Turkmenistan

Focus

UN summit in Turkmenistan sets 10-year plan for landlocked nations

In partnership with LLDC3 - Awaza, Turkmenistan

In Awaza, Turkmenistan, the United Nations set a 10-year roadmap to tackle the economic, trade and infrastructure challenges facing 32 landlocked developing countries across four continents.

20/08/2025

Partner content

Turkmenistan at 30: a legacy of welcome, a future of progress

Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk

As Turkmenistan marks 30 years of neutrality in 2025, it is placing youth empowerment, education and skills at the centre of its regional and international agenda.

08/08/2025

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Turkmenistan’s next move: shaping a chess legacy

Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk

Turkmenistan is embracing chess as a symbol of progress: from FIDE‑rated regional cups and tailored coaching to multiple grandmasters, strong Olympiad results and rising young stars.

01/08/2025

Eurasia Talks

National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties

In this episode of Eurasia Talks, Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reaffirms the country’s commitment to neutrality, global cooperation, and economic partnerships.

06/03/2025

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Karakum to the Caspian: Turkmenistan’s untouched natural wonders

Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk

Nature enthusiasts in Turkmenistan can expect a treasure trove of wild wonders and tranquil landscapes across diverse terrain.

05/11/2024

Turkmenistan

Russian and Iranian presidents meet at regional summit in Turkmenistan

Moscow and Tehran signed a $1.7 billion deal for Iran to export drones to Russia after Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, and the U.S. also believes it has transferred short-range ballistic missiles.

12/10/2024

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The Turkmen: ancient traditions, modern pride

Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk

Living outside the reach of ruling dynasties for thousands of years, the nomadic Turkmen people are not to be underestimated.

08/10/2024

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Conference in Turkmenistan promotes sustainable transport development in landlocked countries

Partner content presented by Ministerial Transport Conference of LLDCs

In times of ongoing turbulence, encompassing the conflicts, economic hardship and pandemics, landlocked countries face a unique set of challenges.

01/09/2022

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan to hold snap elections as president broaches succession

Berdymukhamedov’s statement that younger people should direct the country suggested that his son Serdar is in line to succeed him.

12/02/2022

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan's leader wants 'Gates of Hell' fire put out

The president of Turkmenistan wants to put out the blazing natural gas crater known as the "Gates of Hell".

08/01/2022

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan observes new state holiday honouring Alabay dog breed

The dog is to be celebrated on the same day the Central Asian country lauds its Akhla-Teke horse. The two animals are seen as a source of national pride.

26/04/2021

Focus

Turkmenistan hosts the 1st Caspian Economic Forum

In partnership with Caspian Economic Forum

The five states surrounding the Caspian sea are seeking to deepen their cooperation in the industrial, trade and tourism sectors at the 1st Caspian Economic Forum in Turkmenistan.

19/08/2019

Focus

Facing up to the challenges of the fast disappearing Aral Sea

In partnership with Turkmenistan

Focus takes stock of the situation of the Aral Sea. The subject - from an ecological point of view - is as worrying as that of deforestation in the Amazon. Five Heads of State from Central Asia just met in Turkmenistan to show their common commitment to this huge ecological and economic challenge.

31/08/2018

Target

Turkmen section of trans-Afghanistan gas pipeline completed

The pipeline — developed by the TAPI Pipeline Company — will carry 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas a year and create about 12,000 jobs.

28/02/2018

Focus

Asian Games end on high note in Ashgabat

For 10 days, the sporting flame lit up Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat.

05/10/2017

Sport

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games end on a high note

The Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games came to an end.

27/09/2017

Sport

Running to find peace and fight prejudice in Ashgabat

For the first time a refugee team takes part in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

26/09/2017

Sport

Hamad Al Attiayah shines for Oman at Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

Hamad Al Attiayah is the rising star of the Qatari team, and he shone the brightest on day nine of the fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

25/09/2017

Sport

Hong Kong's swimming team breaks Asian Games record

It was a dream team result for Hong Kong’s women on day eight of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.

24/09/2017

Sport

South Korea fighting fit at Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

South Korea’s taekwondo was on top of the world after it scooped seven medals at the fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Ashgabat.

23/09/2017

Sport

China claims gold in track cycling at Asian Games

A sporting celebrity back home, Hong Kong’s Lee Wai Sze is one of the stars of track cycling at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.

22/09/2017

Sport

Syria scores gold in Ashgabat

Syria has been scoring gold at the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.

21/09/2017

Sport

Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games: Turkmenistan's women strike gold

Hello and welcome from Ashgabat.

20/09/2017

Sport

Australia aims for gold in Ashgabat

The Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games are in full swing in the Turkmen capital Ashgabat.

19/09/2017

Sport

Asian Games kick off in Ashgabat

The arrival of the official flame has kicked off the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat.

18/09/2017

Sport

Game on for Ashgabat and Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

Ashgabat is in the spotlight.

17/09/2017