On September 15, 2020, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov. At the beginning of the conversation, welcoming the head of the largest region of Russia, the Turkmen leader congratulated him on his convincing victory in the elections and re-election to the post of the head of Tatarstan, noting that this is evidence of high confidence and support for t...

Modern energy system is an important factor of dynamic development of the economy of Turkmenistan. Big industrial facilities have been built and are under construction in the country according to the programs of industrialization, which dictates the necessity of modernization of profile infrastructure. Targeted work is carried out for these purposes according to approved Concept of development of energy industry in the country. Gas turbine power stations provided with advanced equipment from...

Turkmenistan’s delegation took part in the 87th session of the Economic Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which was held in video conference format. Share of the views on current directions of economic cooperation and revision of number of documents took place during the session. In particular, the information about implementation of the CIS Strategy of Economic Development until 2020 and Draft Action Plan of the first stage (2021 – 2025) of similar strategy until 2030 as wel...

Constructive exchange of views on conditions and future development of multidimensional interstate cooperation took place under the meeting held in video conference format between the Heads of the Parliaments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey. Having confirmed the interest of two countries in expansion of traditional relations in political and diplomatic, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, the sides highlighted the necessity of activation of inter-Parliamentary co...

Efficient methods of spreading information during COVID-19 pandemic were the main subject of the briefing held in video conference format with participation of personnel of national mass media and Representative Office of UNICEF in our country. Making a speech at the briefing, Head of Representative Office of the UN Children Fund in our country Christine Weigand has focused on important role of mass media in prevention of COVID-19 and health protection, especially health protection of childre...

Dashoguz velayat has increased its areas planted to legume crops, white kidney beans in particular. A variety with a thin skin and black spots known as “The Black Eye” is a popular favorite with local farmers. This unpretentious annual plant can tolerate dry conditions well, adapts to sandy soils easily and is resistant to pests and diseases. Thanks to their short growing period, kidney beans are used as a catch crop. They help to improve the soil enriching it with nitrogen. There are 35 hect...

The Seyitnazar Seydi Lebap Velayat State Music and Drama Theater has finished working on a new stage performance “A Motherland is Far More Than Life”. The work, which embraces a deep, meaningful concept, is devoted to the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. Directed by the renowned theater director Perkhat Khudayberenov and based on a play by playwright D. Agalyev, the production explores the themes of patriotism and spiritual values of the Turkmen nation. People’s Artist of Turk...