Baku hosts official reception marking Turkmenistan’s National Day

On October 10, Baku hosted an official reception marking the 34th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan, APA reports. Organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Azerbaijan, the event brought together public and governmental officials, as...

EU-Afghanistan Trade Is Expanding, But Trade Is Not Recognition

Despite sanctions against the Taliban regime, trade between European countries and Afghanistan has seen a slight increase this year. The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that “trade between Afghanistan and European countries is...

OGT 2025: Delegates Arrive as Expo Preparations Near Completion

The 30th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025” is approaching its grand opening, with final preparations in full swing across the capital. Delegates from over 70 countries are arriving in...

CIS summit in Dushanbe focuses on security, economy, and expanding “CIS Plus” format

15:56, october 10Author: Asia-Plus On Friday October 10, the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) convened at the Palace of the Nation in Dushanbe for a high-level summit chaired by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. The...

Turkmen dance masters participate in creative event in Kazakhstan

As part of the "Dance Turkmenistan!" project, from September 22 to October 3, three dancers from Turkmenistan – Allamyrat Saparov, Rovshen Baymyradov, and Maral Hamragulyeva – took part in an intercultural dance event held in Almaty at the "Jolda...

CIS summit in Dushanbe: Launch of ‘CIS+,’ Turkmenistan Takes Chairmanship, and Key Security Package Approved

On 10 October 2025, a regular meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State was held in Dushanbe under the chairmanship of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The summit was attended by: • Azerbaijan – President Ilham Aliyev • Armenia – Prime...

President Russian: All financial settlements in CIS countries are made in national currencies

President Russian: All financial settlements in CIS countries are made in national currencies Dushanbe - Saba: President Russian Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that almost all financial settlements in CIS countries are made in national...

EBRD forecasts strong economic growth for Central Asia, cautions on structural risks

09:31, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Central Asia is poised for solid economic performance in the near term, driven by robust consumer demand, rising wages, and strong remittance inflows, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development...

Chinese delegation visited Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University

From October 15 to 17, a delegation from the People's Republic of China paid a working visit to the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University to discuss the establishment of a Luban Workshop on the campus of the Turkmen university....

Putin calls for Central Asia to boost trade with Russia

President Vladimir Putin on October 9 called on the leaders of the five states of Central Asia to expand their trade with Russia. Speaking on the second day of his three-day visit to Tajikistan, where he has flown for a state visit and meetings...

Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan

Meeting of the President of Turkmenistan with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is on a working visit to Dushanbe, met with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. Warmly...

Central Asian airlines flock to New Delhi amid visa-free tourism, growing trade

The Delhi airport, reeling from the impact of closure of Pakistan's airspace for Indian airlines, is seeing newer carriers from Central Asia touchdown. Central Asia is the newest addition to the travel story of jet-setting Indians. (Raj K Raj/HT...

Azerbaijan's Trade With OTS Nations Exceeds Prior Peaks In 8M2025

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 10.​ Azerbaijan's trade turnover with member states of the Turkic Council (OTS) reached $4.73 billion from January through August 2025. Data obtained by Trend from the State Customs Committee...

Presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan met in Dushanbe

On 9 October 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov traveled to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on a working visit to participate in the second Central Asia–Russia Summit and the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of...

The President of Turkmenistan received the head of Toyo Engineering Corporation

On September 28, 2025, during the horse races dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the president, CEO, and representative director of the Japanese company Toyo Engineering...

Central Asia – Russia Summit: Turkmenistan’s President Calls for a Return Civilized Communication in International Relations

On 9 October 2025, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, addressed the Second Central Asia – Russia Summit in Dushanbe, which was held under the chairmanship of Tajikistan. President Berdimuhamedov underscored the importance of the...

Putin urges Central Asian states to step up trade with Russia

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged the leaders of five Central Asian states to boost their trade with Russia, as Moscow seeks to build back its influence in a region that is also being courted by China. Russia's total trade turnover last...

Issues of Turkmen-Japanese cooperation discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

On 9 October 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova had a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan Hiroshi Sasaki. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. During...

Putin urges states to step up trade with Russia

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev pose for a family photo during...

Gold Taps and Towel Racks: How a Plane Used by Turkmenistan’s Ruling Family Got a Royal Makeover

On December 6, 2023, a Boeing 737 bearing the green-and-white livery of Turkmenistan Airlines flew out of Ashgabat on a one-way trip to the United States. A year later, the plane returned to Turkmenistan — having undergone a glamorous makeover....