Turkmenistan

Widespread dissatisfaction with disarray in the armed forces appears to be leading to officers and sergeants resigning, and military leadership trying to prevent it, turkmen.news reported

President Berdimuhamedov took part in the official celebration for the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN at the Organisation’s headquarters in New York and in the following days he held strategic meeting with a number of foreign leaders

In his working visit to the People's Republic of China, President Berdimuhamedow confirmed Turkmen-Chinese strategic partnership as a continuation of the centuries-old mutual understanding and trust between that today extends to all areas of cooperation

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with Ambassador of Palestine to discuss current issues of cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian fields, confirmed commitment to further develop partnership

3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was held on August 5-8, 2025 in Awaza: over 100 countries and 50 international organizations took part in the event organized by the UN once a decade; Awaza declaration can be a game changer for 2030

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pardoned 247 convicts on the occasion of the International Year of Peace and Trust, inviting them to work conscientiously, sincerely serve the Fatherland and live enjoying the fruits of honest labor

Potato harvesting 2025 has started in northern regions; in Dashoguz velayat, 8.800 hectares have been planted, in Shavat etrap, about 17.000 tons of tubers have already been prepared: along with Akdepe, is the largest producer in the region

The closing ceremony of the International Dance and Folklore Festival "Avaza - land of friendship" will take place today in the water park of the Avaza NTZ with the presentation of diplomas to participants and a final concert of groups from five countries

Regular intercity buses between Ashgabat and the Avaza National tourist zone, one of the largest resort destinations along the Caspian Sea coast, have started regular service in view of the peak season

Turkmenistan Airlines will resume passenger flights on the Ashgabat-Moscow-Ashgabat and Ashgabat-Kazan-Ashgabat routes today 1 May 2025; periods of disruption of these services began in August 2023 due to security reasons

Turkmenistan proposed that Kazakhstan consider to increase comprehensive cooperation between the ports of Turkmenbashy, Aktau and Kuryk on the Caspian Sea, and create a joint transport and logistics company to develop cooperation in the transport sector

Institute of International Relations opened its doors in March 2008, created to train specialists in international affairs: diplomats, lawyers, economists, journalists; turkmen.news reports how connections, family ties and corruption are now degrading it