On February 20, 2019, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani arrives in Ashgabat on an official visit. During the visit, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani will have a meeting on February 21, during which the leaders of the two countries will discuss the further development of Turkmen-Afghan relations in the political, trade-economic, transport, energy and cultural-human...

On February 19, 2019, a media forum named “The role of sports for sustainable development” was held in the Olympic town of Ashgabat in the premises of “Sport” Hotel. Representatives of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Policy of Turkmenistan, National Institute of Sports and Tourism, National Olympic Committee, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign journalists accredited in Turkmenistan, the press attachés of diplomatic missions and international organizations working in our country, as well as...

From 14 to 17 February 2019, Turkmen crews of racers took part in the first stage of the world Cup on snow and ice races "Russia-Northern forest – 2019", which was held in the Russian Federation. Our compatriots Mukhammetmyrat and Shamyrat Gurbanovs won the second place, and third place was taken by Merdan and Shohrat Toylievs. 29 crews of teams from 15 countries participated in the international rally-raid competitions. Our racers competed with teams from Argentina, Russia, Finland, Czech...

On February 18, 2019 a working visit of Turkmen delegation has started to Madrid, Kingdom of Spain, which will last till 21st of February. On the first day of the visit, Turkmen delegation held bilateral meetings with the Secretary General for Agriculture and Food Industry of Spain, President of TYPSA Company, General Director of Cobra Company, and General Director of Amiantit Company. During the meetings the parties discussed the issues of agriculture and industry, and exchanged views in...

On February 17, 2019 at the Tashkent Open championship of the Confederation of Central Asian fencing among juniors and cadets Turkmen athlete Jumanazar  Dovletnazarov won the gold medal. The open championship of the Confederation of Central Asia fencing among juniors and cadets is the first international competition held by the new regional structure. 150 athletes, including representatives of national teams of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan co...

On February 15, 2019, a lecture was given by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy of Uzbekistan (UWED) on the priority directions of the foreign policy activities of Turkmenistan at the present stage. The event was held at the initiative of the Embassy and was timed to the Day of Diplomatic Workers of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by the leadership of the university represented by the vice-rectors for the educatio...

On February 13, 2019, Turkmen delegation headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Co-Chairman of the Turkmen-German working group on trade and economy participated in the Turkmen-German business forum. Executive Director of the Eastern Committee of German Economy Michael Harms and representatives of relevant state and private organizations of Germany made speeches during the business forum. The participants of the forum noted the existence of wide opportun...