Turkmenistan

Country Turkmenistan
Capital Ashgabat
Continent Asia
Currency Turkmen new manat(TMT)
Languages Turkmen, Russian & Uzbek

Ashkhabad

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Introduction

Eastern Turkmenistan for centuries formed part of the Persian province of Khurasan; in medieval times Merv (today known as Mary) was one of the great cities of the Islamic world and an important stop on the Silk Road. Annexed by Russia between 1865 and 1885, Turkmenistan became a Soviet republic in 1924. It achieved independence upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. Extensive hydrocarbon/natural gas reserves could prove a boon to this underdeveloped country if extraction and delivery projects were to be expanded. The Turkmenistan Government is actively seeking to diversify its gas export routes beyond the existing Russian pipeline network. President for Life Saparmurat NYYAZOW died in December 2006, and Turkmenistan held its first multi-candidate presidential electoral process in February 2007. Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW, a vice premier under NYYAZOW, emerged as the country's new president.

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Turkmenistan - Wikipedia
Turkmenistan - CIA World Fact Book
Turkmenistan - BBC
Turkmenistan - Timeline - BBC

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Looking Back at a Hot Railroad Summer for Central Asia and Afghanistan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineLooking Back at a Hot Railroad Summer for Central Asia and Afghanistan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Finalize $555 Million Investment and Trade Agreement - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan and Turkmenistan Finalize $555 Million Investment and Trade Agreement  The Times Of Central Asia

Pussy Riot Member Detained at Polish Border on Turkmenistan’s Request - The Moscow TimesPussy Riot Member Detained at Polish Border on Turkmenistan’s Request  The Moscow Times

UNECE and UNDP support the development of renewable energy in Turkmenistan - UNECEUNECE and UNDP support the development of renewable energy in Turkmenistan  UNECE

Trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan increases by more than 85% in seven months - qazinform.comTrade turnover between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan increases by more than 85% in seven months  qazinform.com

Ding Xuexiang Meets Respectively with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov - ??????Ding Xuexiang Meets Respectively with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov  ??????

Turkmenistan Vs Oman Live Streaming, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Group A Reaches Boiling Point In Tashkent - Outlook IndiaTurkmenistan Vs Oman Live Streaming, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Group A Reaches Boiling Point In Tashkent  Outlook India

One of the world’s most isolated countries, this former Soviet state is showing signs it’s ready for more tourists - CNNOne of the world’s most isolated countries, this former Soviet state is showing signs it’s ready for more tourists  CNN

Kazakhstan lawmakers pass Turkmenistan accord in boost for oil and gas investment - Upstream OnlineKazakhstan lawmakers pass Turkmenistan accord in boost for oil and gas investment  Upstream Online

Afghanistan and Turkmenistan discuss expanding energy cooperation - AnewZAfghanistan and Turkmenistan discuss expanding energy cooperation  AnewZ

SCRMET hosts bidding session featuring Turkmenistan’s agricultural exports - Trend News AgencySCRMET hosts bidding session featuring Turkmenistan’s agricultural exports  Trend News Agency

Poland releases Pussy Riot activist - TVP WorldPoland releases Pussy Riot activist  TVP World

Turkmenistan Could Lose Big From China-Russia Gas Deals - energyintel.comTurkmenistan Could Lose Big From China-Russia Gas Deals  energyintel.com

Turkmenistan national duped in Gurgaon by three men posing as officials - The Times of IndiaTurkmenistan national duped in Gurgaon by three men posing as officials  The Times of India

Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) Opens in Awaza, Turkmenistan, Mobilizing Global Partnerships for Inclusive Prosperity | Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Develo - Welcome to the United NationsThird United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) Opens in Awaza, Turkmenistan, Mobilizing Global Partnerships for Inclusive Prosperity | Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Develo  Welcome to the United Nations

Advancing One Health: Turkmenistan hosts third national intersectoral meeting - World Health Organization (WHO)Advancing One Health: Turkmenistan hosts third national intersectoral meeting  World Health Organization (WHO)

Turkmenistan, Pakistan explore new horizons with TAPI and TAP energy projects - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan, Pakistan explore new horizons with TAPI and TAP energy projects  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan strengthens its influenza vaccination programme - World Health Organization (WHO)Turkmenistan strengthens its influenza vaccination programme  World Health Organization (WHO)

Awaza gears up to host UN conference on landlocked developing countries - UN NewsAwaza gears up to host UN conference on landlocked developing countries  UN News

National Breastfeeding Week - UnicefNational Breastfeeding Week  Unicef

Turkmenistan Says 'Gateway To Hell' Fire, Raging For Over 50 Years, Tamed - NDTVTurkmenistan Says 'Gateway To Hell' Fire, Raging For Over 50 Years, Tamed  NDTV

Turkmenistan’s Gas Swap Deals Could Be Collateral Damage from Israeli-Iran Conflict - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan’s Gas Swap Deals Could Be Collateral Damage from Israeli-Iran Conflict  The Times Of Central Asia

Once-in-a-decade push for the ‘locked out’: Global leaders set for landmark UN conference in Turkmenistan - UN NewsOnce-in-a-decade push for the ‘locked out’: Global leaders set for landmark UN conference in Turkmenistan  UN News

Tehran, Ashgabat push to boost rail transit, target 20m tons - Tehran TimesTehran, Ashgabat push to boost rail transit, target 20m tons  Tehran Times

EU and CA Youth Forum starts in Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsEU and CA Youth Forum starts in Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan advances resilience in cotton production and pest management in cereal crops - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTurkmenistan advances resilience in cotton production and pest management in cereal crops  Food and Agriculture Organization

Strengthening prosecutorial capacity in Turkmenistan to combat trafficking in persons for labour exploitation - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeStrengthening prosecutorial capacity in Turkmenistan to combat trafficking in persons for labour exploitation  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Strengthening zoonotic disease prevention – WHO concludes technical advisory mission to Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)Strengthening zoonotic disease prevention – WHO concludes technical advisory mission to Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Iran faces sharp plunge in product imports from Turkmenistan - Trend News AgencyIran faces sharp plunge in product imports from Turkmenistan  Trend News Agency

Landlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap - Welcome to the United NationsLandlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap  Welcome to the United Nations

WHO and United Nations Volunteers champion Youth4Health network in Turkmenistan through intensive spoken English course - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and United Nations Volunteers champion Youth4Health network in Turkmenistan through intensive spoken English course  World Health Organization (WHO)

Pussy Riot Member Niyazova Released From Custody in Poland - The Moscow TimesPussy Riot Member Niyazova Released From Custody in Poland  The Moscow Times

Turkmenistan Still Requires COVID Tests and Visas for All Visitors - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan Still Requires COVID Tests and Visas for All Visitors  The Times Of Central Asia

Turkmenistan to Send Tents, Food, Other Aid to Afghanistan; Quake Toll Rises - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan to Send Tents, Food, Other Aid to Afghanistan; Quake Toll Rises  The Times Of Central Asia

Digital 2025: Turkmenistan - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Turkmenistan  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Indian football team beats Turkmenistan 7-0 - Olympics.comAFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Indian football team beats Turkmenistan 7-0  Olympics.com

Workshops aim to help revitalize aquaculture in Turkmenistan - Food and Agriculture OrganizationWorkshops aim to help revitalize aquaculture in Turkmenistan  Food and Agriculture Organization

Championing environmental and social inclusivity: Mira (Kyrgyzstan), Gulshat (Turkmenistan) and Nigina (Uzbekistan) - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeChampioning environmental and social inclusivity: Mira (Kyrgyzstan), Gulshat (Turkmenistan) and Nigina (Uzbekistan)  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Trilateral Summit in Turkmenistan Focuses on Transport, Energy, and Trade - The Times Of Central AsiaTrilateral Summit in Turkmenistan Focuses on Transport, Energy, and Trade  The Times Of Central Asia

Israel Strikes Mashhad, an Iranian City Near Turkmenistan and a Hub for Central Asia Trade - The Times Of Central AsiaIsrael Strikes Mashhad, an Iranian City Near Turkmenistan and a Hub for Central Asia Trade  The Times Of Central Asia

How Turkmenistan’s Government Neglects Its People (And Why the World Should Care) - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Turkmenistan’s Government Neglects Its People (And Why the World Should Care)  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

OSCE promotes youth engagement in climate change issues in Turkmenistan - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE promotes youth engagement in climate change issues in Turkmenistan  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Turkmenistan Escalates Crackdown on Citizens Looking to Emigrate Abroad - The Jamestown FoundationTurkmenistan Escalates Crackdown on Citizens Looking to Emigrate Abroad  The Jamestown Foundation

Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan meets with Special Representative of Finland to OSCE - AKI PressForeign Minister of Turkmenistan meets with Special Representative of Finland to OSCE  AKI Press

Memoir: Recollecting the benefits of shoe leather diplomacy in Turkmenistan - EurasianetMemoir: Recollecting the benefits of shoe leather diplomacy in Turkmenistan  Eurasianet

Turkmenistan aiming for stars with its cotton harvest plans for 2025 - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan aiming for stars with its cotton harvest plans for 2025  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan’s deepening water crisis could have far-reaching regional consequences - Atlantic CouncilTurkmenistan’s deepening water crisis could have far-reaching regional consequences  Atlantic Council

The Landlocked Gather in Turkmenistan to Confront an Age-old Conundrum - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe Landlocked Gather in Turkmenistan to Confront an Age-old Conundrum  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

WHO strengthens laboratory surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO strengthens laboratory surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Turkmenistan Defines National Steps for Adapting to Cryosphere Changes - UNESCOTurkmenistan Defines National Steps for Adapting to Cryosphere Changes  UNESCO

Turkmenistan and Iran to Build Dual-Gauge Rail Lines at Sarakhs Border Crossing - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan and Iran to Build Dual-Gauge Rail Lines at Sarakhs Border Crossing  The Times Of Central Asia

Could a Woman End Turkmenistan’s International Isolation? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceCould a Woman End Turkmenistan’s International Isolation?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Massive harvesting of raw cotton has begun in Turkmenistan - turkmenportal.comMassive harvesting of raw cotton has begun in Turkmenistan  turkmenportal.com

Meeting took place between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the UNODC Office - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrMeeting took place between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the UNODC Office  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Telling Children’s Stories with Dignity: UNICEF’s Media Ethics Training in Turkmenistan - UnicefTelling Children’s Stories with Dignity: UNICEF’s Media Ethics Training in Turkmenistan  Unicef

WHO and Turkmenistan develop a new National Strategic Plan on tuberculosis control - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and Turkmenistan develop a new National Strategic Plan on tuberculosis control  World Health Organization (WHO)

Sunny weather is forecast in Turkmenistan - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrSunny weather is forecast in Turkmenistan  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Why Is Turkmenistan Subject to a Partial US Travel Ban? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Is Turkmenistan Subject to a Partial US Travel Ban?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Turkmenistan’s Diplomatic Moves Amid Iran-Israel Tensions - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan’s Diplomatic Moves Amid Iran-Israel Tensions  The Times Of Central Asia

National Coordination Meeting under the project “Pandemic Preparedness and Response through One Health approach in Central Asia” to take place in Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)National Coordination Meeting under the project “Pandemic Preparedness and Response through One Health approach in Central Asia” to take place in Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO Technical Advisory Mission to Strengthen Influenza Vaccination Programme in Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO Technical Advisory Mission to Strengthen Influenza Vaccination Programme in Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Ministry of Health and UNICEF completed the National Micronutrient Survey among Women and Children in Turkmenistan - UnicefMinistry of Health and UNICEF completed the National Micronutrient Survey among Women and Children in Turkmenistan  Unicef

SCO Secretary-General Meets with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan - sectsco.orgSCO Secretary-General Meets with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan  sectsco.org

UNDP and the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan Conduct Digital Transformation Trainings for Public and Private Sectors - UNDPUNDP and the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan Conduct Digital Transformation Trainings for Public and Private Sectors  UNDP

UNICEF and the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship Launch Partnership to Deliver Results for Children - UnicefUNICEF and the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship Launch Partnership to Deliver Results for Children  Unicef

Turkmenistan Contains ‘Gate to Hell’ Fire After Decades of Inferno - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan Contains ‘Gate to Hell’ Fire After Decades of Inferno  The Times Of Central Asia

Iraq Seeks Alternative Gas Import Routes Through Turkmenistan Amid Sanctions Challenge - The Times Of Central AsiaIraq Seeks Alternative Gas Import Routes Through Turkmenistan Amid Sanctions Challenge  The Times Of Central Asia

The silent crisis: Abortion and reproductive rights in Turkmenistan - EurasianetThe silent crisis: Abortion and reproductive rights in Turkmenistan  Eurasianet

US Hosts Annual Bilateral Consultation With Turkmenistan - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineUS Hosts Annual Bilateral Consultation With Turkmenistan  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Turkmenistan’s Shift Towards The Moscow-Tehran-Beijing Axis - Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic StudiesTurkmenistan’s Shift Towards The Moscow-Tehran-Beijing Axis  Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies

Reclusive Turkmenistan bids to go tobacco-free in 2025 - France 24Reclusive Turkmenistan bids to go tobacco-free in 2025  France 24

Jaishankar welcomes Turkmenistan's foreign minister remark on terrorism - Business StandardJaishankar welcomes Turkmenistan's foreign minister remark on terrorism  Business Standard

WHO strengthens Turkmenistan's capacity to enhance TB surveillance - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO strengthens Turkmenistan's capacity to enhance TB surveillance  World Health Organization (WHO)

Turkmenistan: Imprisoned Activist Faces New Dubious Charges - Human Rights WatchTurkmenistan: Imprisoned Activist Faces New Dubious Charges  Human Rights Watch

Turkmenistan considers creation of electronic visa system - VisasNewsTurkmenistan considers creation of electronic visa system  VisasNews

United States and Russia angling for influence in Turkmenistan - EurasianetUnited States and Russia angling for influence in Turkmenistan  Eurasianet

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Turkmenistan - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Turkmenistan  Human Rights Watch

The Pioneership of Renewable Energy in Turkmenistan - The Borgen ProjectThe Pioneership of Renewable Energy in Turkmenistan  The Borgen Project

Oil company lodges ECT claim against Turkmenistan - Global Arbitration ReviewOil company lodges ECT claim against Turkmenistan  Global Arbitration Review

Turkmenistan and Germany explore new business partnerships - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan and Germany explore new business partnerships  Trend News Agency

Internet life in Turkmenistan detected! - EurasianetInternet life in Turkmenistan detected!  Eurasianet

Turkmenistan to introduce simplified procedures for obtaining visas - EurasianetTurkmenistan to introduce simplified procedures for obtaining visas  Eurasianet

UN Committee against Torture publishes findings on Armenia, France, Mauritius, Monaco, Turkmenistan and Ukraine - ohchrUN Committee against Torture publishes findings on Armenia, France, Mauritius, Monaco, Turkmenistan and Ukraine  ohchr

Turkmenistan embraces advanced remote sensing technology for enhanced crop monitoring - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTurkmenistan embraces advanced remote sensing technology for enhanced crop monitoring  Food and Agriculture Organization

Turkmenistan is trying to come out of its shell - EurasianetTurkmenistan is trying to come out of its shell  Eurasianet

OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan addresses effective communication in the digital age - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE seminar in Turkmenistan addresses effective communication in the digital age  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

OSCE workshop in Turkmenistan supports development of national competency framework and training strategy on cybercrime and electronic evidence - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE workshop in Turkmenistan supports development of national competency framework and training strategy on cybercrime and electronic evidence  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Iran air channel for 'our own': Evacuation of Indians picks up pace, Turkmenistan steps in - Telegraph IndiaIran air channel for 'our own': Evacuation of Indians picks up pace, Turkmenistan steps in  Telegraph India

Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Turkmenistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership  The Astana Times

Unilever announces recruitment of promoters in Turkmenistan | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsUnilever announces recruitment of promoters in Turkmenistan | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan and UNICEF Take Key Step Toward New National Strategy on Early Childhood Development - UnicefTurkmenistan and UNICEF Take Key Step Toward New National Strategy on Early Childhood Development  Unicef

Turkmenistan at 30: a legacy of welcome, a future of progress - Euronews.comTurkmenistan at 30: a legacy of welcome, a future of progress  Euronews.com

Turkmenistan beats Bhutan 2-0 in Asia Cup-2026 qualifier | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan beats Bhutan 2-0 in Asia Cup-2026 qualifier | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan's Khalk Maslakhaty to report GDP growth of 6.3% - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan's Khalk Maslakhaty to report GDP growth of 6.3%  Arzuw news

Pakistan invites Turkmenistan to FoodAg-25 exhibition - Arzuw newsPakistan invites Turkmenistan to FoodAg-25 exhibition  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report - Freedom HouseTurkmenistan: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report  Freedom House

Turkmenistan and Japan discuss expansion of cooperation - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan and Japan discuss expansion of cooperation  Arzuw news

President of Turkmenistan congratulates on opening of new village Bitaraplyk - turkmenportal.comPresident of Turkmenistan congratulates on opening of new village Bitaraplyk  turkmenportal.com

Turkmenistan introduces E-visas for international travellers - CNBC TV18Turkmenistan introduces E-visas for international travellers  CNBC TV18

Turkmenistan Attracts Renewed Attention from Washington and Moscow Amid Regional Tensions - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan Attracts Renewed Attention from Washington and Moscow Amid Regional Tensions  The Times Of Central Asia