The composition of the Turkmen side of the Turkmen-Iranian intergovernmental commission has been approved

The composition of the Turkmen side of the joint Turkmen-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation has been approved. According to a TDH report, the corresponding Resolution was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on May 14th.

Turkmenistan's President Approves Contracts with Petronas and ADNOC for Caspian Sea Field Development

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a decree authorizing state concerns "Turkmengaz" and "Turkmennebit" to enter into agreements with "Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd." (Malaysia) and "ADNOC Turkmenistan RSC Limited" (UAE). The document aims to successfully implement the tasks set for the country's oil and gas industry, reports TDH.

President of Turkmenistan Receives Head of Malaysian Company PETRONAS

On May 14, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting with the head of the Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik. The parties discussed further prospects for cooperation, reports TDH.

The 7th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change has begun its work in Ashgabat

A Turkmen delegation is participating in a logistics training seminar in the People's Republic of China.

Representatives from the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, together with representatives from relevant state bodies and enterprises of the country, are attending a training seminar on the topic of "Smart Logistics Management". The seminar is taking place in Qingdao, People's Republic of China, and began on May 12, 2024. It will last for two weeks, until May 26th.

Turkmentelecom launches call center service for businesses

Turkmentelecom, a telecommunications provider under the Turkmenaragatnashyk Agency, has introduced a new Call Center service aimed at improving customer communication for businesses of all sizes, as reported by the Turkmenistan’s Transport and Communications Agency.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected construction of social infrastructure in Ashgabat

National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, conducted a working visit across Ashgabat on Friday to inspect the progress of major social infrastructure projects, according to Turkmenistan’s official media.

The President of Turkmenistan took part in the celebrations held in Moscow in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory

On May 9, 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to the Russian Federation, where, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, he took part in the celebrations in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, held in Moscow. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

GIZ : Central Asian Transit Passes Through Turkmenistan Border in the Shortest Time

Turkmenistan is strengthening its status as a reliable transit bridge between Asia and Europe. According to a rapid assessment conducted by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in October-November 2024, the average time for transit goods to cross the border in Turkmenistan is only 50 minutes. This is the shortest показатель in the Central Asian region. For comparison: in Kazakhstan - 2 hours 26 minutes, in Tajikistan - 1 hour 50 minutes, in Kyrgyzstan - 1 hour 28 minutes, and in Uzbekistan - 1 hour 25 minutes. This is reported by the Customs Service of Turkmenistan.

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Arrives in Moscow for Victory Day

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Moscow on May 9 to participate in events marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, according to Izvestia news agency.

Turkmenistan Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory Day

Turkmenistan marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945) with solemn ceremonies and public tributes honoring the country’s veterans and fallen heroes, as reported by Turkmenistan’s official media on Friday.

World Leaders Congratulate Turkmen President on 80th Anniversary of Victory

World leaders have extended congratulations to Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, as reported by Turkmenistan's official media on Thursday.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Proposes Creation of Turkmen-French Business Council

The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, proposed the creation of a Turkmen-French Business Council during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday in Paris, suggesting experienced businessmen as co-chairs of the council. This was announced by Turkmenistan's Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, during a government meeting on Thursday.

Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, held a phone conversation on Thursday with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov. The two sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation, regional security, and collaboration in the Caspian Sea, as reported by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan.

The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting of the State Security Council

On May 7, 2025, the President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, Army General Serdar Berdimuhamedov, held a regular meeting of the State Security Council. This is reported by TDH.  

The next meeting of the Working Group on the Caspian Sea was held in Moscow

On May 5-7, 2025, the Tenth meeting of the High-Level Working Group on the Caspian Sea (HLWG) was held in Moscow.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Outlines Five Priority Areas for Cooperation with France

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, spoke at the Turkmen-French Economic Forum in Paris, where he presented five priority areas for cooperation with French business circles, according to TDH.  

Turkmenistan and France signed a solid package of bilateral documents

During the official visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to France, important bilateral documents aimed at expanding cooperation between the two countries were signed. This was reported by TDH.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Arrives in France for Official Visit

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, arrived in the French Republic on Monday for an official visit, according to Turkmenistan’s state news agency.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Meets French President Emmanuel Macron

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, met on Monday with President of France Emmanuel Macron in Paris, according to a statement shared on Macron’s social media.