Many centuries ago, various varieties of melons and watermelons were created in Turkmenistan, which give a rich harvest in local climatic conditions, as well as long-term storage and suitable for transportation. In the 17th-19th centuries, as a result of selection selection, Turkmen farmers cultivated such well-known varieties of melons as "Vakharman", "Bishek", "Gok Gulyabi", "Garrygyz", as well as dozens of other varieties. Currently, over 1600 varieties of melons are registered in the world m...

Kunya-Urgench is an architectural and cultural complex located 120 kilometers from Dashoguz, on the left bank of the old Amu Darya river bed. Ancient Urgench, the capital of the medieval state of Khorezm, was once located on the site of the modern city. The territory of the capital was much larger at that time. Ancient Urgench existed for over two thousand years: from antiquity to the late Middle Ages, and its greatest flowering occurred in the middle of the XIV century. Since that time, seve...

On the day off in the morning President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, following the developed tradition, having executed physical exercises, made a bicycle ride in the foothills of Kopet Dagh, and also visited Akhal-teke racers. Every possible care about health and wellbeing of the people - a priority vector of state policy of Turkmenistan. Having proclaimed one of the key tasks consolidation in the society of principles healthy and active lifestyle, the leader of the nation gives to all compatr...

The gala concert of participants of the final round of song and musical competition of young talents "Garaşsyzlygyň merjen däneleri", devoted to the 30th to anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan, took place in the valley today Nowruz where the building in the form of a huge yurt - "Türkmeniň ak öýi" majestically towers. The special patriotic spirit of the opening ceremony of children's creative marathon was given by the words of greeting of the President of Turkmenistan to young actors...

On the 5th of September 2021, a meeting of the Special Representatives of the region’s countries on Afghanistan took place in the format of a videoconference.  The subject matter of the session was the situation in the neighboring country.  The Turkmen delegation at the meeting was represented by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev. The session was also attended by the Special Representatives on Afghanistan of Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan...

This year, 2,100 tons of silkworm cocoons were produced in Turkmenistan - a valuable raw material for one of the leading branches of the domestic agricultural industry, which has a long history and traditions. Since ancient times, Turkmens were engaged in silkworm breeding and made clothes from silk, decorated them with silk embroidery. Clothes made of natural silk, which are warm in winter and cool in summer, were highly valued. Silk threads were also used in carpet weaving in the manufacture o...

On September 10, the 6th Caspian Media Forum will be held in Astrakhan. For five years, the Caspian Media Forum has become an international platform for solving important information, diplomatic and economic issues. This is a unique platform for the exchange of experience, discussion of new directions for the development of regional and international journalism, as well as the formation of a single information field for the countries of the Caspian region. This year the topic of the forum...