Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Turkmenistan’s Largest Oil Refineries to Undergo Modernization
At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet Batyr Amanov presented a report on the ongoing work to modernize the technological systems of the oil refineries operated by the State Concern Türkmennebit...

Turkmenistan and UNDP Conclude Regional Consultations on Updating the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
Ashgabat, 8 October 2025 — Within the framework of the global United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project “Global Biodiversity Framework – Early Action Support,” funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), UNDP, in partnership with...

Turkmenistan’s Parliament Hosts Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue of Friends of Neutrality (updated)
On 8 October 2025, the Mejlis of Turkmenistan held the second meeting of the speakers of parliaments from member states of the Group of Friends of Neutrality under the theme “Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue – A Key Instrument for Ensuring Global...
Meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe
09 October 2025 545 Meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe On 9 October 2025, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov was on a working visit to Dushanbe, Republic of...

UNICEF and Government of Turkmenistan Strengthen Partnership to Protect Every Child Through Immunization
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – 10 October 2025 – Today, the Government of Turkmenistan and UNICEF reaffirmed their long-standing collaboration to protect every child from preventable diseases with the signing of a new Agreement for the procurement of...
The President of Turkmenistan participated in the second Central Asia–Russia Summit
10 October 2025 318 The President of Turkmenistan participated in the second Central Asia–Russia Summit On 9 October 2025, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in the second “Central Asia – Russia” Summit, which was...

Rahmon holds high-level talks with leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan
10:21, october 10Author: Asia-Plus President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a series of bilateral meetings on October 9 with the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, focusing on strengthening regional ties, trade, and...

CIS summit in Dushanbe: Launch of ‘CIS+,’ Turkmenistan Takes Chairmanship, and Key Security Package Approved
On 10 October 2025, a regular meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State was held in Dushanbe under the chairmanship of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The summit was attended by: • Azerbaijan – President Ilham Aliyev • Armenia – Prime...

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree on 48-hour ceasefire after Taliban request
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday announced a 48-hour ceasefire agreement with the Afghan Taliban regime following Kabul’s request. "At the request of the Afghan Taliban regime, and with mutual consent, Pakistan and the Taliban have agreed to a...

Turkmen delegation participates in the International Forum of Central Asian Educators
The Turkmen delegation participated in the International Forum of Central Asian Educators, held from October 5 to 6 in the city of Nukus (Uzbekistan). The event, held under the slogan "Educators of Central Asia: One Region, One Voice, One...

Environmentalists visiting schoolchildren
Throughout September, the Ozone Office under the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan held a series of environmental campaigns at secondary schools and universities in the capital, dedicated to the International Day for the...

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan: Reinventing Gas Monetization in Central Asia
As the global gas market grows increasingly competitive, traditional hydrocarbon exporters face mounting pressure to rethink how they generate value from natural gas. The rise of new LNG suppliers, expanding pipeline infrastructure and the...
Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to Dushanbe, met with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. Warmly...

Presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan met in Dushanbe
On 9 October 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov traveled to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on a working visit to participate in the second Central Asia–Russia Summit and the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of...

Central Asia – Russia Summit: Turkmenistan’s President Calls for a Return Civilized Communication in International Relations
On 9 October 2025, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, addressed the Second Central Asia – Russia Summit in Dushanbe, which was held under the chairmanship of Tajikistan. President Berdimuhamedov underscored the importance of the...

Turkmenistan and Italy to Hold Business Forum in Rome
On 6 October 2025, in Rome, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Toyly Komekov met with Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister for Enterprises and “Made in Italy” Products. The two discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in strategically important sectors such...

Exhibition "Turkmenistan – Land of Health" held at the Museum of Fine Arts
On October 8 of this year, the Saparmyrat Turkmenbashi the Great Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan hosted the exhibition "Turkmenistan – Land of Health", dedicated to the Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers. Alongside paintings...

A Step Toward Strengthening Positions on the International Stage: Turkmenistan Streamlines the Work of Its Missions to International Organizations
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a Resolution approving the Regulation on the Permanent Missions of Turkmenistan to International Organizations. The document was presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign...

Turkmenistan, Pakistan Discuss Boosting Co-Op Through TAPI And TAP Projects
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 6. Atajan Movlamov, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Pakistan, had a sit-down in Islamabad with Shaheriyar Memon, the fresh face in charge of Foreign Relations, Business, and Trade for...

Turkmenistan On Track To Modernize East-West, North-South Corridors, EDB Says (Exclusive)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 6. Digitalization of multimodal transport corridors opens new opportunities for Turkmenistan to strengthen its role in regional connectivity, a source from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)...