Grandiose transformations are taking place in the western region of Turkmenistan, as well as throughout the country. An important role in the successful implementation of tasks, including accelerated industrialization, is assigned to the fuel and energy complex. A new step in this direction is the Framework Agreement signed during the visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Japan between the State Concern "Türkmenhimiýa" and the group of companies "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd." (Japa...

Turkmenistan has great potential to attract domestic and foreign tourists. Historical monuments form the unique image of the country, and cultural heritage plays an important role in the development of the tourism industry. It serves as a basis for creating tourist destinations, programs and events. Historical records show that sites such as Ancient Anau, Merv, Nisa, Kunyaurgench, Altyn-Depe and Namazga-Depe once had thriving cultures. This provides a basis for understanding the interconnecte...

This week, the Consul of Turkmenistan in Germany (Frankfurt am Main), Murad Ozbekbayev, held business meetings with Frankfurt's trade and economic associations to discuss the prospects for cooperation between these organizations and Turkmenistan. During a meeting at the Frankfurt Economic Development Agency with Anna Stepanenko, Project Manager for European countries, the Middle East, and Latin America, the Consulate was introduced to the agency’s activities and objectives. Operating under th...

On March 21, 2025, during the 61st plenary meeting of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, the Resolution “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan” was adopted under Agenda item 61 “Peacebuilding and Peacekeeping” by consensus. Introducing the Resolution, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Aksoltan Atayeva emphasized that the status of permanent neutrality is the basis of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy and the foundation for implementation of the country’s bala...

As part of the working visit of the Consul of Turkmenistan to the Federal Republic of Germany (Frankfurt am Main) on March 17–18, 2025, Murad Ozbekbayev visited the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, where a wide range of issues related to bilateral and interregional cooperation were discussed. During the visit to Düsseldorf, a meeting was held with Mark Speich, State Secretary for Federal Affairs, Europe, and International Affairs, as well as the Authorized Representative of North Rhin...

The International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Economy (TEIF 2025), scheduled to take place on 23-24 April this year, is attracting growing attention from representatives and leaders of major international organisations and intergovernmental bodies. Among the confirmed speakers at the conference are Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary Gene...

Representatives from Turkmen Energy Forum (TEF) recently participated in the “Platts London Energy Forum 2025” and “London Energy Week”, held in London from February 24th to 27th. The central theme of the “Platts London Energy Forum 2025”, organised by S&P Global Platts, was the ongoing analysis of energy markets and the integration of traditional energy sources with the energy of the future. Innovative ideas, networking opportunities, pressing issues, and emerging trends shaping the future ener...