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Türkiye detains 17 over $2M Daesh financing network
Turkish authorities have detained 17 suspects in a sweeping counterterrorism operation targeting a financial network accused of transferring TL 80 million (about $2 million) to fund the Daesh terrorist group, officials announced on Tuesday....
The President of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
The President of Turkmenistan received the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation On October 13, 2025, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, received the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Marat Khusnullin....

Afghan, Turkmen officials inspect progress on TAPI project
HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Senior officials from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan have inspected the progress of work on the TAPI gas pipeline project and its related routes inside Afghanistan. Maulvi Hidayatullah Badri, Minister of...

Strategic Partnership in Focus: President of Turkmenistan Meets Russian Deputy Prime Minister
On 13 October 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. The Russian Deputy Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Head of Turkmenistan for the opportunity to...

Archaeology of Margiana: Professor Barbara Cerasetti on the Mysteries of the Bronze Age and Turkmenistan’s Contribution to Studying Ancient Civilization
An autumn archaeological expedition has concluded at the Togolok settlement in Turkmenistan—one of the most prominent Bronze Age sites in the historical region of Margiana. The research was led by Professor Barbara Cerasetti, Director of the Turin...

Turkmenistan called on Commonwealth countries to establish a Caspian logistics hub
Speaking at a meeting of the Council of heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Dushanbe, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated the need for the full participation of CIS countries in the formation of a Caspian logistics hub....

Entrepreneurs of Balkanabat make a worthy contribution to food abundance
One of the leading enterprises in Balkan velayat is the individual enterprise “Parfiýa gurluşyk”, located in Balkanabat. The pasta production workshop of this company — an active member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of...

Digital Attaché: Russia Intends to Promote Its IT Solutions on the Turkmen Market
Russia plans to appoint a “Digital Attaché” to Turkmenistan to promote Russian IT solutions in the country. This specialist is expected to arrive in Ashgabat before the end of the current year. This was announced by Dmitry Grigorenko, Deputy Prime...

Turkmenistan Delegation Participated in the “Global Gateway 2025” Forum in Brussels
BRUSSELS, October 9–10, 2025. The delegation of Turkmenistan, led by Minister of Finance and Economy Mammetguly Astanagulov, participated in the second “Global Gateway 2025” Forum held in Brussels. The Forum was dedicated to deepening mutually...

Turkmenistan to Assume CIS Chairmanship in 2026
At the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit held in Dushanbe, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon announced that Turkmenistan will take over the CIS chairmanship in 2026. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed...
The youth of Turkmenistan actively works on the environmental agenda for sustainable development
13 October 2025 85 The youth of Turkmenistan actively works on the environmental agenda for sustainable development On October 13, 2025, the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan hosted the National Youth Climate...

Turkmenistan at the GIZ Brussels Platform: Dialogue on Energy Priorities
Brussels, October 2025. With the support of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), a working visit of delegations from Central Asian countries took place, focusing on sustainable energy development, the exchange of best practices,...

Clashes on Afghan-Pakistani Border Hinder Central Asian Trade Hopes
A recent surge in border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a reminder that Central Asian prospects for developing trade and energy networks through both those countries rest on fragile hopes for long-term security in the region. Some of...

Doors to Asia and Europe: Turkmenistan’s Transport Strategy as the Foundation for Global Connectivity – Expert Opinion
Sapa Gurbanberdiyev, Deputy Chairman of the “Türkmen logistika” Association One of the key factors determining a country’s competitiveness in today’s geo-economic landscape, including Turkmenistan, is sustainable transport connectivity and...

Global Recognition: UN Adopts Resolution on Awaza Political Declaration for Landlocked Countries
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution titled “Awaza Political Declaration” during the 18th plenary meeting of the 80th session. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov during...

Briefing in Baku: Laying the Foundation for a Mosque in Fuzuli — A Step Toward Deepening Turkmen-Azerbaijani Ties
A briefing dedicated to the ceremony of laying the foundation for a mosque, which Turkmenistan will build as a gift to Azerbaijan in Fuzuli, was held in Baku, organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event was...

Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan: New Horizons for Cooperation
A meeting of analysts from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan was held at the Institute of International Relations of the MFA of Turkmenistan. This time, their Uzbek colleagues, led by Javlon Abdujalolovich Vakhabov, Director of the International...

Dushanbe summit: A new era of security and trade cooperation across Eurasia
The CIS Heads of State Summit was held in Dushanbe on October 10. The summit marked an important milestone for collective security issues. For the first time within the CIS framework, matters of cooperation in the fields of security and defense...

METIZ company presented prosthetics technologies at exhibition in Turkmenistan
METIZ, a leading company in the Russian prosthetic and orthotic market, showcased its innovative developments at the International Exhibition "Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Era of the Revival of the New Epoch of the Powerful State," held...

Turkmenistan And Malaysia Discuss Oil And Gas Co-Op With Petronas At Center
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 9. Turkmenistan and Malaysia discussed expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with Turkmenistan's long-standing partnership with Malaysian company Petronas taking center stage,...