On May 31, 2017, a media forum, dedicated to the 28th session of the International Energy Charter Conference was held in Ashgabat. The forum was attended by foreign and domestic journalists, experts, representatives of relevant ministries and departments. In particular, representatives of about 30 international news agencies and publications such as AzerTaj, Russia-24, Bernama (Malaysia), the News of Uzbekistan, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency, the Anatolian news agency, “China Electric Power...

On May 30, 2017, International Energy Charter Forum started its work in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan in the Energy Charter Conference in 2017. The forum is titled: "Towards a multilateral framework agreement on transit of energy resources" to stimulate meaningful discussions on the role of transit in global energy security and sustainable development. Representatives of relevant ministries and departments, representatives of international organizations, industrial sector an...

On May 23, 2017, the 8th International Gas Congress (TGC-2017) and an industry-specific exhibition commenced its work in the Avaza National Tourism Zone. The organizers of a large specialized forum were the State Concern “Turkmengaz” and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. More than 300 delegates from 36 countries of the world arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the current forum. Among them are heads of the largest oil and gas, service and consulting companies, repres...

On behalf of the people of Turkmenistan as well as personally, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed deep condolences to the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, the King of Saudi Arabia Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in relation with decease of his brother, Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.  “I pray God to grace fortitude and courage to all members of your family” – the message says.  The Head of Turkmen State conveyed the words of deep sympathy and support in this har...

On May 4, 2017, in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, events were held on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine. To participate in the celebrations of this historic date, a representative delegation from the State of Palestine, led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. M. Shamiya, arrived in Turkmenistan. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in...

On May 3, 2017 in the Palace of Mukams of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan the solemn opening of the Days of the Culture of Palestine took place. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and its institutions, the general public, representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Ashgabat, the media, art masters, teachers and students of profile universities. Among the guests was a delegation of the business circles of Palestine wh...

A number of important events are planned for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine in the capital of Turkmenistan: holding bilateral political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries, the Days of Culture of the State of Palestine in Turkmenistan and a business forum. To participate in these events, a representative delegation of the State of Palestine headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Aff...