ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — On April 11, 2024, SRSG Kaha Imnadze took part in a conference “Advancing the Peace: Implementing Strategies to build trust among countries”, devoted to the UN General Assembly resolution declaring 2025 as the “International Year of Peace and Trust”. The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan jointly […]
Завершены полевые работы по сбору данных обследования MICS7 в Туркменистане
12 апреля 2024 года, Ашхабад – Государственный комитет Туркменистана по статистике при поддержке ЮНИСЕФ, ЮНФПА успешно завершил полевые работы по проведению Многоиндикаторного кластерного обследования (MICS7) в Туркменистане. С января 2024 года в рамках этого обследования было посещено в общей сложности 6800 домохозяйств. В Лебапском велаяте был обследован последний кластер в поселке Чаршангы в Койтендагском этрапе, […]
MICS7 Survey field data collection across Turkmenistan is completed
12 April 2024, Ashgabat – The State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan with the support of UNICEF, UNFPA successfully completed the field work for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) in Turkmenistan. Since January 2024, a total of 6800 households have been visited in the framework of this survey. In Lebap velayat, the final cluster of […]
Turkmenistan elected as a member of the UN Commission for Social Development for 2025-2029
On April 9, 2024, during the Organizational Session of ECOSOC, elections to the subsidiary bodies of the Council were held. During the elections, ECOSOC members unanimously elected Turkmenistan as members of the Commission for Social Development for the 2025-2029 term. Thus, Turkmenistan will continue its functions as a member of the Commission, which it performs […]
International conference in Ashgabat spotlights strengthening of trust among countries for promotion of peace
nCa Report Turkmenistan hosted an international conference on 11 April 2024. The theme of the conference was – Promoting Peace: implementing strategies to strengthen trust between countries. The event was held in hybrid format, with participants and speakers in the auditorium of the institute of international relations in Ashgabat while some speakers joined through video […]
Turkmenistan is celebrating Cosmonautics Day on 12 April 2024 – President and National Leader congratulate Kononenko
Turkmenistan is celebrating Cosmonautics Day today (12 April 2024). The president and the National Leader of Turkmenistan have sent congratulatory messages to Oleg Kononenko, the current commander of ISS. Kononenko was born in Turkmenistan and received his schooling in the Turkmenabat city of the Lebap province. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said in his message, “You have […]
Sheep-shearing season is here – wool from Sarja sheep of Turkmenistan is highly valuable
nCa Report The sheep-shearing season is just about to start and there would be plenty of fresh wool in Turkmenistan including from the Sarja sheep, arguably the best breed of the fat-tail aboriginal sheep in Central Asia. Sarja is spelled in several ways – Saryja, Saraja, Sarjenski etc. it is a breed developed in the […]
Private Insurance Company ES Resmi Kepil of Turkmenistan offers 20 types of insurance for individuals and legal entities
The private insurance company Resmi Kepil offers to the citizens of Turkmenistan a wide range of insurance services, carrying out its activities in insurance of property and personal interests, liability, as well as reinsurance. The screen of an expensive smartphone was broken, a package from abroad was damaged on the way, an office or home […]
Russian cosmonaut born in Turkmenistan sets new records in time spent in space, will have spent 1110 days in space when he returns to earth
Oleg Kononenko, the Russian cosmonaut who was born in Turkmenistan, has already set the world record for most time spent space. He is the current commander at the ISS (International Space Station). By the time he returns to earth in September 2024, he would have spent 1110 days in space. On 5 February 2024, he […]
National Leader of Turkmenistan, President of Türkiye exchange Eid greetings in phone call
The National Leader of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone conversation on 10 April 2024. They exchanged greetings and good wishes on the festival of Eid-al-Fitr. They also discussed some other issues and expressed satisfaction at the growing dynamics of the bilateral relations. /// nCa, 11 April […]
ПРООН и Туркменистан совместно запускают образовательные занятия под названием “TurkmenYouth4SDGs”
Для вовлечения студенческой молодежи Туркменистана в Повестку дня в области устойчивого развития на период до 2030 года, Программа развития ООН в Туркменистане совместно с Институтом международных отношений Министерства Иностранных Дел Туркменистана запустила серию Образовательных сессий под названием “TurkmenYouth4SDGs”. Первая сессия, которая прошла в Здании ООН 8 апреля 2024г., была приурочена ко Всемирному дню здоровья и […]
UNDP and Turkmenistan jointly launch Educational Sessions titled “TurkmenYouth4SDGs”
To engage the youth of Turkmenistan in the Sustainable Development Agenda until 2030, the United Nations Development Programme in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, has launched a series of Educational Sessions titled “TurkmenYouth4SDGs”. The first session, which was held on 8 April 2024 […]
Eid-al-Fitr will be celebrated on 10 April 2024. It will be closed holiday in Turkmenistan
Eid-al-Fitr (Oraza Bayram) will be celebrated on 10 April 2024 in Turkmenistan. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. According to a presidential decree issued on 8 April, it will be observed as closed holiday in Turkmenistan. All institutions, enterprises and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership, are required to ensure compliance […]
Agreement signed between Tajik and Turkmen entrepreneurs strengthen B2B relationship, supply-chain integrity in Central Asia
During the recent visit of the National Leader of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to Tajikistan, some agreements were signed between the business houses of both the countries. The signing of the agreements took place on 4 April 2024 in Dushanbe. Agreements: Tajikistan’s Qolinhoi Dushanbe (Carpets of Dushanbe) signed a cooperation agreement with Turkmenistan’s Polat Dokma we […]
Advancing Land Management in Turkmenistan: UNDP/GEF Training Workshops on Land measurement Technology
Ashgabat, 8 April 2024: On 2-6 April 2024, within the framework of the UNDP/GEF project “Conservation and sustainable management of land resources and high nature value ecosystems in the Aral Sea basin for multiple benefits”, a five-day training workshop was conducted. The workshop centered on utilizing the Global Navigation Satellite System of Base Stations (GNSS) to […]
UNDP conducted a training on greenhouse gas inventory in Turkmenistan
Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan “Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, a practical training was organized in Ashgabat from April 3 to 5, 2024, aimed at providing support to specialists of Turkmenistan in greenhouse gas inventory, including […]
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan join hands to bolster railway connectivity with China, establish Central Asia – South Asia rail links
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to create a joint venture between the railway authorities of the two countries. It will serve two major purposes: Bolster the railway cargo capacity along the China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan route Work together to build the Trans-Afghan railway line that will connect the Uzbek (and Kazakh) railway systems through a railway line traversing […]
President of Turkmenistan leads bicycle rally in Ashgabat
Coinciding with the World Health Day, Turkmenistan organized on 7 April 2024 a bicycle rally in Ashgabat and the provincial capitals of the country. It was a massive event, led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The World Health Day 2024 is celebrated globally under the theme ‘My health, my right.’ Turkmenistan continues to strengthen and widen […]
Embassy of Qatar hosts Iftar Dinner in Ashgabat
Ghanem bin Abdullah AL-REMAIHI, the Chargé d’affaires of Qatar hosted an Iftar Dinner at the premises of the embassy in Ashgabat on 6 April 2024. The guests included the heads and members of the diplomatic missions of the Muslim countries based in Ashgabat, the international organizations, business leaders, and close friends of Qatar. The Chief […]
Embassy of Turkmenistan to Belgium hosted a transport briefing
On 5 April 2024, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels organized a briefing with the participation of a representative of the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan. The briefing brought together the heads of European media and scientific and think tanks. The main topic of discussion was the strategies of Turkmenistan’s transport diplomacy, […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov wrapped up visit to Tajikistan – Key events of the concluding day
On 5 April 2024, on the second and final day of the official visit to Tajikistan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, and also met with the Prime Minister of Tajikistan […]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 6 – Public diplomacy: historical connection of times
Dr. Begench Karaev The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in his speech at the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum ( Antalya , March 1, 2024), drew attention to a very effective aspect of diplomacy and international relations of our time. In particular, he emphasized: “The current situation in […]
Interior Ministry of Turkmenistan received video conference equipment to conduct online meetings and training sessions on effective border management
On April 4, the EU-Funded BOMCA 10 Programme handed over 3 sets of video conference equipment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan, accounting for a total value of 7, 927.29 EUR. The video conference equipment includes a conference camera, microphones and speakers, a laptop and TV that provide the latest technical solutions to […]
International Relations Institute of Turkmenistan to host the final of the Francophonie 2024 and the Award ceremony is on 6 April 2024
The grand finale of the Francophonie 2024 competition in Turkmenistan will be held on April 6, 2024 at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This marks the culmination of a series of events that brought together over 1,000 participants. Did you know that French boasts 321 million speakers across five […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov is on an official visit to Tajikistan – Turkmenistan and Tajikistan outline promising areas of cooperation
On 4-5 April 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan. On the first day of the visit, Berdimuhamedov met with President Emomali Rahmon, as well as with Chairman of the Majlisi Milli Majlisi Oli (Parliament) of Tajikistan […]
President of Turkmenistan meets with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council
On 4 April 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council. The President emphasized the importance of strong relations with the United States, built on mutual respect and trust. He hailed the contributions of American companies like Boeing, General Electric, John Deere, and Case New Holland in developing […]
Foreign ministry of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting of the Steering Committee of the Framework Program for Cooperation in the Field of Sustainable Development between Turkmenistan and the UN
On 4 April 2024, a regular meeting of the Steering Committee for the Implementation of the Framework Program for Cooperation in the Field of Sustainable Development between Turkmenistan and the UN for 2021-2025 (RPC) and the National Working Group for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Turkmenistan was held in the MFA of […]
Official visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Tajikistan starts
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the Republic of Tajikistan on an official visit, “Khovar” reports. The official welcoming ceremony of the high-ranking guest took place on the territory of the Palace of the Nation. President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon welcomed the […]
Turkmenistan: nature reserves on guard of flora and fauna – results of 2023
Turkmenistan’s National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna received reports on environmental protection activities within the country’s specially protected natural areas for 2023. Details are available in an article by Elena Dolgova published online in the newspaper “Turkmenistan: The Golden Age.” Here are the key findings regarding the state of Turkmenistan’s nature reserves: Syunt-Khasardag Nature […]
Turkmenistan-Pakistan Transit Trade agreement is at final stage, says Pakistan Minister for Commerce
On 3 April 2024, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, Atajan Movlamov met with the Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan Jam Kamal Khan. The meeting discussed ways for development of trade relations between the two countries. Minister Jam Kamal emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Turkmenistan, particularly in trade, for the mutual […]
Ashgabat and Tokyo deepen ties: Ambassador extends Invitation to Japanese Prime Minister to visit Turkmenistan
On April 1, 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A.Bayramov participated in a festive iftar dinner in Tokyo hosted by Prime Minister of Japan F.Kishida gathering heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Japan in the holy month of Ramadan for all Muslims around the world, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Japan reports. In the framework […]
Turkmenbashi International Port announces 50% discounts on all types of transit cargo
The Turkmenbashi International Seaport announces a grandiose promotion: a 50% discount on all types of transit cargo, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Turkmendenizderyayollary” reports. The discount is provided to all shippers, regardless of the country of origin or destination of the cargo and applies to all types of transit cargo, including […]
Astrakhan State University Celebrates 300th Anniversary of Turkmen Poet Magtymguly Fragi
Astrakhan State University (ASU, Russia) hosted a series of events commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi, the famous poet and founder of Turkmen classical literature. A central event was a virtual round table discussion bringing together eleven scholars from Russia and Turkmenistan. The discussion focused on various aspects of Magtymguly Fragi’s work, including: […]
UNDP Project Strengthens Laboratory Services in provinces of Turkmenistan
Within the framework of a project funded by the Government of Turkmenistan and implemented by UNDP, the installation of modern laboratory equipment in 14 clinical laboratories in all districts of the Balkan province and 16 clinical laboratories in all districts of the Dashoguz province has been successfully completed. Training sessions for specialists have also been […]
New Slovenian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Presents Credentials
On April 3, 2024, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Turkmenistan (with residence in Moscow) Daria Bavdazh-Kuret presented copies of credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and credentials to the Speaker of Parliament Dunyagozel Gulmanova. During the meeting with Myakhri Byashimova, the parties discussed the agenda of Turkmen-Slovenian relations covering various […]
Turkmenistan Takes Part in UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport Session
On 3-4 April 2024, the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris hosts the Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS). The session is attended by CIGEPS Chair, Minister of Sport of Chile Mr.Jaime Pizarro, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO Ms.Gabriela Ramos, former CIGEPS Chair, Minister of Youth and […]
TIR-EPD system is in effect at all customs posts of Turkmenistan
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has implemented the TIR-Electronic Pre-Declaration (TIR-EPD) system at all border checkpoints, including Altyn Asyr, Artyk, Sarakhs, Serkhetabat, Imamnazar, Farap, Dashoguzavtoyollary, and Garabogaz. This digital initiative simplifies and expedites the movement of international cargo across Turkmenistan’s borders. Developed by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), TIR-EPD is a free application […]
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Vice President Visits Ashgabat
Reinhold Lopatka, Vice President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is on visit to Ashgabat. On 1 April he met with Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, Gulmanova noted that the development of cooperation with international organizations, including the OSCE, is one of the important areas of foreign policy, and cooperation […]
UNDP promotes Turkmenistan’s participation in efforts to restore the Aral Sea basin at the ICSD meeting in Astana
Astana, March 27-28, 2024: Within the framework of the UNDP/GEF project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, UNDP organized a trip of a high-level delegation from Turkmenistan to Astana, Kazakhstan, to participate in the meeting of the Interstate Commission for Sustainable […]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Eye Expansion of Gas Cooperation
Senior officials from hydrocarbon industry of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan met today, 2 April 2024, in Ashgabat to discuss strengthening cooperation in gas sector. Sanjar Jarkeshov, Chairman of the Board of Kazakh gas giant QazaqGaz, met with Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Amanov and Turkmengaz Chairman Maksat Babayev. In particular, the parties noted their mutual interest in […]
Turkmen Businesses Get Exclusive Spotlight in Diplomatic World Business Catalog
The international journal Diplomatic World, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is launching an exclusive business catalog dedicated entirely to Turkmenistan’s private sector, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Belgium reports. This special issue offers a unique opportunity to: • Raise awareness: Showcase Turkmen companies’ capabilities to a wider European audience. • Gain market access: Position Turkmen business […]
Pakistan supports the early finalization of a Transit trade agreement with Turkmenistan
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari called for the early finalization of a Transit trade agreement with Turkmenistan to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. He shared this point of view during a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov, the Press Information Department reports. According to Zardari, such an agreement, […]
Kazakhstan Hosts Digitalization Training for Central Asian Civil Servants
The Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) is partnering with Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to offer the Dostyk Digitalization program. This initiative aims to enhance the digital skills of civil servants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, KazAID reports. From 1 to 5 April 2024, in Astana, 20 civil servants will participate in […]
Turkmenistan and UNCTAD partner for continued customs digitalization
On 30 March 2024, the Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s State Customs Service met with Dmitry Godunov, a regional coordinator for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The meeting focused on further digitalizing Turkmenistan’s customs sector. As noted, within the framework of the first and second stages of the Concept for the Development […]
Joint Training Held for Turkmen and Uzbek Port Control Groups
A subregional training program for Port Control Group (PCG) members from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan was held at the Lebap province Customs authority in Turkmenabad from 26 to 29 March 2024. This initiative was organized under the framework of the Global Container Control Program (CCP) by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and […]
Kazakhstan offers Armenia to benefit from transport opportunities through Iran and Turkmenistan
The Kazakhstani-Armenian business forum, organized by the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Armenia and the Diplomatic Club “Astana”, was held in Yerevan on 27-31 March 2024. The forum fostered Business-to-Business (B2B) negotiations between representatives from various sectors – logistics, industry, IT, and trade. During the business forum, Kaiyrbolat Sakhmetov, President of the Diplomatic Club […]
Turkmen Railways had a meeting with the Ambassador of Tajikistan
The Railway Agency of Turkmenistan (“Turkmendemiryollary”) hosted a meeting on 30 March 2024, with Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Vafo Niyatbekzoda. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation in the field of railway transport. In particular, special attention was paid to increasing the volume of freight […]
Kazakhstan handed over the chairmanship of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development to Tajikistan
On 28 March 2024, Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (ICSD) in Astana, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Representatives from the environmental ministries of Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) attended the meeting. Additionally, representatives from the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (RECCA), […]
Turkmenistan’s Parliament enacts new laws for energy efficiency, hydrometeorological activity, and ratifies road transport agreement with China
The fifth session of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan’s seventh convocation concluded on Saturday, 30 March 2024, with the adoption of several new laws, as reported by TDH. Energy Conservation and Efficiency: The newly established “Law of Turkmenistan on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency” lays the legal and economic groundwork for stimulating energy-saving practices within […]
CIS Border Chiefs met in Uzbekistan to address Central Asian security challenges
On 28 March 2024, Khiva, Uzbekistan hosted the 8th regional meeting of heads of border agencies from CIS member states, according to the CIS Executive Committee. The event was attended by delegations of the border agencies of Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the Coordination Service of the Council of Commanders of […]