On June 28, 2019, with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the opening ceremony of a gasoline production plant from natural gas in Ahal was held. The ceremony was attended by foreign guests, heads of diplomatic missions working in Turkmenistan, heads of ministries and profile agencies of the country, representatives of foreign […]
Emperor Naruhito of Japan – Very special relevance to Central Asia
nCa Commentary Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan on 1 May 2019. His father, the Emperor Emeritus Akihito abdicated a day earlier. After ascending the throne, Emperor Naruhito made a short speech, promising to stay the course set by his father: “I have hereby succeeded to the Throne pursuant to the Constitution of […]
Letter of the President of Turkmenistan addressed to Emperor Naruhito
On the 1st of May 2019, an official ceremony of presenting congratulatory letter of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to new Emperor of Japan Naruhito was held at the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan. In accordance with the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan, the letter was presented by the Chairman of the Turkmen-Japanese […]
Письмо Президента Туркменистана, адресованное Императору Нарухито
1 мая 2019 года в Посольстве Японии в Туркменистане состоялась торжественная церемония официальной передачи поздравительного письма Президента Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова, адресованного новому Императору Японии Нарухито. По поручению Президента Туркменистана, письмо было передано Чрезвычайному и Полномочному Послу Японии в Туркменистане Кацумата ТакахикоПредседателем Туркмено-японской группы межпарламентской дружбы Меджлиса Туркменистана, Заместителем хякима Ахалского велаята СердаромБердымухамедовым.
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi The partnership of Japan with Turkmenistan is another example of agile diplomacy in action. It is the combination of the ability to stay focused, and the diligent work to understand the new and emerging trends in Turkmenistan. — Both of these are achieved by the frequent exchange of visits at different levels. Two […]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi With the seven-year development for the period 2019-2025 decisively in motion, the economy of Turkmenistan has entered a new phase of development. The growth rate of GDP is projected to reach 8.2% by 2025. The share of industry would be 33.8% of the GDP, agriculture 8.9%, construction 11.5%, and services sector 45.8%. The […]
New Urea plant commissioned in Turkmenistan – Entire production available for Export
nCa Report and Commentary Karabogaz Urea Factory, 17 September 2018 (nCa) — In a ceremony led Monday by President Berdymuhamedov, the Karabogaz Urea Factory, some 200 km north of Turkmenbashy city, was put into service. The entire production of the factory would be available for export. The plant is located very close to the Caspian […]
Japan-Turkmenistan relations in coming years
Takahiko Katsumata, Ambassador of Japan in Turkmenistan At the time we entered the year of 2018, I would like to express my views on Japan-Turkmenistan relations in coming years. As our two countries marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations last year, it might be timely for us to consider how to […]
3D visualization of Trump speech . . . sort of
Tariq Saeedi 21 September 2017 (nCa) — The Donald ‘MAGA’ Trump, the president of the United States addressed the United Nations on 19 September 2017. His speech has all the ingredients The Donald is made of: bullying, hatred, bigotry, myopic nationalism, and lavish charms for his voter base. It is important to create a kind […]
Japan is not competing with anyone in Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 26 October 2015 (nCa) — As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan tours the region, some op-ed writers and analysts are gleefully reporting that Japan has arrived in Central Asia to counter the growing Chinese influence. These are the same people who serve as doomsday prophets in every given scenario, as if […]