The V Open International Internet Olympiad on the subject of resistance of materials was held among students of higher educational institutions of the country and abroad, organized by the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction. This was reported in the newspaper "Turkmenistan" . The International Olympiad was attended by 877 students from 63 higher education institutions in Australia, Germany, Romania, the United States, Malaysia, China, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Uganda and Pakistan. The opening ceremony of the competition, held in the main building of the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, was attended by a large crowd. The Olympiad was held in a single round in the form of an individual competition, in which participants were presented with 6 problems related to the subject, and a total of 120 minutes were given to solve them. The judges determined the individual winners of the Olympiad based on the total number of points scored. Thus, students of higher educational institutions of Turkmenistan won 106 prize places at the international Olympiad. Among the foreign students, students from the People's Republic of China came out on top. 432 students from China participated in the competition, winning 101 prizes. Students from the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction, the Institute of Engineering and Transport Communications, the State Energy Institute, the Turkmen Agricultural University named after SA Niyazov, the International Oil and Gas University named after Yagshigeldi Kakayev, and the Turkmen Agricultural Institute particularly distinguished themselves in the competition.

A new textbook entitled "Russian Language for Professionals" has been published for students of higher education institutions in Turkmenistan. Its author is T. Babaeva. According to the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan , the new textbook is intended for students studying in fields other than language studies. This book can also be used by those studying in the field of "International Economic Relations". The textbook is designed for 136 hours of study and is aimed at developing professional communication skills. This includes areas such as business correspondence, drafting documents, conducting negotiations, and preparing speeches (presentations). The book also includes texts and related tasks for independent work.

In April, subject Olympiads in mathematics, chemistry, and computer science will be held for senior high school students in Turkmenistan. The competitions are being held by the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University, according to "Turkmenistan: Golden Age." All interested students are welcome to participate in the Olympiads; there is no limit on the number of participants. The first round of the Olympiad will be held online from April 9 to 11. Students who successfully complete the first round will be invited to Ashgabat to participate in the second, final round. The final round will take place on April 25 at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas. Applicants wishing to participate in the Olympiad must submit student information to the organizing committee by April 4, using the established template. By decision of the organizing committee, students who demonstrate high results at the competition and win prizes will receive priority admission to the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas. Detailed information about the upcoming subject competitions is available on the university's website.

A nationwide garden planting ceremony was held today with the participation of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. This was reported on the "Watan" news program. The participation of the head of state in this large-scale event aimed at turning the country into a grove has further increased its significance and clearly demonstrated that the noble traditions of the Turkmen people are being continued. Planting various types of garden crops, taking into account the soil and climatic conditions of this region, will allow creating forest belts in the foothills. During the garden planting ceremony, the President of Turkmenistan was interested in the work of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers in charge of the agricultural sector T. Atahallyev reported to the President of Turkmenistan on the progress of the nationwide garden planting ceremony, as well as Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers in charge of Ashgabat B. Annamammedov reported on the improvement and sanitation of the capital of Turkmenistan, as well as on the ongoing construction work. Thus, the mass tree planting ceremony became a vivid demonstration of Turkmenistan's worthy contribution to global efforts to ensure ecological well-being, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable development goals during the period of the Revival of the new era of the sovereign state.

Today, the Turkmen people celebrated the National Spring Holiday - International Nowruz Day - with great enthusiasm, joy, and good wishes and hopes. As reported by the "Watan" news program, the main festivities were held in the "Nowruz Yayla" in the Ak Bugday district of Ahal region. The festivities organized on the occasion of the National Spring Holiday — International Nowruz Day, "Nowruz Yayla", were combined with the traditions of Turkmen holidays. The inspiring performances of the country's cultural and artistic masters added a wonderful touch to the celebrations organized in the beautiful valley. The presentation of Turkmen national traditions in the beautiful valley, the preparation of Turkmen national dishes, and the performance of the "Galkynysh" national equestrian troupe left unforgettable memories for the participants of the ceremony. Decorated white houses were erected in the "Nowruz countryside", creating the image of a Turkmen village. It reflected the lifestyle of the Turkmen people, wise traditions related to family, and the features of village life. Also, works of national applied and decorative art and types of crafts were displayed here. A concert of artists of Turkmenistan was also held in connection with the festivities organized in the "Nowruz steppe". Celebrations on the occasion of Nowruz were widespread in the city of Arkadag, built on the wisdom of Hero Arkadag, as well as in all regions of the country.

The President of Turkmenistan cordially congratulated his compatriots on the holy holiday of Oraza Bayram, one of the oldest holidays celebrating the moral and spiritual purity of humanity, and expressed his firm belief that the rich events dedicated to Oraza Bayram will further enhance the patriotic feelings, creative enthusiasm, and labor enthusiasm of the beloved people, who are infinitely proud of the honor and glory of the Motherland that shines throughout the world. This was reported in the Turkmenistan newspaper. In his congratulatory message, the Head of State said: "In the year when the 35th anniversary of the Independence of our beloved Motherland is widely celebrated, in the holy month of physical and spiritual purification, fasting was observed, taraweeh prayers were performed, and prayers were offered for the peace, prosperity and prosperity of the people and the country, guided by obligatory and important principles. In the capital of our beloved Motherland, Ashgabat, which is confidently advancing towards new heights of development, in the beautiful city of Arkadag, where modern digital technologies, ecological prosperity and national architectural traditions are harmoniously combined, in our cities and villages where a happy life is in full swing, Oraza Bayramy is widely celebrated with enthusiasm. Following our noble traditions, which come from our brave ancestors and are in harmony with the spirit of the modern age, prayers are offered for the further enhancement of the world reputation of our independent, permanent neutrality and the well-being of the country. "This confirms that in the year of "Independent, Eternal Neutral Turkmenistan - the Land of the Brave and Brave Horse-Murad", our national principles, festivals, and traditions, which are the foundation of our patriotism and humanism, statehood, and power, are being worthily maintained, and our society is becoming more united and revitalized," he noted. At the end of the congratulatory letter, the President of Turkmenistan once again sincerely congratulated the people on the holy holiday of Oraza, which celebrates the purity of the human soul, and wished them good health, a peaceful and prosperous life, happiness, and great success in their work for the further prosperity of their beloved Motherland. He prayed that the meritorious deeds performed during the blessed days of the blessed month of Oraza, the offerings of the fast, and the prayers for the strength, unity, and prosperity of the Independent, Eternally Neutral Motherland may be accepted by the Almighty.

Ships of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) closed joint-stock company are transporting pipes intended for the construction of the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline, Report reports, citing information from ASCO. The cargo transportation is carried out from the seaport of Baku to the international seaport of Turkmenbashi. The pipes are transported by ASCO's multi-purpose dry cargo vessels: Natavan, Rasul Rza, Garadag, Teymur Ahmedov and Maestro Niyazi. It is planned to transport 11,700 pipes to Turkmenistan by the end of the year via the aforementioned vessels.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sincerely congratulated the Turkmen people on the most sacred night in the Muslim world, which celebrates the noble traditions of humanism and humanity. He also expressed his firm belief that in the year of "Independent, Eternally Neutral Turkmenistan - the Land of the Brave Horse-Murad", this blessed night will be greeted with good wishes and will further celebrate love, unity and solidarity for the beloved Motherland. As reported in the "Turkmenistan" newspaper, the head of state in his congratulatory message said: "The values ​​​​that have been formed on the glorious path of the Turkmen people and such as patriotism, unity, humanism, statehood, morality, honesty, friendship and brotherhood, humility, generosity, purity, nobility, honesty, goodness are the unshakable pillars of our national unity and spiritual world. These values, which are based on centuries-old historical experience, spiritual and moral roots, and have become the fundamental teachings of our new era, are further enriched during the holy month of Ramadan and the blessed Night of Power, strengthening our unity and solidarity. Accordingly, the Turkmen people especially honor Night of Power as a night of holiness, blessing and generosity. During the month of Ramadan, especially in honor of Night of Power, those who have passed away are remembered with kindness, and ifzachar is given. Kind words are said to each other, and tarawa prayers are performed. "Prayers and wishes are made for the further strengthening of the foundation of the Independence and Neutrality of our beloved Motherland, whose prestige in the world is growing, for the well-being of our people, and for the happiness of every family," he notes. At the end of his congratulatory message, the President of Turkmenistan once again sincerely congratulated the Turkmen people on the holy Night of Power, wishing them good health, a prosperous and happy life, and great success in their work for the further prosperity of their sovereign Motherland.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via a digital system. During the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan signed a document aimed at turning the country into a grove, creating forest zones and properly caring for planted tree seedlings, as well as implementing Resolution No. 1718 of the President of Turkmenistan of February 13, 2026, on planting trees in Turkmenistan in 2026. This was reported on the "Watan" news program. In accordance with the document, it is planned to hold a nationwide tree planting ceremony in Turkmenistan on March 21, 2026. Ministries and departmental administrations, as well as the administrations of the regions, Ashgabat, and Arkadag cities, have been instructed to ensure the high-level organization of the nationwide tree-planting ceremony.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported on progress in developing partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at a government meeting, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports. Turkmenistan has been a member of the IMO since August 26, 1993. The country has acceded to 14 of the organization's conventions and is working to bring its national legislation into compliance with their standards. During the meeting, Meredov put forward a number of specific proposals. Specifically, to prepare for accession to the new IMO conventions, it is proposed to form an interdepartmental working group with representatives from relevant ministries and agencies. One of the group's priority tasks is to facilitate Turkmenistan's accession to the IMO Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic. In addition, it was proposed to organize visits by IMO leadership to Turkmenistan in 2026 to discuss prospects for cooperation, as well as to hold thematic seminars and conferences with the participation of representatives of the organization.

The Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan summarized the results of the national student hackathon "AI Solutions" and announced the winners. The competition took place on February 21 at the "Sanly Çözgüt - IT meýdança" business association, which operates under the Institute. Sixteen student teams participated—one from each university, according to "Turkmenistan: Golden Age." The first place was won by teams from the Institute of Engineering, Technical and Transport Communications of Turkmenistan, the Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan, and the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas. The second place was won by teams from the International University for Humanities and Development, the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and the Magtymguly Turkmen State University. Third place was awarded to teams from the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management, the Turkmen Agricultural University named after S.A. Niyazov, the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, and the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan. The winners received diplomas and commemorative gifts from the host university. Six teams from several other universities across the country received incentive prizes. Hackathon participants competed in developing IT products using artificial intelligence, specifically testing systems capable of generating questions based on user categories and evaluating results based on the answers received. The effectiveness and performance of the participants' innovative solutions were assessed by a panel of experts, including university professors of IT disciplines and invited experts in the field.

The State Circus of Turkmenistan will present a large-scale circus program in the capital of Azerbaijan. The performances will be held on the territory of the Circus Sea Breeze arena. The main part of the program will be a performance by the Galkynysh national equestrian troupe, the winner of the 47th International Circus Festival held in Monte Carlo in 2025. The program will also feature performances by artists from various other genres of circus art. In honor of Nowruz, the organizers have announced special prices: tickets for all screenings on March 14, 15, and 20 can be purchased for 15 Azerbaijani manats. To make things easier for viewers, special bus services will be launched from the Koroglu metro station. Tickets are on sale on the iTicket.az website and at all box offices in the city.

The total cargo turnover at the Turkmenbashi International Sea Port between January and December 2025 amounted to 7 million 316 thousand 326 tons. In this indicator, the share of export cargo was 4 million 465 thousand 956 tons; import cargo was 1 million 522 thousand 793 tons; and transit cargo was 1 million 327 thousand 576 tons. The achievement of a 15.2 percent growth rate in total cargo turnover compared to the same period in 2024 is a clear indication of the successful implementation of Turkmenistan's logistics strategy. This was reported in the Turkmenistan newspaper. 20 modern vessels belonging to the "Maritime Merchant Fleet" Closed Joint-Stock Company have entered the ranks of the most active vessels in the Caspian Sea. According to the results of January-December 2025, these vessels transported 2 million 454 thousand 106 tons of cargo, 20 thousand 267 vehicles and 3 thousand 207 containers to their designated destinations. The report also states that the national fleet provided high-quality service to 170,162 passengers, increasing the reliability of domestic and international flights. 

The Galkynysh national equestrian troupe, which is conducting an artistic tour of the regions of Turkmenistan, visited Lebap province. On February 23, 3 thousand people gathered at the Turkmen White House in Turkmenabat to watch the troupe's amazing performances. This was reported in the Turkmenistan newspaper. As noted in the report, during the ceremony, the group visited the Lebap Velayat Museum of History and Local Lore. The museum's collection contains over 200 items related to horses alone. Most of them date back centuries. A visit to the Velayat Museum became one of the most impressive and memorable moments of the creative trip to the eastern region for the members of the famous group. Shortly after, the group members marched along Bitarap Turkmenistan Street in Turkmenabat. Along the way, musical performances were held in front of the city's Specialized Secondary School No. 39, the Seyitnazar Seydi State Musical Drama Theater, and the regional library.  The white-domed "Turkmen's White House" building welcomed the glorious group with music and music. The festivities began in the square in front of the building and continued at the entrance. The exhibition organized here featured works by artists and sculptors of the region dedicated to Turkmen horses. A short while later, the ceremony began in the main hall of the building. To the applause of the audience, the members of the group walked onto the stage carrying their newly awarded international certificates. Then the group performed. As we previously reported, in January 2026, the 48th International Circus Festival was held in Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, within the framework of which the Galkynysh National Equestrian Dance Company was awarded international certificates by the World Circus Federation and the European Circus Association for its great contribution to circus art. In honor of this event, festive events were held in the city of Arkadag, Ashgabat. Now the members of the company are in the regions of the country, participating in events organized in honor of this success and performing with their unique equestrian dances.

As previously reported, today, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired a comprehensive meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council, which was also attended by the mayors of the regions and the city of Ashgabat.

Today, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired a comprehensive meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council. The meeting was also attended by the mayors of the regions and the city of Ashgabat. This was reported by the "Watan" news program.

Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Balkan region, where he was interested in issues related to the high-quality organization of international events to be held in Avaza in 2026, and familiarized himself with the projects related to their organizational level.

Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow paid a working visit to Balkan region. During the working visit, the Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan was interested in issues related to the high-quality organization of international events to be held in Turkmenistan in 2026, as part of the foreign policy strategy of the Head of State, and got acquainted with the projects related to their organizational level. This was reported by the "Watan" news program.

During his visit to Tokyo, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who participated in the first summit of the Central Asia-Japan Dialogue, met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. This was reported in the electronic edition of the Turkmenistan newspaper.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people congratulated the Turkmen people on the success of large-scale international events dedicated to the remarkable 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality in the Year of International Peace and Confidence, which have become a further manifestation of the country's firm adherence to the peace-loving foreign policy. This was reported by the "Watan" news program.