The exchange rate of
the Central Bank

Other currency

Ratio of precious metal 1 (one) ounce of turkmen manat

  GOLD
  SILVER
  PLATINIUM
  PALLADIUM

News archive Year 2017
1 September 2017

Key aspects of country’s development are discussed at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

On August 18, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers where priority subjects of the state life were reviewed.

24 August 2017

Key aspects of country’s development are discussed at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

On August 18, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers where priority subjects of the state life were reviewed.

24 August 2017

The Central Bank of Turkmenistan issues commemorative coins to mark the 2017 Asian Games

The Central Bank of Turkmenistan has issued a set of two commemorative coins (gold and silver) in denomination of 100 manats each to mark the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

3 July 2017

The session of the Cabinet of Ministers was held

Turning to the subjects of the agenda, the Head of the State gave floor to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Hojamammedov who reported on the activity of the State Standard Centre that carries out metrological tests and comparative analysis of measuring instruments used in oil and gas sector, agriculture, health care, trade and other fields.

27 June 2017

The issues of gas processing, development of communication and education spheres discussed at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers

The issues of state life, the implementation of national and sectoral programs, and forthcoming events aimed at developing international cooperation have been considered at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan.

27 June 2017

Key aspects of the state monetary policy are reviewed during video conference session

On June 22, having opened the session, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov called Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Hojamammedov, Minister of Finance M. Muhammedov, chairpersons of the state, joint stock and commercial banks.

19 June 2017

Central Bank of Turkmenistan and Savings Banks Fund for International Cooperation of the FRG have signed a Memorandum

Memorandum of Understanding between the Central Bank of Turkmenistan (CBT) and the Savings Banks Fund for International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Germany was signed in Berlin. The document is aimed at deepening cooperation in the field of strengthening financial system and vocational training, exchanging visits of experts and specialists.

19 June 2017

State Affairs, Several Draft Documents Reviewed at Session of Cabinet of Ministers

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held the regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers that discussed the pressing issues of the state affairs and reviewed several draft documents.

5 June 2017

Results of Five Months in Sectors of National Economy Reviewed at Cabinet Session

President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held the regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers where the outcomes of work in the sectors of the national economy in the past five months have been reviewed, and several draft documents discussed.

27 May 2017

State Affairs Discussed and Several Draft Documents Reviewed at the Session of the Cabinet of Ministers

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held the regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers where the pressing issues of state affairs have been discussed and several draft documents reviewed.

20 May 2017

Topical issues of internal and foreign policy are reviewed at the joint session of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council

Having announced the agenda, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave floor to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan B. Hojamammedov who reported on the work for draft of the State Budget for 2018. It was informed that at present moment, the order of preparation of relative data and calculations necessary for development of the main financial document of the country is completed as well as the deadlines for submission of the documents are set.

2 May 2017

Joint Session of Cabinet of Ministers and State Security Council Held

On April 28, during the joint session of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council, priority tasks of the state politics and draft documents were reviewed.

22 April 2017

The issues of international cooperation, economy, ecology and culture have been considered at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers

On April 21, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which considered drafts of several documents and discussed topical issues of state life.

17 April 2017

Topical issues of state life discussed at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers

On April 14, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which considered topical issues of state life and drafts of several documents

6 April 2017

During the January-March period, compared to the previous year’s similar period, GDP growth has made up 6.2 percent

Over the January-March period of 2017, a sustainable GDP growth, as compared to the same period of 2016, increased by 6.2 percent. In the industrial sector, this figure grew up on 1.8 percent, construction – 4.4 percent, transport-communication sector – 10.8 percent, trade – 10.4 percent, agriculture – 3.4 percent, service sector – 10.8 percent.

3 April 2017

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov: the foundation for mining and chemical industry development is laid

On March 31, speaking during opening ceremony of the ore-dressing and processing complex in Garlyk, the President of Turkmenistan underlined the strategic importance of the new enterprise in line with the chemical industry development – one of the priority sectors of the national economy.

27 March 2017

Priority aspects of internal and foreign policy of Turkmenistan are discussed at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers

On March 24, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Government with participation of leaders of military and law enforcement agencies, number of ministries and departments, hyakims of some vealyats and Ashgabat.

23 March 2017

IMF mission confirms the successfulness of ambitious changes and reforms in Turkmenistan

In the framework of the working visit to Turkmenistan on March 6-17, the IMF mission led by Mr. Martin Sommer held a number of meetings in ministries and departments, banking institutions and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.

19 March 2017

Priority aspects of Turkmenistan development are reviewed at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers

On March 17, Switching over to the subjects of the agenda of the session, the Head of the State gave floor for report on the situation in financial and economic sector to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Hojamammedov. Speaking of the fulfilment of the assignments given by the President of Turkmenistan, the Vice-premier informed on the work undertaken for development of the Draft Concept on establishment of free economic zones in Turkmenistan until 2023.

17 March 2017

President of Turkmenistan and Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Investment Authority discussed cooperation opportunities

On March 16, the President of Turkmenistan, who is on a visit to Doha, has met with the Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Investment Authority.

17 March 2017

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani specify the priorities of Turkmen – Qatar cooperation

On March 15, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left on official visit to the State of Qatar. The Head of the State was seen off by the officials at the capital international airport.

13 March 2017

Priority issues of state life have been considered at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers

On March 10, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which considered priority issues of state life and drafted of a number of documents.

6 March 2017

Macroeconomic indices for January – February 2017 reflect positive dynamics of the development

For the period under review, the main index of national economy, the GDP, increased for 6.2 percent where the growth in industrial sector were 0.6 percent, in construction 4.6 percent, in transport and communication sector 11.4 percent, in trade 11 percent, in agriculture 3.2 percent and in service sphere 10.8 percent.

6 March 2017

Outcomes of the country development for January – February 2017 are analysed during the session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

On March 3, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held the session of the Cabinet of Ministers where results of work of different branches of economy, social and political sphere from the beginning of the year were summed up. Certain issues of the state life were also reviewed.

27 February 2017

The new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan has been approved

On February 24, at a government meeting in Ashgabat, the country's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov by Resolution approved the new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers, including 10 Vice-Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, 21 ministers and 27 chairmen of corporations and committees.

23 February 2017

Turkmenistan’s trade sector development reflects the successful solution of the import substitution

According to the results of 2016 in industries, providing services, the highest growth rate of gross value added has been recorded in trade – more than 14 percent.

16 February 2017

Results of the elections were reviewed during joint session of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council

Having announced the agenda, the Leader of the Nation gave floor to Chairman of the Central Committee for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan G. Myradov who informed on the results of the elections of the Head of the States.

9 February 2017

UN General Assembly declares December 12 International Neutrality Day

The 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted the Resolution declaring December 12 as International Neutrality Day.

9 February 2017

The January results of the national economy sectors have been completed

On February 7, The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to the priority issues of public life.

30 January 2017

Cabinet of Ministers reviewed the plans for the main events in near future by industries

On January 27, The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which, after hearing the reports of members of the government and plans for upcoming industry events, has formulated a number of pressing challenges.

23 January 2017

Meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

On January 20, The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has chaired a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which discussed urgent issues of public life and a number of documents.

16 January 2017

In 2016, the GDP of Turkmenistan's economy increased by 6.2 percent

In the past 2016, the GDP of Turkmenistan has grown by 6.2 percent. In the industrial sector, this figure increased by 1.2 percent, in construction – by 4.4 percent, in transport and communications sector – by 10.5 percent, in trade - by 14.3 percent, in agriculture – by 11.6 percent and in services – by 10 percent.

16 January 2017

An expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan took place

On January 13, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov held an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which was dedicated to summarizing the results of work of the Government in the past year. Vice-premiers, ministers and heads of regional administrations have presented their reports; decisions on matters cadres have been made. The objectives of socio-economic development of the country in 2017 have also been identified.