Large deposits of basalt − a natural igneous (volcanic) rock − in western Turkmenistan are opening up new vistas in the production of composites, Director of the Institute of Chemistry, Durdymurad Gadamov (Ph.D. in Chemistry) believes. The scientist has suggested setting up the production of continuous basalt fibers from locally sourced basalt. They can be used to manufacture many types of products, including reinforcing materials, shaped tubes, fiber reinforced foam concrete wall panels, and...

The latest issue of ‘Democracy and Law’, a quarterly scholarly journal published by the Institute of State, Law and Democracy, has just come out. It is devoted to the significant date of 2020 – 25 years of Turkmenistan’s neutrality. The issue opens with a speech delivered by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the International Conference entitled “Policy of Neutrality and Its Role in Ensuring International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development” held on December 12 to mark Internatio...

On the 15th of January 2021, the commissioning ceremony of the new gas-compressor station in the “Malay” gas field of the Lebap region of Turkmenistan was held in participation of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The event was attended by the Chairwoman of Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan, members of the Government, heads and representatives of a number of ministries and departments of the country, as well as the representatives of the China National Petroleum Corpo...

In accordance with the "Programme for the development of the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan for the period up to 2030", in order to ensure uninterrupted supply of oil products to institutions, enterprises, public associations, individual entrepreneurs and the population, as well as to successfully fulfill tasks for their most efficient use, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, approving the volumes of petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel for dome...

In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, the position of newspaper deputy editor-in-chief was abolished without amending org chart. The Turkmen State Publishing Service, the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Adalat are instructed to drafts proposals on amendments to legislation and submit them to the Cabinet of Ministers within a month. Golden age (turkmenistan.gov.tm)

The latest issue of Miras, a quarterly popular scholarly journal published by the Magtymguly Institute of Language, Literature and National Manuscripts (the Academy of Sciences) has come out. Intended for a wide readership, it continues a series of articles on new discoveries and results of research studies on the Turkmen nation’s historical-cultural and spiritual heritage. The final issue for 2020 is devoted to the 25th anniversary of the country’s neutrality, and all the key events that too...

During the period of 12-14 January 2021, an online meeting with the delegation of the World Bank led by the head of the project group Susanna Ayropetyan was held.     At the talks, the Turkmen side was represented by the heads and representatives of the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry, as well as the MFA of Turkmenistan.    During the meeting, the parties noted the high level of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the World Bank on a wide range...