On March 15, 2021, the representatives of Turkmenistan made a statement on the occasion of declaring 2021 as the International Year of Peace and Trust at the regular meeting of the OSCE Security Committee. Delegation of Turkmenistan mentioned that in the coming years, international community has to focus on the following important areas - strengthening international law, the processes of disarmament and prevention of spread of weapons of mass destruction, fight against international terrorism...

During working trip to Ahal Region, the head of the state has highlighted the subject of expansion and improvement of medical services provided to the population. It was noted that ambulance services have to meet modern requirements while management of received calls and response to these calls have to be made in digital format. In this regard, the President proposed to test numbers 112 or 911 single number emergency service calls) used in the world practice. In particular, while calling 112,...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has made working trip around the capital and Ahal Region, having inspected the situation at construction sites of number of facilities and new modern center of regional administrative center. In the morning, the head of the state went to fashionable hotel Garagum with multi-profile business center, which is under construction in the northern part of the city. Upon arrival, Vice-premier Sh. Durdiliyev has reported to the President on relative works carrie...

One of the most ancient festivals, Nowruz, is widely celebrated by the people of Turkmenistan. It has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and has been recognized internationally.  With the holiday fast approaching, the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan is currently running an exhibition entitled ‘Nowruz: The International Holiday of Peace and Beauty’. It features archeological and ethnographic rarities from the Museum’s stor...

The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Gulshat Mammedova, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took part in the Central Asian Forum "The Role of Women in Fostering Peace, Trust and Security”, organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat in co-operation with the Government of Turkmenistan. OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Ann Linde, OSCE Secretary General, Helga Schmid as well as high-level officials of the parliaments of foreign states and international s...

The Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan is currently running an exhibition of paintings and arts and crafts ahead of International Nowruz Day. Exhibits on display immerse visitors in a springtime atmosphere and uniquely distinctive Nowruz traditions. The exhibition features paintings ‘Nowruz’ by Merdan Kakabaev and ‘Swings’ by Aleksey Galkin, imbued with vibrant emotions.  Emerald green wheat sprouts are one of the essential elements of the holiday: sprouted grains are seen as the symbol of n...

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held working video conference session with participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of the regions and Ashgabat. The agenda included current issues of social and economic development, seasonal agricultural works, preparation of spring sowing campaign and holidays. Opening working session, the head of the state has called Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Sh. Durdiliyev and Head of Ashgabat’s A...