Today, on December 16, 2019, the signing ceremony of the joint program with the UN under the title: "Improving the social protection system by introducing inclusive quality social services at the local level" took place. From the Turkmen side, the document was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov. On behalf of the UN, the document was signed by the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Elena Panova. This project provides for active work to further improve the syste...

“As advised by Turkmenistan, in frames of the 14th annual meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held in Bogota (Colombia) on December 9-14, the members of the committee unanimously decided to include the Turkmen national art of carpet weaving into the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. I heartily congratulate you on this historically significant ev...

In the run-up to the New Year, the Academy of Arts is currently running in its gallery an exhibition of artwork by its students and recent alumni. Featuring some 200 artists, it presents nearly 300 paintings, pieces of sculpture, jewelry, and designer projects. The end-of-the-year exhibition opened with a fashion show. Graceful models and children demonstrated a collection of women’s and children’s national-style clothes designed by sixth-year student Aman Muradov, in particular, evening gown...

National Turkmen Carpet Museum hosted ceremonial conference dedicated to the inclusion of traditions of Turkmen carpet art to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Textile Industry, Türkmenhaly Production Association, art masters, poets, scientists and journalists, famous carpet makers took part in celebration event. Popular singers and art collectives, who performed thematic song and dance compositions, have brought bright co...

Ahal Velayat has become the first region in the country, which introduced digital information technologies, including electronic document management system into the system of government administration. It was reported to the President of Turkmenistan by Hyakim of Ahal Velayat Serdar Berdimuhamedov at video conference working session today. It was mentioned that programme work for practical implementation of the Concept of development of digital economy in Turkmenistan in 2019 – 2025, which is...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular video conference working session with participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers and heads of profile departments, hyakims of the velayats and Ashgabat. The agenda included objectives of realization of reformation programmes aimed at dynamic development of the regions and capital. Opening the session, the Head of the State called Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Minister R. Meredov who informed about t...

For development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having approved the composition of Intergovernmental Turkmen – Turkish Commission for economic cooperation from Turkmen side.