Today, on August 18, the Consul General of Turkmenistan in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif met with the head of the representative office of the “Taliban” movement in the province of Balkh. During the meeting held in a positive and constructive manner, a number of concrete issues were discussed in relation to the implementation of duties of the Turkmen consular organization in the northern provinces of Afghanistan. At the same time, it was noted that the relations between the peoples of two cou...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan informs that the staff members of the diplomatic service and other state agencies of the country carry out regular contacts with the representatives of the “Taliban” movement on the issues of protection of state borders, provision of customs, sanitary, phytosanitary and other types of supervision and control implemented during the transportation of freights through the borders. In this context, we note that the check-points on the Turkmen-Afghan...

Due to the present domestic situation in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan informs that the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Kabul, as well as the Consulates General in the cities of Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif are continuing to function in the regular mode.  At the same time, the external perimeter of the premises of the Embassy and Consulates General is being guarded by the representatives of the “Taliban” movement. The Turkmen diplomats fulfill their duties in full for...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan continues to attentively observe the development of the situation and events in Afghanistan. In this respect, the Turkmen side especially emphasizes that based on the principles of friendship and good neighborliness, as well as being guided by the historical, cultural and civilizational commonality of the peoples of two countries, Turkmenistan has always been and remains firmly interested in the domestic stability and security of Afghanistan, we...

According to Finmarket with reference to the Rosselkhoznadzor and the Argus-Fito information system, in 2021, the CIS countries increased the supply of fruits and vegetables to the Russian Federation. Thus, as of August 10, supplies increased primarily from Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Azerbaijan imported 338.200 tons of fruits and vegetables, which is 4.6% more as compare to 2020, Turkmenistanhas increased the supply by 93%, from 16.900 tons to 32.700 tons and Tajikistan - by 38%...

On the threshold of the realisation of the new Global strategy of partnership in interests of children of younger age in September, UNESCO has published two reports: « Right from the start: build inclusive societies through inclusive early childhood education» and « Inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education: From Commitment to Action! » In them the call to the governments contains to make preschool education accessible to all according to the obligation of the countries fixed in Goal of 4 sus...

Three test matches were played by the youth national football team of Turkmenistan (under 23) in preparation for the qualifying tournament for the 2022 Asia Cup, the matches of which will be held from 23 to 31 October 2021 in Jordan. Our correspondent was informed about this by the Football Federation of Turkmenistan. During the first training camp, which was held on the reserve football field of the Ashgabat Olympic town, the youth team of Turkmenistan played twice with Akhal and once with A...