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Iran plans railway links with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to boost regional connectivity
09:59, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Iran plans to launch train routes to Mary in Turkmenistan and Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, further enhancing its ties with neighboring Central Asian nations. The announcement was made by Head of the Islamic...

International UN forum in Turkmenistan will be provided with modern communication systems
The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which will be held in August in “Avaza”, will be fully equipped with modern communication systems, the “Turkmenistan” newspaper reported with reference to the country's Ministry of...

CIFA sign MoU with Turkmenistan Logistics Association
The China International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFA) and the Turkmenistan Logistics Association (TLA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). This marks a significant step forward in promoting international cooperation, expanding...
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Ashgabat and Baku forge strategic bond beyond energy [OPINION]
A compelling moment arrived in Baku this summer, as two neighboring Caspian nations, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, gathered for the 8th meeting of their Joint Intergovernmental Commission on economic and humanitarian cooperation. Beneath the...

President Erdogan described as an epoch-making leader
Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting AttaullahTarar has said that Pakistan-Turkiye relations gained a new and dynamic direction under Turkish President RecepTayyipErdogan. Tarar was addressing as Chief Guest the launching ceremony of a...

Turkmenistan delegates participated in seminars on seaport activities in Malaysia
Delegates from the Turkmenbashy International Sea Port participated in the Regional Maritime Capacity Building Program, which was organized from July 21 to 25 in Kuala Lumpur by specialists from the “Klang” port. The event aimed to strengthen...

KP rich in resources, ready for global export: Governor Kundi
Peshawar - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Tuesday emphasized the province’s strategic role as a natural hub for regional trade, owing to its geographical location, cultural heritage, and rich natural resources. He stated that...

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers Discuss Strategic Partnership in Phone Call
The foreign ministers of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held a telephone discussion on July 28 to advance their countries’ strategic partnership and coordinate on regional initiatives. Turkmenistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and...

Iran to establish railway connection with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Iran is moving forward with plans to expand its regional rail network by establishing new railway connections with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, according to Jabbor Ali Zakari, Director General of the National Iranian Railways Company. Source:...

An increase in transit traffic was noted between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan
Positive dynamics of transit transportation has been recorded between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. This was reported by participants of the 8th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission on Economic Cooperation, which was held...

The 8th meeting of the Turkmen-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission was held in Baku
The 8th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in the capital of Azerbaijan, during which the parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in key areas of the economy, the Ministry...

A meeting with the Executive Secretary of the CIS KSGP was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Moscow
Yesterday, a meeting between Ambassador E.M. Aydogdyev and the Executive Secretary of the Coordination Council of Prosecutors General of the CIS Member States Yu.N. Zhdanov took place at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Moscow. This was reported on...
Progress through partnership will form the basis of the Avaza Action Programme
In a few days, Turkmenistan will host the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), an event of global significance associated with changes in the lives of over 570 million people living in 32 countries located on different...

International Training on Zoonotic Disease Diagnosis Held in …
Economy 28/07/2025 International Training on Zoonotic Disease Diagnosis Held in Tashkent under the “One Health” Approach Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Republican State Center for Animal Disease Diagnosis and Food Safety hosted a...

Turkmenistan Launches Data Exchange System With UNDP And Estonian Backing
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 28. Turkmenistan has officially launched an interdepartmental electronic data exchange system based on Estonia's X-Road platform as part of its broader efforts to advance the country's...

Iranian President calls for stronger ties with neighboring countries, including Armenia
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran urgently needs to improve relations with its neighbors, including Armenia. He believes that stronger regional ties could help neutralize Western sanctions, IRNA reports. Speaking in a Monday...

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension
New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP have taken up the role of hitting out at Trump’s policies, with some BJP MPs suggesting the government...

The drone race is also spreading to Central Asia
Astana (AsiaNews) - Central Asian countries are intensively acquiring unmanned aircraft technology, importing military and dual-use drones from Turkey, China, Russia, and Iran, and opening their own production lines in agreement with foreign...

Turkmen student enters top 50 of international competition “Picture of the World”
A student of the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan, Mahym Atakova, became a finalist of the international competition and exhibition “Picture of the World”, organized by the branch of the Tretyakov Gallery in Kaliningrad. As the participant of...

Warmth, dialogue, cooperation: Turkmen youth visits the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
Elvira Kadyrova, Beijing, China, 29 July 2025 On July 29, 2025, a meeting of the Turkmen youth delegation was held in Beijing with Ms. Wang Min, Director of the Eurasia Department of the International Department of the Central Committee of the...