The outstanding Turkmen poet Kurbannazar Ezizov (1940-1975) was born on March 1, the first day of spring, when new life bursts forth from tree buds and tender blossoms conjure up vivid painterly images. A series of events were held across the country throughout 2020 to mark the 80th anniversary of the birth of the poet loved by many generations…      “Behind the mountain the sun is sinking,  Like silver the white moon is glistening, Tired and weary,  Serdar is sleeping peacefully, pe...

In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, Guljahan Allayeva is released from her position as Deputy Khyakim of Geoktepe Etrap for serious shortcomings in her work. President of Turkmenistan takes personnel decisions

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held video conference working session with participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers as well as heads of the regional and capital administrations. Issues of social and economic development of the main city of the country and regions, seasonal agricultural works, preparation to spring sowing campaign and remarkable dates have been reviewed at the session. Coming over to the agenda, the head of the state has called head of Ashga...

Seven transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan last week. Businessmen from the United Arab Emirates purchased aviation kerosene and motor gasoline produced at the Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries, and businessmen from Afghanistan purchased liquefied gas (the "Türkmengaz" State Concern) to the total amount of more than USD 17.281 million. Turkmen businessmen purchased co-extruded polypropylene film (produced at the Turkmenbashi com...

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...