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“C5+1”: The US and Central Asian States Agree on Steps to Deepen Partnership

<p>On 9 September 2026, Ashgabat hosted a regular meeting of the Secretariat for Multilateral Cooperation in the “C5+1” format, which brings together the Central Asian states and the United States of America, reports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting focused on the further development of the “C5+1” format, as well as practical [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/09/c51-the-us-and-central-asian-states-agree-on-steps-to-deepen-partnership/">“C5+1”: The US and Central Asian States Agree on Steps to Deepen Partnership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Turkmenistan at 35: Part 7 – From What Was Available to What You Like – The Changing Wardrobe

<p>Liliya Zhirnova and Tamir Shakirov There is a simple question that can reveal an enormous amount about a society: When you need a new shirt, how many different shirts can you choose from? Not how many shirts exist in the world. How many can you actually walk into a shop and choose between? That distinction [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/09/turkmenistan-at-35-part-7-from-what-was-available-to-what-you-like-the-changing-wardrobe/">Turkmenistan at 35: Part 7 – From What Was Available to What You Like – The Changing Wardrobe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Korean Technology and Turkmenistan’s Resource Potential: How the Industrial Partnership Is Evolving

<p>The economic cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea is gradually expanding beyond individual large-scale industrial projects. Alongside the construction of industrial facilities, technology transfer, training for local specialists, modernization of production facilities, and localization are gaining increasing importance. A prime example of this new phase is the development of shipbuilding on Turkmenistan’s Caspian [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/09/korean-technology-and-turkmenistans-resource-potential-how-the-industrial-partnership-is-evolving/">Korean Technology and Turkmenistan’s Resource Potential: How the Industrial Partnership Is Evolving</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Turkmen Delegation Participates in Regional Midwifery Conference in Ankara

<p>Ankara, Türkiye – A delegation from Turkmenistan is participating in the regional conference &#8220;Accelerating Midwifery Progress in Eastern Europe and Central Asia,&#8221; taking place on 7–8 September 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye. Organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye and in partnership with [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/08/turkmen-delegation-participates-in-regional-midwifery-conference-in-ankara/">Turkmen Delegation Participates in Regional Midwifery Conference in Ankara</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Turkmenistan at 35: Part 6 – The Refrigerator Test – What 35 Years of Change Look Like in a Turkmen Kitchen?

<p>Elvira Kadyrova There are many sophisticated ways of measuring development. One can calculate GDP per capita, compare industrial output, measure investment or examine the growth of trade. Or one can open a refrigerator. It may sound almost absurdly simple. But the contents of a household refrigerator can tell us a great deal about how everyday [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/08/turkmenistan-at-35-part-6-the-refrigerator-test-what-35-years-of-change-look-like-in-a-turkmen-kitchen/">Turkmenistan at 35: Part 6 – The Refrigerator Test – What 35 Years of Change Look Like in a Turkmen Kitchen?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Turkmenistan at 35: Part 5 – From Meat to a Food Industry – What Happened to the Meat Counter?

<p>Raviliya Kadyrova There is another transformation that can be seen most clearly when we stop thinking about the product itself and look at everything that happens before it reaches the consumer. Thirty-five years ago, meat was primarily understood as a basic food commodity. Today, the meat market increasingly includes sausages, smoked products, meat rolls, semi-finished [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/07/turkmenistan-at-35-part-5-from-meat-to-a-food-industry-what-happened-to-the-meat-counter/">Turkmenistan at 35: Part 5 – From Meat to a Food Industry – What Happened to the Meat Counter?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discusses partnership with Head of Çalık Holding

<p>National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Ahmet Çalık, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çalık Holding, TDH reports. The talks took place within the framework of Berdimuhamedov’s visit to the Netherlands. Ahmet Çalık expressed gratitude for the invitation to the first Akhalteke Equestrian World Championship [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/07/gurbanguly-berdimuhamedov-discusses-partnership-with-head-of-calik-holding/">Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discusses partnership with Head of Çalık Holding</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Open Day at the French Institute in Ashgabat: Immersion in Language, Art, and Live Communication

<p>The French Institute in Turkmenistan invites everyone to its Open Day, which will take place on Saturday, 5 September, from 15:00 to 19:30. This day will offer a great opportunity to explore the French Institute in Turkmenistan, meet its team, learn about its educational programs, get details on French language courses, international DELF/DALF exams, and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/03/open-day-at-the-french-institute-in-ashgabat-immersion-in-language-art-and-live-communication/">Open Day at the French Institute in Ashgabat: Immersion in Language, Art, and Live Communication</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Turkmenistan at 35: Part 3 – From Scarcity to Style – The Changing World of Footwear

<p>Tamir Shakirov and Liliya Zhirnova Ask someone who remembers the first years of independence what was difficult to find in the shops, and footwear is likely to be among the answers. There was a time when a pair of good shoes was something to be found rather than something to be selected. And sneakers—the ubiquitous [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/03/turkmenistan-at-35-part-3-from-scarcity-to-style-the-changing-world-of-footwear/">Turkmenistan at 35: Part 3 – From Scarcity to Style – The Changing World of Footwear</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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UNDP and Partners Support Turkmenistan in Updating its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

<p>Ashgabat, 2 September 2026 – A National Seminar is taking place in Ashgabat under the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF), “Global Programme for Supporting the Update of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and the Preparation of the 7th National Report on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD),” [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net/2026/09/02/undp-and-partners-support-turkmenistan-in-updating-its-national-biodiversity-strategy-and-action-plan/">UNDP and Partners Support Turkmenistan in Updating its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.newscentralasia.net">News Central Asia (nCa)</a>.</p>

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Turkmenistan at 35: Part 2 – From Five Loaves to a World of Bread

Thirty-five years after Turkmenistan's independence, the country has seen dramatic changes in infrastructure and economy. But some changes are quieter, like the variety of bread available. Elvira Kadyrova and Ramilya Delmuhametova explore how bread has evolved from a limited staple to a world of options. The piece reflects on how such everyday items signal broader societal shifts.

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Ahead of the new school year: The Keyik Okara Public Organization, with the support of the Embassy of Israel, held a charity event for schoolchildren.

Ahead of the new school year, the Keyik Okara Public Organization teamed up with the Israeli Embassy to host a charity event for schoolchildren. The initiative aimed to provide support and supplies to students as they prepare to return to class. Details on the number of children helped or the specific items distributed were not disclosed. The collaboration highlights ongoing community outreach efforts in the region.

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Этнографы Туркменистана и Центральной Азии завершили экспедицию на Алтай

A ten-day international expedition called "Big Altai: Turkic Heritage 2026" wrapped up in Russia's Altai region. Researchers from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan spent the time documenting the customs of local indigenous groups like the Kumandins and Chelkans. The project aimed to preserve and understand the region's Turkic cultural roots.

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Заключительный тур музыкального конкурса в Ашхабаде назвал лучших народных исполнителей

The final round of Turkmenistan's annual national competition for dutar players and bakshi singers took place in Ashgabat. Fourteen musicians and fourteen singers who won earlier qualifying rounds from Ashgabat, Arkadag, and various provinces competed. The event showcases traditional Turkmen music.

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