On 11 September 2024, a number of events related to the practical implementation of large-scale energy, transport and infrastructure international projects implemented with the participation of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan took place on the Turkmen-Afghan border. The National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participated in the events personally. In the morning, the National Leader of Turkmen people arrived at the border checkpoint “Islim-C...

On 10 September 2024, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights of the U.S. Department of State. During the meeting, the U.S. State Department delegation was acquainted with the national system and legislation on the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as measures aimed at fulfillment of the rights of handicapped persons in the country. Special attention was paid...

On September 10, 2024, the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024) started in Ashgabat. During two days of the significant forum organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and Economy, as well as the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the issues of implementation of investment projects in the country and further development of international cooperation in this sphere will be discussed. The forum is attended by international experts, representatives a...

On September 8, 2024, a working visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Kazakhstan took place to participate in the official opening ceremony of the 5th World Nomad Games at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. At the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, where the Guard of Honor was lined up, the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly...

On 4 September 2024, the Arkadag city has received three awards at the World Smart City Expo 2024 held in Goyang, Republic of Korea. The high awards were presented to national and foreign cities, as well as to companies that have achievements in various industries. It is noteworthy that the smart city Arkadag became the first participant of the event to receive an award. The following awards were presented to the Turkmen side: “Smart City Excellence Award”, which was awarded only to Arkada...

On 1 September 2024, the opening ceremony of the secondary school named after Magtymguly envisioned for 540 children was held in the farmers’ association “Ergesh Sultanov” in Dusti district of Khatlon region of the Republic of Tajikistan.The heads of state Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Emomali Rahmon attended the ceremony through videoconferencing. The construction of the premises of the new educational institution was carried out in the Republic of Tajikistan by the constructors of Turkmenistan...

On 30 August 2024, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Turkmen and Afghan delegations dedicated to the development of bilateral relations. The Afghan delegation was headed by Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan Hidayatullah Badri. The Turkmen delegation included Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, heads of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan.  At the meeting, the delegations discussed current issues of partnership in key sectors of the...