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Ashgabat May Have a Metro by 2035

At the international conference «CIET-2024», Vladimir Petruk, Managing Director of the Interbudmontazh company, spoke about the prospects for building a metro in Ashgabat. The idea of creating a metro was first voiced in February 2014 by the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a visit to the Interbudmontazh CA.

According to Petruk, specialists from the Japanese company Sumitomo, the Japanese Metro Association and the German consulting group K2 worked on assessing the possibility of construction. Over ten months of research, experts studied the geological conditions and seismic activity of the region, confirming the technical feasibility of construction provided that reinforced concrete structures are used.

According to the concept, the Ashgabat metro should become an environmentally friendly transport solution that in the future can connect the capital with the «smart city» of Arkadag, Geokdepe in the west and Anau in the east. The expected date for the appearance of the metro is 2035.

«Considering the growing prosperity of the population and the increase in the number of cars on the city streets, the metro will be the only effective solution to transport problems in the future,» Vladimir Petruk emphasized, noting the successful experience of operating metros in 36 countries located in seismic zones.

Currently, work is underway with the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan, and it is also planned to discuss the issue with the UN mission within the framework of the urban infrastructure development program. The Interbudmontazh company, which has significant experience in underground construction, expressed its readiness to participate in the implementation of the project aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens.

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Apr 26 2026
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated all his compatriots on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has congratulated all his compatriots on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse, which is celebrated at the state level with great pomp in honor of the glorious horses created on the basis of folk selection, which have found perfection through the talent of wise fathers and have made a worthy contribution to the development of world culture. This is reported by TDH. In his congratulatory message, the head of state noted the special importance of the role of winged horses in the life of the brave people, and that since ancient times, the heavenly horses, known worldwide as "heavenly horses", "Nisai horses", and "winged horses", are the national pride, pride, and valuable asset of the people. This is clearly reflected in such wise sayings as "A horse has wings", "A horse will be a horse, a horse is a legacy", "A horse is a statehood", and "A horse is a source of livelihood". "Our heavenly horses, considered the indelible heritage of our ancestors and one of the pioneers of world equestrian culture, are known for their uniqueness, beauty, humane character and loyalty to their owners. Accordingly, our state creates all conditions for the international development of horse breeding, Turkmen national horsemanship, equestrian sports in our ancestral homeland, and for the continuous improvement of the living conditions of horse lovers. The fact that the Galkynysh national equestrian troupe has repeatedly won the main and special prizes at international circus festivals further increases our people's pride in our horses. During this year, which has been declared "Independent, Eternal Neutral Turkmenistan - the Homeland of the Horse-Ball Horse-Myrad", it is planned to hold a number of events in the field of equestrian sports in our country and abroad in accordance with the Program of Events to be held in the field of equestrian sports. These events will give a great impetus to further popularize the fame of our Akhal-Teke horses around the world," the Congratulatory Message of the President of Turkmenistan states. At the end of his congratulatory message, the Head of State once again sincerely congratulated the Turkmen Horse National Day, which is widely celebrated in the year of the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's sacred independence, and wished all the Turkmen people good health, long life, family well-being, and great success in their work to further develop and improve the art of Turkmen horse breeding.