В среду, 24 мая, Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов принял вновь назначенного Посла Соединенного Королевства Великобритании и Северной Ирландии в Туркменистане Стивена Конлона, который вручил главе государства верительные грамоты. В начале встречи дипломат передал приветствия от Короля Карла III и Премьер-министра своей страны Риши Сунака, отметив особое значение, придаваемое … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2023
Посол Сербии вручил копии верительных грамот в МИД Туркменистана
17 мая 2023 года в МИД Туркменистана состоялась встреча заместителя министра иностранных дел Туркменистана М.Бяшимовой с вновь назначенным Послом Республики Сербия в Туркменистане Момчило Бабичем (с резиденцией в Москве). В рамках вручения копий верительных грамот, туркменская сторона выразила готовность оказывать всяческое содействие и поддержку деятельности Посла на новом … [Read more...]
A series of Turkmen-Tajik events in Dushanbe precedes the visit of the President of Turkmenistan
On Monday, 8 May, a meeting of the Business Council, a business forum of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, an exhibition of export products of the two countries, as well as a meeting of scientific circles took place in Dushanbe. This series of events precedes the visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Tajikistan. Business Forum The joint business forum was opened by Deputy … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана в КНР Дурдыев: формат сотрудничества «Китай – Центральная Азия» содействует сближению народов, поддерживает мир и стабильность в регионе
18-19 мая в городе Сиань, административном центре провинции Шэньси, состоится первый саммит «Китай – Центральная Азия», который станет новой отправной точкой в дальнейшем успешном взаимодействии Китая и Туркменистана в решении актуальных задач регионального и глобального характера, совместном достижении целей устойчивого развития, обеспечении прочного мира, стабильности и … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss project of electricity transmission to Herat
Turkmen delegation paid a visit to Kabul to discuss electricity export projects with Afghanistan. According to Afghanistan’s power utility company DABS, CEO of the company Alhaj Mula Muhammad Hanif Hamza met with head of delegation Myrat Artykov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Kabul Hoja Ovezov and representatives of Calik Holding. The agenda of the meeting covered such … [Read more...]
ADB Helps Connect Central Asian Countries — Independent Evaluation Report
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has helped advance transport and energy connectivity among member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, but progress on improving regional economic competitiveness, trade, and the supply of regional public goods in the subregion has been more limited, according to an independent evaluation report released … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Ireland discussed cooperation in the UN, and agreed to strengthen the principles of neutrality
On May 9, 2023, at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, met with Ambassador Fergal Mythen, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN. During the meeting, a constructive exchange of views took place on priority areas of cooperation between the two countries within the UN, issues … [Read more...]
ADB supports Turkmenistan in unlocking country’s potential as an important regional transport and transit hub
Asian Development Bank has been supporting Turkmenistan efforts to reposition the country as trade and transit hub through several initiates and projects in transport sector and this cooperation will continue to foster. This was evidenced from the presentation by Mr.Artur Andrysiak, ADB Country Director at the Ashgabat Conference devoted to international transport and transit … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan held session of joint commission
On 15 May 2023, the 12th meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan was held in Astana. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdaev and the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar, foreign ministry of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Pakistan to sign a transit trade agreement
Turkmenistan and Pakistan are preparing an agreement on transit trade, which will be signed soon. A ministerial delegation will visit Pakistan to finalize the draft of the bilateral document. This was announced by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov, The Nation reports. The statement was made during the meeting of the Turkmen envoy with a delegation of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia discuss issues of inter-parliamentary dialogue
The Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova met today, 26 May, with the Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matvienko. The meeting took place on the sidelines" of the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg. The Chairman of the Federation Council stressed that Russia and Turkmenistan maintain a regular, trusting … [Read more...]
Affordable medicine for all: China-Central Asia pharma partnership extends Belt and Road Initiative
Haji Akber Aisa has been devoted to natural medicine research for decades. The 58-year-old is the deputy chief of Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS). He also worked as the director of the Central Asian Drug Research and Development Center (CADRDC) for 10 years since its establishment. "As a researcher, I think the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia held high-level consultations on regional security issues
On 4 May 2023, the high-level Turkmen-Russian interdepartmental consultations on regional security issues were held in Ashgabat. The Turkmen side at the talks was headed by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hadjiev, the Russian side – by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mikhail Galuzin. According to press releases of the … [Read more...]
Посольство Турции в Туркменистане отпраздновало 500-летие Министерства иностранных дел Турции – презентован новый герб посольства
Новости и комментарии nCa Посольство Турции в Туркменистане организовало 2 мая 2023 года мероприятие, посвященное 500-летию Министерства иностранных дел Турции. В посольстве была организована фотовыставка, посвященная некоторым ключевым личностям и событиям в долгой истории дипломатии Османской империи, слившейся с современной Турецкой Республикой. В рамках торжества также … [Read more...]
Постоянные Представители при ООН стран Центральной Азии и Японии провели рабочую встречу
В ходе встречи Посол Японии г-н Ишикане Кимихиро кратко проинформировал о деятельности Японии в качестве члена Совета Безопасности ООН, в частности, осветив работу Совета по вопросам укрепления региональной безопасности. Постоянные Представители стран Центральной Азии затронули тематику взаимодействия стран региона с Японией на площадке ООН, а также в формате «Центральная … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan – dynamics of development of humanitarian relations
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The current state visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Tajikistan, on the sidelines of which a Declaration on deepening strategic partnership was signed, opens a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations. Expert of the Center … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan deepen strategic partnership – Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Emomali Rahmon held talks in Dushanbe – 23 documents signed
nCa Report On 10 May, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov started his state visit to Tajikistan. Following the summit talks, the Presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan signed a Declaration on deepening strategic partnership. 23 documents were inked by two delegations that significantly expand the range of friendly Turkmen-Tajik relations. Serdar … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to China: the format of cooperation “China – Central Asia” promotes the rapprochement of peoples, supports peace and stability in the region
On 18-19 May the first China–Central Asia summit will be held in Xi'an, the administrative center of Shaanxi Province, which will become a new starting point for further successful cooperation between China and Turkmenistan in addressing urgent regional and global tasks, jointly achieving sustainable development goals, ensuring lasting peace, stability and security in the … [Read more...]
Представитель ЮНЕСКО вручила Президенту Туркменистана сертификаты о внесении культурных объектов в Список нематериального наследия
В ходе встречи в понедельник, 15 мая, директор кластерного бюро ЮНЕСКО в Тегеране Гольда Эль-Хури вручила Президенту Сердару Бердымухамедову несколько сертификатов, подтверждающих внесение в Репрезентативный список нематериального культурного наследия человечества ЮНЕСКО несколько культурных объектов. Как известно, в прошлом году в список по инициативе Туркменистана были … [Read more...]
Antalya’s Finike is named the 22nd Cittaslow city in Türkiye
Finike, the historic district in Antalya, is recognised into the International Cittaslow Association for its natural beauty, distinctive cuisine, and leisurely pace of life. With Finike joining the network, Türkiye now has 22 slow cities and districts registered with the International Cittaslow Association. After more than three years of effort and consultations, Finike, one … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-WTO cooperation discussed at the Foreign Ministry
On May 29, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajivev held talks with the Director of the Department for WTO Accession Division Ms.Maika Oshikawa, who is on a working visit to Ashgabat. During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of enhancing cooperation concerning the process of Turkmenistan's accession to the WTO. In this … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold trilateral meeting to discuss TAP project
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan will convene the meeting at level of the ministers to discuss and exchange ideas comprehensively for the purpose of implementing the TAP project. The statement came from the Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan. According to the press release, the ministry hosted the meeting attended by the Acting Minister of the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov held telephone talks with the President of Tajikistan
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on Monday, 15 May. During the conversation, the sides noted the dynamic and progressive nature of the development of Turkmen-Tajik relations. In this context, Arkadag noted the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Transport diplomacy in higher education
The Association "Turkmen Logistics", an umbrella organization for private transport companies of Turkmenistan, actively cooperates with higher educational institutions in the field of training specialists. So, a few days ago, a specialist of the Association participated in a training session on "The economic significance of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov to visit Iran soon
In the near future, the National leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will pay a visit to Iran. Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi wrote about this in his congratulatory message on the occasion of the Constitution Day and the State Flag of Turkmenistan. According to IRNA, the visit will take place on 30 May. In his … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Conference and Exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2023” – outcomes
Muradov Dovletgeldy, Chief Specialist of the Department of International Relations, Logistics and Multimodal Transportation of the Agency of Transport and Communications of Turkmenistan, briefed on the results of the Ashgabat Forum on International Transport and Transit Corridors today (4 May 2023) during a short press conference. According to the Agency, the … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host a gala concert of the Youth Symphony Orchestra in honor of the Children’s Day
The Youth Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan will perform with a gala concert in Ashgabat on 27 May in Ashgabat at the Mukams Palace. The musical event is timed to the Children's Protection Day and organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, Orient reports. The orchestra consists of about 100 young musicians from Ashgabat and from five provinces of … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host EU-Central Asia Meeting on Afghanistan
The EU-Central Asia meeting on Afghanistan will kick off in Ashgabat on 25 May 2023. The meeting will bring together the Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan of the European Union, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan and the EU Special representative for Central Asia, Terhi Hakala, and … [Read more...]
Association “Turkmen Logistics” took part in a series of international meetings
Marine logistics in Trans-Eurasian transportation On 23 May, the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) organized a meeting of the Working Group on Maritime Logistics in a hybrid format, which was attended by more than 90 representatives from 9 countries, including representatives of the Association “Turkmen Logistics”. The event was … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly adopted Turkmenistan initiated Resolution on World Sustainable Transport Day
On Tuesday, 16 May 2023, the General Assembly adopted a consensus resolution declaring 26 November as World Sustainable Transport Day. The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Ataeva, introducing the draft resolution “World Sustainable Transport Day” (document A/77/L.67), highlighted the fundamental role of sustainable transport in implementing the … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan started exporting cotton fiber to Turkmenistan
Azerbaijan has started exporting cotton fiber to Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan said. Cotton fiber suppliers are the producers operating in Azerbaijan - the companies “MKT IK", “Azərpambıq" and “P-Agro". At the initial stage, 30 thousand tons of cotton fiber will be shipped from the Baku International Commercial Sea Port to Turkmenistan. In the … [Read more...]
Under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan, the UN General Assembly hosted a debate on the Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation in Central Asia
On May 16, 2023, the debate of the United Nations General Assembly initiated by Turkmenistan on agenda item 61 "Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation in Central Asia" was held. During the debate held under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan as Vice-President of the UN General Assembly, statements were made by the United Nations Member States. Emphasizing the importance of … [Read more...]
BOMCA 10 keeps strengthening the investigation capacities of investigators in the field of cross-border crimes
From 22 to 24 May, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10), in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, organised a national workshop in Ashgabat for investigators and crime intelligence officers specialised in investigation of trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling. This is the fifth and final workshop of its kind … [Read more...]
UNDP actively supports energy efficiency and renewable energy development in Turkmenistan
Mary, 16 May 2023: Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, a training seminar was organized themed “Studying the features of the operation of energy-saving lamps in climatic conditions of … [Read more...]
UNDP and the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan convened a series of workshops on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Ashgabat, May 16, 2023: The series of seminars “Harmonization of the legislation of Turkmenistan in the field of human rights with the norms of international law” held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Action Plan was completed. The events were held from 2 to 16 May 2023 in … [Read more...]
UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office of Turkmenistan promote human rights education in journalism
Ashgabat, 10-11 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan convened a workshop in a hybrid format on the “Best practices for human rights education in journalism. Cooperation of journalists with the Office of the Ombudsperson on the coverage of human rights issues in the Media”. The event was attended by representatives of the Office of the Ombudsperson of … [Read more...]
British Ambassador presented his credentials to the President of Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 24 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Turkmenistan Stephen Conlon, who presented credentials to the head of state. At the beginning of the meeting, the diplomat conveyed greetings from King Charles III and Prime Minister of his country Rishi Sunak, noting … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmen National Institute of World Languages highlighted the importance of lifelong learning
UNDP in Turkmenistan and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi (TNIWL) continue meetings on the SDGs within the framework of the Book club "Kitap-paýhasyň çeşmesi" to let youth learn about the global work on SDGs and discuss the role of the younger generation in achieving the 17 SDGs. This meeting held on 19 May 2023 in the UN Building … [Read more...]
UNDP and UNFPA support Turkmenistan in developing the Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance
Ashgabat, 29 May 2023: UNDP and UNFPA jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan started the two-day workshop - Development of Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance. The workshop is organized in the framework of the three-year UNDP project: "Assistance in the Implementation of the National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the area of human rights … [Read more...]
Burkina Faso, the Syrian Arab Republic and Uganda became members of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development
The Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the approval of membership for three esteemed nations: Burkina Faso, the Syrian Arab Republic, and Uganda. This would reinforce the Group's commitment to fostering global peace, security, and sustainable development through the principles of neutrality. The Group of … [Read more...]
CADAP: A delegation from Central Asia learns about prevention, treatment and harm reduction services for drug addicts in Spain
Delegates from institutions in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – key countries on the heroin route to Europe participate in a study visit today in Madrid and Barcelona in order to learn about the Spanish experience and improve their institutional capacity to develop, coordinate and implement drug policies, as well as to learn about the … [Read more...]
CADAP: Делегация из Центральной Азии знакомится с услугами по профилактике, лечению и снижению вреда от наркотиков в Испании
Делегация из представителей Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Таджикистана, Туркменистана и Узбекистана приняла участие в ознакомительной поездке в Мадрид и Барселону, чтобы изучить испанский опыт и расширить свои институциональные возможности для разработки, координации и внедрения политики в отношении наркотиков, а также ознакомиться с услугами в сфере профилактики, лечения и снижению … [Read more...]
Аркадаг Бердымухамедов посетит Иран на этой неделе
В ближайшее время Национальный лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов посетит Иран. Об этом в своем поздравительном послании по случаю Дня Конституции и Государственного флага Туркменистана написал Президент ИРИ Сейед Ибрахим Раиси. Как сообщают иранские сми, визит состоится 30 мая. В ответном послании Аркадаг Бердымухамедов … [Read more...]
Аркадаг Бердымухамедов провел телефонные переговоры с Президентом Таджикистана
В понедельник состоялся телефонный разговор Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова с Президентом Таджикистана Эмомали Рахмоном. В ходе разговора стороны констатировали динамичный и поступательный характер развития туркмено-таджикские отношений. В данном контексте Аркадаг отметил значимость … [Read more...]
Ассоциация «Туркмен Логистика» приняла участие в серии международных встреч
Морская логистика в трансъевразийских перевозках 23 мая Международным Координационным советом по Трансъевразийским перевозкам (КСТП) было организовано в гибридном формате заседание Рабочей группы КСТП по морской логистике, в котором приняли участие более 90 представителей из 9 стран, в том числе представители Ассоциации «Туркмен Логистика». Мероприятие было посвящено … [Read more...]
Central Asia remains resilient to geopolitical headwinds – EBRD says
In 2023 Central Asian economies are set to grow by 5.2 per cent on average according to EBRD forecast Further growth of 5.4 per cent is expected in 2024 High interest rates, inflation and commodity prices may affect regional long-term growth The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is expecting Central Asian economies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz … [Read more...]
Central Asian artisans enter international markets with the support of the ITC
The International Trade Center, with the support of the European Union, helps small craft enterprises from five Central Asian countries to sell their products through the NOVICA e-commerce marketplace. Founded in 1999 in Los Angeles with the goal of empowering artisans around the world and preserving endangered cultural arts Novica.com has become the leading online trading … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries can fruitfully cooperate for local production of vaccines against viruses and infections including Covid strains and plague
The whole world, and the Central Asian region in particular, continues to struggle with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, which have had a serious impact on the health care and socio-economic sphere of the countries of the region. Everyone is just beginning to recover from the legacy of a global epidemic, and experts are already warning that the incidence of new … [Read more...]
Central Asian experts discuss issues of data-driven economic policy development
More than 150 representatives of government agencies and experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and the UK are taking part in the second conference "Effective Governance for Economic Development in Central Asia", which is taking place on May 17-18 in Almaty. Participants discuss innovative approaches and share best practices in … [Read more...]
Белые скакуны Туркменистана – невероятно величественны и великолепны
Во время церемонии открытия нового конноспортивного комплекса в Туркменистане 29 апреля 2023 года состоялось захватывающее выступление группы "Галкыныш". Кульминацией их выступления стал выход белоснежного невероятно красивого скакуна. Лошадь работала на арене без усилий и в идеальной синхронизации с Пыгы Байрамдурдыевым, ректором Международной академии коневодства имени … [Read more...]