Numerous residents and guests of the capital have gathered at the open arena of Ashgabat Equestrian Complex in the afternoon where show jumping competitions, one of the most spectacular Olympic sports, where ahalteke horse demonstrate good results.  More than 20 horses from Ahalteke Equestrian Complex, International Ahalteke Equestrian Complex and National Equestrian Centre took part in the competitions. Specialist for Canada Stephan Francis Bookman was the Head Referee of the competition. ...

Traditional equestrian marathon was held along the Kopetdag Avenue in foothill valley of the southern edge of the capital under the events timed to National Turkmen Horse Holiday, which is marked on the last Sunday of April.  Great attention is paid in Turkmenistan to the work for protection and continuation of unique traditions of national horse breeding and further development of this ancient art.  Steadfast measures for modernization of the infrastructure of the industry, strengthening...

On the 24th of April 2019, the second meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on preparation of National Voluntary Review on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Turkmenistan was held in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the session, the main aspects of the National Voluntary Review project were discussed including its design, graphics and statistical content.  The key leading representatives of relevant ministries and agen...

On April 24, 2019, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan with the delegation of the UK headed by the member of the House of Lords of the British Parliament Baroness Emma Nicholson, who has arrived to Turkmenistan to attend the seventh meeting of the Turkmenistan-UK Trade and Industry Council (TUKTIC). During the meeting, noting the importance of regular contacts between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries, the parties suggested holding the next political consultations in the s...

On the 24th of April 2019, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on discussing the Concept of proposed project between the UN and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan “Enhancement of social protection system through implementing inclusive social services at local level” in the framework of Global SDGs Fund. The high-level representatives of the Parliament of Turkmenistan, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minis...

On April 22-24, 2019, the XIV International Radio Festival and the VI World Radio Conference are being held in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in which the Turkmen delegation led by the deputy chairman of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography takes part. There are also delegations from about 30 countries at these events. Within the framework of these events, the Turkmen delegation held bilateral meetings on cooperation i...

The Korpeje Drilling Department of the State Concern Türkmennebit continues geological survey in Uzynada oil and gas field. The well of more than 7,000 meters in depth has been drilled at perspective territory and casing running is carried out at the moment for further development of natural deposits. Results of work of drilling team will be known in May.  One well, which was drilled to the depth of 7,150 meters, is already under operation at the field with proposed big reserves of hydrocarbo...