President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended the flower-laying ceremony at the S.A.Niyazov Monument at the capital’s 10 Years of Independence Park to pay tribute to the first President of Turkmenistan. Remembering the deceased is a Turkmen people’s time-honored tradition established thousands of years ago and transmitted from generation to generation; the tradition that is being continued with dignity in the modern era thanks to the humane policy pursued by the head of state. This magnific...

On December 21, 2018, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, there was a meeting with a Gambian delegation, headed by the Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Gambia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gambia Ebrima Sisay, who has arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit. At the beginning of the meeting, the sides highly estimated the political state of relations between the two countries, which was adjusted by means of the contacts on the Uni...

On December 19, 2018, a round table meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Turkmenistan. The round table was attended by the representatives of the ministries and sectoral departments of Turkmenistan, heads of representative offices of UN agencies and departments in Turkmenistan. Speaking at the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan E.Annamuhamedov noted that...

The main New Year Tree of the country was lit up with bright light of colourful garlands on the square in front of Älem Cultural and Entertainment Centre, having announced that New Year 2019 is coming soon. Organizers of current event have made their best, having transformed Älem Square into fairy take oriental country using the stories from the book of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov “Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Silk Road”. Arch shaped construction decorated with bright lights inv...

On December 15, 2018, the opening ceremony of the exhibition of export products of the Republic of Turkey was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The opening ceremony was attended by the heads of the ministries, departments and public organizations of the country, as well as foreign diplomats accredited in Turkmenistan. In addition, Rifat Hisarciklioglu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of the Republic of Turkey, Mrs. Ruhsar Pekcan, Minis...

On December 13, 2018 in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Holy See (with the residence in Geneva) Atageldi Haldjanov presented his credentials to the Head of the Vatican, His Holiness Pope Francis. During the brief conversation, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to Pope Francis. Thanking for the kind words on b...

On December 12, 2018 there was a meeting with Ukrainian delegation, headed by the advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Victor Anatolyevich Mayko, who has arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit. At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the delegation warmly congratulated Turkmen side with the celebration of the International Day of Neutrality. The Turkmen side in turn expressed gratitude to the esteemed advisor for his participating in the events, dedicated to the celebrat...