President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received President of the Oceania National Olympic committees (ONOC) Robin Mitchell.  Congratulating the head of state on the successful holding of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, the guest expressed his admiration with a grand closing ceremony of the “Ashgabat-2017” Games, as well as gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for the decision to participate in such large competitions of Oceania countries, emphasizing that it ha...

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who was in the Turkmen capital.  The Head of the OCA congratulated the Head of the state on the successful holding of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, which can rightfully be called a special contribution of our country to the international sports and Olympic movement. At the same time, it was stressed that the Olympic Council...

Leader of refugee team at V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Tegla Lorupe addressed the letter to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov where she expressed the gratitude for the initiative and efforts for participation of the team in Ashgabat 2017 Games.  As it chanced we are far from our homeland and became the refugees, which number by some political and economic crises is growing recently. However, owing to such heads of the states like you, the refugees have a chance and...

On September 25, 2017, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, Ambassador A.Ataeva, in the course of general political debates of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, spoke on behalf of the delegation of Turkmenistan. The delegation of our country said that the Government of Turkmenistan strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and recognizes that the prevention of terrorism is one of the most important components of ensuring national, regional a...

The day before closing of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, venues of the Olympic Village hosted competitions in 9 sports. Our compatriots were awarded 15 medals in competitions in sambo, kickboxing, Greco-Roman wrestling and chess, of which 4 medals are gold.  The National Team of Turkmenistan still ranks first in the overall medal standings, increasing every game day its advantage over the closest competitors in the tournament table. Currently, there are a total of 244 awards in...

Ending the time travel to the ancient city of Margush as part of the dazzling theatrical performance at the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games opening ceremony, Little and Great Gyzgala and Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar were reconstructed on the panoramic cylinder-shaped monitor with laser light projections...  6. Ancient Merv – the Soul of Kings  The great Central Asian city, long ago known as Maru-shakhu-jan (Mary – the Soul of Kings), was founded in a fertile oasis of the Murgab River...

Dozens of industries, producing a wide range of import-substituting products from local raw materials, are located in the Owadandepe Gengeshlik in Geoktepe Etrap, Ahal Velayat. Among them are construction industry enterprises and the large natural gas chemical complex under construction. The modern industrial centre is equipped with the logistical infrastructure and engineering services.  The first-born enterprise of the domestic heavy industry - the Türkmendemirönümleri company of the Minist...