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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Rape, Torture, Silence: LGBTQ Survivors Expose Horror In Turkmenistan - NDTVRape, Torture, Silence: LGBTQ Survivors Expose Horror In Turkmenistan  NDTV

There’s a “Door to Hell” on Earth – and It’s in Turkmenistan - MoneycontrolThere’s a “Door to Hell” on Earth – and It’s in Turkmenistan  Moneycontrol

Mohun Bagan faces Turkmenistan’s Ahal in ACL 2 - The HinduMohun Bagan faces Turkmenistan’s Ahal in ACL 2  The Hindu

Kazakhstan ratifies investment protection agreement with Turkmenistan - qazinform.comKazakhstan ratifies investment protection agreement with Turkmenistan  qazinform.com

Turkmenistan’s Ahal stun ISL champions Mohun Bagan | Football News - Hindustan TimesTurkmenistan’s Ahal stun ISL champions Mohun Bagan | Football News  Hindustan Times

National trainers deliver a course on media literacy organized by the OSCE in Turkmenistan - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeNational trainers deliver a course on media literacy organized by the OSCE in Turkmenistan  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

People's Council of Turkmenistan: Mandate, modern role and decisions - The Korea HeraldPeople's Council of Turkmenistan: Mandate, modern role and decisions  The Korea Herald

Turkmenistan and Qatar Build Closer Ties at Doha Summit - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan and Qatar Build Closer Ties at Doha Summit  The Times Of Central Asia

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

Turkmenistan Orders Cultural Performers To Lose Weight -- Or Their Jobs - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyTurkmenistan Orders Cultural Performers To Lose Weight -- Or Their Jobs  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Hungary to benefit from Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Talks - Hungarian ConservativeHungary to benefit from Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Talks  Hungarian Conservative

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

Turkmenistan's Exchange expands with engineering and automotive product trading - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan's Exchange expands with engineering and automotive product trading  Trend News Agency

WHO and Turkmenistan develop National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Control 2026–2030 - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and Turkmenistan develop National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Control 2026–2030  World Health Organization (WHO)

Rape, Torture, Silence: LGBTQ Survivors Expose Horror In Turkmenistan - Lavender MagazineRape, Torture, Silence: LGBTQ Survivors Expose Horror In Turkmenistan  Lavender Magazine

Ambassador of Bahrain presents credentials at Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan - AKI PressAmbassador of Bahrain presents credentials at Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan  AKI Press

Turkmenistan and World Bank seal grant deal for regional health initiative - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan and World Bank seal grant deal for regional health initiative  Trend News Agency

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

Turkmenistan’s Commodity Exchange showcases diverse light industry products - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan’s Commodity Exchange showcases diverse light industry products  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan showcases licorice products at latest commodity exchange session - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan showcases licorice products at latest commodity exchange session  Trend News Agency

EDB reveals non-sovereign financing from IFIs in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan - Trend News AgencyEDB reveals non-sovereign financing from IFIs in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan  Trend News Agency

AIIB Reaffirms Commitment to Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference in Turkmenistan - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)AIIB Reaffirms Commitment to Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference in Turkmenistan  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

'Raped, Jailed, Tortured, Left To Die': The Hell Of Being Gay In Turkmenistan - Barron's'Raped, Jailed, Tortured, Left To Die': The Hell Of Being Gay In Turkmenistan  Barron's

Ministry of Education and UNICEF Introduced Climate Change Topics in Preschool Curriculum of Turkmenistan - UnicefMinistry of Education and UNICEF Introduced Climate Change Topics in Preschool Curriculum of Turkmenistan  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

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 puts forward initiatives at 80th session of UNGA | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan puts forward initiatives at 80th session of UNGA | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

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

Turkmenistan Country Day advances collaboration for EPW2 - World Health Organization (WHO)Turkmenistan Country Day advances collaboration for EPW2  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

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

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

HH The Amir Receives Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan - ??????? ???????HH The Amir Receives Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan  ??????? ???????

U.S.–Turkmenistan Rapprochement: Energy, Neutrality, and Digital Geopolitics - The Times Of Central AsiaU.S.–Turkmenistan Rapprochement: Energy, Neutrality, and Digital Geopolitics  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

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)

Turkmenhimiya brings wide range of polyethylene pipes to Turkmenistan Exchange - Trend News AgencyTurkmenhimiya brings wide range of polyethylene pipes to Turkmenistan Exchange  Trend News Agency

WHO boosts virological surveillance and pandemic influenza preparedness in Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO boosts virological surveillance and pandemic influenza preparedness in Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Opinion: Gas, Geopolitics, and Realism: U.S.–Turkmenistan Talks Signal Shift - The Times Of Central AsiaOpinion: Gas, Geopolitics, and Realism: U.S.–Turkmenistan Talks Signal Shift  The Times Of Central Asia

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan to Expand Energy, Transport Ties - Caspian NewsAzerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan to Expand Energy, Transport Ties  Caspian News

Magtymguly's poetry is a major link binding India and Turkmenistan - Awaz The VoiceMagtymguly's poetry is a major link binding India and Turkmenistan  Awaz The Voice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Turkmenistan aims to eradicate smoking by 2025 - Taipei TimesTurkmenistan aims to eradicate smoking by 2025  Taipei Times

Turkmenistan taps World FZO expertise to boost investment and FEZ projects - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan taps World FZO expertise to boost investment and FEZ projects  Trend News Agency

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

Landlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap - UN NewsLandlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap  UN News

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

Turkmenistan Trade Minister receives Bahraini Ambassador - ????? ????? ???????Turkmenistan Trade Minister receives Bahraini Ambassador  ????? ????? ???????

Turkmenistan and Armenia explore new trade platforms through joint houses - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan and Armenia explore new trade platforms through joint houses  Trend News Agency

IAEA conducts mission on oncology in Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsIAEA conducts mission on oncology in Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan Mejlis Chairperson receives credentials of Bahraini Ambassador to Türkiye as Non-Resident Ambassador to Turkmenistan - ????? ????? ???????Turkmenistan Mejlis Chairperson receives credentials of Bahraini Ambassador to Türkiye as Non-Resident Ambassador to Turkmenistan  ????? ????? ???????

Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Civil Aviation Agency receives Bahraini Ambassador - ????? ????? ???????Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Civil Aviation Agency receives Bahraini Ambassador  ????? ????? ???????

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

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sends written message to Turkmenistan President - ????? ????? ???????HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sends written message to Turkmenistan President  ????? ????? ???????

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

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

Turkmenistan hosts seminar on tuberculosis diagnostics | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan hosts seminar on tuberculosis diagnostics | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

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

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

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

Prestige or Coercion? Turkmen Police Questioned Over Costly Leader Watches - The Times Of Central AsiaPrestige or Coercion? Turkmen Police Questioned Over Costly Leader Watches  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

Turkmenistan hosts conference of women entrepreneurs | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan hosts conference of women entrepreneurs | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Urban and regional POS networks expand across Turkmenistan - Trend News AgencyUrban and regional POS networks expand across Turkmenistan  Trend News Agency

Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Turkmenistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs - ????? ???????? ???????Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Turkmenistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs  ????? ???????? ???????

Turkmenistan and Daewoo discuss construction of fertilizer plant - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan and Daewoo discuss construction of fertilizer plant  Arzuw news

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

UNDP and UNIDO organized environmental events in Turkmenistan - Arzuw newsUNDP and UNIDO organized environmental events in Turkmenistan  Arzuw news

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)

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

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)

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

In Turkmenistan, Non-Turkmen Public Servants Pressured to “Turkmenize” Their Names - The Times Of Central AsiaIn Turkmenistan, Non-Turkmen Public Servants Pressured to “Turkmenize” Their Names  The Times Of Central Asia

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

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)

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

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

GTSBT deals for 31.75 mln AZN | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsGTSBT deals for 31.75 mln AZN | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

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)

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

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

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

Turkmenistan showcases TAPI and renewables to attract foreign investors - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan showcases TAPI and renewables to attract foreign investors  Trend News Agency

New village of Bagtly Zamana opened in Turkmenistan - Arzuw newsNew village of Bagtly Zamana opened in Turkmenistan  Arzuw news

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

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

State Workers in Turkmenistan Once Again Forced to Fund Cotton Harvest - The Times Of Central AsiaState Workers in Turkmenistan Once Again Forced to Fund Cotton Harvest  The Times Of Central Asia

Bandaru Wilsonbabu appointed as Indias next ambassador to Turkmenistan - Tribune IndiaBandaru Wilsonbabu appointed as Indias next ambassador to Turkmenistan  Tribune India

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

Turkmenistan: Dictator’s daughter makes her political debut - EurasianetTurkmenistan: Dictator’s daughter makes her political debut  Eurasianet