On 22 May 2023, UK Ambassador to Turkmenistan Stephen Conlon presented his credentials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. He was received by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiev. The sides discussed a wide range of issues related to political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. It was stated … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2023
OHCHR continues building capacity of young leaders of Turkmenistan in the area of human rights
Yelena Butova, OHCHR, National Programme Officer ASHGHABAT, Turkmenistan, May 23 – The UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (Regional Office for Central Asia – OHCHR/ROCA) has organized a workshop to enhance the capacity and knowledge of young people on human rights, including the right to participation, non-discrimination and the role of UN Human Rights Mechanisms … [Read more...]
Olympic Committees of Turkmenistan and Russia have outlined near-term plans for cooperation
The Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Turkmenistan Ata Akmamedov held a meeting via videoconference with the Secretary General of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Rodion Plituhin. During the talks, Plituhin invited the delegation of Turkmenistan to take part in the International Forum of Young Olympians, which will be held in Moscow on 1-2 June, … [Read more...]
OSCE conducts a national table-top exercise in Turkmenistan on addressing the use of the internet for terrorist purposes
On 22 – 24 May 2023, the OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department conducted a national table-top exercise in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on countering the use of the internet for terrorist purposes while respecting human rights. The exercise was organized together with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat. The three-day event brought together over 25 participants from … [Read more...]
OSCE Secretary General to visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid will visit Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan from 31 May to 8 June for meetings with high-level government officials, parliamentarians and civil society. In Ashgabat, the Secretary General will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of … [Read more...]
Outcomes of “Central Asia – China” format – 54 Agreements and Cooperation Initiatives, 19 Mechanisms and Platforms, 9 Multilateral Documents
On May 18-19, 2023, the first Central Asia-China Summit was held in the city of Xian, Shaanxi Province of China. During the Summit, a number of agreements on cooperation between the states of Central Asia and China were reached. I. Main agreements and cooperation initiatives 1. Creation of a mechanism for meetings of the heads of state of Central Asia and China. 2. … [Read more...]
Outcomes of first day of ITTC-2023: Private sector of Turkmenistan ready to play active role in regional and global transport and logistics solutions
nCa Report The mega event related to transport and logistics concluded its first day’s work on 3 May 2023 in Ashgabat. The theme of the conference and expo combo is – International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development. --- ITTC-2023 The outstanding feature, noted in the expo and further underlined during the conference, is that the Turkmen … [Read more...]
Outcomes of the visit of the Turkmen delegation to Germany – details
On 25-28 April 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan paid a working visit to Germany to hold meetings and negotiations aimed at further intensification of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper revealed some details of the meetings held on the sidelines of the visit. Meeting with the Secretary General of the Eastern … [Read more...]
Over $1.4 bln has been allocated by China to support projects in Central Asia
The China Development Bank, one of the country's policy banks, has decided to strengthen financial support in order to deepen cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, Xinhua reports. The Bank has allocated a special loan in the amount of RMB 10 billion (about US $ 1.43 billion) to support projects implemented by China and Central Asian countries in the fields … [Read more...]
Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva hosted a meeting of Central Asian Health Ministers with WHO Regional Director for Europe
On 21 May 2023, a meeting of the Health Ministers of the Central Asian countries and WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr.Hans Kluge was held in the premises of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva. From the Central Asian countries the meeting was attended by: Turkmenistan - Dr. Atageldi Germanov, Minister of Health and Medical Industry; … [Read more...]
Photo journey from Ashgabat to the multifaceted and inspiring Italy
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova What associations arise in our minds when we hear about Italy? Yes, these are fascinating seascapes, wonderful cinematography, pizza and pasta, which have become an integral part of gastronomic culture almost all over the world, Fiat cars and luxury Lamborghini, the luminaries of science and art Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Italian painting, … [Read more...]
Plenary session of the International Transport Conference in Ashgabat completed
The plenary session of the International Conference and Exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development", ongoing in Ashgabat, has ended. The senior officials of the transport sector of Turkmenistan, as well as the heads of international and non-governmental organizations in the field of transport shared their vision of new … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan and the head of the Korean company “Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.” discussed the prospects of cooperation
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received on Monday, 29 May, the founder and Chairman of the Management Board of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (Korea), Jung Won-ju. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the further strengthening of friendly relations with Korea. "Our countries cooperate … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan is on working visit to China – Bilateral meeting between Serdar GB and Xi Jinping is expected
On 17 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a working visit to China in order to participate in the Central Asia–China Summit, to be held in Xi'an on 19 May. Within the framework of the current working visit, a meeting of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with Chinese President Xi Jinping is planned. Following the results of the summit talks, it is planned to sign … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with representatives of German business circles
On Wednesday, 17 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Stefan Goetz, Founder and Managing Partner of Goetzpartners Corporate Finance GmbH, Stefan Sanctjohancer, co-founder and Managing Partner of this company, Armin Raffalski, Partner, Management Consultant of Goetzpartners Corporate Finance GmbH at the Dusseldorf office, and Hans Gerd Ray Prodoehl, Managing … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the new Russian Ambassador
On Wednesday, 24 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin, who presented credentials to the head of state. The Ambassador conveyed greetings from the President Vladimir Putin to the President of Turkmenistan. At the same time, Russia's commitment to traditionally friendly, … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the Prime Minister of Tajikistan – visited a picturesque place near Dushanbe – the state visit to Tajikistan wrapped up
On the second day of the state visit (11 May), President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda. The sides discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, with a focus on transport, agriculture, and industrial cooperation. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan actively supports the growth of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan participated in coronation ceremony of King Charles III
On 5 May 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of the British side, left for a working visit to the UK, where he will take part in the coronation ceremony of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Charles III and his wife, the Queen Consort. At the capital's International Airport, the head of state was seen off by the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the Chairman of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
On Tuesday, 16 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Margareta Söderfelt, Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA). During the meeting, Sederfelt confirmed the OSCE PA's interest in continuing the established fruitful cooperation with neutral Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov is on state visit to Tajikistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in Tajikistan on a state visit, the national news agency of Tajikistan "Khovar" reports. At Dushanbe International Airport, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov was met by Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda and other officials. Within the framework of this visit, high-level meetings and … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will take part in the “Central Asia + China” Summit
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, will take part in the "Central Asia + China" Summit, which will be held on May 18-19 in Xi'an. The invitation to the head of the Turkmenistan was conveyed by Ma Zhaoxu, the Special Representative of the President of the People's Republic of China, First Deputy Minister of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan took the call from the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
On Monday, 29 May, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had telephone talks with the US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry, TDH reports. The sides exchanged views on key aspects of climate issues. In this context, Turkmenistan’s vision for addressing global environmental challenges and protecting the environment from the negative impact of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan was met by President Putin at Kremlin
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Moscow to participate in Victory parade. He was met by President Vladimir Putin at Kremlin. … [Read more...]
Presidents of China and Central Asian countries attended a joint press-conference following the Summit in Xi’an – the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism officially inaugurated
On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held at the Xi’an International Convention Center. President Xi Jinping together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan jointly met the … [Read more...]
Psychological Impact of Central Asia-China Summit
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova The enormity of scale is obvious but there are several other factor that add to the psychological impact of the events that took place in Xi’an city of China on 18 and 19 May 2023. The first reaction from several quarters is that it cannot be replicated with any other set of players. --- It is a wow moment. The first thing that grabs … [Read more...]
Public organization “Ekodurmush” with the support of UNDP in Turkmenistan held a youth training in the northern region
The public organization "Ekodurmush", with the support of the United Nations Development Program, recently completed trainings for the youth of Dashoguz province in order to increase the productivity of their household farms, as well as psychological resistance to various stresses, the UNDP office in Turkmenistan reports on social networks. The event was organized within … [Read more...]
Putin and Serdar GB had telephone talks
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had on Sunday, 7 May, a telephone conversation with President of Russia Vladimir Putin. During the conversation, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the Turkmen-Russian strategic partnership is developing in a wide range of areas. Meetings and contacts at the highest level are held on a regular basis. The head of … [Read more...]
Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan
Alexander Volgarev, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan and the country's policy based on it. The readiness to defend the foreign policy course through the prism of the interests of one's state without prejudice to relations with other states requires courage and strategic … [Read more...]
Russia is positive about the development of China-Central Asia relations
Russia has a positive attitude towards the development of equal, mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the countries of Central Asia and is ready to make a significant contribution to ensuring the security of the Central Asian region. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova during a press briefing on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Russian company to help “digitize” Turkmen railways
On the sidelines of the conference and exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development" (ITTC-2023) in Ashgabat, Russian Railways-Technologies (RZD-Technologies) and the Turkmen Railway Company signed a memorandum of cooperation. The parties agreed on partnership cooperation in the digital sphere. The Memorandum of cooperation was … [Read more...]
Russian direct investments in Central Asia exceeded $3.6 billion in 2022
Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, spoke about the current economic and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Central Asian countries Russia remains a key trade and economic partner of Central Asia with a high share of presence in the region's economy and is one of the main consumers of products manufactured in Central Asian … [Read more...]
Russian Railways and Turkmen Railways to launch joint digitalization projects
Russian Railways (RZD) and the railway carrier of Turkmenistan "Demiryollary" (Railways) inked several documents on partnership on the sidelines of the second day (4 May 2023) of the International Conference in Ashgabat dedicated to international transport and transit corridors. They include: Roadmap for digitalization of cargo transportation (between Russian … [Read more...]
Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the development of partnership with Turkmenistan
Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the further development of a strong long–term and sustainable partnership with Turkmenistan, said Sergey Pavlov, First Deputy Director General of Russian Railways (RZD), speaking at the first session of the Ashgabat Conference on International Transit and Transport Corridors. The session was devoted to the topic “Transport … [Read more...]
Sadyr Zhaparov: the Central Asia – China Format great potential as more than 10 mechanisms and platforms for joint work are being created
‘We are aimed at strengthening political contacts, accelerating the development of trade and economic ties, joining efforts in countering traditional and new threats and challenges to peace, security, stability and development in the region’ --- This was stated today, on 19 May, by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov at the Central Asia-China Summit in … [Read more...]
Seismology is a potential area of scientific cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
The problems of seismology, earthquake-resistant construction and seismic risk reduction became one of the topics of discussion at the scientific Turkmen-Tajik forum held in Dushanbe last week on the eve of the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Tajikistan. Guljemal Saryeva, Director of the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of … [Read more...]
Serbian Ambassador presented copies of his credentials
On May 17, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M.Byashimova met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Turkmenistan Momchilo Babich (with residence in Moscow) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. As part of the presentation of copies of credentials, the Turkmen side expressed its readiness to provide all … [Read more...]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov: Turkmenistan consistently stands for equality and justice in interstate relations
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed today at the Central Asia-China Summit in Xi'an. Here is the slightly paraphrased translation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s speech (originally published by TDH): Dear Heads of State, dear members of the delegations, First of all, let me express my gratitude to His Excellency the President of the … [Read more...]
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan is ready to host the first International Expert Conference Central Asia – China on the issues of linking national development strategies
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his speech at the China-Central summit, noted the symbolism of holding the summit in ancient Xi'an, which for many centuries served as the starting point of the Great Silk Road, which has become an important factor of civilizational development, connectivity and progress throughout the Eurasian continent. "Today, in a difficult … [Read more...]
Six foreign presidents, one prime minister, participating in victory day parade in Moscow – Flowers placed at the tomb of unknown soldier
The Victory Day parade is in progress in Moscow. Six foreign presidents and one prime minister are participating in the event as invited guests of President Putin. President Putin and the invited guests placed flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier after the parade. They include: Belarus – President Alexander Lukashenko Kazakhstan – President … [Read more...]
South Korea offers Turkmenistan to localize the production of modern ships
The Korea Marine Equipment Association, KOMEA, shows keen interest in the developing shipbuilding industry of Turkmenistan and offers Turkmen shipbuilders a number of promising areas of partnership. This was demonstrated in the presentation by the head of the Russian representative office of KOMEA, Kang Nam Yong during “International Transport and Transit Corridors: … [Read more...]
Speaker of Turkmen Parliament addressed 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St.Petersburg
On 26 May 2023, the Turkmen delegation headed by the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova took part in the work of 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg, Turkmen Embassy in Russia said in a press release. During her speech at the plenary session, the head of the Turkmen delegation noted that the issues of environmental … [Read more...]
State visit of the President of Tajikistan to China – transport, energy and industrial projects on the agenda of high-level talks
nCa Report On 18 May, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Xi'an. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of strengthening cooperation in such promising sectors as the green economy, digital technologies, infrastructure, electric power, construction and reconstruction of power plants in Tajikistan and the construction of power … [Read more...]
Summit of Central Asia-China will lead to signing important political document – MFA China
From May 18 to 19, President Xi Jinping will chair the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi, reported today Foreign Ministry of China. According to the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin, the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries will attend the Summit in China. This will be the first major diplomatic event that China hosts this year and the … [Read more...]
Tajikistan hosted IAEA seminar on nuclear law for Central Asian countries
At the recent IAEA Central Asian seminar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, the legislative aspects of the nuclear sector were discussed, as the IAEA plays an important role in assisting in the development of a legislative framework to improve the reliability of nuclear installations and materials. The regional seminar on nuclear law brought together 24 representatives from 11 … [Read more...]
Tajikistan intends to launch container transportation to Europe via Turkmenistan
On 10 May 2023 in Dushanbe, following the summit talks between the Presidents of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, 24 documents on cooperation were signed, two of which relate to the transport sector. The joint program (“Roadmap”) for further expansion of cooperation in the field of increasing cargo traffic and activating multimodal transport between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Tehran and Muscat step up efforts to launch the Ashgabat Agreement corridor
Director General of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Persian Gulf Affairs Alireza Enayati announced the upcoming launch of the Iran-Oman-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan corridor, Mehr News agency reports. In an interview with the IRNA news agency, the official spoke about the recent visit of Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said to Tehran, saying that serious discussions were … [Read more...]
The annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will be held in Uzbekistan
On May 16-18, the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will be held in Samarkand, under the general main theme - "Investing in Resilience". The event is expected to be attended by more than 2,000 guests from 73 countries, including representatives of foreign governments, heads of multinational … [Read more...]
The daring riders of Galkynysh group of Turkmenistan
Galkynysh is a world-famous equestrian group of Turkmenistan. It has won many international awards. The horses and the riders of the Galkynysh group, trained by Pygy Bayramdurdiyev, are perfectly synchronized machines of daring performance. --- The Turkmens and the Ahal-Teke horse are the perfect fit for each other. Ahal-Teke is not just the war horse – it has always been … [Read more...]
The EDB to foster Islamic finance in Central Asia
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) intends to become a platform for the development of Islamic finance in Central Asian countries. On the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group, senior executives from the EDB and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) discussed the potential of Islamic financing in the region, fostering collaboration in project … [Read more...]
The head of the Agency of Transport and Communications of Turkmenistan will take part in KazanForum 2023
The delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mametkhan Chakyev will take part in the 14th International Economic Forum "Russia - the Islamic World: KazanForum 2023", which will be held on 18-20 May in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. A number of bilateral meetings … [Read more...]