Serhetabat – Turgundy railway corridor, which is a part of Lazuli transport and transit corridor, has been put into operation in February 2018. The construction of Turkmen – Afghan railway was completely undertaken by our country, which provides comprehensive support and assistance to fraternal people, the Head of the State highlighted. Throughput capacity of Turgundy railway station has been increased after modernization of the railroad. Therefore, the improvement of the economy of Afghanist...

On December 13, 2018 in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Holy See (with the residence in Geneva) Atageldi Haldjanov presented his credentials to the Head of the Vatican, His Holiness Pope Francis. During the brief conversation, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to Pope Francis. Thanking for the kind words on b...

On December 12, 2018 there was a meeting with Ukrainian delegation, headed by the advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Victor Anatolyevich Mayko, who has arrived to Ashgabat on a working visit. At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the delegation warmly congratulated Turkmen side with the celebration of the International Day of Neutrality. The Turkmen side in turn expressed gratitude to the esteemed advisor for his participating in the events, dedicated to the celebrat...

The neutrality is our greatest heritage recognized by the world community. This is a doctrine promoting peaceful coexistence and friendship, humanity and goodwill, cooperation and progress, - congratulation message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Turkmen people says. Legal neutral status of our state, which was recognized twice by the United Nations, improves international authority of Turkmenistan as a country consolidating the efforts for strengthening of universal peace and solid...

Opening ceremony of comfortable residential building was held in Balkan Velayat. It was built by specialists of Balkanneftegazstroy trust in one of new districts of administration centre of western region.  Four-storey building with improved interior planning has 24 apartments with high ceilings, spacious light rooms, comfortable kitchen. Advanced construction materials were used for construction and decoration of the building.  Modern livestock farming complex with production output of 50...

On December 11, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov, held talks with the delegation of the United States of America led by the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad. During the meeting, noting the positive results of joint cooperation in enhancing bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the United States of America, the sides expressed interest in their further diversification. After exchanging views on the development of the political s...

On December 11, 2018 in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan there was an opening ceremony of the international scientific conference "The heritage of the Great Silk Road and present international relations" and the exhibition dedicated to the International Neutrality Day. The conference was attended by the deputies of the Mejlis, heads of the ministries and departments, diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of...