On February 7, 2018, in Ashgabat, the ceremonial opening of the Days of Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran was held. The event was organized by the Cultural Center of the Embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Culture of our country. The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran included heads and specialists of profile institutions, creative teams, craftsmen. Perspectives of interaction were discussed during the reception of representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran...

A striking event in cultural life of the capital was the opening of the exhibition “Caravaggio in Turkmenistan”, organized under the auspices of the Ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as the Italian Embassy in our country. The exposition, deployed simultaneously at two exhibition venues, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Gallery of the Academy of Arts, introduces works of the greatest Italian painter and Early Baroque artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (157...

Representatives of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the “Coca-cola” company – the traditional sponsor of the largest competitions of this sport, arrived by a special flight at the Capital International Airport. As part of the world tour, held ahead of the 2018 World Cup, for the first time guests brought to Turkmenistan.one of the main football trophies of the planet – the FIFA World Cup. Every four years before the next Championship, the Cup “travels” around th...

On February 7, 2018, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening ceremony of big complex of social facilities built under another stage of construction of Taze Zaman living estate. Provision of happy and prosperous life of the people, formation of all necessary infrastructure in cities and villages that meets international standards are the key subjects of the Government policy that place comprehensive care of people as a top priority. Numerous new buildings, first beautiful...

On February 6, 2018, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received President of ARETI International Group Igor Makarov. Appreciative of the audience and the opportunity to discuss vital issues of bilateral cooperation, the businessman highlighted his company’s keen interest in building up mutually rewarding contacts with Turkmenistan that enjoys rapid and sustained economic growth. Welcoming the guest, the head of state noted that our country is always open to constructi...

On February 5, 2018, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference session with the participation of the hyakims of velayats and Ashgabat city. Priority objectives of social and economic development of the capital and regions, situation in agricultural complex as well as preparation to coming remarkable dates have been reviewed during the session. Hyakim of Ashgabat Sh. Durdyliiyev was the first to be called for report on direct video line. The Head of City Administration reported...

Our sportsmen won two bronze medals at the 8th Indoor Field and Track Asian Championship in Iran (the Islamic Republic of Iran). Final day of the competition was productive for our athletes. Second grade student of National Institute of Sports and Tourism I. Velikhanova contested in pentathlon for Turkmenistan. After four disciplines (60 m hurdles, high jump, shot put and long jump), our sportswoman was the fourth losing to the athlete from Kazakhstan. However, the win in final 800 meters...