Archives for October 2024

  Turkmenistan observed on 6 October 2024 the Remembrance Day, also called the Memory Day, to honour the victims of the 1948 earthquake, the Goekdepe War and the WWII. It is a day of national mourning.   The main ceremony, led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, was held at the Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex. The president, […]

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana is the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Social protection systems are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, social protection is insufficient across Asia and the Pacific, and the region is at risk from megatrends: climate change, demographic shifts and digitalization. Tens of millions […]

According to a presidential decree, 7 October 2024 has been declared a day-off in Turkmenistan. This is in line with the regular practice in Turkmenistan that if a closed holiday falls in a weekend or any other non-working day, it is shifted to the next day to allow the population to avail the day of […]

nCa Report Logistics is the buzzword. And, IRU knows logistics better than many. The IRU (International Road Transport Union), in existence for 75 years, has been literally removing the road bumps from the way of smooth functioning of the global logistics mix. We are producing here the crux of the talk of IRU President Radu […]

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan On 3-4 October, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia and Head of UNRCCA Kaha Imnadze participated in a regional conference dedicated to the global Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda in Central Asia and Afghanistan. The event was organized by the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan with support from the […]

The European Union Special Representative for Central Asia, Terhi Hakala, participated in the High Level Launching Event for the Coordination Platform of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor during her official visit to Turkmenistan from 3 to 4 October 2024. The Coordination Platform will support the development of sustainable transport corridors, enhance regional connectivity and strengthen cooperation […]

Специальный представитель Европейского союза по Центральной Азии Тери Хакала приняла участие в мероприятии высокого уровня по запуску координационной платформы Транскаспийского транспортного коридора во время своего официального визита в Туркменистан с 3 по 4 октября 2024 г. Координационная платформа будет поддерживать развитие устойчивых транспортных коридоров, улучшать региональную связуемость и укреплять сотрудничество между Европейским союзом, Центральной Азией, […]

During her visit to Turkmenistan on 3 October 2024, Ms. Ms. Jutta Urpilainen, the European Union Commissioner for International Cooperation, had separate meetings with the president, the foreign minister, and other top officials of Turkmenistan. She also participated in the launch ceremony of Coordination Platform of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. Here is the complete report […]

The embassy of Germany in Turkmenistan hosted on 3 October 2024 a reception to mark the Day of German Unity. The Day of German Unity (German Unity Day) is the National Day of Germany, celebrated on 3 October as a public holiday. It commemorates German reunification in 1990 when the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) […]

The National Leader of Turkmenistan and Chairman of Halk Maslahaty (Peoples Council), Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a meeting of the presidium of Halk Maslahaty on 3 October 2024. One of the key issues on the agenda was the proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust at the initiative of Turkmenistan, which was […]

The growth of e-commerce is maintaining its upward trend in Central Asia. This is encouraging for all the stakeholders. Here are a couple of recent news stories: The total volume of e-commerce in the EAEU countries has already reached $80 billion Deputy Director of the Department of Customs, Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation of the EEC […]

The 4th World Conference on Creative Economy is taking place in Tashkent, 2-4 October 2024. The theme of this year’s conference is: INCLUSIVELY CREATIVE – A SHIFTED REALITY The conference explores the social and economic challenges posed by rapidly advancing technologies, with a particular focus on the rise of artificial intelligence, intellectual property rights, and […]

On October 3, 2024, consultations were held in Ashgabat at the level of heads of structural divisions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Poland. The Turkmen side was represented by the heads of the Department of European Countries and the Department of International Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of […]

 Shangyou Nie & Erica Downs  China’s latest Natural Gas Development Report shows the nation made gains last year in efforts to restructure its natural gas market, increasing domestic production and consumption; boosting imports of liquefied natural gas; adopting technologies to boost domestic exploration and production and cut emissions; and reforming pipeline transmission tariffs.[1] The new tariffs are likely to […]

The partnership is part of Kent State’s worldwide effort to promote education as the path to global understanding   Kent State University has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part […]

In recent years, the energy sector has undergone significant global transformations, with a growing number of countries embracing ‘green’ energy as a response to climate change. The transition to renewable energy sources has become a pivotal step towards sustainable development. The focus of recent international energy conferences in Turkmenistan has been on climate change and […]

В последние годы сфера энергетики претерпевает глобальные изменения, все больше стран выбирают “зеленую” энергию в контексте борьбы с изменением климата. Переход на возобновляемые источники энергии стал ключевым шагом на пути к устойчивому развитию. Вопросы изменения климата и снижения выбросов метана находятся в центре внимания на последних международных энергетических конференциях в Туркменистане. С 23 по 25 […]

The embassy of Korea in Turkmenistan hosted on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, a reception to mark the National Foundation Day. Here is the text of the speech of Ambassador Ji Kyu-Taek at the occasion: Honorable Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mr. Baymyrat Annamammedov, fellow ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, […]

nCa Report Caspian Sea is drying up. From time to time, someone raises an alarm but the urgency this issue deserves is still not forthcoming. There are many factors contributing to the falling levels of the Caspian. Prominent among them is climate change including warming, absence of precipitation and increasing evaporation from the Caspian Sea. […]

Dr. Saad S. Khan, President ECI, held a meeting with Ambassador Silapberdi Nurberdiyev (Turkmen National), ECO Deputy Secretary General for Transport, Communication, Human Resource and Sustainable Development, on September 23,2024 at the ECO Secretariat. During the meeting, Dr. Khan elaborated on the rich history and objectives of the ECI, emphasizing its role as the cultural […]

On September 30, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, a meeting was held between the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Jinhua. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

On September 30, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, a meeting was held between the delegation of Turkmenistan led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov and the UN Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management Movses Abelian. This was reported by the Ministry […]

nCa Report Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India, writes thrice in his biography that he misses nothing from his native land except melons. Central Asia is on its way to become a major supplier of fruit and vegetables to the world. It will not only help bolster the global food security but […]

Yuri ARONSKY, Chairman of the Union of Economists of Turkmenistan Sustainable socio-economic growth, natural resources, and our country’s work in conditions of peace and stability make it possible to optimistically assess further steps in the development of the national economy. This is also confirmed by the independent authoritative international rating agency Fitch Ratings, which in […]

Kazakhstan has launched an initiative to reintroduce Amur tigers to an area near Lake Balkhash. This is part of the programme to restore the threatened species including saiga antelope and tigers to their lost habitat. According to the government of Kazakhstan and several media outlets, the Caspian tigers, also known as Turan tigers, roamed the […]

Olga ADYGOVA, Senior Researcher at the Institute of History and Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan is a country with a centuries-old history, ancient traditions and heritage – it is a treasure trove of cultural riches. One of them is the selection of Akhal-Teke horses, which dates back thousands of years. The […]

Nagima Abuova Kazakh startup ImmuniGuide launched an artificial intelligence (AI) – powered platform on Sept. 23 to revolutionize immune health assessment. The platform analyzes blood tests with a 98.7% accuracy, detecting hidden infections and monitoring the body’s response to diseases, vaccinations, physical activity and stress. According to Astana Hub, the innovation holds great potential for […]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today [1 Oct] approved a $47 million loan that will help Azerbaijan digitalize its railway system, enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the country’s railway networks. Through the Azerbaijan Railways Digital Transformation Project, ADB will support the digitalization of key processes in Azerbaijan Railways Closed Joint Stock Company (ADY), […]

Adaptation plans will assist Central Asian countries to develop a common position at COP29, UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Antje Grawe said at the regional conference “Adaptation Planning and Financing in the Central Asian Region: The Road to COP29”, Trend reports. According to her, the national adaptation plans that already exist or are ready for […]

On October 1, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan A. Gurbanov met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for Central Asian and Caucasus Affairs, Mr. Ishikawa Masaki. During the meeting, the parties noted the high level of development […]

The NGO Yash tegbigatchy, in collaboration with the Ozone Centre under the ministry of environmental protection of Turkmenistan held recently a competition among the children on the theme ‘What can I do to protect the ozone layer?’ About 80 children who took part in the contest presented their drawings and other creative material Among them, […]

Rejuvenating at one of Türkiye’s thermal resorts is the perfect way to treat yourself before the chilly winter days come. Located in a breathtakingly beautiful landscape, Türkiye is also celebrated for its exceptional thermal resources, contributing to its esteemed reputation in health tourism. While the country hosts over 1,500 thermal springs and more than 260 […]

nCa Report The People’s Republic of China was founded on 1 October 2024. The year 2024 is the Diamond Jubilee year of China as the country has turned 75. President Xi Jinping of China, speaking at a reception in Beijing on Monday, said that no challenges can stop the country from moving forward. “The path […]

On September 30, 2024, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Akhmed Gurbanov and a delegation of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) led by Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Asian Bureau Anjali Kaur. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current […]