Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov is on a visit to Pakistan. On 23 July 2024, he held a number of meetings, including with the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister. Bilateral political consultations were also held on the same day. As is obvious from the press materials, […]
FutureSkills4All: Empowering Turkmenistan Youth for Employability and Resilience
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the UNDP Knowledge Project, is joining the FutureSkills4All Initiative to enhance youth employment opportunities by providing learning and skill development opportunities for young people and women in Turkmenistan. This skill building activity is part of the Country Component of the Regional Project on “Promoting […]
“Japbaki” at Russian Drama Theater in Ashgabat: A Powerful Performance Celebrating Inclusiveness
Irina Kuliyeva The principle of leaving no one behind, a cornerstone of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, guides Turkmenistan’s social policies. By focusing on people with disabilities and special needs, the country strengthens social protections and fosters their integration into society. This commitment comes alive at the Pushkin Russian Drama Theater’s inclusive children’s […]
Oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan: development priorities
Batyr Amanov, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan is on the threshold of a significant, truly fateful date – the 32nd anniversary of independence. Over the years of sovereign development, Turkmenistan has achieved impressive success in socio-economic development. The oil and gas industry, being one of the leading sectors of the national economy, plays an […]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan convene the sixth coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners
Ashgabat, 15 September 2023: Today, UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan in a hybrid format held regular Coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners aimed at continuing the established dialogue to accelerate the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to implement its international commitments under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The […]
Agile foreign policy of Turkmenistan – 16 initiatives and announcements at the UN General Assembly Session will connect smoothly with 10 proposals made at GCC+CA Summit in Jeddah
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova The agile and proactive foreign policy of Turkmenistan has lately shown a remarkable degree of finesse. The compact but very competent team of the Turkmen diplomats have shown the incredible ability to launch new initiatives and maintain their momentum after their launch. What is more, as they carry more load, […]
Positive signs as Asia-Pacific moves toward global development goals
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar With just over a year since the adoption of a historic blueprint to end poverty and protect the planet, positive signs have already started to emerge among countries in the Asia-Pacific region as they push ahead with the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is encouraging to note that […]
ADB: Wider Solar Power Use Critical for Asia
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 30 May 2011 – Asia must expand solar energy generation if the region is to stay on its strong economic growth path and reduce carbon emissions, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President (Operations 1) Xiaoyu Zhao said today. Mr. Zhao was speaking here at the opening of the 3rd meeting of the Asia Solar […]