THE VISIT OF THE KING OF BAHRAIN TO TURKMENISTAN COMPLETED

On the 19th of March 2019, the state visit of His Majesty the King of Bahrain Hamad Ibn Isa Al Khalifa has ended.

On the third day of his visit, His Majesty the King visited the National Museum of Turkmen Carpet.  Getting acquainted with the exposition of the Museum, His Majesty the King was impressed by the peculiarities of the centuries-old art of carpet weaving. His Majesty the King of Bahrain Hamad Ibn Isa Al Khalifa left a commemorative note in the Book of Honorary Guests of the Museum. ...

TURKMENISTAN EMBASSY PRESENTS FIRST CASPIAN ECONOMIC FORUM IN BEIJING

On March 18, 2019, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the People's Republic of China held in China Petroleum University in Beijing, together with the university’s rector’s office, a presentation and a festive concert, as well as a reception and treat service in honor of the first Caspian Economic Forum, the chairmanship of Turkmenistan in the CIS and IFAS as well as the International Day of Novruz.

At the grand opening of the presentation, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to China made a speech, wh...

THE DELEGATION OF TURKMENISTAN PARTICIPATED IN THE 62ND SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS IN AUSTRIA

On March 14-15, 2019, delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the work of the 62nd regular session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Austria.

The main topic of the Commission’s agenda was the fight against illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and their precursors.

The participants of the session paid attention to the issues of further strengthening the international drug control system (ISCO), compliance with the UN anti-drug conventions, and objectives o...

X International Gas Congress to be held in Avaza National tourist zone on May 21 – 22

At the session of the Government on March 20, Vice-premier M. Meredov informed the Head of the State on preparation to X International Gas Congress planned to be held in Avaza National tourist zone on May 21 – 22 this year.

In this regard, the President noted that this specialized forum is aimed at further development of beneficial cooperation with all interested foreign partners in fuel and energy sector.

Turkmenistan implements the strategy of integrated modernization of profile infrastr...

Nationwide tree planting event is held with the participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov

Turkmenistan has met International Nowruz Day, National Spring Holiday, which main events were expanded in Nowruz Valley in Ahal Velayat where the building in the shape of huge tent Türkmeniň ak öýi has been built. Another stage of large-scale tree planting campaign was started there with the participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived in this place by helicopter and after, went by vehicle to Nowruz ýaýlasy where numerous participants of c...

The President of Turkmenistan congratulates the compatriots on National Spring Holiday – International Nowruz Day

I believe that this celebration, which is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, good hopes, wishes and high goals, would multiply the spirit of our nation, its desire for great achievements, - the message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Turkmen people says.

Ancient celebration of Nowruz embodies such humane ideals as peace, friendship and good neighbourliness. This holiday, which concentrates rich life experience of the peoples of the East including Turkmen nation, traditions and...

President of Turkmenistan expresses condolences to the President of Ethiopia

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed the deepest sympathy to the President of Federative Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde over the numerous losses in the Ethiopian Airlines crash.

On behalf of the people, the Government of Turkmenistan and on his behalf, the President of Turkmenistan conveys his heartfelt sympathies and solidarity to the victims’ families and loved ones

President of Turkmenistan expresses condolences to the Governor-General of New Zealand

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed his deepest condolences to Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy for multiple deaths and injuries in the terrorist attack in Christchurch.

“Resolutely opposing any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, Turkmenistan fully supports the efforts of the global community in combating this evil and eradicating it," the message says.

On behalf of the people, the Government of Turkmenistan and on his behalf, the President...

Turkmen wrestlers win three medals of ethnic festival “The World of Nomads”

Turkmen wrestlers take part in International Ethnic Festival “The World of Nomads”, which is held in Saudi Arabia.

The main goal of the festival is to protect and revive national sports, to popularize cultural diversity and to activate international humanitarian dialog.

Around 2,000 sportsmen from 90 countries take part in current competitions contesting in national wrestling, intellectual games, archery and horse riding.

For seven days of the competitions, Turkmenistan National team wo...

The amount of transactions at the trades of the SCRMET is 87.5 million US dollars

52 transactions have been registered at the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange of Turkmenistan last week.

For foreign currency, brokers from UK, UAE, Turkey, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and other countries have bought hydro treated diesel fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel produced by Turkmenbashy Refinery Complex. Businessmen from Afghanistan have purchased heavy vacuum gasoil made at Seydi Refinery.

In addition, for foreign currency, colourless glass, Portland cement, cotton and...