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...

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...

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...

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.

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. ...

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...

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...