On May 29, 2018 in Aigle (Switzerland), the Ambassador of Turkmenistan in the Swiss Confederation had a meeting with the President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), David Lappartient, during which the issues of expanding our country's cooperation with this major international sports organization were discussed. In particular, the practical implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution "World Bicycle Day" dated April 12, 2018 was touched upon, and in this context, pa...

On May 30, 2018, the two-day OSCE Regional Ministerial Conference "Good governance and economic connectivity - best practices within the OSCE region" began its work in the capital hotel "Yildiz". The conference was organized under the auspices of the OSCE and the Government of Turkmenistan. The plenary session and two working sessions had been held on the first day of the conference. The forum was attended by representatives and experts of the OSCE participating States and a number of interna...

Turkmen horse riders won the main prize of I International festival of circus art “On Fonatanka” in Saint Petersburg – Gold Gaetano. This triumph of united team of the members of national equestrian games group Galkynysh of Ahalteke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan of the State Association Turkmenatlary and Turkmen Horse Riders Group of the State Circus of Turkmenistan again raised the rush of national pride for our compatriots.  Owing to the efforts of the Head of the Stat...

Various cultural meetings, artistic exhibitions and contests, music performance and sport competitions composed the celebration programme of the events dedicated to national heritage – Turkmen carpet. The glory of ancient handmade art have not been faded for the centuries the same way as the colours are not fading but turning into blossom on wonderful canvas delighting numerous connoisseurs all over the world.  This year, which is held under slogan “Turkmenistan is the Heart of the Great Silk...

On May 25, 2018, bilateral consultations on regional issues, in particular concerning the EU and the Middle East, at the level of the heads of the relevant departments of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Romania had been held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania. During the consultations, delegations of the two countries discussed in detail such issues as the relationship of Turkmenistan with the European Union, in the context of Romania's upcoming chairmanship i...

On May 22, 2018 in the Historical Park of St. Petersburg "Russia is my history" was the solemn opening of the photo exhibition and presentation of the book by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov "Turkmenistan is the heart of the Great Silk Road". The event was organized by the Department of the Humanitarian Association of World Turkmens in St. Petersburg and Northwest Russia - the Society of Turkmen Culture in St. Petersburg “Mekan” and the Cultural Center "Near East" with the support of the...

On May 24, 2018, the XVII International Universal Exhibition "White City - Ashgabat" began its work in the capital of Turkmenistan. The exposition is designed to demonstrate achievements, accumulated work experience and prospects in the field of urban development, architecture and the formation of urban infrastructure in modern Turkmenistan. The organizers of the exhibition - the Ashgabat Khyakimlik and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the country - offer the widest range of topics of...