According to the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan dated March 2, 2021: • foreign citizens holding UN passports are allowed to come to Turkmenistan, stay in the country, leave it, and cross the territory of Turkmenistan in transit without visa for the period of up to 30 (thirty) calendar days from the date of arrival in Turkmenistan; • foreign citizens – officers of the UN or its specialized structures accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as thei...

Session of the the Central Election and Referendum Commission in Turkmenistan dedicated to the preparation to the election of members of the People’s Council of National Assembly has been held on February 27. Members of the Central Election Commission, workign groups established under the Commission, responsible personnel of political parties, public organizations and representatives of mass media have taken part in the session. The agenda included organization issues of the elections incl...

Our country’s famous artists have undertaken a mission to get the staff of the U.S. Embassy acquainted with the Turkmen nation’s history, culture and everyday life through their paintings. They take turns in showing their creations in makeshift exhibition spaces: the walls of some offices and halls at the Embassy.   Rotating monthly exhibitions offer diplomats insights into works by Turkmen artists that may seem unusual for Westerners.  From the first days, newly arrived officials have the ch...

On the 26th of February 2021, the 10th session of the Co-chairmen of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Belarusian Commission on Economic Cooperation took place in the online format.   The heads and leading specialists of the profile ministries and departments, as well as the business circles of two countries also took part in the session. The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Sh.Durdyliyev and the Deputy Prime-Minister of the Republic of Belarus Yu.Nazarov determined...

The museum of the Geography Department at Magtymguly State University is home to one of the richest rock collections in the country. At present, it boasts over 1, 200 specimens of rocks, ore minerals, and fossils. The museum regularly hosts tours and lessons on mineralogy, general geology, and natural history for Geography students. Natural setting displays, maps, charts and a diversity of exhibits are a unique window onto our country’s natural resources, rocks, and natural landmarks.   The c...

This year, over 4,000 hectares of farmland will be committed to grain legumes and sesame seeds in Dashoguz velayat. The larger proportion of the area (3, 700 hectares) will be under mung bean cultivation again.  Last year, the local farmers gained valuable practical experience in growing mung beans on a large scale as a catch crop after winter wheat, having produced an abundant crop of 5,500-plus tons of the legume, which needs little water and has potential to improve soil fertility. This year’...

In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, on the occasion of the International Women's Day monetary gifts amounted to 60 (sixty) manats will be awarded to women working in enterprises, institutions and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership. as well as those receiving pensions and state benefits, female students and pupils on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan on March 1-6, 2021. Monetary gifts for Interna...