On July 16, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov departed on a visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

At the capital&rsquo;s international airport, the Hero-Arkadag was seen off by senior officials of the country.

Shortly thereafter, the plane of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan landed at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, which was decorated with the national flags of both countries.

Turkmenistan&rsquo;s foreign policy, founded on the principles of peace and initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, is being successfully implemented under the wise leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In this context, the development of good-neighborly, friendly, and brotherly relations with neighboring countries has been identified as one of the country&rsquo;s main priorities.

The cooperation between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan is long-term in nature. Thanks to joint efforts in recent years, these relations have reached a qualitatively new level. The current visit of the Hero-Arkadag of Turkmenistan to the friendly neighboring country is a vivid reflection of this progress.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45532/nachalsya-vizit-geroya-arkadaga-v-azerbajdzhanskuyu-respubliku">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

The Hero-Arkadag of Turkmenistan Begins Visit to Azerbaijan

On July 14, 2025, in New York City, at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, a signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqu&eacute; on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Rwanda took place.

Before the signing ceremony, a meeting was held between the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Atayeva and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Rwanda to the UN Martin K Ngoga, during which the prospects for the development of both bilateral and multilateral relations were discussed.

In addition, Ambassador A.Atayeva, on behalf of the Government of Turkmenistan, once again invited the Government of Rwanda to participate in the upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Countries (LLDC3) at a high level.

At the end of the meeting, the parties congratulated the governments and peoples of Turkmenistan and Rwanda on the establishment of diplomatic relations, emphasizing that this step will become an important impetus for the further strengthening of bilateral relations and the development of long-term partnership.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5401">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Diplomatic relations have been established between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Rwanda

On July 15, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the People&#39;s Republic of China P. Durdyev held a meeting with the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the AIIB Jin Liqun.

At the beginning of the meeting, Jin Liqun shared the bank&#39;s experience of interaction with Turkmenistan and expressed interest in further expanding cooperation. The head of the bank announced his intention to take part in the Third Conference of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), which will be held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone from August 4 to 8, 2025. He also said that the AIIB plans to organize its exhibition pavilion at this event.

During the meeting, which was held in a warm and constructive atmosphere, the parties discussed promising areas of bilateral cooperation. The Turkmen side also presented information on the country&#39;s current foreign policy and its international activities.

At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed gratitude for the meaningful and constructive exchange of views. The Turkmen delegation presented the AIIB President and the bank&#39;s library with a book of selected poems by the great Turkmen poet and thinker Makhtumkuli Fragi, translated into Chinese.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1591">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Turkmen Ambassador held a meeting with the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

On July 15, 2025, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al-Hai Hamad Khamis Al-Hameli.

The parties discussed key aspects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UAE. An exchange of views also took place on issues related to preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Countries (LLDC3).

In order to further strengthen the bilateral partnership, the parties considered issues of joint organization of upcoming events and ensuring the active participation of delegations from the two countries.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5402">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting with UAE Ambassador held at MFA of Turkmenistan

On July 15, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, Olivier Nduhungirehe.

During the conversation, the sides discussed key areas of bilateral relations and issues related to the preparation for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3).

The Foreign ministers considered the establishment of diplomatic relations on July 14, 2025, as a foundation for strengthening mutual trust and developing bilateral cooperation.

Source:<a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/ru/news/5404"> Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Rwanda held a telephone conversation

On July 14, 2025, a meeting was held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Charg&eacute; d&#39;Affaires of the Embassy of the People&#39;s Republic of China in Turkmenistan Zhong Hua.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation, and exchanged views on preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3).

In this context, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan invited representatives of the Chinese delegation to participate in the Women Leaders Meeting within the framework of LLDC 3.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5398">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan

On July 14, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos.

During the telephone conversation, current aspects of bilateral relations were discussed, as well as key issues related to the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3).

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5399">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign policy agencies of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Cyprus

On July 13, 2025, the 10th edition of the Children of the Commonwealth international cultural and educational forum was held in the National Children&#39;s Educational and Health Center &quot;Zubrenok&quot;, in which a delegation from Turkmenistan took part.

The organizers of the event were the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS and the Council of the Republic of Belarus with the support of the Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS countries.

The director of the National Children&#39;s Educational and Health Center Tatyana Vitalyevna Osmolovskaya, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Belarus N.Shaguliyev, employees of the Embassy of Turkmenistan, as well as schoolchildren from Russia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Armenia took part in the event.

Ambassador N.Shaguliyev spoke about the cultural values of Turkmenistan and the country&#39;s international initiatives, stressing that the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Declaration of Permanent Neutrality to Turkmenistan. Ambassador noted the importance of educating young people in the spirit of friendship and respect for cultural diversity, expressing confidence that such initiatives contribute to strengthening cooperation between the countries of the Commonwealth.

During the event, the delegation from Turkmenistan presented the participants from the Commonwealth of Nations with information about the country&#39;s history, culture, traditions and peace-loving policy, and also demonstrated elements of the national heritage, including handicrafts, carpets, music and dance.

Also, a special photo exhibition and a video showing the rich historical and cultural heritage and achievements of Turkmenistan were organized within the framework of the forum.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/1589">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

10th edition of the Children of the Commonwealth international cultural and educational forum was held in Minsk

On July 14, 2025, a two-week training course &ldquo;Caspian Sea &ndash; Sustainable Development and Management&rdquo; started in Ashgabat, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Oil and Gas Complex and the Caspian Sea Institute of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the International Ocean Institute (IOI).

The course participants include environmentalists, diplomats, border guards, oil industry specialists, hydrometeorologists, hydrographers, lawyers, economists, transport sector workers, representatives of the fishing industry and other relevant specialists from Turkmenistan, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, whose professional activities are related to various aspects of the Caspian region.

The opening ceremony of the course was attended by the Managing Director of the IOI Antonella Vassallo, the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko, the Director of the training course Parvin Farshchi, and the Honorary President of the IOI Awni Behnam addressed the audience via video link.

The participants of the event noted the positive trend of the Caspian negotiation track and the great contribution of Turkmenistan to the promotion of ideas and mechanisms for sustainable development in the region.

The curriculum of the training course traditionally includes an intensive module on marine spatial planning. Also, for the first time, a special seminar on the Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction is planned as part of the course.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/5400">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Training course "Caspian Sea - Sustainable Development and Management" started in Ashgabat

During the past week, 14 transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan. For foreign currency, entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan purchased base oil (produced by the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmennebit&rdquo; State Concern), liquefied gas, and sodium chloride (produced by the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhimi&yacute;a&rdquo; State Concern).

Additionally, for foreign currency, representatives of business circles from Serbia, the United Arab Emirates, and Afghanistan purchased unrefined dried licorice root, dyed fabrics, men&rsquo;s shirts, and Portland cement. The total value of the transactions exceeded 1 million 471 thousand US dollars.

Domestic entrepreneurs purchased thick licorice root extract, base oil, aerated concrete blocks, cotton soapstock, and fatty acids from raw cotton for the domestic market. The total amount of these purchases exceeded 5 million 818 thousand manats.

Source: Newspaper &quot;T&uuml;rkmenistan&quot;

14 Transactions Registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan Last Week

On July 13, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting of the State Organizing Committee dedicated to the preparations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), scheduled to take place in the National Tourist Zone &ldquo;Awaza&rdquo; from August 4 to 8, 2025. During the meeting, organizational matters for the high-level international forum and accompanying events were discussed, the work completed so far was evaluated, and upcoming tasks were clarified.

Members of the Government, heads of ministries and departments participated in the meeting.

Addressing the participants, Hero-Arkadag emphasized that Turkmenistan&rsquo;s ministries and agencies are taking necessary measures in preparation for this significant international event.

It was noted that matters related to the Conference are being discussed comprehensively within the framework of meetings of the State Organizing Committee, in connection with the declaration of 2025 as the &ldquo;International Year of Peace and Trust&rdquo; and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&#39;s neutrality.

Hero-Arkadag highlighted that the UN General Assembly, during its 79th session on April 11, 2025, adopted a resolution to hold the Conference in Turkmenistan, co-sponsored by 57 countries.

Furthermore, on July 4, 2025, the President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution on the organization of the Third UN Conference on LLDCs, instructing that the Conference and its side events be held at a high level.

A draft Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations regarding the organization of the Conference was also developed and signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Hero-Arkadag emphasized that the upcoming Conference, jointly organized by Turkmenistan and the UN, will include a wide array of political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and humanitarian events lasting five days.

It is expected that leaders of 32 countries, heads of governments, UN Secretary-General and Deputy Secretaries-General, as well as representatives from international organizations, legislative bodies, financial institutions, civil society, and the private sector, will participate.

The agenda includes: opening and closing ceremonies, five thematic high-level roundtables, seven high-level forums (South&ndash;South Cooperation, Parliamentary, Private Sector, Civil Society, Youth, Women Leaders, Connectivity), side events organized by participating countries and international bodies, exhibitions, Central Asian National Days with concerts, and an official banquet.

Hero-Arkadag identified necessary measures such as strict compliance with Presidential instructions, preparation of infrastructure and venues in Turkmenbashi, coordination with the UN Secretariat, forming the Turkmen delegation, planning exhibitions and cultural events, and assigning responsible ministries.

Special attention was given to hospitality arrangements, transport logistics (including ambulance readiness), food supply, medical services, and maintaining public order.

Hero-Arkadag stressed the importance of media coverage improvement and high-level organization of cultural events like the Friendship Concert and National Cuisine Festival.

Following the meeting, Hero-Arkadag inspected uniforms for volunteers, noting that they must be climate-appropriate, visually appealing, and of high quality. Suggestions were made to further refine uniforms for medical staff and service workers.

He also reviewed the design of shuttle buses to be used during the Conference, stressing that the visuals should reflect the spirit and historic significance of the event.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people wished success in the organized and high-level execution of all planned activities.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45508/v-avaze-obsuzhdeny-voprosy-podgotovki-k-tretej-konferencii-oon-po-razvivayushchimsya-stranam-ne-imeyushchim-vyhoda-k-moryu">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries Discussed in Awaza

In the first half of the current year, Turkmenistan produced 38.9914 billion cubic meters of natural gas and 4.0915 million tons of oil.

These figures were announced at the expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on July 11, where the results of the country&rsquo;s socio-economic development for the first half of 2025 were reviewed.

&ldquo;Significant achievements were recorded in key sectors. Natural gas production reached 38.9914 billion cubic meters, and oil output amounted to 4.0915 million tons. Diesel fuel production increased by 5.1 percent, gasoline by 2.8 percent, and fuel oil by 13.6 percent. In the oil and gas sector, the State Concern &lsquo;T&uuml;rkmennebit&rsquo; exceeded its oil production plan by 110 percent, while the oil refineries fulfilled their processing targets by 109 percent.&rdquo;

Source: <a href="https://oilgas.gov.tm/tm/posts/news/14498/turkmenistanda-yanwar-iyunda-39-mlrd-kub-metre-golay-gaz-we-4-mln-tonnadan-gowrak-nebit-cykaryldy">&ldquo;Nebit-Gaz&rdquo; Newspaper</a>

Nearly 39 billion cubic meters of gas and over 4 million tons of oil produced in Turkmenistan in January–June

On July 12, in the Central Building of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s oil and gas complex, an industry meeting was held to review the results of the sector&rsquo;s enterprises for the first half of the current year &mdash; the International Year of Peace and Trust. During the meeting, participants discussed the tasks set by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the oil and gas sector at the Cabinet of Ministers meeting held on July 11 via digital format, where the results of all economic sectors for the reporting period were reviewed.

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Batyr Amanov and was attended by State Minister &mdash; Chairman of the State Concern &ldquo;Turkmengaz&rdquo; Maksat Babayev, Chairman of the State Concern &ldquo;Turkmennebit&rdquo; Guvanch Agajanov, Chairman of the State Corporation &ldquo;Turkmengeology&rdquo; Gurbangeldi Garlyev, as well as heads of associations, departments, and enterprises of the complex, who presented reports on their work for the reporting period.

The speeches covered information on the extraction and processing of oil and natural gas, which are in high demand on the global markets, the discovery of new promising fields and deposits, intensification of operations at the &ldquo;Galkynysh&rdquo; gas field, acceleration of construction projects, effective development of international cooperation in key sectors of the national economy, ongoing strengthening of the raw material base of the oil and gas industry, execution of geological exploration using digital technologies, and timely implementation of works taking into account weather conditions, among other key directions.

Vice Premier Batyr Amanov emphasized the need for constant oversight of major projects being implemented in the country&rsquo;s oil and gas sector, timely execution of production plans, accelerated construction of the Serhetabat&ndash;Herat (TAPI) pipeline &mdash; also referred to as &quot;Arkadag&rsquo;s White Road&quot; &mdash; as well as the importance of organizing the summer holiday season at health resorts under the sector&rsquo;s jurisdiction and the regular professional development of personnel. In this regard, specific tasks were outlined for the &ldquo;Turkmengaz&rdquo; and &ldquo;Turkmennebit&rdquo; state concerns and the &ldquo;Turkmengeology&rdquo; state corporation.

The meeting was also attended by Advisor to the President of Turkmenistan on Oil and Gas Issues, Ashirguly Begliyev.

Source: <a href="https://www.oilgas.gov.tm/ru/posts/habarlar/14505/nebitgaz-toplumynda-yylyn-alty-ayynyn-jemlerine-garaldy">&ldquo;Nebit-Gaz&rdquo; Newspaper</a>

Industry meeting summarizes six months of work in Turkmenistan's oil and gas sector in 2025

On the morning of July 13, during his working visit to Balkan Province, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, visited a multifunctional sports complex and performed a set of physical exercises. He also took a bicycle ride along the Caspian Sea coast.

In recent years, the National Tourist Zone &ldquo;Awaza,&rdquo; established thanks to the consistent efforts of Hero-Arkadag, has transformed into a world-class resort with high potential. This beautiful and health-promoting coastal area offers modern services for recreation and wellness.

Cycling along the shore, Hero-Arkadag enjoyed the fresh air and the vast scenery. With the sunrise, a magnificent view appeared, resembling a unique work of art. Numerous social facilities, comfortable hotels, and green parks create architectural harmony. The ecological environment and the Awaza River further enhance the area&rsquo;s tourism potential.

Today, &ldquo;Awaza&rdquo; has become a hub for international exhibitions, conferences, and events addressing global issues. The upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries will also be held here, confirming the area&rsquo;s international importance.

The multifunctionality of Awaza&rsquo;s buildings, its readiness to host various events, its landscaped environment, and ecological conditions provide ideal grounds for major international forums. Its flowering gardens and parks complement the region&rsquo;s natural beauty, offering a high-standard recreational environment.

During his ride, Hero-Arkadag stopped near a sports complex located in one of Awaza&rsquo;s most scenic spots and did morning exercises.

A strong advocate for a healthy lifestyle, Hero-Arkadag has become a role model for citizens. Consequently, mass sports and physical activity have become a way of life in Turkmenistan, especially among the youth. The number of young people engaging in various sports has increased following the example of Hero-Arkadag.

Medical science confirms the positive impact of sports on human health. Each exercise must be performed according to standards to enhance motivation and boost activity.

The equipment installed at the complex helps develop the musculoskeletal system. Regular and proper use of fitness equipment is thus of great importance.

Today, the state places significant focus on promoting health and spiritual values. It is important to ensure that sports complexes across the country are operated at a modern level with the necessary conditions for physical activity.

Later, the National Leader took a short walk along the seashore.

Now the National Tourist Zone is lush with greenery. It provides all-year-round conditions for relaxation and health improvement, showing that public health is a key area of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s state policy under the President&rsquo;s leadership.

In the summer season, the seashore becomes a favorite leisure destination for citizens.

Mornings in Awaza are particularly beautiful at this time of year. The pleasant sea breeze lifts spirits. According to medical experts and life experience, morning walks by the sea are highly beneficial to human health.

Ensuring a favorable ecological environment along the coastline is a key task of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s socially-oriented state policy. Much attention is given to high-quality leisure for citizens and meaningful recreation for youth, which contributes to the country&rsquo;s prosperity and people&rsquo;s happiness.

Hero-Arkadag then continued his bike ride along the coast.

In the green coastal zones, ideal conditions have been created for leisure and recreation. Awaza meets all modern requirements and international standards.

Hero-Arkadag admired the shady coastal gardens. The parks and gardens of Awaza instill pride in visitors and inspire them toward new achievements.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45505/geroj-arkadag-sovershil-veloprogulku-po-avaze">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Hero-Arkadag Took a Bicycle Ride Along the Awaza Coast

On July 12, 2025, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, O. Atabaeva, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan, Stanislav Chepurny.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for establishing cooperation between the Foundation and relevant organizations of Belarus in the field of child health protection and support.

The Ambassador presented a letter on behalf of the Chairperson of the Board of the Belarusian Children&rsquo;s Fund, Lyudmila Kondrashova, as well as a specially designed developmental kit for children.

O. Atabaeva expressed gratitude to the Belarusian side for the letter and the gift for the children, which was delivered to the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Children&#39;s Health and Rehabilitation Center in the city of Arkadag.

The parties expressed hope for the further development of humanitarian cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Belarus.

Source: <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.tm/ru/news/5396">Ministry of Foreign affairs of Turkmenistan</a>

Meeting at the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship

The Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan has been abolished. The agencies subordinate to it &mdash; &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmendemir&yacute;ollary,&rdquo; &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenaragatnaşyk,&rdquo; and &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenawtoulaglary&rdquo; &mdash; ceased their activities. Based on them, the Ministry of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, and the Ministry of Motor Transport of Turkmenistan have been established, respectively. In addition, the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary&rdquo; and &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmendeňizder&yacute;a&yacute;ollary&rdquo; agencies have been renamed as the State Service &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary&rdquo; and the State Maritime and River Transport Service of Turkmenistan and placed under the authority of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan.

The relevant decree was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the extended session of the Cabinet of Ministers on July 11, where the results of the work completed during the first six months of the current year were reviewed.

According to the document, the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary&rdquo; and &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmendeňizder&yacute;a&yacute;ollary&rdquo; agencies were renamed as the State Service &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary&rdquo; and the State Maritime and River Transport Service of Turkmenistan and were transferred to the jurisdiction of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan.

The Ministry of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, and the Ministry of Motor Transport of Turkmenistan were identified as legal successors of the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmendemir&yacute;ollary,&rdquo; &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenaragatnaşyk,&rdquo; and &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenawtoulaglary&rdquo; agencies, respectively.

The decree also states that the Ministry of Railway Transport should have two deputy ministers, the Ministry of Communications &mdash; three deputy ministers, the Ministry of Motor Transport &mdash; two deputy ministers, the Chairman of the State Service &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary&rdquo; &mdash; two deputies, and the Chairman of the State Maritime and River Transport Service &mdash; two deputies.

The decree also requires that the Ministry of Railway Transport, the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Motor Transport, the State Service &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary,&rdquo; and the State Maritime and River Transport Service, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan, and the Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan, within one month:

Prepare and submit to the Cabinet of Ministers draft regulations on the Ministry of Railway Transport, the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Motor Transport, the State Service &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary,&rdquo; and the State Maritime and River Transport Service, including the structure of their central offices, staffing tables, and salary scales for their leadership.

This decree was adopted with the aim of further improving the management system of the country&rsquo;s transport and communication sectors.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45463/ukaz-prezidenta-turkmenistana-ob-uprazdnenii-agentstva-transporta-i-kommunikacij-pri-kabinete-ministrov-turkmenistana">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

The Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Abolished and New Ministries and Services Established

At the extended session of the Cabinet of Ministers held on July 11, where the results of work carried out in the first half of the current year were reviewed, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed relevant decrees.

According to the decrees:

Mammet Velmammedovich Akmammedov has been appointed Minister of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan.

Hadjymyrat Shyhmyradovich Hudaygulyyev has been appointed Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan with a six-month probation period.

Begench Meretgeldiyevich Annadurdiyev has been appointed Minister of Motor Transport of Turkmenistan.

Dovran Reimbayevich Saburov has been appointed Chairman of the State Service &quot;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary&quot;.

Azat Hallyyevich Shanazarov has been appointed Chairman of the State Maritime and River Transport Service of Turkmenistan.

According to the relevant decree signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on July 11, the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan was abolished. The subordinate agencies under this body &mdash; &quot;T&uuml;rkmendemir&yacute;ollary&quot;, &quot;T&uuml;rkmenaragatnaşyk&quot;, and &quot;T&uuml;rkmenawtoulaglary&quot; &mdash; ceased their operations. Based on them, the Ministry of Railway Transport, the Ministry of Communications, and the Ministry of Motor Transport of Turkmenistan were established respectively.

Additionally, the &quot;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary&quot; and &quot;T&uuml;rkmendeňizder&yacute;a&yacute;ollary&quot; agencies were renamed as the State Service &quot;T&uuml;rkmenhowa&yacute;ollary&quot; and the State Maritime and River Transport Service of Turkmenistan and were placed under the authority of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45431/rasshirennoe-zasedanie-kabineta-ministrov-turkmenistana-27">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

President of Turkmenistan Appoints Heads of Newly Established Ministries and Agencies

The dates for the 2025 admission campaign to higher and secondary vocational educational institutions in Turkmenistan have been officially announced.

On July 11, 2025, during an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a corresponding Resolution. According to the document, the admission plan for higher and secondary vocational educational institutions of the country for the 2025 academic year, as well as the composition of the State Commission for Admission to these institutions, were approved.

It was also instructed to continue scientific research, develop industrial sectors on a scientific basis through the integration of science and production, and to expand international cooperation in this field.

The administrations of the velayats, as well as the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, were instructed to create the necessary conditions for the proper functioning of the working groups responsible for student admission to higher and secondary vocational educational institutions of Turkmenistan.

In addition, according to another Presidential Resolution:

the 2025 admission plan for higher educational institutions in the velayats and the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag was approved;

the 2025 admission plan for secondary vocational educational institutions of Turkmenistan was also approved.

The admission campaign to Turkmenistan&rsquo;s higher and secondary vocational educational institutions will be conducted from July 14 to August 25, 2025.

It was also established that the entrance exams will be held at the locations of the respective educational institutions.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45431/rasshirennoe-zasedanie-kabineta-ministrov-turkmenistana-27">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Dates Announced for Admission to Higher and Secondary Vocational Educational Institutions in Turkmenistan

A new edition of the &ldquo;National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the Transformation of Living Conditions of the Population in Villages, Settlements, District Towns, and District Centers for the Period Until 2028&rdquo; has been approved. The corresponding Decree was signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan on July 11 during an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, where the results of work completed in the first half of the current year were summed up.

The document was adopted in the Era of Revival of the New Epoch of the Powerful State to further improve the living standards of the population in the regions and successfully implement the set objectives in accordance with the National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the Transformation of Living Conditions of the Population in Villages, Settlements, District Towns, and District Centers for the Period Until 2028.

Source: <a href="https://tdh.gov.tm/ru/post/45431/rasshirennoe-zasedanie-kabineta-ministrov-turkmenistana-27">State News Agency of Turkmenistan</a>

Approved: New Edition of Turkmenistan's National Rural Program for the Period Until 2028

Employees of the &ldquo;Ekerem&rdquo; department of the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmennebit&rdquo; State Concern in Balkan province exceeded drilling targets by 2,677 meters as part of the development of the region&rsquo;s oil and gas fields.

According to the &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenistan&rdquo; newspaper, in the first six months of this year, drillers bored 24,369 meters of rock against a planned 21,692 meters, which amounts to 112.3% of the target.

Out of the total volume of work, 21,169 meters were drilled for production purposes and 3,200 meters for exploration. Specialists are placing special emphasis on the development of the Uzynada field, where work is progressing at a rapid pace.

The achieved results align with the implementation of the &ldquo;Program for the Development of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s Oil and Gas Industry until 2030,&rdquo; which provides for attracting foreign investment and introducing modern technologies to increase hydrocarbon production.

Source: &ldquo;T&uuml;rkmenistan&rdquo; newspaper

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Drillers in Balkan Province exceeded oil production plan by 112% in the first half of the year

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