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...

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Decree, in accordance with which the Government Commission was established to organize high-level celebrations and events on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the city of Ashgabat and the Plan of celebrations and events were approved. The document instructed the relevant ministries, sectoral departments and the khyakimlik of Ashgabat to ensure that the celebrations and events outlined in the Plan are held at the high level. Government Commiss...

The Intergovernmental Turkmen-Belarusian Commission on Economic Cooperation held a videoconference meeting in Ashgabat on February 26. The heads and specialists of sectoral ministries and departments, as well as businessmen of the two states took part in the meeting. Meeting participants exchanged views and mutual interest in enhancing business ties and mutually beneficial cooperation. Agro-industrial complex, mechanical engineering, textile and light industry, construction industry, transpor...

On February 26, Mejlis representatives participated in the online meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. The first-ever virtual annual meeting brought together some 270 parliamentarians from 57 countries.    Meeting participants exchanged opinions on a broad range of issues of international concern, in particular, peace and security building, conflict prevention and resolution, economic and environmental security amid the COVID-19 pa...

February 25, the Rukhyet Palace. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has met with the country's parliamentary corps, at which the tasks of National parliament as well as the priority areas of legislative work at the next stage of development of the independent Turkmen state in the era of power and happiness were specified. Prior to the meeting, the head of state has held a session exchanging views with the leaders of the Mejlis, political parties and public organizations on the key tasks of f...