Latest news in Turkmenistan? September 13th, 2026

Industrial and Economic Partnerships with JapanPresident Serdar Berdimuhamedov held official talks in Ashgabat with Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Kenji Yamada. The discussions centered on expanding industrial cooperation, circular economy initiatives, and joint investments in gas chemicals, transport infrastructure, and engineering technologies. Trend News Agency+ 1European Diplomatic and Trade EngagementFollowing the formal presentation of credentials by the new European Union Ambassador, Luc Devigne, Turkmen leadership reiterated plans to expand business and investment ties with European firms. Focus sectors include transport, logistics along the Middle Corridor, and green energy development. Trend News Agency+ 1Domestic Industry Upgrades and Resource ManagementThe government approved a series of economic modernization measures, notably the technological upgrading of the Baherden garment factory to boost domestic manufacturing capacity. In parallel, state directives were issued to improve technological efficiency in resource extraction and drilling operations. Trend News AgencyAgricultural Harvest and Water Resource ProgramsAcross the velayats, regional administration has transitioned into the seasonal cotton harvest campaign. Alongside agricultural operations, the Ministry of Agriculture and international partners, including the UNDP, have initiated training programs focused on agricultural water-use efficiency and Aral Sea regional water diplomacy. turkmenistaninfo.gov.tmPreparations for the 35th Anniversary of IndependenceState cultural institutions launched national theater premieres and regional artistic competitions leading up to national independence celebrations, featuring premiere productions staged across theaters in Ashgabat, Arkadag, and provincial centers. turkmenistaninfo.gov.tm