OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN TO TURKMENISTAN

On March 27, 2018, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani arrived in Turkmenistan on a two-day official visit.

The head of the Iranian state was greeted by the officials at the International Airport of Ashgabat, decorated with the National Flags of the two countries. From the airport, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran went to his residence, located at the Oguzkent Hotel.

In the first half of the day, the high guest, accompanied by an honorable escort, proceede...

Specialists of the education sector discuss aspects of the implementation of the language-learning concept

The scientific and practical conference devoted to the aspects of implementing the Concept of improving the teaching of foreign languages conducted at the Oguz Khan engineering and Technology University. 

The forum united teachers and students of universities, teachers of foreign languages of secondary schools and specialists of the National Institute of Education. The conference was held in the format of a plenary and four sectional sessions, during which almost one hundred scientific report...

Turkmen specialists commence nee season of archaeological studies

Specialists of National Historical and Cultural Monuments Protection, Study and Restoration Department of the Ministry of Culture and the Academy of Science commenced new season of archaeological excavations, studies and restorations of historical and cultural monuments of the country. 

This was informed by Vice-premier B. Abdieyva on the session of the Government. The Vice-premier also reported on the activity carried out in accordance with the State Programme of scientific and research work...

Rich program of activities was prepared on the occasion of World Health Day

A mass bike ride  opened the program of events dedicated to World Health Day in Ashgabat. Starting from the crossroad of the capital's avenues Kopetdag and Chandybil, it continued along the main city highways. The length of its route was 15 thousand meters; 5 thousand people participated in the action. 

On the way of the cycle race, performances of masters of Arts, youth folklore and dance groups, as well as young athletes was unfolded. 

On this day, bike rides and athletics marathons was...

Turkmen capital to host international music festival

During the session of the Cabinet of Ministers on April 11, Vice-premier B. Abdieyva informed on the preparation to International Scientific Conference and Festival “Ancient Sources of Music Art” in Ashgabat on April 18 – 19. Cultural personnel and art masters of number of foreign states informed on the participation in the forum. Scientific conference, concerts, master classes of foreign specialists with the students of profile educational institutes of our country are planned under the forum. ...

Turkmenistan to host the Ninth session of the ECO transport ministers

During the session of the Government on April 13, it was informed on preparation to the next 9th session of transport ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization members in Avaza National tourism zone on May 3. Organizational issues of coming meeting will be included in the agenda of the 23rd Assembly of the Minister of the ECO members on April 17 in Dushanbe. 

In this regard, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan, which is located on important intersection of reg...

Turkmenbashy International Seaport to be commissioned on May 2

Opening of new Turkmenbashy International Seaport as well as International Transport Forum and profile exhibition in Avaza National tourism zone are is planned on May 2. 

During the session of the Government on April 13, Vice-premier, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov informed on the appointment of the composition of Organizational Committee and elaboration of preliminary Programme of these events.

UN adopted resolutions: on World Bicycle Day and Cooperation between the United Nations Organization and International Fund for Saving of Aral Sea

The adoption of another two Resolutions, which were initiated by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, by the United Nations General Assembly highlighted the growing role of our country in international arena in the assertion of humanistic principles, its creative and peace-making potential. 

By the Resolution on declaration of June 3 as the World Bicycle Day, the United Nations welcomed and support the work carried out in Turkmenistan for the development of sport and physical...

A HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON THE UN GLOBAL COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGY IN CENTRAL ASIA WAS HELD IN ASHGABAT

A HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON THE UN GLOBAL COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGY IN CENTRAL ASIA WAS HELD IN ASHGABAT

On April 30, 2018, in Ashgabat, the High-Level Meeting "Towards a Comprehensive Implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia" was held, and the third phase of a joint project supporting the Joint Action Plan for Central Asia (SAP) was launched.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Regional Center for...

Participants of International music forum give master classes for beginning performers

International scientific conference and festival “Ancient Sources of Music Art” has come to the end in Ashgabat. Representative forum gathered humanitarian scientists and art masters from 13 countries in Turkmen land. 

More than 50 reports has been presented and discussed during plenary and three section sessions of the conference, wide range of subjects of comprehensive study and popularization of music heritage of the nations of the world has been reviewed. 

Topical issues of cultural in...