In regard to information in the mass media about the introduction of a partial entry ban to the United States for citizens of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan states that such a decision brings to deep incomprehension and concern on the part of the Turkmen side. Being a neutral state, whose status has been recognized three times by the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly, Turkmenistan strictly complies with all international norms and rules in the f...

On June 6, 2025, a cultural event was held at the Consulate of Turkmenistan in the Federal Republic of Germany (Frankfurt am Main), dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well as the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent Neutrality. The event was attended by diplomats, representatives of the business community, members of the Turkmen diaspora, and university students. In his speech, Consul M. Ozbekbayev emphasized the importance of Turkmenistan’s status of perman...

The youth summer climate school of the UNICEF Representative Office in Turkmenistan opened in Ashgabat. The initiative is designed to unite the efforts of the younger generation in the fight against climate change, disaster risk reduction to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  The school will become a platform for learning and networking in the fight against climate change to ensure a significant role for young people in national and international climate policy. The school...

On June 4, 2025, a meeting was held between the Consul of Turkmenistan in the Federal Republic of Germany (Frankfurt am Main),  Mr. M. Ozbekbayev, and Ms. Elena Sidorskaja, Director of the Department for Export Financing in the CIS Countries and Eastern Europe at AKA Bank. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to establishing cooperation between the bank and Turkmenistan. In particular, they considered prospects for fostering closer ties between AKA Bank and Turkmen bank...

On the 31st of May, Ashgabat will host mass peace and trust runs of 2,5 and 10 kilometers as part of the celebration of Europe Day 2025 in Turkmenistan. The event is organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan jointly with the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Physical Culture and Sports and the Ashgabat City Hall with the support of the Run-Rush public movement, which unites professional athletes, amateur runners and citizens in a common spirit of unity, health and trust...

On June 3, 2025, World Bicycle Day, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO EUROPE) is launching the campaign “Let’s Get Moving! 100 Reasons to Walk and Cycle More” as part of the Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme.  The campaign is designed to encourage people and communities to support and promote active mobility initiatives and encourage the spread of the Programme throughout the region. The campaign targets health, transport, environmental and u...

Today in the capital, an exhibition of carpets and carpet products was held, as well as the XXV Conference of the World Association of Connoisseurs of Turkmen Handmade Carpet Weaving timed to coincide with the Turkmen Carpet Holiday, which is annually celebrated on the last Sunday of May. The events, organized in honor of Turkmen carpet weavers, provided a wonderful opportunity to popularize the national heritage, familiarize the wider public with the achievements of the country's carpet industr...