On December 4, 2025, Ashgabat, which achieved significant results in developing the country’s science and education system and created the necessary conditions for citizens of all ages to learn and gain knowledge throughout their lives, was admitted to the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, together with 72 cities from 46 countries. This decision recognized the high achievements of the capital of Turkmenistan in this field.
A special issue of the quarterly magazine ECO Heritage, published by the Institute of Culture of the Economic Cooperation Organization, has been published to mark the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent Neutrality. It contains articles devoted to important events in the political and cultural life of our country during this significant year, the importance of the legally neutral status of the Motherland, which was unanimously recognized three times at the international level, the development of friendly, fraternal bilateral and multilateral partnerships, as well as the rich national heritage of the Turkmen people.
Considering the intensity of traffic on the streets of the capital, we inform you that during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, namely from 8th to 12th of December, traffic on Garashsyzlyk Avenue, Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue, and Turkmenbashy Avenue will be temporarily restricted.
Today, the eleventh session of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan of the seventh convocation took place, during which a number of new laws and regulatory legal documents were discussed. These were developed within the framework of extensive work being carried out on the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to improve the country’s legislative and legal framework.
Today, the Turkmen capital hosted the event «Neutrality and humanism: comprehensive support for an inclusive future» to mark World children's day.
Today, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan hosted the start of the XVIII international exhibition and scientific conference «Türkmentel - 2025» as well as the opening of the international conference and exhibition «"International Transport-Transit Corridors: Interconnectivity and Development - 2025"».
Today, festivities on the occasion of the holiday of harvest, which symbolises generosity of the Turkmen land and well-being of the country, were held. The embankment of the Garagum river hat runs through the territory of Ashgabat became a venue of main events on that occasion.
The 10th issue of the electronic magazine Arkadagly Ýaşlar, published under the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, has been presented to readers. The main content of the new edition highlights the key events of October in the country.
Continuing the course toward further democratization of the state and society, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is emphasizing systemic, comprehensive, and rational approaches – these are the key distinguishing features of the profound reforms being implemented in Turkmenistan, aimed at comprehensively strengthening its economic power and ensuring a high standard of living for the population.
Today, the Holiday of the Turkmen Alabay was widely marked in the country. Major festive events on the occasion of this significant holiday took place on the outdoor arena of the Ashgabat equestrian sports complex, in which the outcome of the international competition «Ýylyň türkmen edermen alabaýy» and creative competition in artistic embodiment of the image of the Turkmen Alabay in works of fine art, decorative and applied arts, print works, on photos and TV channels.
