A separate topic of the Turkmen-Russian negotiations on the top level became the cooperation of Turkmenistan and Russia for the purposes of the developments in Central Asia. As it was noted by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the two countries are gradually working to ensure durable peace, stability and security here. It meets mutual strategic interests, and such interaction is an important factor in achievement of this objective. Turkmenistan holds in respect and understanding for the in...

In the context of the previously adopted in Turkmenistan National action plans on human rights for the period 2016-2020, on gender equality for the period 2015-2020, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Government of Turkmenistan actively continues the work on their practical implementation, including the adoption in the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) relevant documents and resolutions. In order to further promotion of the ideas of humanism and protection of huma...

The International Day of Older Persons has taken a worthy place in the public life of the country as a special date which plays an important role in the statement of humanistic ideals, - told in his address President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. This holiday has incorporated the richest life experience of people generated within millennia, primordial principles of patriotism and philanthropy. In honour of the senior generation whose wise advice and manuals brings a powerful contribution to the...

In the Mukam Palace the State Cultural Centre the final stage of the televised art competition of amateur young performers «Ýaňlan, Diýarym!» took place. This popular creative project promotes familiarising of the youth with the richest musical culture of Turkmen people. In the past years review of talents, organized jointly with the Ministry of Culture, State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography, khyakimliks of velayats and Ashgabat city helped to reveal new names...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov commended the titles “Honoured Coach of Turkmenistan” and “Honoured Master of Sports of Turkmenistan” to the coaches and sportsmen, members of National team who made special contribution to the victory at V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. There are 245 prizes where 89 gold, 70 silver and 86 bronze medals in the collection of Turkmen sportsmen!  The Chairperson of the Mejlis, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leaders of military and law enfor...

Conference Hall hosted a gala concert of the participants of the final stage of Garaşsyzlygyň Merjen Däneleri Children’s Singing Contest dedicated to the 26th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. The best young talents arrived in the capital and were honored to perform on the country’s main stage. 15 singers; 23 dance groups, singing ensembles and folk groups, a total of 730 gifted children took part in the final contest. The concert was a visual evidence of an inexhaustible source of...

On September 28, 2017, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Miroslav Jenca and Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, the new head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Natalia Gherman, who arrived in the Turkmen capital and took part in the celebration of the closure of V Asian Games.  Expressing gratitude for the possibility of a personal meeting, the guests conveyed warm greetin...