Today is the Independence Day of Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakum Desert. It’s known for archaeological ruins including those at Nisa and Merv, major stops along the ancient trade route the Silk Road.
It is an isolated, gas-rich country located in Central Asia, bordered by the Caspian Sea, Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
The capital city Ashgabat was rebuilt in Soviet style in the mid-20th century and is filled with grand monuments honoring former president Saparmurat Niyazov.
Population of nearly 7,770,220 as of September 2026 which ranks 104th worldwide Turkmenistan people still experiences poverty due to wealth inequality and strict state control.
Nepal and Turkmenistan signed the agreement to establish diplomatic relations on October 17, 2005. The relations between Nepal and Turkmenistan are cordial. Both nations conduct relations through non-resident embassies. Nepal’s embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, is accredited for Turkmenistan, while Turkmenistan’s embassy in New Delhi, India, is concurrently accredited to Nepal
On this 35 years of independence on September 27
We wish a Happy Independence Day marching towards the beginning of a warm and cooperative partnership based on goodwill, mutual respect, and shared values.
