Koytendag: A Journey to the Realm of Gorges and Underground Labyrinths

Running along the eastern edge of Turkmenistan is the south-western ridge of the Gissar Range of the Pamir-Alay mountain system, named Kugitang since the dawn of time. Another name, Koytendag, means “impassable mountains”. The western slopes of the Range are truly impassable. They are jagged with numerous gorges reminiscent of canyons with several-hundred-meter-high precipices.

The region is one of the richest in Turkmenistan in natural and mineral resources. It boasts large deposits of rock...

Fuel Takes Top Position

Last week, 35 transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.

In foreign currency, entrepreneurs from the UAE and Afghanistan bought aviation kerosene and hydrotreated diesel fuel produced at the Turkmenbashi Refinery Complex. Businessmen from the UAE, Afghanistan and Scotland made deals for purchasing ECO-93 gasoline (Turkmengaz State Concern) and representatives of business circles from Hong Kong and Switzerland – carbamide (Turkmenkhimiya Sta...

Protected by the Nature Reserve

Three plant species listed in the Red Data Book of Turkmenistan are found in the Kaplankyr State Nature Reserve and are protected by its staff. They are Salsola chiwensis, Malacocarpus crithmifolius, and Ammodendron eichwaldii (Eichwald sand acacia).

The Ustyurt Plateau has been home to Salsola chiwensis since ancient times. Reaching half a meter tall, this subshrub grows as an isolated plant and form thickets in the Plateau or in the Sarykamysh Depression. Salsola chiwensis blooms in July an...

TURKMENISTAN ACTIVATES MULTILATERAL COOPERATION ON UNESCO PLATFORM

On January 29, 2021 the signing of the “Agreement between the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the joint promotion, management and protection of the components of the Serial transnational nomination “Silk Road: Zaravshan-Karakum Corridor” in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List” had been held.

With the aim of the development of cooperation of Turkmenistan with...

OPENING EVENT TO LAUNCH THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PEACE AND TRUST WAS HELD IN ASHGABAT

On the 29th of January, 2021, the Opening event to launch the International Year of Peace and Trust was held in the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The heads and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, deputies of the Mejlis (Parliament), chiefs of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations in Turkmenistan, Rectors of the institutions of higher education of the country, Edit...

SUCCESSIVE SESSION OF THE INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WAS HELD

On January 30, 2021 successive session of the Inter-Departmental Commission on the environmental protection was held in the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection of Turkmenistan. The Commission was created with the aim of expansion of the cooperation of Turkmenistan with various international organizations in the sphere of nature protection as well as ensuring the fulfillment of our country’s obligations, arising from signed and ratified international agreements in t...

THE REGISTRATION OF VACCINES FOR THE PREVENTION OF VIRAL DISEASES CONTINUES IN TURKMENISTAN

Active work is being done in Turkmenistan for modernization and reformation of the national system of health protection in accordance with world standards. To this end, the measures taken to improve the health of the population are being enhanced.

The efficiency of the system of epidemiological surveillance for the prevention of infections that are based on scientific achievements is systematically improving and increasing.

In accordance with Turkmenistan legislation, the work continues fo...

THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO OF TURKMENISTAN CONSIDERED THE ISSUES OF EXPANDING ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION

Today, on the 30th of January 2021, upon the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the successive session of the National Commission for UNESCO of Turkmenistan was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, as well as the heads and representatives of profile ministries and departments of the country took part in the meeting.   

During his opening remarks, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of...

THE SUCCESSIVE SESSION OF THE INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMISSION OF TURKMENISTAN ON THE ISSUES OF THE CASPIAN SEA WAS HELD

On the 30th of January, 2021, the successive session of the Inter-departmental Commission of Turkmenistan on the issues of the Caspian Sea was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The corresponding Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of relevant ministries and profile departments of Turkmenistan took part in the session. 

The results of the activities held in the previous 2020 year were discussed at the session.  Also, the priority courses of action were...

Representatives of Turkmenistan will take part in the online exhibition “Central Asia- Virtual EXPO (CAVEX)”

Ten Turkmen companies will present their performances at an online exhibition “Central Asia- Virtual EXPO (CAVEX)”, which is organized by the Japan Association for trade with Russia and with new independent states (ROTOBO) from 15 to 26 February 2021.

Investment webinars will be held within the exhibition, as well as national days of Central Asian countries. Day of Turkmenistan will be held on 19th February.

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