AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeportations at Ashgabat Airport: Nearly 100 Turkmen migrants deported from Turkey were reportedly subjected to extreme questioning and screening by National Security Ministry (MNB) officials on arrival in Ashgabat, in what rights groups fear is transnational repression. Science Day in Ashgabat: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov praised the “great future” of Turkmenistan in science as diplomas were presented to newly awarded researchers at the Academy of Sciences, tying the event to the June 12 Science Day motto. Turkmenistan–EU Talks: Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met EU Ambassador Beata Peksa to discuss deepening cooperation across political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian areas. Cultural Diplomacy Abroad: Turkmenistan opened a heritage exhibition in Bucharest marking 35 years of independence, featuring carpets, costumes, jewelry, photos, and applied arts under the “purposeful heavenly horses” theme. Textile Lifestyle Push: Textile enterprises released premium gift bedding sets with 3D “heavenly horses” designs, blending national symbolism with new printing technology. International Cooperation on Heritage: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan discussed expanding UNESCO work on intangible cultural heritage, including support through UNESCO safeguarding mechanisms. U.S. Public Diplomacy: U.S. Under Secretary Sarah Rogers highlighted AI, education, and cultural exchange during her Turkmenistan briefing, including plans for an MBA partnership.
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