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A teacher from Turkmenistan has been recognised as the Best teacher of the CIS – 2025
Novruzalem Gurdov, a young lecturer in the department of horse breeding and training at the International academy of horse breeding named after Aba Annayev and a member of the International ahal-teke horse breeding association, won a landslide victory in the international competition «Best teacher of the CIS – 2025», held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
22.01.2026
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A Turkmen lecturer completed an internship in Japan under the MIRAI program
Dovletmyrat Berdiyev, a lecturer at the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, took part in the seminar “The Rule of Law,” organized by the Government of Japan from January 14 to 19 for the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus within the framework of the MIRAI program.
22.01.2026
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Priority areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNESCAP were discussed
On January 22, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Shombi Sharp.
22.01.2026
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Meeting with the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
On January 22, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Dmitry Mariyasin, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the events of the SPECA High-Level Week, held from January 20 to 23 this year.
22.01.2026
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Forge of talents: The Turkmenabat School of Arts
When we speak of art, a special world comes to mind—one capable of making the head spin, captivating the soul, taming the will, and setting the heart aflutter. Naturally, everyone wishes to learn more about the “cradles of culture” that create this world and about the mentors who shape talent and give wings to the heart. The answers to these questions can be found in children’s schools of arts located throughout our country. These centers may rightfully be called the first patrons of art, transforming the efforts of gifted children into a full-flowing river and guiding them from their first steps toward true mastery. It is worth recalling that most of the country’s renowned figures in the arts followed precisely this path.
22.01.2026
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The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Slovenia attended a New Year’s reception organized for the diplomatic corps
On January 19, 2026, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Slovenia (with residence in Moscow) Esen Aydogdyyev took part in a reception on behalf of the President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar and Prime Minister Robert Golob, organized for the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Slovenia on the occasion of the New Year.
22.01.2026
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University named after Oguz han held a conference to celebrate its inclusion among the top 8 universities in Asia
A celebratory conference was held at the Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan named after Oguz han to celebrate the significant international achievement of university – its inclusion among the eight finalists for the prestigious THE Awards Asia 2026.
22.01.2026
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Ashgabat celebrates the establishment of the World Turkic Language Family Day
A landmark event bringing together the ethnocultural roots of Turkic-speaking countries was held in the capital of Turkmenistan. The Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye hosted a solemn ceremony dedicated to UNESCO’s official proclamation of 15 December as the World Turkic Language Family Day.
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The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan met with the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Committee on Economic Cooperation in Tokyo
On January 21, 2026, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan, A. Bayramov, met with the Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Committee on Economic Cooperation, Hiroyuki Tsubai, in Tokyo.
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Turkmenistan strengthens regional ties within the SPECA Programme
An Economic Forum has opened in the Turkmen capital as part of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Week. The event highlights the strategic role of the region as a key global transport and energy hub.