A consultative meeting of the presidents of the Central Asian countries will take place in August this year in Turkmenistan. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the preparation for the summit was discussed in Tashkent by the heads of the foreign affairs agencies of the countries of the Central Asian five - Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

As it has been already informed, the delegation of our country on July, 14-16, 2021 was sent by the Order of the President of Turkmenistan to the city of Tashkent of the Republic Uzbekistan for participation in the High=-level International Conference «Central and South Asia: regional connectivity. Challenges and possibilities».

The Mid-term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) took place through videoconferencing. Turkmenistan at the session was represented by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V.Hajiyev.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the world’s first standard on accessible tourism, ISO 21902 Tourism and related services – Accessible tourism for all – Requirements and recommendations.

Within the framework of the joint program of the Government of Turkmenistan and the UN "Improving the social protection system by introducing inclusive quality social services at the local level", training is being conducted in Turkmenistan to improve family skills according to the methodology of the "Close-knit Family" program. 

By the decree of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a specific date for the celebration of Eid al-Adha 2021 was determined - this is July 20, 21, 22. From today, the holiday of Kurban Bayrami has come to the blessed Turkmen land.

Construction of three turkey houses (with a total capacity of 12, 000 turkeys) has now been completed at a poultry complex of individual enterprise Maskada Okgunly. They boast the latest equipment from Germany-based Prollage System CmbH and Witte Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. The integrated centralized computer-assisted systems are designed to automatically control and monitor microclimate and temperature, food feeding, water level, and poultry weighing.

During this week’s meeting on seasonal agri-works, particularly cotton-growing, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov suggested holding a special meeting to discuss the comprehensive development of the strategically important sector of agricultural production.

The Republic of Tatarstan (Russian Federation) will host the 12th International Economic Summit ‘Russia - Islamic World: Kazan 2021, the organizers’ website informs.  

Musical genius of the Baroque era, Italian composer and violin virtuoso Antonio Vivaldi left more than 40 magnificent operas, oratorios, cantatas, instrumental concerts to descendants. One of his most famous works is the Seasons cycle, composed in 1725.

The mausoleum of Turabek-khanym is considered a masterpiece of architecture and mosaic art. The architectural monument is especially striking with a high and light six-sided hall with an area of about 100 square meters, the walls of which are abundantly decorated with colored mosaics.

A festive concert in honor of Kurban Bayram will take place in Ashgabat on July 20-21. The concert will take place at the Watan Cinema and Concert Hall on July 20th at 19:00. Famous Turkmen singers - Eldar Ahmedov, Jeyhun Atajikov, Berdy Chovdurbaev and Rejepmuhammet Hodjamuhammedov will take part in the concert. Other famous Turkmen artists - Rahman Hudayberdyev, Govher Hadjimuradova and Mekan Rejepov will perform a concert at the Watan Cinema and Concert Hall on July 21 at 19:00. The concert program will include popular songs.

During the summer holidays, the Mejlis of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, together with the Ombudsman's Office, the Ministry of Education, with the support of the United Nations Children's Fund and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Program, conducts training seminars for children vacationing in the children's health centers in Gokdere.

Year after year, higher education institutions of Turkmenistan offer more and more new in-demand specializations to meet the needs of the national economy’s sectors for highly qualified specialists.

The Karakum Desert is one of the largest deserts in Central Asia, occupying almost 3/4 of the territory of Turkmenistan. The total area of the desert is more than 350 thousand square meters. km. It exceeds the territory of states such as Italy or Great Britain.