Today, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and recently elected President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi. Having warmly greeted each other, the interlocutors exchanged congratulations on the coming of the bright Muslim holiday - Eid al-Adha, addressing the wishes of peace, happiness and prosperity to the peoples of friendly neighboring states. The head of Turkmenistan expressed his conviction that the holy...

By the decree of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a specific date for the celebration of Eid al-Adha 2021 was determined - this is July 20, 21, 22. From today, the holiday of Kurban Bayrami has come to the blessed Turkmen land. This holiday, which came to us from ancient times, is always young, because it brings with it spiritual cleansing, strengthens the mentality of the Turkmen people. No wonder these days the superiority of people is measured only by pious and good...

During this week’s meeting on seasonal agri-works, particularly cotton-growing, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov suggested holding a special meeting to discuss the comprehensive development of the strategically important sector of agricultural production. It will hear concrete proposals from scientists, specialists of research institutes and sectoral agencies, breeders, and students of specialized higher education institutions majoring in cotton cultivation and being equipped with the necessa...

The Republic of Tatarstan (Russian Federation) will host the 12th International Economic Summit ‘Russia - Islamic World: Kazan 2021, the organizers’ website informs.   The Russia - Islamic World: Kazan Summit 2021 will bring together representatives from 48 countries, including Turkmenistan.   Consul General of Turkmenistan in Kazan Atadurdy Bayramov is expected to speak at the thematic session entitled ‘Time for Diplomacy. Opening Ceremony of the 5th Forum of Young Diplomats from the OIC...

Today, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has conducted a digital working meeting with the Ashgabat khyakim and Cabinet Deputy Chairman, responsible for the Turkmen capital to discuss the capital city’s further development, modernization of its infrastructure, as well as preparations for the upcoming important occasions.   Ashgabat khyakim R. Gandymov was the first to report to the nation’s leader on the state of affairs in the capital, and continuing comprehensive redevelopment efforts. The...

A festive concert in honor of Kurban Bayram will take place in Ashgabat on July 20-21. The concert will take place at the Watan Cinema and Concert Hall on July 20th at 19:00. Famous Turkmen singers - Eldar Ahmedov, Jeyhun Atajikov, Berdy Chovdurbaev and Rejepmuhammet Hodjamuhammedov will take part in the concert. Other famous Turkmen artists - Rahman Hudayberdyev, Govher Hadjimuradova and Mekan Rejepov will perform a concert at the Watan Cinema and Concert Hall on July 21 at 19:00. The concert p...

In the north of the country, spring-planted potatoes are being harvested at a high rate. This year, in the Dashoguz velayat, it was located on 1900 hectares. Most of these areas are located in the etrap named after Gurbansoltan eje, where, due to the high level of organization of harvesting, more than 12,500 tons of crops have already been harvested from the fields. Here the main producers of potatoes were the farmers' associations "N. Andalyp" and "Shawat", as well as a private structure. Potat...