&rsquo;s main priorities.

The cooperation between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan is long-term in nature. Thanks to joint efforts in recent years, these relations have reached a qualitatively new level. The current visit of the Hero-Arkadag of Turkmenistan to the friendly neighboring country is a vivid reflection of this progress.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45532/nachalsya-vizit-geroya-arkadaga-v-azerbajdzhanskuyu-respubliku">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

The Hero-Arkadag of Turkmenistan Begins Visit to Azerbaijan

On July 14, 2025, in New York City, at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, a signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqu&eacute; on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Rwanda took place.

Before the signing ceremony, a meeting was held between the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Atayeva and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Rwanda to the UN Martin K Ngoga, during which the prospects for the development of both bilateral and multilateral relations were discussed.

In addition, Ambassador A.Atayeva, on behalf of the Government of Turkmenistan, once again invited the Government of Rwanda to participate in the upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Countries (LLDC3) at a high level.

At the end of the meeting, the parties congratulated the governments and peoples of Turkmenistan and Rwanda on the establishment of diplomatic relations, emphasizing that this step will become an important impetus for the further strengthening of bilateral relations and the development of long-term partnership.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5401">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Diplomatic relations have been established between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Rwanda

On July 15, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the People&#39;s Republic of China P. Durdyev held a meeting with the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the AIIB Jin Liqun.

At the beginning of the meeting, Jin Liqun shared the bank&#39;s experience of interaction with Turkmenistan and expressed interest in further expanding cooperation. The head of the bank announced his intention to take part in the Third Conference of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), which will be held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone from August 4 to 8, 2025. He also said that the AIIB plans to organize its exhibition pavilion at this event.

During the meeting, which was held in a warm and constructive atmosphere, the parties discussed promising areas of bilateral cooperation. The Turkmen side also presented information on the country&#39;s current foreign policy and its international activities.

At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed gratitude for the meaningful and constructive exchange of views. The Turkmen delegation presented the AIIB President and the bank&#39;s library with a book of selected poems by the great Turkmen poet and thinker Makhtumkuli Fragi, translated into Chinese.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1591">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmen Ambassador held a meeting with the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

On July 15, 2025, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al-Hai Hamad Khamis Al-Hameli.

The parties discussed key aspects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE. An exchange of views also took place on issues related to preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Countries (LLDC3).

In order to further strengthen the bilateral partnership, the parties considered issues of joint organization of upcoming events and ensuring the active participation of delegations from the two countries.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5402">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting with UAE Ambassador held at MFA of Turkmenistan

On July 15, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, Olivier Nduhungirehe.

During the conversation, the sides discussed key areas of bilateral relations and issues related to the preparation for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3).

The Foreign ministers considered the establishment of diplomatic relations on July 14, 2025, as a foundation for strengthening mutual trust and developing bilateral cooperation.

Source:<a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/ru/news/5404"> Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Rwanda held a telephone conversation

On July 14, 2025, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Charg&eacute; d&#39;Affaires of the Embassy of the People&#39;s Republic of China in Turkmenistan Zhong Hua.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation, and exchanged views on preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3).

In this context, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan invited representatives of the Chinese delegation to participate in the Women Leaders Meeting within the framework of LLDC 3.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5398">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan

On July 14, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos.

During the telephone conversation, current aspects of bilateral relations were discussed, as well as key issues related to the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3).

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5399">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign policy agencies of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Cyprus

On July 13, 2025, the 10th edition of the Children of the Commonwealth international cultural and educational forum was held in the National Children&#39;s Educational and Health Center &quot;Zubrenok&quot;, in which a delegation from Turkmenistan took part.

The organizers of the event were the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS and the Council of the Republic of Belarus with the support of the Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS countries.

The director of the National Children&#39;s Educational and Health Center Tatyana Vitalyevna Osmolovskaya, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Belarus N.Shaguliyev, employees of the Embassy of Turkmenistan, as well as schoolchildren from Russia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Armenia took part in the event.

Ambassador N.Shaguliyev spoke about the cultural values of Turkmenistan and the country&#39;s international initiatives, stressing that the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Declaration of Permanent Neutrality to Turkmenistan. Ambassador noted the importance of educating young people in the spirit of friendship and respect for cultural diversity, expressing confidence that such initiatives contribute to strengthening cooperation between the countries of the Commonwealth.

During the event, the delegation from Turkmenistan presented the participants from the Commonwealth of Nations with information about the country&#39;s history, culture, traditions and peace-loving policy, and also demonstrated elements of the national heritage, including handicrafts, carpets, music and dance.

Also, a special photo exhibition and a video showing the rich historical and cultural heritage and achievements of Turkmenistan were organized within the framework of the forum.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1589">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

10th edition of the Children of the Commonwealth international cultural and educational forum was held in Minsk

On July 14, 2025, a two-week training course &ldquo;Caspian Sea &ndash; Sustainable Development and Management&rdquo; started in Ashgabat, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Oil and Gas Complex and the Caspian Sea Institute of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the International Ocean Institute (IOI).

The course participants include environmentalists, diplomats, border guards, oil industry specialists, hydrometeorologists, hydrographers, lawyers, economists, transport sector workers, representatives of the fishing industry and other relevant specialists from Turkmenistan, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, whose professional activities are related to various aspects of the Caspian region.

The opening ceremony of the course was attended by the Managing Director of the IOI Antonella Vassallo, the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko, the Director of the training course Parvin Farshchi, and the Honorary President of the IOI Awni Behnam addressed the audience via video link.

The participants of the event noted the positive trend of the Caspian negotiation track and the great contribution of Turkmenistan to the promotion of ideas and mechanisms for sustainable development in the region.

The curriculum of the training course traditionally includes an intensive module on marine spatial planning. Also, for the first time, a special seminar on the Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction is planned as part of the course.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5400">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Training course "Caspian Sea - Sustainable Development and Management" started in Ashgabat

During the past week, 14 transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan. For foreign currency, entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan purchased base oil (produced by the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmennebit&rdquo; State Concern), liquefied gas, and sodium chloride (produced by the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhimi&yacute;a&rdquo; State Concern).

Additionally, for foreign currency, representatives of business circles from Serbia, the United Arab Emirates, and Afghanistan purchased unrefined dried licorice root, dyed fabrics, men&rsquo;s shirts, and Portland cement. The total value of the transactions exceeded 1 million 471 thousand US dollars.

Domestic entrepreneurs purchased thick licorice root extract, base oil, aerated concrete blocks, cotton soapstock, and fatty acids from raw cotton for the domestic market. The total amount of these purchases exceeded 5 million 818 thousand manats.

Source: Newspaper &quot;T&uuml;rkmenistan&quot;

14 Transactions Registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan Last Week

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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>

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