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Tokayev Backs Azerbaijan to Join Central Asia-U.S. Summit
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said he would welcome Azerbaijan’s participation in the upcoming Central Asia-U.S. Summit in Washington. In an exclusive comment to Azerbaijani outlet Minval Politika, Tokayev praised Azerbaijan’s...
Students of agricultural universities of Turkmenistan completed practical training at John Deere plants
Students of the specialty "Agricultural Mechanization" of the Turkmen Agricultural Institute and the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, under the guidance of university professors, completed practical training at John Deere plants in...
A conference dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence was held at the ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran
On September 30, 2025, a conference titled «The Policy of Peace and Trust – the Foundation of International Security, Stability and Development» was held at the Cultural Institute of the Economic Cooperation Organization in Tehran. It was...
The Turkmen delegation took part in the International Conference on Youth Employment and Skills Development
The delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the International Conference on Youth Employment and Skills Development "Dialogue of Partners for an effective transition from education to work", held from September 24 to 26 in Astana, Republic of...
A briefing was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Uzbekistan
On September 30, 2025, a briefing was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Uzbekistan dedicated to the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence, the results of the regular meeting of the Halk Maslahaty, and the outcomes of...
Pakistan–Turkmenistan Parliamentary friendship group holds first meeting
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP):The Pakistan–Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) held its inaugural meeting today at the Parliament House under the convenership of Sanjay Perwani, MNA. The session featured detailed...
Landlocked states can become land-linked economies: Aleem
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday underlined Pakistan’s pivotal geo-strategic role in connecting South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia, stressing that regional trade corridors could transform landlocked states...
ADB Cuts Developing Asia Growth Outlook Amid Trade Tensions, But Central Asia Stays Robust
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is trimming its growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific by 0.1 and 0.2 percentage points for this year and next, respectively, amid the emergence of a new global trade environment, shaped by tariffs and...
Pakistan-Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group Convenes First Meeting to Boost Bilateral Ties
On 30 September 2025, the Pakistan-Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) convened its inaugural meeting at Parliament House in Islamabad, led by member of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sanjay Perwani. The session focused on...
Landlocked states can become land-linked economies: Aleem Khan
Published on: October 1, 2025 2:37 AM Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday underlined Pakistan’s pivotal geo-strategic role in connecting South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia, stressing that regional trade...
The result of trading at the SCRMET of Turkmenistan last week is 30,4 million USD
Last week, at the auction of the state commodity-raw exchange of Turkmenistan, 18 transactions were registered. The total amount of foreign exchange transactions amounted to over 30 million 413 thousand USD. According to the State News Agency of...
Denis Afanasyev: "A direct flight from Astrakhan to Turkmenbashy is very important"
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammethan Chakyev held a working meeting with a delegation from the Astrakhan Region, led by Vice Governor Denis Afanasyev. The talks took place within the framework of the Russian...
Customs officials from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan compared foreign trade statistics
A working meeting between specialists from the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Urgench from September 15 to 19. The Turkmen working group was led by the Head of the Customs...
Astrakhan Region Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Turkmenistan
During the celebrations of Turkmenistan’s Independence Day, Denis Afanasyev, Vice-Governor and Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan Region (Russia) visited Ashgabat. “Turkmenistan is our strategic partner and reliable friend. We place...
ADB: Azerbaijan is among potential buyers of Turkmen gas
Demand for Turkmen gas is increasing, Azerbaijan is also mong potential buyers, APA-Economics reports, citing a forecast by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to the report, Turkmenistan’s gas export capabilities may expand in the coming...
The tourism potential of Turkmenistan presented at "DITE-2025"
Turkmenistan's tourism companies demonstrated the country's potential in the field of tourism at the International Tourism Exhibition "DITE-2025" (Dushanbe International Tourism Exhibition), which took place in Dushanbe from September 18 to 20....
CIS Heads of Government session held in Minsk – Turkmenistan to host next meeting
On 29 September 2025, Minsk hosted the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), bringing together prime-ministers and senior representatives of member states to discuss key issues of...
Substantive protections: MFN jurisprudence explained through an analysis of treaty language, the claimant’s ambition and choice of arbitrator
Arbitral tribunals have grappled with the interpretation and application of most-favoured nation (MFN) clauses in more than 150 investment treaty cases. These cases have given rise to divergent outcomes, particularly on the question of whether an...
A military parade was held in Ashgabat to commemorate the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence
A ceremonial military parade commemorating the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence took place in the capital. The event took place in front of the State Tribune Complex and was attended by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the State...
ADB Approves $75M Loan to Boost Nursing Sector in Turkmenistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $75 million loan and an additional $2 million grant from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific to expand and improve the nursing and midwifery workforce in Turkmenistan....