The official opening ceremony of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games is well underway in the Turkmen capital. It is attended by President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, heads of state and government of some countries, foreign leading figures and other honorary guests.  In the afternoon, the head of state arrived at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Among those who gathered to mark the event were Cabinet Deputies Chairman, Ashgabat city khyakim, senior officials of military and law enf...

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received President of the Asian Olympic Council (AOC) Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah who arrived in Ashgabat for participation in the opening ceremony of V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. Having congratulated the Head of the State on coming start of 2017 Asian Games, the guest confirmed the interest of the AOC in expansion of cooperation with Turkmenistan. Having stated successful character of cooperation with the Asian Olympic Counc...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met President of the Republic of Moldova Igor Dodon who arrived in Turkmen capital for participation in the opening events of V Asian Games. Congratulating Turkmen Leader on the beginning of Ashgabat 2017 Games, the President of Moldova noted that events of such scale supports the activation of international relations and establishment of the atmosphere of trust and understanding.  President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that Turkmenistan sees Mo...

Today President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has received Chairwoman of the Council of Federation of Federal Meeting of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko who has arrived in Ashgabat at the head of the Russian delegation for participation in the solemn ceremony of opening of the 5th Asian indoor and martial arts games. The guest has conveyed to the head of the state congratulation and best regards in conduction of this large scale sports competition from President of the Russian Federation...

President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain will take part in the opening ceremony of the 5th AIMAG President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain who arrived in our country for participation in celebrations devoted to the 5th Asian indoor and martial arts games. The Turkmen leader warmly welcomed the honoured guest. Presidents of two countries were photographed in front of the national flags of Turkmenistan and Islamic Republi...

On behalf of UNICEF in Turkmenistan, I would like to congratulate the Government of Turkmenistan on hosting the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. We are witnessing a historic event that will highlight the magical power of sports in bringing people closer together, as more than 6,000 athletes from Asia and Oceania, including one refugee team are expected to participate in AIMAG 2017. It is heartening to see volunteers, who make-up mostly young people from the country, that are working rele...

Turkmenistan has traditionally been the author of international initiatives aimed at strengthening peace and stability. The country also takes an active part in the discussions on the most pressing issues for the countries of the Central Asian region and beyond. Universal peace, security and stability are the key components of Turkmenistan's position, which will be presented at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly. Turkmenistan also actively supports and develops this foreign policy li...