On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and First Deputy Premier of the State Council of China. The meeting underscored the robust and enduring strategic partnership between the […]
Turkmenistan and China reaffirm their commitment to deepening comprehensive strategic partnership
On 29 November 2023, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and foreign minister Rashid Meredov met with Member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Ding Xuexiang. Meredov highlighted the dynamic development of Turkmen-Chinese ties across […]
Turkmenistan and China signed an agreement on international road transport
On 29 November 2023, the 6th meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee was held in Ashgabat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The Turkmen delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, while the Chinese delegation was headed by Member of the Standing Committee […]
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang to Lead Delegation at Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee Meeting in Ashgabat
On 29 November, the 6th meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee will be held in Ashgabat. Deputy Chairman, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on the preparations for the meeting at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on Friday (24 Nov). As noted, the relations between the two countries are […]
Strategic Turkmen-Chinese relations successfully develop in all directions, says President of Turkmenistan
On Thursday, 16 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Ma Xingrui, a member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, First Secretary of Party Committee of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. During the meeting, President Berdimuhamedov noted that the bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and China are of a strategic nature and are successfully developing in various directions. […]
IRU: Asia’s Quadrilateral Traffic in Transit Agreement now operational with TIR
Using TIR, the only global transit system, two National Logistics Cell (NLC) trucks departed from Lahore (Pakistan), crossing the world’s highest border crossings, Sust (Pakistan) and Khunjerab (China), before delivering goods to Almaty (Kazakhstan) via the Turgat border between China and Kyrgyzstan. This is the first TIR operation transiting China, making the Quadrilateral Agreement on […]
China is among Top 5 Investors in Kazakhstan
China is now one of the top five investors in Kazakhstan, with cumulative investments of US$24 billion over the past 18 years. This was announced by Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov at a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Shanghai on 4 November 2023. Smailov said that Chinese investment in Kazakhstan increased by 30% […]
Kazakhstan Becomes Largest Transit Hub Between China and Europe
About 85% of all land transit traffic from China to Europe passes through Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said at the official opening ceremony of the 6th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on 5 November 2023. Kazakhstan plays a strategic role as a regional transport and logistics hub, connecting the Eurasian continent with the […]
The Year of Culture of the People’s Republic of China started in Turkmenistan
On 31 October, Ashgabat hosted the opening ceremony of the Year of Culture of the People’s Republic of China in Turkmenistan, a large-scale event initiated by the heads of the two countries to introduce Turkmen citizens to the rich culture of China, its traditions, and achievements in the field of art, TDH reports. Strengthening cultural […]
Customs services of Turkmenistan and China intend to cooperate on Authorized economic operators
On 19 October 2023, on the sidelines of the working visit of Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to China, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the General Customs Administration of the People’s Republic of China to build up the capacities of the system […]
Heads of customs services of Central Asia and China discussed issues of future cooperation
On 17 October 2023, an informal meeting of the heads of customs services of Central Asian countries and China was held in Beijing, the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan reports. The meeting was timed to coincide with the third Belt and Road Forum and was a continuation of the negotiations held online on 21 April […]
Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wrapped up working visit to China
The working visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the People’s Republic of China ended today [19 Oct]. As already reported, on October 18, Hero-Arkadag, at the invitation of the Chairman of the People’s Republic of China, took part in the Third High-Level […]
Welcoming ceremony was held in Beijing for participants of the 3rd Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
The official welcoming ceremony of the heads of delegations participating in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum took place in the People’s Assembly House in Beijing. The high quests were welcomed by President of China Xi Jinping. The event is attended by Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen people […]
China and Turkmenistan pledge to promote energy cooperation
China and Turkmenistan on Monday pledged to deepen cooperation in the field of energy and push forward bilateral relations. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with a high-level delegation of Turkmenistan in Beijing on Monday, 16 October on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. The Turkmen delegation includes Ashirguly […]
Turkmenistan is a key partner of China in the joint construction of the Belt and Road, Wang Yi says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov in Beijing on Monday, 16 October 2023, CGTN reports. High-level exchanges between China and Turkmenistan have been close, and mutual trust is solid, Wang said. This year, the two countries’ leaders jointly announced the elevation of the China-Turkmenistan relationship to a comprehensive […]
Southern corridor connecting China to Europe via Turkmenistan, Iran and Turkey has great potential, says IRU Secretary General
IRU’s Secretary General held high-level talks with Mohammad Rezvanifar, President of the Iranian Customs Administration, in Geneva on how to further enhance transport and transit in Iran. Both sides discussed the latest developments in international logistics chain, particularly given Iran’s pivotal geographical position and its active role in the Economic Cooperation Organization region, which makes […]
Railway can drive Central Asia’s development faster
Djoomart Otorbaev The Belt and Road Initiative has built remarkably efficient railways connecting China and Europe via Central Asia. These rail routes did not exist even a decade ago. Within a short period, they have boosted local and national economies thanks to their solid infrastructure, smooth operation and socioeconomic impacts. Between January and August in […]
China and Kazakhstan Discuss Prospects for Increasing Oil Exports
On 3 October 2023, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of CNPC Dai Houliang to discuss prospects for further cooperation between Kazakhstan and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) in the oil and gas industry. Tokayev emphasized the importance of continuing work on the exploration and production of hydrocarbons. The sides […]
Almaty hosted 29th Meeting of the Coordination Committee for the Operation of the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan–China gas pipeline
The 29th Meeting of the Coordination Committee for the Operation of the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 19 to 21 September 2023, the press service of QazaqGaz, the main gas company of the Republic of Kazakhstan, reports. The meeting was hosted by Asian Gas Pipeline LLP, a joint venture of JSC […]
China–Turkmenistan: entering a new path of comprehensive strategic partnership
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan On October 1, 1949, the formation of the People’s Republic of China was proclaimed, which opened a new chapter in the history of China. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, as a result of a united struggle, the Chinese people embarked on the path of […]
Joint Declaration by Heads of State of Central Asia and the Federal Chancellor of Germany – The Leaders of Germany and the five Central Asian States agreed to establish a Strategic Regional Partnership
The text of the Joint Statement adopted following the meeting of the heads of Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) with the Federal Chancellor of Germany is published on the official website of the Federal Government of Germany. Here is the full text of the Statement: On 29 September 2023, Federal Chancellor Olaf […]
Tatarstan hosted Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan – Kazan Declaration adopted
nCa Report On 29 September 2023, the 5th meeting of the Moscow format of Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan (Russian Federation). The meeting was attended by special representatives on Afghanistan, and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, China, UAE, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, […]
Turkmenistan to Actively Contribute to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Turkmenistan is ready to actively contribute to the implementation of major transport initiatives, including China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This follows from the presentation of the Turkmen delegation at the 1st meeting of Transport Ministers of Central Asia and China, held at the Global Forum on Sustainable Transport in Beijing. According to the Agency […]
China Boosts Truck Supplies to Central Asia
Against a backdrop of growing demand, China is increasing its exports of heavy-duty vehicles to Central Asian countries, CGTN reports. The Chinese province of Shaanxi is a national center for the production of electric vehicles and heavy trucks. SHACMAN, a company that has been producing trucks in Shaanxi for over 50 years, is widely in […]
Tajikistan hosted inaugural meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal corridor “Tajikistan–Uzbekistan– Turkmenistan-Iran-Türkiye” – China joined the event
On 21 September 2023, the first meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor “Tajikistan –Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran-Türkiye” (TUTIT) + China was held in Dushanbe under the auspices of the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization). As previously reported, in accordance with the recommendation of the “Ankara Declaration” adopted by the 11th Meeting of ECO […]
Ministers of Agriculture of the Central Asian countries and China to establish a joint working group
On 19 September 2023, the first meeting of ministers of agriculture of China – Central Asia format was held in the Chinese city of Yangling, Shaanxi province. The meeting, which was chaired by the Minister of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China Tang Renjian, was also attended by: Kyrgyzstan – Minister of Agriculture Askarberk […]
New TIR route bridging China’s east coast and Central Asia
Uzbek TIR trucks carrying blackcurrants departed from Samarkand and transited Kazakhstan before entering China through Khorgos and transversing across the country to Qingdao. It also marks the first time that an Uzbek truck has completed its operation in hinterland China. IRU Chief Representative of East and Southeast Asia Yan Zhou said, “We are pleased to […]
Global Times: BRI’s emphasis on environmentally friendly practices has benefited Central Asia countries
An aerial view of China built Turgusun hydropower station in city of Altai, Kazakhstan. Photo: Xinhua For ten years, China and Central Asian countries have been more tightly bonded together through cooperation in the traditional energy section under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, the rise of Chinese companies specializing in renewable energy and […]
China–Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum – 2023: a step towards the rapprochement of the peoples of the two regions
On 12 September, a Chinese-Central Asian Forum on the development of Human Rights was held in Beijing, dedicated to the theme “Co-building the Belt and Road – the development and progress of human rights,” the magazine “China” reports. The event held under the auspices of the Chinese Foundation for the Development of Human Rights was […]
China and Central Asia Strengthen Ties at the Cooperation Forum in Xiamen
The 10th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum opened on Saturday in Xiamen, Fujian Province, eastern China. The two-day forum is organized by the SCO Committee on Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation and the People’s Government of Fujian Province and is dedicated to promoting friendly relations and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, Xinhua reports. Chinese President Xi Jinping […]
New TIR trade route opens connecting China to Pakistan and Afghanistan
IRU member CEVA Logistics and Pakistani transport company NLC completed the first operation along this new TIR route, linking Kashgar, China, to Pakistan by door-to-door road transport for the first time. NLC also extended this route to Kabul, Afghanistan. Using the global transit system TIR, three National Logistics Cell (NLC) trucks departed from China’s inland […]
China’s provinces build up trade and economic relations with Uzbekistan
Another train set off last week from China to the Central Asian region, demonstrating the increasing trade and economic relations and the growing transport connectivity between China and the region. On 30 August, a train loaded with 261 cars left the Liuzhou automobile logistics base (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China) for Tashkent, the […]
There is a full understanding between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, says Lavrov
There is a full understanding in the framework of cooperation between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, 1 September, at a meeting with first-year students of Moscow State Institute for International relations, on the occasion of the beginning of the academic year. The chief Russian […]
China’s Gansu Province Extends Its Reach to Central Asia with New Air Links
A batch of cargo, including machine parts and fresh-cut flowers weighing 16 tonnes, was shipped from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in northwest China’s Gansu Province to Almaty in Kazakhstan on August 28, 2023. The flight marked the opening of the province’s first cargo flight route connecting Central Asia, Xinhua reports. With the launch of a […]
Silk Road Int’l Cultural Expo to feature Turkmenistan as guest of honor
The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo will feature Turkmenistan as the event’s guest of honor, Xinhua reports with reference to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. The expo, hosted by the MCT, the National Radio and Television Administration, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the provincial government […]
Economic Watch: China-Central Asia natural gas pipeline fostering a shared future
Modiarov Behzod woke up at around 6 a.m. and refreshed himself, gearing up for yet another day of work deep in the desert. The August sun had already begun to shine brightly, and the azure-blue sky was gradually clearing up after the sandy conditions of the previous night had dissipated. Braving the heatwaves, Behzod, an […]
China To Accelerate Tajikistan Investments To Speed Up Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan-China Gas Pipeline
China’s Vice Premier, He Lifeng, has been discussing with his counterpart Rustam Emomali of Tajikistan an acceleration of the Line “D” construction of the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan-China gas pipeline. Emomali is also responsible for Tajikistan’s State power and is on an official visit to China to deal directly with this and other projects bottleneck issues. China is […]
CAREC Think Tanks Explore Role of Digital Adoption in Driving Sustainable Economic Development in Central Asia
The Seventh CAREC Think Tank Development Forum was held in Urumqi, China on 16-17 August 2023. The two-day forum under the theme of “Embracing Digital Technology for Sustainable Economic Development” was organized by the CAREC Institute in partnership with China-Eurasia Expo Secretariat and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Finance Department, and with financial support from the […]
Official Position of Turkmenistan on Gas Unions and Alliances
Turkmenistan, being an active participant in international energy cooperation, pays great attention to the development of cooperation in the oil and gas sector with various states based on the principles of equal and mutually beneficial partnership, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) reports. As is known, our country has repeatedly come up with initiatives […]
Kazakhstan approves mutual visa-free regime with China
Kazakhstan and China are close to introducing the mutual visa-free regime for their citizens. Kazakhstan has already approved the arrangement and China might announce its endorsement in the near future. The agreement for the exemption of the visa requirements was signed between Kazakhstan and China on 17 May 2023 in Xi’an. When it comes into […]
Движение “Талибан” модернизировало знаки и символику на границах с соседними странами
Правительство движения “Талибан” завершило реализацию плана по модернизации пограничных знаков и символики на границе с Ираном, Туркменистаном, Узбекистаном, Таджикистаном и Китаем. Об этом упомянул исполняющий обязанности министра по делам границ и племен Ноорулла Нури в своем ежегодном докладе, сообщают афганские СМИ. Он сказал, что смена знаков и символики была произведена в соответствии с указом лидера […]
Taliban have modernized signs and symbols at borders with neighbouring countries
The Taliban government has completed the plan to modernize the border signs and symbols with the countries of Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. This was mentioned by Noorullah Noori, the acting minister of Borders and Tribes, in his annual report, reports the Afghan media. He said that the change of signs and symbols was […]
China Was the World’s Biggest Economic Miracle and It Will Be Again
David P. Goldman , Deputy Editor of Asia Times, Washington Fellow of the Claremont Institute According to the World Bank, China’s real per capita GDP rose from $404 in 1979—the year Deng Xiaoping opened the economy to private enterprise—to $11,560 in 2022 in constant 2015 U.S. dollars. It jumped five-fold since 2001. By contrast, India’s […]
ОБСУЖДЕНЫ ВОПРОСЫ СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОГО ПАРТНЁРСТВА МЕЖДУ ТУРКМЕНИСТАНОМ И КНР
Сегодня, 31 июля 2023 года, министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашид Мередов провёл встречу с делегацией Китайской Народной Республики во главе с членом ЦК Коммунистической партии Китая, секретарём комитета КПК провинции Цинхай Чэнь Ганом. В ходе переговоров стороны обсудили актуальные аспекты туркмено-китайского всестороннего стратегического партнёрства. При этом, было отмечено динамичное развитие сотрудничества по многим направлениям, представляющим […]
Issues of Strategic Partnership Discussed between Turkmenistan and China
Today, July 31, 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with a delegation of the People’s Republic of China headed by Chen Gang, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Secretary of the CPC Committee of Qinghai Province. During the talks, the parties discussed topical aspects of […]
Chinese companies will build two power projects worth nearly USD 4 billion in Kyrgyzstan
The Chinese companies will build two power projects in Kyrgyzstan with total value of nearly USD 4 billion. One of them is a hydro-power project and the other is a solar powerhouse. The CR20G (China Railway 20 Bureau Group) is part of both the projects. The hydro-power project with the Chinese investment of USD 2.4 […]
Budget airline offers cheapest travel between Kazakhstan and China
It costs just about USD 40 to fly from Astana (Kazakhstan) to Urumqi (China). This is the tariff of the new flight route launched by FlyArystan, a budget airline of Kazakhstan. The travelers have flocked ardently. With two flights a week – Thursday and Sunday – there are no vacant seats until nearly the end […]
Foreign minister of China visits Türkiye
Meeting with President Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Presidential Complex on 26 July 2023. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan […]
Who is Pan Gongsheng, the new head of the Central Bank of China?
China announced on 25 July 2023 that Pan Gongsheng has been appointed as the Governor of the People’s Bank of China since 1 July 023. In addition, he is also the current Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary and the Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. He was born on 8 July 1963 in […]
Chinese and Turkmen companies to realize a number of gas chemical projects in the west of Turkmenistan
The private Turkmen company Hazar güýji, together with Turkmen state and Chinese companies, will implement two projects in the west of Turkmenistan – the construction of an ammonia and urea production plant and carbon black production plants in the Balkan province. Serdarmamed Tachmamedov, Deputy director of “Hazar güýji”, in interview with the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper […]