The art of bakhshi (bakhshychylyk) is one of the ancient ones. The bakhshi, storyteller of national epos – dastans, is a master of word, skilful musician and singer. Using all forms of live national language, he should manage to interest his listener. In the history of Turkmen there are a lot of talented bakhshis, who have won the true love of people. One of them is Durdymyrat Berdiyev who is known by the name Umyt bakhshi. He has left a large number of songs, numerous dastans and poetic w...

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has sent his deep condolences to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin following the AN-24 airplane crash in Kamchatka Kray that claimed many lives. On behalf of the nation, the Government of Turkmenistan and personally, the President of Turkmenistan expressed heartfelt sympathy and support to the bereaved families at this difficult time. President of Turkmenistan extends condolences to President of Russian Federation

On July 7, 2021, a country presentation «Investment and business opportunities cooperation with Turkmenistan» was held for Italian companies in the video conference format. At the presentation, the Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev, and the Italian delegation was headed by Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Manlio Di Stefano. The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Economy and Finance, the Ambassador of Turkme...

Today, on July 7, a Ministerial meeting on the Afghan issues was held with the participation of the heads of external policy agencies of the countries of Central Asia through videoconferencing. The organizers of the dialogue were the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. The session was attended by the leadership of the external policy agencies of...

Today President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has left with a working trip for Balkan region for acquaintance with the course of work on development of transport-logistics infrastructure of the region. From the air harbour leader of the nation of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took off by the helicopter to the gulf of Garabogazkol. The head of the state arrived in the automobile bridge which will be put through the strait, connecting the Garabogazkol with the Caspian Sea. Having familiarised...

Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Open Joint-Stock Company is building up momentum and expanding cooperation with local and foreign companies. Since its inception (in May of 2019) with the share capital of the Türkmendeňizderýaýollary Agency, the company’s specialists have restored (performing various types of repair work) more than 40 vessels, 10 of which are foreign. A towing and crane vessel named Ceren-E belonging to At-Abraý Business Company and a tugboat named Marzhan (GAC Marine S.A....

In the summer, in Turkmenistan, you especially want to spend time outdoors in the shade of trees and the coolness of mountain streams. Such places exist and are very popular among vacationers. Shady fruit trees adorn the slopes of the mountains rising to the blue sky with their delicate foliage, here and there delicate wildflowers flicker with bright colors. On one of the days off, many residents of our country visit one of the natural attractions of the Bakharden etrap of the Ahal velayat. J...