The French company Orano, a global player in the market of nuclear fuel cycle products and services, intends to invest up to US $ 500 million in the extraction and processing of uranium in Uzbekistan. This was stated by the Minister of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan Bobir Islamov, country’s mass media reports. At the […]
France and Uzbekistan Agree to Elevate Bilateral Relations to Strategic Partnership
On November 2, 2023, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Emmanuel Macron of France agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. The announcement was made at summit talks in Samarkand. To date, the portfolio of active and promising investment projects between France and Uzbekistan has exceeded 10 billion euros. A 1 billion […]
Kazakhstan and France Strengthen Bilateral Relations Following President Macron’s Official Visit to Astana, says Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kazakhstan on November 1 for his first official visit at the invitation of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He met with President Tokayev at the Akorda, the presidential residence. The talks were preceded by a welcoming ceremony for the President of France, says Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry. The leaders […]
French traveler and writer Cedric Gras met with Turkmen students
On 3-4 October 2023, French traveler and writer Cedric Gras met with Turkmen students of the French Language Faculty of the Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and the Magtymguly Turkmen State University. The meeting was organized by the French Institute in Turkmenistan as part of Cedric Gras’ visit to the country. Cedric […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan wrapped up visit to France – Outcomes
FMs of Turkmenistan and France inked cooperation program for 2024-2026 Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France on Tuesday, 5 September 2023, in Paris. According to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, the Ministers welcomed the positive dynamics […]
FMs of Turkmenistan and France inked cooperation program for 2024-2026
Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France on Tuesday, 5 September 2023, in Paris. According to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, the Ministers welcomed the positive dynamics of the bilateral relationship, driven both by a strengthening of […]
DPM, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan is on visit to France
On 4-5 September 2023, the official delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov is on a visit to France, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. On 4 September Meredov held talks with the Diplomatic Advisor to the French […]
Embassy of France in Ashgabat hosts reception to mark Fête Nationale Française
Ambassador Philippe Merlin of France hosted in Ashgabat on 14 July 2023 a reception to mark the Fête Nationale Française (The French National Day). It is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution, also known as the Bastille Day. Here is the speech of Ambassador Philippe Merlin in […]
Turkmenistan attended UNESCO General Conference Extraordinary Session – USA returns to the agency
On 29 to 30 of June 2023, 5th extraordinary session of the General Conference of UNESCO was held in Paris at Organizations’s Headquarters, Embassy of Turkmenistan to France reports. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the French Republic, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Mr. Maksat Chariev represented Turkmenistan at this extraordinary session. General […]
President of Turkmenistan received the new Ambassador of France
On Monday, 19 June 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of France to Turkmenistan Philippe Merlin. At the beginning of the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan conveyed his best wishes to the top leadership of France, which is one of the country’s important partners in the European region. Noting with satisfaction the […]
Ambassador of France presented copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan
On June 15, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the French Republic to Turkmenistan, Philippe Merlin, who presented copies of his credentials. R.Meredov congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment to a responsible post and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide assistance […]
China will build 16 ships for France with total value of USD 3 billion
nCa Report In an unprecedented deal, France has placed order with China for the construction of 16 large container ships. The total value of the order is more than 21 billion yuan (about 3 billion U.S. dollars). Xinhua reports that the China State Shipbuilding Corporation has signed a cooperation agreement with France’s CMA CGM Group […]
The Pension Rage will tour the world, sooner or later. Central Asia needs to take some steps now. – Part Two
nCa Analysis We saw in the previous part that Central Asia is on solid grounds – the able-bodied segment of the population can generate the volume of economic activity to meet the needs of the other two segments of the population, the young and the old. Additionally, this balance is not at risk of being […]
International French teachers Day celebrated in Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova On Thursday, 26 November, the French Institute under the Embassy of France in Ashgabat held online event to mark the International day of French language teachers. The webinar, welcomed by the French Ambassador to Ashgabat Ms.Isabelle Guisnel, was attended by more than 60 people, including representatives of Makhtumkuli Turkmen State University, Azadi Institute […]
Turkmenistan – German ambassador hosts farewell reception for French ambassador
Ambassador Neithart Höfer-Wissing of Germany hosted a reception at his residence on 10 September 2020 to bid farewell to Ambassador Francois Delahousse of France. As the life returns cautiously to normalcy amidst precautions against viral diseases, only a limited number of guests were invited to the reception to ensure safety guidelines. Francois spent four years, […]
La Chandeleur at French Ambassador’s Residence
It has become a tradition for Ambassador Francois Delahousee of France to host La Chandeleur at his residence and it has become a tradition for the guests to hide their calorie counters in the bottom drawer and head for an evening of reckless culinary adventure. On the evening of 1 February 2020, a day earlier […]
Exclusive: French secretary of state speaks on relations with Turkmenistan
The State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Mr Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, whose protocolary rank is Minister of State attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian, is visiting Turkmenistan. He will hold consultations with the Vice-Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Rashid Meredov. […]
Saddam Hussein’s Revenge: The Islamic State (ISIS/ISOL)
Ben Tanosborn When will America’s half-witted elite running the Pentagon and the State Department see the light and acknowledge that perhaps the US lacks the qualifications, or resources, to run, or strongly influence, geopolitics throughout Planet Earth? That might’ve been feasible for two-three decades following World War II, but the late 1970’s are long past […]
Turkmenistan sends message of condolence to France
Ashgabat, 14 November 2015 (nCa) — President Berdymuhamedov has sent a message of condolence to President Hollande of France on the Paris Carnage, the death and destruction caused by a string of terror attacks in Paris that led to at least 130 deaths. “Turkmenistan resolutely opposes any manifestation of terrorism and extremism and fully supports […]
Paris Carnage: It is closer to Central Asia than geography suggests
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 16 November 2015 (nCa) — The Paris Carnage of 13 November 2015 is a chilling warning for Central Asia. Let’s look at some of the facts that have been found so far by the investigators: One of the attackers in the Paris Carnage has been identified as the French citizen Ismael Omar […]
Paris Carnage: Attack on France
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 16 November 2015 (nCa) — This is the ‘with us or against us’ moment. A ruthless dagger in the heart of Europe. Six coordinated attacks in Paris in a span of less than two hours. 130 dead and the toll likely to rise as dozens are critically wounded. What is important to […]
Кровавая расправа в Париже: Все намного ближе к Центральной Азии, чем просто география
Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 16 ноября 2015 (nCa) — Парижские кровавые события 13 ноября 2015 года служат страшным предупреждением для Центральной Азии. Рассмотрим несколько фактов, обнаруженных по ходу следствия: Один из террористов идентифицирован как гражданин Франции Исмаил Омар Мостефаи. Родился 21 ноября 1985 года в Куркуронне, Эссон и жил в Шартре, юго-западном пригороде Парижа. В пригородах […]
Кровавая расправа в Париже: Атака на Францию
Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 16 ноября 2015 (nCa) — Это как раз тот момент, когда очевиден принцип «с нами или против нас». Беспощадный кинжал в сердце Европы. Шесть скоординированных терактов в течение менее двух часов. 130 погибших и число жертв растет, потому что десятки человек тяжело ранены. Важно отметить, что это не была атака на свободу […]
…of Airplanes, Terrorists and Trade Deals
The Recalcitrant Hippy As the analysts begin to consider the attacks on Paris this weekend, many questions are being raised. Among them, what exactly did Daesh have to gain. The terrorist group is renowned for its surgical strikes in which it gains something big and to everyone’s great surprise. Revenge is emotional, not strategic and […]
French proposal regarding the use of veto in the Security Council
Ashgabat, 22 September 2015 — The blocking of the United Nations Security Council in case of mass atrocities is unacceptable. It is a question of humanity and of defense of the principles that are at the heart of the United Nations Charter. It is also a determinant question for the maintenance of peace and international […]
The summer of candidness
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 16 July 2015 (nCa) — With a uniquely forthright set of ambassadors currently based in Ashgabat, this is the summer of candidness. The French embassy celebrated on 14 July its national day, also known as Bastille Day. The speech of Ambassador Patrick PASCAL at the reception is a sophisticated example of how […]
Libya today, Central Asia tomorrow?
nCa Analysis Ashgabat, 3 July 2011 (nCa) — According to the spirit of the international law, NATO is now engaged in war of aggression against Libya. Whatever flimsy excuses it had for attacking Libya under UN Security Council resolution 1970, have disappeared after the passage of resolution 1973 and arming of Libya rebels by France. […]