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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Iran and Turkmenistan to launch first passenger train - TV BRICSIran and Turkmenistan to launch first passenger train  TV BRICS

Dress Codes Tighten For Women In Turkmenistan, Where The State Tells You What To Wear - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyDress Codes Tighten For Women In Turkmenistan, Where The State Tells You What To Wear  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

East Bengal players face hostile conditions in Turkmenistan ahead of crucial clash against FC Arkadag - MoneycontrolEast Bengal players face hostile conditions in Turkmenistan ahead of crucial clash against FC Arkadag  Moneycontrol

Driving ban puts brakes on young women in Turkmenistan - The HinduDriving ban puts brakes on young women in Turkmenistan  The Hindu

Faster China trade on display following new transport deal - IRU | World Road Transport OrganisationFaster China trade on display following new transport deal  IRU | World Road Transport Organisation

Erdogan holds talks with leaders of Indonesia, Algeria, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan - Türkiye TodayErdogan holds talks with leaders of Indonesia, Algeria, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan  Türkiye Today

The «Voice of Nature» video contest is starting in Turkmenistan - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrThe «Voice of Nature» video contest is starting in Turkmenistan  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Iran, Turkmenistan agree to launch passenger train services - PressTVIran, Turkmenistan agree to launch passenger train services  PressTV

Turkmenistan, Japan explore new partnership in environmental solutions - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan, Japan explore new partnership in environmental solutions  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan Bets on Dairy Industry and Coffee Business - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan Bets on Dairy Industry and Coffee Business  The Times Of Central Asia

Turkmenistan's President congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Novruz holiday - AzerNewsTurkmenistan's President congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Novruz holiday  AzerNews

Armenia and Turkmenistan negotiate on gas deal via Iran - OC MediaArmenia and Turkmenistan negotiate on gas deal via Iran  OC Media

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

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

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

Is Arkadag the world’s greatest football team? - The EconomistIs Arkadag the world’s greatest football team?  The Economist

Iran, Turkmenistan discuss expansion of economic, transport ties - Tehran TimesIran, Turkmenistan discuss expansion of economic, transport ties  Tehran Times

National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties - Euronews.comNational leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties  Euronews.com

Turkmenistan posts weekly review of trading at commodity exchange - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan posts weekly review of trading at commodity exchange  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan-Pakistan talks spark new era of energy co-op - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan-Pakistan talks spark new era of energy co-op  Trend News Agency

Russia’s Putin begins visit to Turkmenistan for forum with regional leaders, including Iran - The HinduRussia’s Putin begins visit to Turkmenistan for forum with regional leaders, including Iran  The Hindu

OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan addresses risk-based supervision over financial institutions - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE seminar in Turkmenistan addresses risk-based supervision over financial institutions  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Turkmenistan embraces advanced remote sensing technology for enhanced crop monitoring - fao.orgTurkmenistan embraces advanced remote sensing technology for enhanced crop monitoring  fao.org

President of Turkmenistan congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Novruz holiday - Trend News AgencyPresident of Turkmenistan congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Novruz holiday  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan putting its energy supply quality first - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan putting its energy supply quality first  Trend News Agency

UNDP and Turkmenistan Continue Efforts to Develop the Country's Securities Market - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP and Turkmenistan Continue Efforts to Develop the Country's Securities Market  United Nations Development Programme

Turkmenistan: Shortage of conscripts hampers military modernization - EurasianetTurkmenistan: Shortage of conscripts hampers military modernization  Eurasianet

India edge Turkmenistan to notch-up second consecutive win in U17 Asian Cup qualifiers - AIFFIndia edge Turkmenistan to notch-up second consecutive win in U17 Asian Cup qualifiers  AIFF

Vladimir Putin to meet Iranian counterpart Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan - Business StandardVladimir Putin to meet Iranian counterpart Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan  Business Standard

Open Days have started at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrOpen Days have started at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Pipeline - Drishti IASTurkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Pipeline  Drishti IAS

BUILDING IT COMPETENCE: EMPOWERING TURKMENISTAN’S DIGITAL FUTURE - United Nations Development ProgrammeBUILDING IT COMPETENCE: EMPOWERING TURKMENISTAN’S DIGITAL FUTURE  United Nations Development Programme

Turkmenistan: A land of white cars, marble cities, and strict laws - Times of IndiaTurkmenistan: A land of white cars, marble cities, and strict laws  Times of India

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Insights from Turkmenistan’s International Investment Forum and Exhibition - SpecialEurasiaInsights from Turkmenistan’s International Investment Forum and Exhibition  SpecialEurasia

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)

PM Shehbaz Sharif extends Eid greetings to leaders of Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan - 24 News HDPM Shehbaz Sharif extends Eid greetings to leaders of Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan  24 News HD

Turkmenistan - General DebateTurkmenistan  General Debate

Turkmenistan Joins CITES, Strengthening Wildlife Trade Regulation and Conservation in Central Asia - CITESTurkmenistan Joins CITES, Strengthening Wildlife Trade Regulation and Conservation in Central Asia  CITES

Journalist Nurgeldi Halykov barred from leaving Turkmenistan - Committee to Protect JournalistsJournalist Nurgeldi Halykov barred from leaving Turkmenistan  Committee to Protect Journalists

Issues of Turkmen-Georgian media cooperation discussed - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrIssues of Turkmen-Georgian media cooperation discussed  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Turkmenistan Settles Gas Swap Deal With Turkiye, Iran - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineTurkmenistan Settles Gas Swap Deal With Turkiye, Iran  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Turkmenistan: Taking megalomania to new heights - EurasianetTurkmenistan: Taking megalomania to new heights  Eurasianet

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Turkmenistan - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Turkmenistan  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Delhi airport customs seizes 4 iPhone 16 Pro, 500g gold from Turkmenistan passengers - Times of IndiaDelhi airport customs seizes 4 iPhone 16 Pro, 500g gold from Turkmenistan passengers  Times of India

Turkmenistan: Trade single window eases transit, powers growth - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Turkmenistan: Trade single window eases transit, powers growth  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Ministry of Health and UNICEF launched the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses program across Turkmenistan - UnicefMinistry of Health and UNICEF launched the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses program across Turkmenistan  Unicef

Turkmenistan Expanding Military to Support Its Increased International Activity - The Jamestown FoundationTurkmenistan Expanding Military to Support Its Increased International Activity  The Jamestown Foundation

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, Türkiye usher in new era of strategic co-op - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan, Türkiye usher in new era of strategic co-op  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan: RSF denounces poisoning attempt on Soltan Achilova - Reporters sans frontièresTurkmenistan: RSF denounces poisoning attempt on Soltan Achilova  Reporters sans frontières

WHO advises Turkmenistan on preparing for respiratory virus pandemics - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO advises Turkmenistan on preparing for respiratory virus pandemics  World Health Organization (WHO)

Pakistani envoy denied entry, deported from US in rare incident: Report - India TodayPakistani envoy denied entry, deported from US in rare incident: Report  India Today

With Turkmenistan set to join CITES, wildlife trade regulation in Central Asia gets a boost - MongabayWith Turkmenistan set to join CITES, wildlife trade regulation in Central Asia gets a boost  Mongabay

UNDP makes a significant contribution to Turkmenistan’s efforts in fulfilling its global climate agreement commitments - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP makes a significant contribution to Turkmenistan’s efforts in fulfilling its global climate agreement commitments  United Nations Development Programme

Four Turkmenistan ice hockey players suspended for deliberately attacking Chinese Hong Kong players - Global TimesFour Turkmenistan ice hockey players suspended for deliberately attacking Chinese Hong Kong players  Global Times

UNICEF and Ministry of Health Train Engineers and Technicians on Oxygen Plant Operations - UnicefUNICEF and Ministry of Health Train Engineers and Technicians on Oxygen Plant Operations  Unicef

Turkmenistan Forges New Gas Partnerships with Turkey and Beyond - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comTurkmenistan Forges New Gas Partnerships with Turkey and Beyond  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Turning landlocked challenges into opportunities - United Nations Development ProgrammeTurning landlocked challenges into opportunities  United Nations Development Programme

UNECE to support Turkmenistan in green energy transition and methane emissions reduction - UNECEUNECE to support Turkmenistan in green energy transition and methane emissions reduction  UNECE

Read, Don't Wipe! Turkmenistan Tells Citizens Not To 'Soil' State Newspapers - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyRead, Don't Wipe! Turkmenistan Tells Citizens Not To 'Soil' State Newspapers  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Turkey, Turkmenistan agree gas supply deal for March - ReutersTurkey, Turkmenistan agree gas supply deal for March  Reuters

Football team’s travel woes suggest deeper economic problems in Turkmenistan - EurasianetFootball team’s travel woes suggest deeper economic problems in Turkmenistan  Eurasianet

Turkmenistan: Economic hardship, repression, and targeting of critics at home and abroad - Civicus MonitorTurkmenistan: Economic hardship, repression, and targeting of critics at home and abroad  Civicus Monitor

Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal: Potential Impact on Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan - MP-IDSAAfghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal: Potential Impact on Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan  MP-IDSA

Bangladesh to battle Myanmar, Bahrain and Turkmenistan for Asian Cup spot - The Business StandardBangladesh to battle Myanmar, Bahrain and Turkmenistan for Asian Cup spot  The Business Standard

Turkmenistan making moves to integrate into Middle Corridor trade routes - EurasianetTurkmenistan making moves to integrate into Middle Corridor trade routes  Eurasianet

COP29: Securing a Future for Every Child Through Climate Action - UnicefCOP29: Securing a Future for Every Child Through Climate Action  Unicef

UNICEF and Partners Launched the Trainer’s Guide on Inclusive Education and Social Inclusion for Children with Disabilities - UnicefUNICEF and Partners Launched the Trainer’s Guide on Inclusive Education and Social Inclusion for Children with Disabilities  Unicef

Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Set to Double Trade and Strengthen Ties - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Turkmenistan Set to Double Trade and Strengthen Ties  The Astana Times

Turkmenistan takes bold action to implement a "One Health" approach across the country - World Health Organization (WHO)Turkmenistan takes bold action to implement a "One Health" approach across the country  World Health Organization (WHO)

UNHCR applauds Turkmenistan for resolving statelessness – UNHCR Central Asia - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUNHCR applauds Turkmenistan for resolving statelessness – UNHCR Central Asia  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

UNICEF and Government of Turkmenistan Reaffirm Commitment to Children Through 11 New Workplans - UnicefUNICEF and Government of Turkmenistan Reaffirm Commitment to Children Through 11 New Workplans  Unicef

In first, Turkmenistan to supply Turkey directly with gas: What to know - AL-MonitorIn first, Turkmenistan to supply Turkey directly with gas: What to know  AL-Monitor

EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela strengthens Global Gateway partnership with Turkmenistan - EEASEU Commissioner Jozef Síkela strengthens Global Gateway partnership with Turkmenistan  EEAS

Geopolitical Tensions Complicate Proposed Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Afghanistan Transit Corridor - The Jamestown FoundationGeopolitical Tensions Complicate Proposed Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Afghanistan Transit Corridor  The Jamestown Foundation

Iran, Turkmenistan thumb up deal on gas, electricity, technical services - Trend News AgencyIran, Turkmenistan thumb up deal on gas, electricity, technical services  Trend News Agency

'Give Us Our Wives Back!' Turkish Husbands Appeal To Turkmenistan - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty'Give Us Our Wives Back!' Turkish Husbands Appeal To Turkmenistan  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The President of Turkmenistan sent condolences to the Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrThe President of Turkmenistan sent condolences to the Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Digital Transformation in Turkmenistan: From Strategy to Action - United Nations Development ProgrammeDigital Transformation in Turkmenistan: From Strategy to Action  United Nations Development Programme

Turkmenistan: 2023 IFRC network annual report, Jan-Dec (30 October 2024) - ReliefWebTurkmenistan: 2023 IFRC network annual report, Jan-Dec (30 October 2024)  ReliefWeb

Climate change and the cryosphere in Central Asia at the heart of a workshop in Turkmenistan - UNESCOClimate change and the cryosphere in Central Asia at the heart of a workshop in Turkmenistan  UNESCO

Turkmenistan: a country persecuting its last journalists to death - Reporters sans frontièresTurkmenistan: a country persecuting its last journalists to death  Reporters sans frontières

President of Turkmenistan congratulates President Ilham Aliyev - Apa.azPresident of Turkmenistan congratulates President Ilham Aliyev  Apa.az

2024_UNODC_UNODC Helps to Build Capacities in Turkmenistan to Request Digital Evidence Across Borders for Terrorism Investigations - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime2024_UNODC_UNODC Helps to Build Capacities in Turkmenistan to Request Digital Evidence Across Borders for Terrorism Investigations  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Turkmenistan Resumes Work on TAPI Pipeline Despite Geopolitical Hurdles - The Jamestown FoundationTurkmenistan Resumes Work on TAPI Pipeline Despite Geopolitical Hurdles  The Jamestown Foundation

Armenia seeks to reduce reliance on Russian gas, looks to imports from Turkmenistan - ?????????? ??????Armenia seeks to reduce reliance on Russian gas, looks to imports from Turkmenistan  ?????????? ??????

Iran and Turkmenistan lean towards launching passenger train operations - Trend News AgencyIran and Turkmenistan lean towards launching passenger train operations  Trend News Agency

Nigel Short takes part in Turkmenistan’s chess festivities - FIDENigel Short takes part in Turkmenistan’s chess festivities  FIDE

Turkmenistan suffers energy-export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal - EurasianetTurkmenistan suffers energy-export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal  Eurasianet

The meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrThe meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Government officials from Turkmenistan receive OSCE-training on investigating blockchain-related financial crimes - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeGovernment officials from Turkmenistan receive OSCE-training on investigating blockchain-related financial crimes  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Implement Free Trade Agreement - The Times Of Central AsiaUzbekistan and Turkmenistan Implement Free Trade Agreement  The Times Of Central Asia

New ADB Strategy to Propel Turkmenistan Towards a More Sustainable, Climate-Resilient, and Competitive Economy - Asian Development BankNew ADB Strategy to Propel Turkmenistan Towards a More Sustainable, Climate-Resilient, and Competitive Economy  Asian Development Bank

Telephone conversation between Hero Arkadag and the President of the Turkish Republic - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrTelephone conversation between Hero Arkadag and the President of the Turkish Republic  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

How Social Workers Are Transforming Lives in Turkmenistan:5 Key Insights - UnicefHow Social Workers Are Transforming Lives in Turkmenistan:5 Key Insights  Unicef

UNDP and the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan Host the Second Coordination Meeting of the Development Partners Sustainable Economy and Finance Group - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP and the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan Host the Second Coordination Meeting of the Development Partners Sustainable Economy and Finance Group  United Nations Development Programme

Türkiye-Turkmenistan pact: A key pathway for Europe’s gas security | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye-Turkmenistan pact: A key pathway for Europe’s gas security | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Advancing sustainable soil management in Turkmenistan: tackling salinity and erosion challenges through the Global Soil Doctors Programme - fao.orgAdvancing sustainable soil management in Turkmenistan: tackling salinity and erosion challenges through the Global Soil Doctors Programme  fao.org

Turkmenistan: Potential untapped—if it ever opens its doors - Emerging EuropeTurkmenistan: Potential untapped—if it ever opens its doors  Emerging Europe