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Tourism Opening: Turkmenistan’s visa process is moving faster and tour operators report fewer rejections, as the country markets itself more to foreigners—while travelers still say rules feel tighter for locals than visitors. Construction & Industry Partnerships: Ashgabat’s “White City Ashgabat 2026” is adding new international sponsors, with Gap İnşaat and Rönesans Holding joining ahead of the 24–25 May forum. Regional Connectivity: Russia and Uzbekistan are continuing technical and economic studies for the Trans-Afghan railway corridor, aiming to link Termez to Peshawar via Afghanistan. Culture & State Events: Ahead of the Constitution and Flag Day, Ashgabat is running a packed schedule of conferences and theatre performances, while a Turkmen flag was raised on Nepal’s Annapurna. Human Rights Watch: A new report says forced labour in Turkmen cotton harvest worsened last year, citing penalties and pressure on public-sector workers.

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Turkmenistan was granted observer status at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)

Turkmenistan was granted observer status at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)

Turkmen youth presented the richness of national culture at an international festival in Beijing

Turkmen youth presented the richness of national culture at an international festival in Beijing

The State Flag of Turkmenistan Raised on the Summit of Annapurna

The State Flag of Turkmenistan Raised on the Summit of Annapurna

JSC “Russian Railways” Aims to Deepen Cooperation with Turkmenistan

JSC “Russian Railways” Aims to Deepen Cooperation with Turkmenistan

A Professor from PETRONAS University Conducted a Training Session at a Turkmen Oil and Gas University

A Professor from PETRONAS University Conducted a Training Session at a Turkmen Oil and Gas University

Cultural Events Schedule in Ashgabat

Cultural Events Schedule in Ashgabat


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