On March 9, 2018, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted the Joint Statement on the promotion and protection of human rights in Central Asia within the framework of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, initiated by the Government of Turkmenistan. This document underscores the Central Asian countries' commitment to further efforts to fulfill their obligations in the field of protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms and promoting international cooperatio...

On March 1, 2018, negotiations were held in Ashgabat with the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran headed by the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Mohammad Shariatmadari, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit to attend the specialized exhibition of goods of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking about the high level of political cooperation, the parties noted the role of visits at high levels. It was emphasized that regular meetings and negot...

On March 1-2, 2018, the 14th meeting of the joint Turkmen-Uzbek commission for trade- economic, scientific-technical and cultural cooperation was held in Tashkent. To participate in the work of the commission, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B.Annameredov arrived to the Republic of Uzbekistan. Heads and representatives of the ministries and departments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan took part in the meeting. During the m...

On March 1, 2018, the XIV specialized three-day exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran began its work in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. A delegation of leaders and representatives of more than 60 Iranian companies led by Iran's Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the forum. The opening ceremony was attended by government members, leaders and representatives of diplomatic missions accredit...

On February 28, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland, within the framework of the Annual High-level Segment of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council, a joint side event was held entitled "Developing human rights in Central Asian countries: Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan in the framework 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, initiated by Turkmen side. The Ombudsman of Turkmenistan Y.Gurbannazarova, Minister of Justice of Uzbekistan R.Davletov, Director of the N...

On February 28 - March 1, 2018, the delegation of Turkmenistan visited the city of Lausanne, Switzerland, during which meetings were held with the leadership of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The composition of the Turkmen delegation included the Minister of sport and youth policy of Turkmenistan D.Gulgeldiew, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan B.Myatiev, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan A.Myradov and Permanent represe...

On February 26, 2018 President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave start to mass sport competitions “The Great Silk Road” in Turkmenabat, the administration centre of Lebap Velayat. The members of the Government of the country as well as foreign guests took part in the events.  The events were opened by track -and-field relay race along the main street of Turkmenabat, Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue. The Head of the State run the first leg of the relay race. It was followed by the cycl...