Azerbaijan has ratified an agreement on economic cooperation with Turkmenistan, with President Ilham Aliyev highlighting Azerbaijan's role in strengthening interregional cooperation.

Rashid Meredov, Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Farzaneh Sadegh, Iran's Minister of Transport and Urban Development, held talks to examine prospects for developing cooperation in transport, energy, and infrastructure.

Turkmenistan's iconic 'door to hell' crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening as authorities actively reduce the natural gas flow feeding its persistent flames. This environmental effort aims to mitigate the crater's impact.

The Italian Ambassador to Ashgabat, Martin Brook, met with the Rector of the State University of Turkmenistan, Magtymguly Orazgeldi Öwezsahedow, to reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation.

Malaysia has secured a foothold in one of the world’s largest gas fields in Turkmenistan, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attributing the landmark deal to Malaysia’s balanced foreign policy.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Turkmenistan is focused on strengthening trade, energy, and investment ties between the two nations.

Turkmenistan, a country where black cars are considered bad luck, is now prohibiting drivers from fueling their vehicles with diesel, reflecting President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's eccentric automotive policies.

China has surpassed Russia to become the largest direct foreign investor in Central Asian countries, according to data from the Eurasian Development Bank, with significant investments in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan is celebrating its ancient and endangered Akhal-Teke horses through annual beauty pageants. These horses are a symbol of national pride in the deeply isolated Central Asian country.

The Darvaza gas crater, known as the 'Gates of Hell' in the Karakum Desert, continues to burn, with the cause and duration of the underground fossil fuel fire remaining unknown.

The Darvaza gas crater, known as the 'Gates of Hell,' a unique tourist attraction in Turkmenistan, is reportedly losing its intensity. Experts are warning that this change might not be a positive sign.

Turkmenistan, long known for its reclusive nature, is beginning to exhibit signs of a cautious move towards opening up to the international community.

Turkmenistan is increasing its reliance on China through extensive gas field projects, such as the Galkynysh field, further strengthening the Central Asian state's ties with Beijing.

Uzbekistan has been actively strengthening its strategic partnerships, with discussions held between its officials and those from Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. These meetings focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and strategic ties.

The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Tunisia engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations and other matters of mutual interest.

The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Tunisia engaged in a telephone conversation, discussing matters of mutual interest.

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are expanding their collaboration in the energy sector, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in this key area.

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are expanding their collaborative efforts in the agricultural sector, strengthening bilateral ties.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged for enhanced cooperation with Turkmenistan, emphasizing the importance of bilateral ties between the two nations.

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have held discussions regarding cooperation on road infrastructure development, aiming to enhance regional connectivity.

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan discuss Iran’s drone strike on Nakhchivan in ministerial call  AzerNews

Police in Uttar Pradesh, India, have identified a woman found dead last month as a citizen of Turkmenistan and arrested four individuals in connection with her death.

Twenty-three South Korean nationals have been safely evacuated from Iran to Turkmenistan by land, as Seoul assists its citizens amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Iran and Turkmenistan have engaged in discussions regarding a strategic rail corridor in Sarakhs, focusing on enhancing regional connectivity and trade.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 23 FEB - Once again this year, the Italian Embassy in Ashgabat participated in the exhibition organized on the occasion of 'Diplomat's Day in Turkmenistan', presenting content dedicated to Italian excellence in the equestrian sector. The initiative was carried out thanks to the collaboration with the National Cavalry Association, which contributed to the promotion of Italian tradition and expertise related to the world of horses. During the event, the Deputy Prime Minister and ...

Turkmenistan has proclaimed 2026 as the year of "Independent Neutral Turkmenistan -- the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses" and is inviting Koreans to participate in the Akhal-Teke 2026 contest, celebrating the prized Akhal-Teke horse.

A 70-meter-wide crater in the Karakum Desert, known locally as the 'Gates of Hell,' has been continuously burning since 1971, with no known method to extinguish it.

The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Tunisia engaged in a telephone conversation, discussing bilateral relations and cooperation.

Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have signed a significant Treaty on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness and Cooperation, aiming to deepen their strategic partnership and foster development in Central Asia.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Russia has guaranteed oil, gas, and diesel supplies for at least 20 years, while Petronas has signed new energy agreements with Turkmenistan, ensuring Malaysia's energy security.

The external debt of Central Asian countries, excluding Turkmenistan, has increased by 34.9% over the past five years, reaching nearly $290.8 billion, with Kazakhstan holding the largest share.

Turkmenistan has officially accredited the new Ambassador representing Tunisia, marking a diplomatic development between the two nations.

Malaysia and Turkmenistan are scheduled to sign a long-term hydrocarbons cooperation agreement on June 19, as both nations intensify their efforts to enhance energy security.

Turkmenistan, one of the world's most closed dictatorships, is now forcing truck drivers to dispose of hundreds of liters of diesel fuel. This follows previous decrees by the president dictating car colors and leading to arrests for dirty vehicles.

The President of Turkmenistan has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan.

Uzbekistan has approved several international protocols, including aviation agreements with Jordan and Kuwait, and transit transport protocols with Romania and Turkmenistan.

Satellite imagery suggests that the flaming Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan, known as the 'Gates to Hell,' is dimming. The environmental implications of this change are currently unclear.

Turkmenistan, long known for its reclusiveness, is reportedly exhibiting signs of a cautious move towards opening up.

Turkmenistan is described as one of the world's most closed countries, characterized by its parallel worlds of isolated desert villages, Soviet-era relics, a white marble capital, and a young generation navigating it all.

The foreign ministers of Turkmenistan and Tunisia engaged in a telephone conversation, indicating diplomatic communication between the two nations.

Malaysia and Turkmenistan have agreed to explore new market opportunities for agricultural products and discussed food security. Malaysia also invited Turkmenistan to participate in Maha 2026.

Turkmenistan and Tunisia have engaged in political consultations, discussing bilateral relations and regional issues.

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are strengthening cooperation between their capital cities, aiming to enhance bilateral ties.

China and Turkmenistan have committed to strengthening their bilateral relations and deepening cooperation across various sectors.

An article explores Turkmenistan, described as one of the world's most closed countries, highlighting its unique experiences beyond the common narratives of white marble cities and personality cults.

Police have arrested four men - Chanchal Kumar alias Bunty; Gurumukh alias Arvind, Sandeep alias Sittu and Vivek alias Kaka - in connection with the case.

Ambasada Rusiei la Așgabat a anunțat luni că rușii care nu pot părăsi Iranul ar putea pleca prin Turkmenistan, o fostă republică sovietică din Asia Centrală care împarte o frontieră de 1.148 de…

Uzbekistan's Ambassador held a meeting with Turkmenistan's Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations to discuss bilateral ties.

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The European Union has launched a campaign to draw attention to the challenges faced by vulnerable children within Turkmenistan's educational system.

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedow is undertaking his first state-level visit to Georgia on July 16-17. The visit highlights Tbilisi's increased engagement with Central Asian countries.

The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Tunisia engaged in a telephone conversation, as reported by Turkmenportal.com.

Turkmenistan, often described as the "strangest country in the world" due to its authoritarian rule, is slowly opening its doors to tourism. The country boasts archaeological sites, white marble cities, and a burning crater.

The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Tunisia held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, for a two-day official trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia and Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan has appointed a new ambassador to Tunisia, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. The appointment was officially announced by Turkmenportal.com.

Turkmenistan has officially accredited the new Ambassador of Tunisia, marking a diplomatic development between the two nations.

Turkmenistan has declared the local Akhal-Teke horse breed as 'celestial' and a 'strategic priority of the state,' elevating its veneration to an unprecedented level within the national culture.

The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan in Ashgabat, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional cooperation.

In Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, black cars are reportedly strictly forbidden, making white the predominant color for vehicles. This unusual law creates a distinctive visual landscape in the city.

After gaining independence in 1991, Turkmenistan, under President Saparmurat Niyazov, declared permanent neutrality and became largely closed off, but is now reportedly showing cautious signs of opening.

Defense ministers from China, India, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and other Central Asian nations attended a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, discussing a global order shift.

Amidst regional turbulence, Iran and Turkmenistan are reportedly forging closer bilateral ties, enhancing cooperation between the two nations.

Uzbekistan has officially ratified an international agreement with Turkmenistan, signaling strengthened bilateral relations and cooperation between the two Central Asian nations.

Turkmenistan has officially accredited the new Ambassador of Tunisia, marking a diplomatic development between the two nations.

Algeria and Tunisia have engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening their cooperation in the energy and mining sectors.

Turkmenistan and South Korea highlighted shared values of neutrality and cultural affinity, alongside expanding economic cooperation, during celebrations for Turkmenistan's 35th anniversary of independence.

Od roku i miesiąca do dwóch lat i dwóch miesięcy - takie wyroki usłyszało 10 obywateli Turkmenistanu i Ukrainy, którzy odpowiadali za zorganizowanie nielegalnego przekroczenia granicy Polski z…

National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to visit China, deepening energy co-op likely in focus: expert  Global Times

Në një treg në kryeqytetin e Turkmenistanit, Ashgabat, pensionistja Shemshat Kurbanova gjithmonë mblidhte frutat “e lëngshme” iraniane – por 10 ditët e luftës përtej kufirit kanë rritur çmimet dhe…

A Danish newspaper reports on a visit to Turkmenistan, describing it as one of the world's most closed countries, known for its white marble city and personality cult.

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan's Lebap Province are strengthening their cooperation in industrial and agrotechnological sectors.

Regional * The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its travel advice for countries bordering Iran – Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, and Turkey – ‘amid ongoing tensions in the region’. Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to increase pensions in line with inflation each year starting from 2027 or 2028. This follows decision adopted days earlier to increase pensions by up to ֏10,000 ($27) by April, ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for J

Pakistan and Turkmenistan are engaged in discussions to strengthen regional energy connectivity, focusing on potential energy links between the two countries.

Turkmenistan's former president has stated that diversifying the country's gas exports is a primary objective.