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Tourism

23.10.2026

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The e-Visa service has simplified the arrival of foreign delegates in Turkmenistan for OGT 2026

The e-Visa service has made it easier for organizers to attract international delegates to the "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026" International Exhibition and Conference. This was stated to journalists by Nazar Atajanov, Director of the Turkmen Energy Forum (TEF), during a press conference held following the forum.According to h...

Tourism

14.10.2026

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Russia has raised fees for the expedited processing of visas for foreigners

Russia has raised consular fees for the expedited processing of visas for foreign nationals. The changes took effect on October 14, the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan...

Tourism

09.10.2026

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Sadyr Japarov invited CIS heads of state to participate in the "Bishkek+25" mountain summit

In his address at the restricted-format meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov outlined prospects for cooperation in the spheres of tourism and the development of mountainous regions. The leader of Kyrgyzstan has invited the heads of CIS states to participate in the Second Global Mountain Summit "Bishkek+25," which will b...

Tourism

25.09.2026

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Pakistan and Turkmenistan ready to resume cargo and commercial flights – ambassador

Pakistan and Turkmenistan have expressed their readiness to resume cargo and commercial flights between the two countries in the near future. This was announced by Faryal Leghari, Pakistan's ambassador to Ashgabat, according to the “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper.Pakistan and Turkmenistan could derive significant benefits by focu...

Tourism

18.09.2026

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“Turkmenistan” Airlines has introduced additional flights on the Ashgabat–Kazan route

“Turkmenistan” Airlines has introduced three additional flights on the Ashgabat–Kazan route, which will operate until September 30, 2026. This is indicated by the schedule published on the carrier's official website...

Tourism

15.09.2026

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Representatives of Turkmenistan participated in the meeting of the CAREC tourism working group

A meeting of the Tourism Working Group of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program Secretariat took place in Tashkent on September 9–11.Representatives from the public and private tourism sectors of CAREC member countries—Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekista...

Tourism

14.09.2026

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The current schedule of “Turkmenistan” Airlines domestic flights has been published

The current schedule of domestic flights has been published on the official website of “Turkmenistan” Airlines. The document is located in the "Services" section and contains information on routes, flight number...

Tourism

03.09.2026

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World Magazine has dedicated a special issue to Turkmenistan

The international tourist magazine World Magazine dedicated its special issue to Turkmenistan.The 18th edition of the official publication of the World Tourism Forum Institute, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan, is called "Turkmenistan-2026: independent neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of cel...

Tourism

01.09.2026

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A tourist tour to the historical monuments of Kunyaurgench has been organized in Turkmenistan

From August 28 to 30, the Tourism Department of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, together with the National Administration of Turkmenistan for the Protection, Study and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments, organized a domestic tourist tour to the monuments of the Kunyaurgench Historical and Architectural Complex in the Dashoguz velayat....

Tourism

27.08.2026

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Over 4,4 thousand tourists traveled from Turkmenistan to Malaysia in six months

In the first half of 2026, 4 469 tourists from Turkmenistan visited Malaysia, according to a Tourism Malaysia press release on the growth of tourism from Central Asian countries.From January to June of this year, 53 347 tourists from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan visited Malaysia. This figure is...

Tourism

18.08.2026

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“Turkmenistan” Airlines will increase the number of flights from Ashgabat to Kazan starting in October

Starting October 25, “Turkmenistan” Airlines will increase the frequency of flights from Ashgabat to Kazan from four to six per week, adding flights on Thursdays and Fridays, according to the flight schedule on the airline's website.Currently, flights on this route operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Starting...

Tourism

05.08.2026

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Turkmenistan and JATA discussed issues of strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism

Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Japan, A. Bayramov, met yesterday with the newly elected Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), Yuri Hara, according to the Embassy's website.The parties discuss...

Tourism

04.08.2026

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Turkmenistan develops domestic tourism: a tour of the Great Silk Road's Monuments

On July 31, staff from the magazine "Culture and Art" and specialists from the Department of Culture of the Ahal velayat took part in a tour of historical sites, organized jointly by the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the National Department for the Protection, Study, and Restoration of Monuments.The route included a visi...

Tourism

24.07.2026

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New railway station buildings will be built in three regions of Turkmenistan

Modern railway station buildings will be built in the Ahal, Balkan, and Mary velayats of Turkmenistan. Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Annayev announced this at a government meeting, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the construction of new station buildings is part of the country's...

Tourism

23.07.2026

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Alimov: Uzbekistan is working on introducing electronic visas with Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ravshanbek Alimov, reported that the issue of introducing electronic visas for Turkmen citizens is being discussed jointly with the Turkmen side. He made this statement while answering a question from a Turkmenportal correspondent at a briefing on July 23.According to the ambassador, amendm...

Tourism

23.07.2026

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Uzbek Ambassador: Tashkent sees potential in the Khiva-Ashgabat-Mary-Bukhara route

Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ravshanbek Alimov, stated that Tashkent is interested in developing cross-border tourist routes with Turkmenistan. He made this announcement at a briefing on July 23."Uzbekistan is interested in developing cooperation with Central Asian countries to promote joint tourism routes. Turkmenista...

Tourism

23.07.2026

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More than 164 thousand Turkmen citizens visited Uzbekistan in six months

Uzbek Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ravshanbek Alimov announced that 370 thousand tourists from Turkmenistan visited Uzbekistan in 2025. The announcement was made on July 23 during the annual briefing on the development of Uzbekistan's tourism industry, held at the Uzbek Embassy in Ashgabat.In total, 11,7 million foreign tourists arr...

Tourism

17.07.2026

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Turkmenistan is interested in Georgia's experience in tourism development

Turkmenistan is interested in leveraging Georgia's experience to develop its tourism industry. This was stated by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov while speaking in Tbilisi at the Georgian-Turkmen Business Forum, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports."Turkmenistan is interested in Georgia's experience in developing tourism...

Tourism

08.07.2026

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Direct air traffic is important for the development of relations between Armenia and Turkmenistan – Ambassador

Direct air service between Armenia and Turkmenistan would be crucial for the further development of bilateral ties, Armenian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Arsen Avagyan stated in an interview with the online publication Turkmenportal....

Tourism

07.07.2026

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The Malaysia Tourism Board will hold a seminar in Turkmenistan

On July 14, Tourism Malaysia—the state agency under Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture—will hold a specialized seminar for Turkmen travel companies in Ashgabat. This was reported by the IIC....

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