During the working trip to Mary Velayat, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov launched the construction of new railway from Turkmen border to the city of Turgundy in Afghanistan. In the morning, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived by helicopter to the border station of Serhetabat. Having congratulated numerous participants of the event on remarkable events and noted its importance for neighbouring countries and entire region, the Head of the State made a speech. Today, we witness...

The 28th session of the Energy Charter Conference held under the chairing of Turkmenistan in this international organization continued its work in the capital. At present session held under the ministerial part of the 28th session, the initial outcomes of the chairing of Turkmenistan in 2017 Energy Charter Conference were summed up. It was noted that our country, having taken the lead in the work of this international organization, concentrated the efforts in practical implementation of inter...

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger, who arrived in our country to take part in the 28th session of the International Energy Charter Conference. Expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity of a personal meeting, the guest emphasized the OSCE unaltered interest in strengthening the traditional partnership with Turkmenistan in the interests of peace and wellbeing. In this regard, it was underlined the active position...

В Ашхабаде состоялось очередное заседание Межведомственного координационного комитета по контролю и борьбе с неинфекционными заболеваниями. В нём приняли участие представители почти пятидесяти министерств и ведомств страны, общественных организаций и СМИ, специалисты Странового офиса Всемирной организации здравоохранения, а также руководитель программы по контролю и борьбе с табаком Европейского регионального бюро ВОЗ Кристина Мауер-Стендер.  Как известно, в декабре 2013 года на министерской...

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed in Ashgabat between the Ministry of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan and the Afghanistan Railway Authority.  Drafted by order of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, the Memorandum envisages a major overhaul of the railway track at the border station of Torghundi in Afghanistan.  As stated in the preamble, the Memorandum is based on economic, historical and cultural ties between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, and the successfull...

Today, Turkmenistan revives its significance as the key link of the Great Silk Road, which used to run across the territory of our country, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said during his visit to Automobile Sport Centre. New feature of this historical route that became the phenomenon of human civilization, is embodied not only in trade and economic relations of the states but in their cultural dialog, humanitarian contacts and sports as well. Ashgabat 2017 Games that were held in Ashgabat a...

I congratulate you in the event of international significance – the 10th anniversary of the opening of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asian in the capital of Turkmenistan as well as on the adoption of the Resolution of the UN General Assembly “Role of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia” on occasion of this date on November 17 of this year, - the message of the Head of the State says.  As is known, Turkmenistan is the only state in the...