21.01.2026
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia
On January 21, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov met with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in events as part of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Week.
21.01.2026
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Snowy Ashgabat wrapped in a winter shawl
Long-awaited snow has fallen in the capital of Turkmenistan. The first truly heavy snowfall of the new year 2026 covered the city on the night of January 20–21.
20.01.2026
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The Indian film festival has started in Ashgabat
The Indian film festival, which started at the «Ashgabat» cinema, greeted guests with a themed poster exhibition, inviting them to fully immerse themselves in the distinctive aesthetics of Bollywood.
20.01.2026
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Oguz Han University named among final eight of the THE Awards Asia 2026
The Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan has once again strengthened its leadership position and confirmed its high standing by being shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious THE Awards Asia 2026 in the category Research Project of the Year: STEM.
20.01.2026
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Youth − future of the Fatherland
The successfully implemented youth policy of Turkmenistan, implemented by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is aimed at further expanding opportunities and creating the most favourable conditions for personal development and enhancing the potential of young Turkmen citizens.
20.01.2026
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Meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the PRC with the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
On 20 January 2026, a meeting was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the People’s Republic of China and the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Nurlan Yermekbayev.
20.01.2026
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A media group of teachers and students formed in Ashgabat to cover cultural and sports events in 2026
The Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a conference dedicated to issues of media coverage of sports and cultural events planned to be held in 2026 under the slogan “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses.”
20.01.2026
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“Songs of the Sands” and the recognition of master Berdiguly Amansakhedov
A landmark event in the country’s cultural life took place in Ashgabat - a personal exhibition by Berdiguly Amansakhedov opened at the exhibition hall of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan, timed to coincide with his 75th anniversary.
20.01.2026
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Spiritual values of the nation in the mirror of modern researches
The regular issue of the quarterly popular scientific magazine "Miras" which is published by the Institute of Language, Literature and National Manuscripts named after Magtymguly of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, was released out of print.
20.01.2026
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Talks were held between the heads of the foreign policy departments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Austria
On January 19, 2026, a meeting was held via videoconference between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger.