On May 8, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov and the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, MFA told APA. The ministers discussed current issues related to strengthening cooperation between the two […]
The Business and Investment Conference brought together the Middle East, Central Asia and Azerbaijan
The Ministers of Economy, Trade and Investment of Arab countries, Central Asian states and Azerbaijan held the first business and investment conference on 26-27 February 2025 on the sidelines of the Investopia 2025 International Forum in Abu Dhabi under the motto “Towards sustainable cooperation and Partnership”. The Conference on Arab Business and Investment with the […]
The Role of Caspian Energy in Global Supply Chains
The Caspian Sea region continues to be a pivotal energy hub, contributing significantly to global oil and natural gas markets. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan account for a substantial share of hydrocarbon reserves, with petroleum production from offshore Caspian fields constituting 1% of global oil supply and natural gas output exceeding 4 trillion cubic feet […]
Caspian-Black Sea Transport Corridor Agreement expected this year
On 10 February 2025, a quadrilateral working meeting was via videoconference to discuss the draft intergovernmental agreement on the establishment and implementation of the Caspian Sea-Black Sea international transit and transport corridor, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, as […]
Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas Production Detailed in New EIA Caspian Sea Report
U.S. Energy Information Administration has issued an updated report titled “Regional Analysis Brief: Caspian Sea”. The report analyzes energy in the Caspian Sea region, focusing both on energy production and resources offshore in the Caspian Sea itself. It also provides an energy overview of several coasta countries of the Caspian Sea (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan). […]
Online sales of Azerbaijani products launch in Turkmenistan
Online sales of “Made in Azerbaijan” products are now launched in Turkmenistan. Azerbaijani products are now available for purchase through three major online platforms in Turkmenistan – “GiperTM”, “Ynamdar”, and “AshgabatMarket”. These platforms are known for their large consumer base. The initial offerings include a wide range of high-quality products such as teas, jams, juices, […]
Azerbaijan’s Green Diplomacy: Outcomes of COP29 and Future Commitments
Azerbaijan’s Achievements at COP29, including the Climate and Peace Initiative, and Its Role as a Leading Advocate for Global Climate Action, with Emphasis on Central Asia, CAREC, SPECA, and the Caspian Sea The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gozalov, delivered a briefing on the key outcomes of COP29, held in Baku in November 2024. […]
Russia will transport gas to Iran through Azerbaijan, though the price remains undetermined
Russia and Iran have agreed to transport Russian gas to Iran through Azerbaijan. While the route has been set, negotiations on the supply cost are ongoing. This was announced by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev following the summit talks between the Presidents of Russia and Iran at the Kremlin on 17 January. “The route through […]
January 20 – The chronicle of honor and heroism of Azerbaijan
January 20, 1990, is both a tragic and sad page in the history of the Azerbaijani people, as well as a page of heroism and courage. Today, 35 years have passed since the events of January 20, 1990, which went down in the history of the Azerbaijani people as the Bloody January tragedy. In order […]
NASA satellites shows a “ghost” island in the Caspian Sea
NASA satellite images have shown how an island appeared on the surface of the Caspian Sea after the eruption of a mud volcano in early 2023. By the end of 2024, it had almost completely collapsed, disappearing from sight like a ghost, according to NASA Earth Observatory. Powerful eruptions of the Kumani mud volcano have […]
Turkmenistan expressed condolences to Azerbaijan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has sent condolences to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in connection with the numerous human casualties and injuries caused by the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane. On behalf of the people and the Government of the country, as well as on his own behalf, the […]
Central Asian countries adopt Dushanbe Declaration to advance green development and internationally agreed goals
Representatives of Central Asian countries today acknowledged the urgent need for regional cooperation in green development and committed to strengthen collaboration across critical sectors, including energy, trade digitalization, trade integration, trade facilitation, investment promotion, SME development, water cooperation and innovation ecosystems. The Dushanbe Declaration was adopted at the end of the 2024 SPECA Economic Forum […]
Caspian Littoral Countries Unite to Address Sea Level Decline
At the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), officials of the Caspian littoral countries met at the national pavilion of Azerbaijan to discuss the problem of Caspian Sea’s declining water level in the context of climate change. The meeting, organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry […]
IRENA and Azerbaijan Unveil Renewable Energy Partnership for Central Asia at COP29
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) unveiled a new partnership model that can accelerate renewable energy deployment and foster green industrialisation in Central Asia. The partnership was launched by IRENA at the COP29 Energy Transition Investment Forum for Central Asia. The two-day forum takes place at COP29 and is co-hosted by IRENA, the COP29 Presidency, […]
Saudi Arabia signs major green energy deals with Central Asian nations
Saudi Arabia has signed a joint executive program with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan to strengthen collaboration on renewable energy development and transmission. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the 29th UN Climate Summit in Baku by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and energy ministers of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. The executive […]
ADB Launches Major Initiative for Central Asia and South Caucasus to Build Resilience to Melting Glaciers
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a new regional program, Glaciers to Farms, that will promote sustainable water use and food security in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan amid the catastrophic impacts of accelerated glacial melt due to climate change, ADB said in a press-release on 14 November 2024. Supported by the Green […]
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Sign Strategic Green Energy Partnership Agreement
At the COP 29 World Climate Summit, the heads of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed an agreement on strategic partnership in the field of green energy production and transmission. “The document opens up new opportunities for the integration of the energy systems of our states, as well as the creation of reliable corridors for the […]
CAREC Ministers launched the Regional Climate Fund and endorsed Climate Change Action Plan
Member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program have endorsed a new Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and launched the CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF) to strengthen regional collaboration on climate resilience, low-carbon growth, and sustainable development. This endorsement took place at the 23rd CAREC Ministerial Conference, held on […]
Turkic States Deepen Cooperation at OTS Bishkek Summit: Green Vision, Charter of the Turkic World and New Flag Adopted
The Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States met on 6 November 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on the theme of “Empowering the Turkic World: Economic Integration, Sustainable Development, Digital Future and Security for all”. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Türkiye […]
Kazakhstan to Increase Middle Corridor’s Capacity to Ten Million Tons Annually
Saniya Sakenova The Kazakh government is working to implement the Roadmap to eliminate bottlenecks and develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) until 2027 between Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye and between Kazakhstan and Georgia. This will increase the route’s capacity to ten million tons per year, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on Aug. 27. To […]
Reviving the Silk Road with a new digital link
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan’s $50 million fiber-optic cable sets the stage for a digital Silk Road transformation A significant fiber-optic cable connection will be laid along the Caspian Sea floor thanks to an investment of over $50 million from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, Jaslan Madiyev, the minister of digital development, innovations and aerospace industry of Kazakhstan, announced […]
Air Cargo Review – Central Asia and Caucasus – Part Four
Turkmenistan Fleet Expansion and Modernization Turkmenistan Airlines has made significant strides in modernizing and expanding its cargo fleet. In March 2023, the airline took delivery of its first Airbus A330-200P2F cargo aircraft, marking Central Asia’s first Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted widebody. This aircraft, registered as EZ-F429, arrived in Ashgabat in May 2023. This acquisition is part of Turkmenistan’s […]
Security, transport, energy and the climate agenda – the key statements of the President of Azerbaijan at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana
“Azerbaijan and the countries of Central Asia represent a single historical, cultural, and geopolitical space, with growing strategic importance. Our peoples share a centuries-old history, culture, religion, and common values,” President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan stressed, speaking at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana. In his speech, Aliyev […]
6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana – Central Asian leaders outline long-term plans for regional cooperation
On 9 August 2024, the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan – President Sadyr Japarov Tajikistan – President Emomali Rahmon Turkmenistan – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Uzbekistan […]
Astana hosted the first meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Central Asian states
On Tuesday, 6 August 2024, Astana hosted the first meeting of the energy ministers of the Central Asian states. The event was chaired by the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliev. The meeting was attended by: • Kyrgyzstan – Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev • Tajikistan – Minister of Energy and Water Resources of […]
The trilateral Working group between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is actively continuing its work to achieve common goals in regional development in the Caspian Sea
On July 24, 2024, the second Meeting of the trilateral Working Group on Improving Connectivity in the Caspian Sea was held in the online format. During the meeting of the Working Group, the draft Action Plan was thoroughly reviewed by representatives of the Parties, new wordings of the paragraphs have been proposed. At the same […]
Türkiye will receive 2bcm of Turkmen gas through Iran-Azerbaijan infrastructure
The minister of energy and natural resources of Türkiye, while speaking to the private Turkish media on 26 July 2024, said, “We are working on bringing up to 2 billion cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan to Türkiye in the initial phase over Iran and Azerbaijan. There is no need for additional major investment in […]
New Azerbaijani Tanker Makes Maiden Voyage to Turkmenistan
The “Zangilan,” a new oil tanker built for the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), successfully completed its maiden voyage to the port of Aladja in Turkmenistan. The tanker, commissioned on 2 July in the presence of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, delivered crude oil from Turkmenistan to the Sangachal seaport on 17 July. The port point […]
The National Leader of the Turkmen people attended the SCO summit in Astana
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4, 2024. It comprised two key events: a meeting of the heads of the SCO member states and a meeting in the SCO plus format. The meeting of the SCO’s supreme body, the Council of Heads of Member States, which was chaired by […]
Kyrgyzstan hosted Turkic Business and Investment Forum
The Business and Investment Forum of the Turkic states was held on 27 June 2024 in Issyk-Kul. The event was organized in close partnership by the Secretariat of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) with the Union of Turkic Chambers and Commerce and Industry (TCCI) and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. […]
Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan Eye Diversification of Middle Corridor
Chairman Rovshan Rustamov of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC met with his counterpart, Chairman of the Turkmen Railways Agency Azat Atamuradov, and a high-level delegation from the Turkmen Marine and River Ways agency (Turkmendenizderyayollary) during a recent working visit to Ashgabat. Discussions focused on strengthening railway cooperation between the two countries, with an aim to increase cargo […]
Integration in world economy could boost Central Asia’s trade
Countries in Central Asia can foster closer regional ties and increase trade amongst one another if they are all members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This emerged at the second Central Asia Trade Policy Forum, held from 3-5 June 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It brought together senior representatives of the five Central Asian countries […]
Parliament of Turkmenistan hosted a Special Meeting dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On 22 June 2024, a special videoconference meeting titled “Historical and cultural values uniting peoples” was held at the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great thinker and poet Magtymguly Fragi. The meeting was attended by representatives of the parliaments of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, […]
Pre-COP29: Turkmen Youth Climate Changers on their way from Dubai to Baku
Photo: © UN Turkmenistan Handover of COP28 Presidency to Azerbaijan, which will host COP29 In partnership with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Turkmenistan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held an event dedicated to the World Environment Day, outcomes of last year’s Climate Change Conference […]
TESC 2024: Azerbaijani company AZCHEMCO offers Turkmenistan partnerships in the production of liquid fertilizers
The Azerbaijani company AZCHEMCO offers to establish production of liquid fertilizers and agrochemicals in Turkmenistan using its own technology. This was stated by Rifat Sultan-zade, Vice Chairman of the AZCHEMCO holding company, at the TESC 2024 International Scientific and Practical Conference in Ashgabat. AZCHEMCO is a co-author of the Azerbaijani standard “Liquid fertilizers”, according to […]
Türkiye-Azerbaijan natural gas supply deal extended to 2030
Corporation (BOTAŞ), Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR, and Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company (AGSC) signed the deal on natural gas supply and exchange on June 4 at the start of the 29th International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition during Baku Energy Week, which runs between June 4-6. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and Azerbaijani […]
Magtymguly Fragi Center Opens in Baku
The Center of Turkmen Literature named after Magtymguly Fraga has officially opened at the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature of Azerbaijan’s National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). A delegation headed by Professor Allaberdy Ashirov, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, and Gurbanmammet Elyasov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, attended the opening ceremony. Representatives of the […]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan co-host a Climate group meeting
Ashgabat, 31 May 2024: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan jointly organized the seventh meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners to accelerate Turkmenistan’s progress in fulfilling its international obligations under the Paris Agreement. The meeting took place on May 31, 2024 at the Carbon Training Centre of […]
Independence Day of Azerbaijan celebrated in Turkmenistan
An official reception was held at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Turkmenistan on the occasion of May 28 – Independence Day. After the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan were played, Ambassador Gismet Gezalov spoke about the historical significance of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the first secular democratic state that was created 106 years ago in […]
CIS Approves Action Plan for Enhanced International Transport Corridors
The action plan for optimizing infrastructure and developing international transport corridors passing through the territories of the CIS member states for the period up to 2030 was approved at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States held in Ashgabat on 24 May 2024. The action plan aims […]
CIS Strengthens Cooperation in Energy, Chemical Industry, and Environmental Protection
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member countries have agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, chemical industries, and environmental protection. This decision comes after a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Ashgabat, where relevant concepts and action plans were approved. These documents were developed taking into account the need to reach […]
Ashgabat Declared “City of New Sports Opportunities in the CIS”
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of Government has declared Ashgabat the “City of New Sports Opportunities,” according to a press release from the CIS Executive Committee on 24 May 2024. The council also instructed the CIS Council for Physical Culture and Sports to develop a 2024-2025 Action Plan to realize this […]
Ashgabat hosted a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government
On 24 May 2024, a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Ashgabat. The meeting was attended by: Azerbaijan – Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev Belarus – Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko Kazakhstan – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Kyrgyzstan – Chairman of the Cabinet of […]
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan elevate partnership to strategic level
On 23 May 2024, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed a Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Tajikistan in Baku. ” Our interaction rests on the determination of our peoples, who have been cooperating for centuries, have been friends, and have created […]
Agreement reached on transportation of Turkmen gas to Türkiye
An agreement has been reached on the transportation of natural gas from Turkmenistan to Türkiye through Azerbaijan and Georgia, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Tuesday. Bayraktar and Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikayil Cabbarov attended the signing ceremony of the natural gas cooperation agreement between Türkiye and Azerbaijan in Istanbul. They signed […]
Ambassador of Azerbaijan visited the western region of Turkmenistan
On 13-14 May 2024, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismet Gozalov made a trip to the Balkan province, the Azerbaijani Embassy reports. During his visit, Gismet Gozalov met with the governor of the Balkan province, the mayor of Turkmenbashi city, the chairman of the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Denizderyayollary”, the head […]
Trilateral working group Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan on improving connectivity in the Caspian Sea convened in Baku
On 10 May 2024 the first meeting of the trilateral working group on optimization of connectivity in the Caspian Sea was held at the Headquarters of the Permanent Secretariat of Interstate Committee TRACECA in Baku, Azerbaijan in a hybrid format. During the meeting, representatives of the Parties involved (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan) discussed in detail […]
Commemoration Held at Azerbaijani Embassy in Turkmenistan for National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s 101st Birthday
On the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, the national leader of Azerbaijan, a commemorative event was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan. Azerbaijani Ambassador Gismet Gozalov and invited guests laid flowers at the bust of Heydar Aliyev located within the embassy building. Ambassador Gozalov […]
Hedef Group from Azerbaijan invites Turkmen schoolchildren for Turkic Integration Olympiad
Turkic Integration Olympiad will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 26-27-28 May 2024. Olympiad that will be held among schoolchildren from Turkic states and national organizations. Scope of the contest – Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, GKTC, Tatarstan, Crimea, Karachay, Gagauzia, Chuvashistan, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Bashkortostan, Altai, Tuva, Sakha Yakutia, Khakassia, Western Thrace, Uyghur, South Azerbaijan, […]
7th meeting of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea convened in Baku
On May 6-7, 2024, the 7th meeting of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea was held in Baku, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reports. The negotiations were attended by Azerbaijan (head of delegation – S. Sharifov), Iran (head of delegation – A. Jahangiri), Kazakhstan (Head of delegation – Z. Amandzholova), Russia (head of delegation […]