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Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Consider Restoring 5-Day Visa-Free Regime for Border Regions
During a high-level meeting between Turkmen and Kazakh regional officials, both sides supported the initiative to restore a 5-day visa-free regime for residents of border regions. This move is expected to strengthen humanitarian, cultural, and economic ties between the two neighboring countries.
On August 28, a delegation from Turkmenistan led by the Hakim of Balkan Velayat, Hojamyrat Ashyrmyradov, met with the Akim of Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region, Nurdaulet Kilibai. The parties discussed a strategic cooperation program for 2025–2027 and emphasized opportunities in the oil and gas industry, logistics, agriculture, culture, and tourism.
The Kazakh side expressed its readiness to expand cooperation across all areas. It was noted that there are currently 20 joint ventures with Turkmen participation operating in the Mangystau region, and 35 Turkmen students are studying at local universities.
In the first half of 2025, trade turnover between Mangystau and Turkmenistan reached $9.2 million — a 19% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Turkmenistan Announces the Contest “Youth Creativity – The Voice of Peace”
The editorial office of Nesil newspaper, together with the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, has announced the launch of the contest “Youth Creativity – The Voice of Peace.” The official announcement was published in the Nesil newspaper issue dated October 28.
The competition is open to young people under the age of 35. Participants are invited to submit essays, short stories, and poems dedicated to the themes of national achievements, patriotism, permanent neutrality, peace, friendship, and unity.
Entries must be submitted by December 10 with the note “Youth Creativity – The Voice of Peace.” Applications should include an information sheet, a copy of the passport, two 3×4 photos, home address, and phone number.
Submissions should be sent to:
Ashgabat, 744604, Garashlyk Avenue, Erkin döredijilik mekany, editorial office of Nesil newspaper.
The results will be announced in December, in honor of the International Day of Neutrality. Winners will receive certificates of merit, valuable prizes, and special awards for outstanding creative work.
Email: nesil-gazeti@sanly.tm
Contact numbers:
Nesil Editorial Office: (+99312) 38 61 57, 39 95 26, 39 96 35.
Magtymguly Youth Organization Central Council: (+99312) 44 88 55.
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