From the legacy of Yuriy Gagarin to the prospects of the Turkmen cosmonaut

A flower-laying ceremony at the bust of Yuriy Gagarin was held at the Department of education, science and culture of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan (Russian house). The event, timed to coincide with Cosmonautics day, brought together diplomats, public figures, scientists, and schoolchildren.

11.04.2026

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Highway of the future: construction of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway has been completed in Turkmenistan

A landmark event in the logistics sector took place in Turkmenistan: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov officially opened the Mary-Turkmenabat section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat high-speed highway. The launch marked the full completion of the highway, which connects the capital with the eastern region of the country.

11.04.2026

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French Music of the 19th–20th Centuries Inspired by Women

The Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre hosted a concert by French pianist Christine Fonlupt, accompanied by the State Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Honored Artist of Turkmenistan Resul Gylyjov.

10.04.2026

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The off-site meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held the off-site meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which goals of social and economic development of the country, including those of Lebap velayat as well as a number of other issues were considered.

10.04.2026

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President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Attended the Opening of the Next Section of the High-Speed Highway

Today, with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, it was held a ceremony of opening the Mary-Turkmenabat section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat high-speed highway. This significant event clearly demonstrates the dynamic development of the country’s transportation system.

10.04.2026

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The heads of the Turkmen-Chinese intergovernmental committee on cooperation and its subcommittees from the Turkmen side have been appointed

In order to further develop bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of China, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution «On the appointment of the heads of the Turkmen-Chinese intergovernmental committee on cooperation and its subcommittees from the Turkmen side».

10.04.2026

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Young Innovators in Turkmenistan Present Green Energy Solutions at Startup Competition in Mary

Today, the State Institute of Energy of Turkmenistan (SIET) hosted the award ceremony for the winners of the "Startups in the Field of Renewable Energy Sources" competition. The event was co-organized by SIET and the "European Union for a Green Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2029" project, which is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

10.04.2026

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Farmers of Balkan velayat aim for a rich potato harvest

This spring, farmers of the Balkan velayat carried out the timely and well-organized planting of potatoes—one of the main food crops—on 1,600 hectares. It should be noted that the velayat’s agricultural producers annually make a significant contribution to achieving high potato yields.

10.04.2026

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Topical issues of cooperation with UNESCO were discussed

On 10 April 2026, a meeting was held via videoconference between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty Amir Piric.

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Turkmen delegation participated in the Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum in Seoul

On April 10, 2026, within the framework of a working visit to the Republic of Korea, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov took part in the Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum held in Seoul.