On the occasion of the adoption of the 2026 motto “Neutral Independent Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses”, the State Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibition of paintings, ceramic works, and sculptures by Turkmen and Turkish artists. In the museum’s storage facilities are paintings previously donated by a group of artists from Turkiye who participated in a creative project in Turkmenistan in 2015, which included depictions of the Ahal-Teke horse. A certain difference in a...

Development plans for the country’s key economic sector—the oil and gas complex—were approved at the first Cabinet of Ministers meeting of 2026, held via a digital system. During the meeting, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov endorsed tasks aimed at increasing export potential and introducing innovations in the fuel and energy complex. In the coming year, special attention will be given to the implementation of large-scale energy initiatives. Among the top priorities is the cont...

At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held via a digital system, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved an initiative to establish a new body aimed at stimulating foreign trade. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers N. Atagulyyev reported on steps to implement the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-Border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific, which Turkmenistan had previously joined. As part of this effort, the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations studied b...

From January 13 to 16, 2026, one of the world’s most significant exhibitions in the home textiles industry, Heimtextil 2026, was held at the Messe Frankfurt International Exhibition Center in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. At the national pavilion of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Textile Industry showcased a rich range of products from national manufacturers made of natural cotton, highlighting the high quality, creative potential, and modern trends in the development of Turkmenistan’s textile sect...

A unique football match will take place in Ashgabat on February 11, 2026. Al-Nasr Football Club will visit Turkmenistan for the first time to face the national champion, Arkadag FC, in the Round of 1/8 of the Asian Football Confederation Cup 2. The game will be held at the Olympic Village Stadium. This match is expected to be a significant event for football fans in Turkmenistan. Al-Nasr FC, coached by Cristiano Ronaldo, will play Arkadag FC, which has established itself as one of the l...

Turkmen club “Arkadag” will play Saudi Arabia’s “Al-Nassr” in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two. This was determined by the draw held today at the headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). “Al-Nassr” features the famous Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo along with other world stars. The winner of the two-legged tie between these teams will face the winner of the quarterfinal pairing “Al-Zawraa” (Iraq) – “Al-Wasl” (UAE). In the other quart...

Speaking at the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Summit, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov presented a large-scale strategy to transform Turkmenistan into a key logistics hub of Eurasia. The head of state emphasized that the country adheres to the principle of “inclusiveness,” creating routes that harmoniously complement the existing transport network. Turkmenistan is actively investing its own financial and material resources in the development of multimodal infrastructure. Among...