On July 28, 2023, Ambassador Palvanov presented his credentials to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. During the conversation, the Ambassador reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s commitment to further strengthening of bilateral collaboration mechanisms in all possible areas. The Turkmen diplomat also stressed the need of maintaining high-level contacts EU – Turkmenistan and […]
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Turkmen and Tajik foreign ministers held political consultations in Ashgabat
Today, on 15 July 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with the delegation of Tajikistan led by his counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin. The delegation is on two-day visit to Ashgabat. During the political consultations, a wide range of pressing issues related to the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic […]
Turkmen Delegation wrapped up visit to Korea – DPM for energy and construction had a series of meeting with S.Korean business community
From 17 to 21 July 2023, the official delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Prime Minister Baymyrat Annamammedov (energy, construction, industry) visited the Republic of Korea. The Embassy of Korea to Turkmenistan published a press release, summarizing the outcomes of the visit: Within the framework of the visit, the delegation consisted of the official representatives […]
Turkmen doctors performed a complex pediatric surgery using an innovative technique
For the first time in Turkmenistan, the Scientific and Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health (Ashgabat) performed orthopedic surgery using the Pemberton method on 5-years old Atajan Shokhradov from Lebap province, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. The new method was mastered by Turkmen specialists a year ago during the visit to Turkmenistan of Professor […]
Turkmen DPM and S.Korean minister for trade, industry and energy discussed joint projects
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for energy, construction and industry Baymyrat Annamamedov, who is on working visit to Seoul, met with the Minister Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea Lee Chang-yang. Currently, South Korean companies are working to win two projects to build fertilizer factories — one in the Balkan region and the other in the […]
Turkmen DPM for energy, construction and industry met with Korean PM in Seoul
On Monday, 17 July, Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo of Korea received Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, Construction and Industry Baimurat Anamamedov, Yonhap News reports. Prime Minister Han welcomed the visit of DPM Anamamedov to Korea and said that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral partnership between the two countries, […]
Turkmen Fruit Holding Miwe – a success story of the horticultural industry
A few years ago, companies “Gök bulut”, “Hemsaýa”, “Miweli atiz”, “Datly miwe” established a holding company – Open Joint Stock Company “Miwe”, whose specialization is the cultivation of raw materials for the production of vegetables, fruit products, the production of dried fruits. The Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper tells about the holding’s activities. The total area of […]
Turkmen National Institute of World Languages has developed an app devoted to Magtymguly’s poetry
Center for Young Scientists of the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dovletmammet Azadi has developed the “Magtymguly’s World” app, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The purpose of the application is to familiarize a wide audience with the poetry and legacy of the great thinker of the Turkmen people, poet Magtymguly Fragi. The […]
Turkmenistan is aimed at turning into one of the major hubs on transcontinental routes, says Turkmen expert
Occupying an advantageous geographical position and having a modern transport infrastructure, Turkmenistan pursues an active policy aimed at turning the country into one of the main hubs of crossing transcontinental routes, says Sapa Gurbanberdiev, a leading specialist of the company “Turkmenlogistics Ulgamy”. In his article published in the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan”, the expert shared his […]
Turkmenistan launches website to help students wanting to study abroad
The ministry of education of Turkmenistan has launched a website to help the students and citizens wanting to study abroad. It has been designed by the Innovation Information Center of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. www.nic.gov.tm The Centre is also the authorized body on the mutual recognition of educational degrees between Turkmenistan and the […]
Turkmenistan leadership congratulates President Mirziyoyev on his birthday
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, congratulated President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday in separate phone calls. He turned 66. According to the press office of the President of Uzbekistan, special attention was paid to the issues of increasing […]
Turkmenistan participates in largest International Expo in Afghanistan
A group of Turkmen businessmen participates at the Imam Abu Hanifa 2nd National and International Expo and Trade Fair in Kabul, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Afghanistan reports. The 2nd National and International Exhibition of Imam Abu Hanifah, organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Investment/ACCI, will continue from 16 to 22 July 2023. […]
Turkmenistan presented its second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the implementation of the SDGs, next report anticipated for 2025
On July 19, 2023, Turkmenistan’s delegation, led by the Minister of Finance and Economy, Mr. Serdar Jorayev, during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development presented the second Voluntary National Review (VNR) of Turkmenistan on the progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. During the presentation, the delegation shared Turkmenistan’s socio-economic development achievements and main […]
Turkmenistan sends message of condolence to Pakistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has sent separate messages of condolence to President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on the explosion in the city of Kar of the Baujaur district that caused a number of casualties and left many injured. “Resolutely opposing any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, Turkmenistan fully supports the efforts of […]
Turkmenistan steps up work on the development of a Memorandum on the foreign trade regime
During an expanded Cabinet meeting on Friday, 14 July, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed Deputy Prime Minister Geldimyradov, who oversees the economic and financial block, to prepare a Memorandum on the foreign trade regime of Turkmenistan. This stage is part of the process of Turkmenistan’s accession to the World Trade Organization. In May of […]
Turkmenistan to develop several documents related to the country’s foreign policy sector
Turkmenistan announces development of several guiding documents related to country’s foreign policy activities. The proposals were presented by Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov during the last week Cabinet of ministers meeting. They include: The order of international events for the second half of 2023. “Priority positions of Turkmenistan at the 78th session of […]
Turkmenistan to take part in the International Horticultural Exhibition “Expo-2023 Doha”
On July 17-21, 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mergen Gurdov was on a working visit to Doha, Qatar, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Qatar reports. During the visit, issues of Turkmenistan’s participation in the International Exhibition Expo-2023 Doha, which will be held in Qatar […]
UNDP supported the exchange of experiences on financial accounts between Turkmenistan and Armenia
Ashgabat, 4 July 2023: The study visit, organized within the framework of the project “Strengthening institutional, statistical and information -technical capacity of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan”, jointly implemented by UNDP and TurkmenStat, took place from June 26 to 30, 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia. During the visit, the Turkmen delegation, consisting of representatives from […]
UNDP supports the development of the 3rd periodic report of Turkmenistan on the implementation of ICESCR
Ashgabat, 12-13 July 2023: Within the framework of the project “Assistance in the realization National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the Area of Human Rights for 2021-2025” jointly implemented with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan, a two-day workshop to discuss the First Draft of the 3rd periodic report of Turkmenistan on the […]
UNESCO calls for immediate ban on smartphones in schools
A recently launched report by UNESCO has called for ban on smartphones in schools across the world. The report warns against the overuse of technology like smartphones and computers in education, saying that the benefits they bring disappear when they’re used in excess or without the guidance of a teacher. Some countries are already thinking […]
UNESCO launches a new regional project on Cryosphere in Central Asia
On 6-7 July 2023, the UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office in cooperation with the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme organized an inception workshop on “Strengthening the resilience of Central Asian countries by enabling regional cooperation to assess high altitude glacio-nival systems to develop integrated methods for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change” project at UNESCO Headquarters in […]
UNICEF connects a primary health care facility to solar energy in Turkmenistan
Recently, a new pilot solar energy system was installed in the rural health centre of Pelvert in Halach etrap, Lebap velayat. This is the first primary health care facility in Turkmenistan to have been fitted with solar electricity – an innovative project implemented by UNICEF together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of […]
Uniting for Progress: EU and UN Support the Launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence
UN Kazakhstan, Elnara Bainazarova, RCO Communications and Advocacy Adviser Caption: Official launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence Photo: © UN Women Steering Committee meeting of the Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan The Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence was officially launched on 27 June in […]
UNRCCA conducts national consultations on the counter-terrorism early warning network for Central Asia
In July 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), in close partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), held a series of national consultations on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss substantial and operational issues of the […]
USD 10 billion joint Saudi-Pakistan mega refinery at Gawadar will process 300000 barrels per day – it will open new opportunities for Central Asia
The Greenfield Refinery project, worth USD 10 billion, is about to take-off. It is a joint Saudi-Pakistan project at the Gawadar deep sea port. The partners are the Saudi Aramco, and the Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL). The […]
Uzbekistan — International observers note the high level of organization of presidential elections
Today, July 9, in the afternoon, meetings were held at the Central Election Commission with observers from international organizations and foreign states who arrived in our country to monitor the process of preparing and holding early elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Among them were delegations headed by Ambassador of the Ministry […]
Uzbekistan actively tries to overcome the double landlockness, harnessing the connectivity options through the Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, Uzbekistan secured several agreements aimed at improving the logistics of its commodity flows towards Turkey and Europe through the Caucasus region. The development of international transport corridors and the creation of favorable conditions for increasing transit traffic became one of the main topics of Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission session, which took place […]
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan are on final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan Corridor
The railway agencies of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are holding the final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan railway line, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari JSC (Uzbek Railways) reports. The Trans-Afghan Railway line is a large-scale project that will open up new prospects for transport cooperation and development in the […]
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev reelected with 87.05% of votes
The incumbent president of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has been reelected for a fresh term with 87.05% of cast votes. The constitutional reforms introduced in April this year have increased the term of office of the president from 5 to 7 years. A president cannot serve for more than two consecutive terms under the amended constitution. […]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in […]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposes to develop GCC-Central Asia Agreement on friendship, regional connectivity and cooperation, to create a visa-free tourist space “Gulf-Central Asia”
Addressing at the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah on 19 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that despite the current risks and challenges, both regions continue to remain a space of peace, stability and progress. The Central Asia and the Gulf states are reliable and long-term partners. In the political sphere, the leader […]
Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress of implementation of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development 2023
The Turkmen State Publishing Service has released ‘The Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress of implementation of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development 2023.’ Here are a few graphics from the 195-page document: The complete report is available at this link: Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress of implementation of the […]
Voter turnout was about 70% in presidential elections of Uzbekistan
The presidential elections were held in Uzbekistan on 9 July 2023. According to the election commission of Uzbekistan, 69.85% of voters had cast their votes by 17:00. The Central Election Commission said that 13.459 million out of 19.27 million registered voters cast their votes. The early election was called after the approval of the constitutional […]
WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan train SSES specialists on emergency response preparedness at the points of entry in Turkmenistan
WHO CO in Turkmenistan jointly with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) completed series of cascade seminars on control and response in case of a public health emergency at the points of entry in Turkmenistan. The two-day trainings were held in capital city Ashgabat and all five velayats of Turkmenistan during […]
Who is Pan Gongsheng, the new head of the Central Bank of China?
China announced on 25 July 2023 that Pan Gongsheng has been appointed as the Governor of the People’s Bank of China since 1 July 023. In addition, he is also the current Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary and the Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. He was born on 8 July 1963 in […]
XI Jinping: China stands for multilateralism and strengthening peace for the sake of universal security
During his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, focusing on the shocks that the modern world is experiencing, noted that humanity is facing unprecedented serious challenges. “What to choose, unity or split? Peace or conflict? Cooperation or confrontation? These issues have become relevant again […]
Youth and businessmen to join discussion of reducing methane emissions on the sidelines of the International conference&EXPO OGT-2023
The 28th International Conference and Expo “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan” (OGT-2023) will be held in Ashgabat on October 25-27, 2023. The Conference is organized by the State Concerns “Turkmengaz”, “Turkmennebit”, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, and the State Corporation “Turkmengeology” in partnership with Turkmen Forum and UK-based GaffneyCline. According to the […]
АБР: Сокращение разрыва в защите Центральной Азии от рисков затопления и землетрясений
ОСНОВНЫЕ ВЫВОДЫ В условиях, когда изменения климата ведут к росту частоты и тяжести естественных угроз, регионы Центральной Азии и Южной Азии сталкиваются со все возрастающими рисками, угрожающими жизням и доходам. Заранее организованное финансирование рисков стихийных бедствий может помочь странам более эффективно реагировать сразу после наступления таких бедствий, как наводнения и землетрясения. Правительства создают механизмы финансовой […]
В Аркадаге состоялось несколько международных встреч и форумов
В следующие несколько дней после своего открытия город Аркадаг превратился в центр международной активности. В городе прошло несколько конференций, в том числе инвестфорум и медиафорум. Международный медиафорум 30 июня 2023 года в городе Аркадаг состоялся международный медиа-форум, организованный Министерством иностранных дел совместно с Государственным комитетом Туркменистана по телевидению, радиовещанию и кинематографии. Форум собрал более 100 […]
В Астане завершился Центральноазиатский имитационный тренинг ОБСЕ по борьбе с торговлей людьми
30 июня в Астане, Казахстан, завершился первый в истории ОБСЕ региональный имитационный тренинг для специалистов по борьбе с торговлей людьми, сообщает пресс-служба ОБСЕ. Более 100 специалистов из пяти стран Центральной Азии — Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Таджикистана, Туркменистана и Узбекистана — приняли участие в недельном тренинге. В числе участников – представители правоохранительных органов, провайдеры социальных услуг и […]
В Астане подвели итоги Центральноазиатского форума по безопасности и сотрудничеству
14 июля в Астане завершил свою работу Центральноазиатский форум по безопасности и сотрудничеству «Азия в меняющемся мире: повестка для будущего», сообщает Казахстанский институт стратегических исследований при Президенте Республики Казахстан. Итоги двухдневных насыщенных дискуссий озвучил директор КИСИ Еркин Тукумов. По словам директора, форум достиг поставленных целей по продвижению регионального сотрудничества посредством обмена идеями и совместного поиска […]
В Астане пройдет встреча США+ЦА по Афганистану
Томас Уэст, специальный представитель США по Афганистану, и Рина Амири, специальный посланник по вопросам афганских женщин, девочек и прав человека, отправятся в Астану, Казахстан, и Доху, Катар, с 26 по 31 июля, сообщает Госдепартамент США. В Астане они встретятся со своими коллегами из Казахстана, Кыргызской Республики, Таджикистана, Туркменистана и Узбекистана на специальной сессии С5+1 по […]
В Астане состоится Центрально-Азиатский Форум по безопасности и сотрудничеству
Известных интеллектуалов из 25 стран мира соберёт Казахстанский институт стратегических исследований при Президенте Республики Казахстан (КИСИ) в Астане на площадке Центрально-Азиатского Форума по безопасности и сотрудничеству. 13 и 14 июля 2023 года состоится Центрально-Азиатский Форум на тему «Азия в меняющимся мире: повестка для будущего». Он призван стать частью глобальной экосистемы наиболее авторитетных ежегодных площадок, таких […]
В Ашхабаде обсудили вопросы предотвращения распространения наркотиков в регионе Центральной Азии
5 июля 2023 года в Ашхабаде состоялось второе заседание Руководящего комитета Программы по предотвращению распространения наркотиков в Центральной Азии (CADAP) – фаза 7. В работе заседания принимали участие представители государственных учреждений-бенефициаров стран Центральной Азии, представители делегаций Европейского Союза в странах ЦА, представители ряда европейских институтов и программ по линии ЕС. Целями встречи являются информирование об […]
В Ашхабаде отметили 10-ю годовщину открытия посольства Израиля в Туркменистане
Посол Израиля Исмаил Халди провел прием 20 июля 2023 года по случаю 10-й годовщины основания посольства Израиля в Туркменистане. Мероприятие состоялось в здании израильской дипмиссии в Ашхабаде. Ниже приводится текст выступления посла Халди: Ваши Превосходительства, Ваше Превосходительство заместитель министра иностранных дел Мятиев, Салам, шалом, Спасибо, что присоединились к нам. Это первое мероприятие, которое мы проводим […]
В МИД Туркменистана состоялось очередное заседание Межведомственной комиссии по правам человека
24 июля 2023 года под руководством Заместителя Председателя Кабинета Министров Туркменистана, Министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.Мередова состоялось очередное заседание Межведомственной комиссии по обеспечению выполнения международных обязательств Туркменистана в области прав человека и международного гуманитарного права. В работе заседания приняли участие представители Меджлиса Туркменистана, руководители и представители профильных министерств и ведомств страны, общественных организаций. В рамках […]
В Туркменистане запущен веб-сайт, призванный помочь студентам, желающим учиться за рубежом
Министерство образования Туркменистана запустило веб-сайт, призванный помочь студентам и гражданам, желающим учиться за рубежом. Он был разработан Инновационным информационным центром Министерства образования Туркменистана. www.nic.gov.tm Центр также является уполномоченным органом по взаимному признанию образовательных степеней между Туркменистаном и Европейским регионом. Веб-сайт на туркменском, русском и английском языках содержит общую информацию о деятельности Центра и предлагаемых им […]
В Туркменистане проживает более 7 млн.человек – Женщины лидируют в демографической картине
Общая численность населения Туркменистана составляет 7057841 человек. Об этом на расширенном заседании Кабинета министров в пятницу, 14 июля, доложил Председатель Государственного комитета по статистике Д.Аманмухаммедов. Согласно итогам проведённой в 2022 году переписи населения, около 50% населения составляют мужчины, более 50 % – женщины, 47,1 % – жители городов, 52,9 % – проживают в сёлах. По […]
В ТЮРКСОЙ состоялась конференция к 300-летию со дня рождения Махтумкули Фраги
11 июля в ТЮРКСОЙ была проведена Международная научная конференция, посвященная литературному наследию Махтумкули Фраги, великого мыслителя и поэта Востока. С вступительными речами на конференции выступили Генеральный секретарь ТЮРКСОЙ Султан Раев, посол Туркменистана в Анкаре Мекан Ишанкулиев и Давут Оразсахедов, Директор Института языка, литературы и национальных рукописей им. Махтумкули Академии наук Туркменистана. Модераторами мероприятия выступили президент […]
В Центральной Азии женщины-руководители играют ключевую роль в обеспечении устойчивости к изменению климата и засухе
От картофеля, выращенного в переработанных мешках, до сортов фруктовых деревьев, дающих «больше урожая на каплю», климатически оптимизированные и возглавляемые женщинами сельскохозяйственные инициативы стали центром дискуссий на недавней межрегиональной конференции, созванной Конвенцией Организации Объединенных Наций по борьбе с опустыниванием (КБОООН) в Душанбе. , Таджикистан. Плодородная земля является ценным товаром в Таджикистане, где 90% территории страны […]