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Sep 28, 20264
Saudi Arabia interested in TAPI gas pipeline project, says Guvanch Agajanov
Saudi Arabia interested in TAPI gas pipeline project, says Guvanch Agajanov
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Sep 28, 202610
Ashgabat conference reviews 35 years of transport and communications development in Turkmenistan
The results of modernising Turkmenistan's transport, communications, and information and telecommunications infrastructure since independence were reviewed on 10 September in Ashgabat at the conference "Garaşsyzlyk – ösüşleriň binýady" ("Independence – the Foundation of Progress").
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Sep 24, 20265
Delegation of 14 Malaysian Oil and Gas Service Companies to Visit Turkmenistan in October
Heads of 14 Malaysian companies from the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector will undertake a business mission to Turkmenistan in October. Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir announced the visit at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, orient.tm reports.
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Sep 24, 20264
President of Turkmenistan Approves Four Strategic Documents Following the Halk Maslahaty
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a package of documents following the session of the Halk Maslahaty (People's Council) that set the country's development priorities for decades ahead: the National Strategy for Industrial Development for 2030–2045, the National Concept "International Law and the Neutrality of Turkmenistan", the State Programme on State Youth Policy for the period up to 2031, and the National Action Plan on Human Rights for 2026–2030, orient.tm reports.
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Sep 23, 20263
CIS Railways to Develop a Through Timetable for Container Trains: Turkmenistan Takes Part in Moscow Meeting
Representatives of Turkmenistan's railway administration took part in the 2nd meeting of the Strategic Group for the Development of International Transport Corridors, held in Moscow. The meeting decided to work on establishing a through timetable for container trains across the CIS, a system for monitoring its implementation and the relevant regulatory framework, as well as on automating MGSP monitoring processes, according to the website of the CIS Executive Committee.
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Sep 23, 20264
Turkmenistan's Academy of Civil Service Joins OTS Conference on AI and Digitalisation in Azerbaijan
A delegation of the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan exchanged experience with counterparts from the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) at the 5th conference "Human Resources in the Era of Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence: Development, Prospects and Challenges", held in Azerbaijan.
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Sep 22, 20266
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss visa relief for drivers and Lapis Lazuli corridor at Herat talks
Delegations from Turkmenistan and Afghanistan are holding bilateral talks in Herat on simplifying visa procedures for international haulage drivers and entrepreneurs, stepping up the Lapis Lazuli corridor and building the Turkmenistan–Herat railway line, the Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) reports.
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Sep 22, 20265
Turkmenistan–Iran trade up 19.9% to $504 million in nine months
Non-oil trade between Turkmenistan and Iran reached around $504 million over the nine-month reporting period, with cargo flows of 1.19 million tonnes — a 19.9% increase in value on the same period last year, according to the MEHR news agency, cited by orient.tm.
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Sep 21, 20265
Turkmenkhimiya to ensure efficient operation of Tejenkarbamid plant
The State Concern Turkmenkhimiya has been instructed to ensure the efficient operation of the Tejenkarbamid plant. The President of Turkmenistan signed the corresponding Resolution today at a meeting of the Government.
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Sep 21, 20265
Second stage of young cattle microchipping under way at Sha Yoly complex
The second stage of fitting young cattle with electronic chips is under way at the Sha Yoly livestock complex, part of the State Association of the Livestock and Poultry Industry of Ahal Velayat. The complex was chosen as the pilot site for the project, where animals are being ear-tagged and microchipped in stages.
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Sep 18, 20268
Serdar Berdimuhamedov Urges Korean and Central Asian Business to Build a Network of Multimodal Corridors
The first Central Asia – Republic of Korea Business Summit, held in Seoul on 16 September, concluded with the signing of a Joint Statement and a package of bilateral and multilateral memoranda. Addressing the forum, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov named transport and logistics as the strategic priority of cooperation and called on business circles to form a single network of multimodal corridors.
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Sep 18, 202610
Daewoo E&C Eyes Modernisation of 250 km of the Karakum Canal
South Korea's Daewoo E&C has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkmenistan's State Committee for Water Management on cooperation in modernising the Karakum Canal. The company is considering taking part in the reconstruction and engineering upgrade of a section approximately 250 kilometres long. The document was signed by Daewoo E&C CEO Lee Kang-seok and Committee Chairman Durdy Gendzhiev on the sidelines of the Turkmen-Korean Business Forum in Seoul
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Sep 17, 20262
Turkish Businessmen Buy $21,000 Worth of Household Gauze in Turkmenistan
Businessmen from Turkey have purchased bleached household gauze from Turkmen entrepreneurs for a total of 21,000.00 US dollars. The deals were concluded on the foreign market during exchange trading on Wednesday, 16 September, as reported on the website of Turkmenistan's State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange.
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Sep 17, 20266
Huawei Proposes Pilot Projects on AI Adoption in Turkmenistan's Oil and Gas Industry
China's Huawei has proposed that Turkmenistan jointly implement pilot projects on production data integration and the adoption of artificial intelligence in the oil and gas sector. The proposal came out of talks with a delegation of the Turkmennebit and Turkmengaz state concerns, as reported on the website of the Turkmennebit state concern.
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Sep 11, 202647
Korean Ambassador Lee Won-jae Discusses Closer Cultural Exchange with Turkmenistan at Maya Kuliyeva Conservatory
Lee Won-jae, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan, visited the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory, where he met with Vice-Rector Baymyrat Gutlymyradov, vocalist Begench Gayypov and other representatives of the institution. The talks focused on ways to step up cultural exchange between the two countries.
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Sep 11, 20268
Indian Entrepreneurs Buy $141,750 Worth of Licorice Root Extract on Turkmenistan's Commodity Exchange
At exchange trading on 9 September, entrepreneurs from India concluded deals with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan to purchase thick licorice root extract worth USD 141,750.00, according to a report on the website of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.
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Sep 10, 20266
Ashgabat Hosts C5+1 Secretariat Meeting on Critical Minerals, Trade and Transport
The Secretariat of the multilateral "C5+1" format, which brings together the Central Asian states and the United States, held its regular meeting in Ashgabat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.
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Sep 10, 20261
Atahallyev: Turkmenistan-Tajikistan Ties Rest on Solid Legal Framework
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Tangryguly Atahallyev spoke at a formal reception marking the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, addressing the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation.
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Sep 9, 20264
Turkmenistan's Cotton Harvest to Begin September 9 as President Reviews Agriculture and Construction in the Velayats
Turkmenistan's cotton harvest campaign will officially begin on September 9, with cotton gins, receiving points, the combine harvester fleet and specialized transport confirmed ready by regional administration heads. The update came during a working meeting held by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow with Deputy Prime Minister Tangryguly Atahallyyev and the hakims of the regions.
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Sep 9, 20261
Uzbekistan Launches Pilot for HUMO Stablecoin Backed by Government Securities
Uzbekistan has begun testing the HUMO stablecoin, a digital token pegged one-to-one to the sum. The experiment is set to run for 12 months, according to Yuz.uz.
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Medicine
Sep 7, 20261
Medical facilities opening in Turkmenistan this year fitted with German equipment
Medical facilities scheduled to open in Turkmenistan this year have been equipped with German-made equipment and technologies, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said at a meeting with Michael Harms, Executive Director of the German Eastern Business Association, TDH reports.
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Trading
Sep 5, 20261
Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan trade up 18% over seven months
Trade between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan approached 800 million US dollars in January–July 2026, 18 per cent more than in the same period last year, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamyrat Geldimyradov has said.
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Sep 5, 2026
Turkmenistan to chair the group of landlocked developing countries in 2027–2028
Turkmenistan has been unanimously elected chair of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) for 2027–2028. The decision was taken at a meeting of the group at the level of permanent representatives to the United Nations in New York, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN reports.
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Sep 4, 20262
Chinese anti-corrosion materials shipped to Turkmenistan for major pipeline project
A consignment of 2,000 polyethylene heat-shrink sleeves and 3,000 meters of specialized anti-corrosion tape manufactured by China's Langfang Zhongyou Jiayu Anti-Corrosion Technology has been dispatched to Turkmenistan.
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Oil & Gas
Sep 3, 2026
Goturdepe Oil Workers Exceed Annual Plan by Over 11%
The Goturdepe oil and gas production department in western Turkmenistan is posting the best output figures among all divisions of the Turkmennebit State Concern.
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Sep 3, 2026
Turkmenistan and FAO Launch Joint Project to Develop Cattle Breeding
A signing ceremony for a joint project between the State Association of Livestock and Poultry Industry of Turkmenistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took place online in Ashgabat on September 1.
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Tourism
Sep 1, 20261
Desert routes and Awaza: Turkmenistan presents its tourism potential at a CIS forum
Desert tourism has been singled out in Turkmenistan as a distinct area of development, aimed at travellers drawn to extreme trips and unusual natural routes.
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E-commerce
Aug 31, 20261
Turkmenistan's Mejlis prepares legal framework for online trade
Turkmenistan's national parliament is working on a draft law "On Electronic Commerce" — a document that will set the rules for marketplaces, online stores and providers of internet services. Work on the act was discussed at Friday's meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
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Logistics
Aug 31, 20261
Caspian ports could take on part of Iran's cargo flows
Iran is exploring the option of redirecting part of its cargo flows northwards — to the ports of the Caspian Sea. According to the Fars news agency, the authorities are being pushed towards such a move by the difficult situation around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Aug 29, 2026
Ashgabat hosts workshop for garment businesses
A two-day practical workshop for representatives of Turkmenistan's small garment manufacturers, tailoring studios and designers has concluded in Ashgabat.
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Logistics
Aug 29, 20262
Turkmenistan to increase the capacity of its railway system
Efforts to strengthen the material and technical base of Turkmenistan's railway sector were reviewed at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held yesterday by videoconference. Deputy Prime Minister B. Annayev delivered the report on the matter.
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Aug 28, 20262
Turkmen Foreign Minister, New German Ambassador Discuss Prospects for Cooperation
Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov has met with Petra Dachtler, Germany's newly appointed Ambassador to Ashgabat, who presented copies of her credentials to the Turkmen side, the country's Foreign Ministry reported.
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Energy
Aug 28, 2026
Turkmenistan Patents Soil Bioremediation Method and Sulfur Polymer Concrete
Two new solutions for the oil and gas industry have been developed and patented in Turkmenistan: a biological method for cleaning soils contaminated with petroleum products and a construction material made from gas treatment waste, turkmennebit.gov.tm reports.
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Aug 7, 20261
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Trade Turnover Rises 9% in January-July
Turkmenistan’s foreign trade turnover increased by 9% in January-July 2026 compared with the same period last year, while retail trade grew by 10.1% during the same period, official media reported following a Cabinet of Ministers meeting held Saturday to review the country’s economic performance over the first seven months of the year.
EconomyFinance
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Aug 5, 2026
Turkmen Ambassador and JATA Chief Discuss Direct Flights
Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Japan Atadurdy Bayramov, met Monday with newly appointed Japan Association of Travel Agents Chairman Yuji Hara to discuss promoting direct flights between the two countries, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan reported on Wednesday.
Logistics
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Aug 4, 20263
Textile and Agricultural Commodity Exports Accounted for the Weekly Trading Volume on the Turkmenistan Exchange
Last week's trading on the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan focused on textile and petrochemical products. A total of 14 major transactions were registered, shaping both the external and internal trade vectors.
Textile
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Aug 2, 2026
The EU and Turkmenistan intend to expand cooperation in the trade and economic sphere
The European Union Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Beata Peksa, and Turkmenistan's Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, Nazar Agahanov, discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, according to the press service of the EU Embassy in Ashgabat.
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International
Sep 19, 2025
UN Deputy Secretary-General Rabab Fatima Noted Turkmenistan's Leading Role in Addressing LLDC Issues
The Turkmenistan Investment Forum aimed at strengthening economic ties and attracting direct investment is being held in the 'Avaza' National Tourist Zone.
UNLLDCCooperation
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Cooperation
Sep 19, 2025
Azerbaijan to Gift Oil Tanker to Turkmenistan and Launch Direct Air Link
Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Economy announced that his government will present Turkmenistan with an oil tanker with a displacement of 8,000 tons.
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Cooperation
Sep 18, 20251
Turkmenistan and Switzerland Intend to Strengthen Economic Cooperation
Nicolas Ramseyer, Chairman of the Swiss International Business Council, spoke at TIF 2025 about strengthening bilateral economic ties.
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