Special Representative of Oman Sultan, Asaad bin Tariq Al Said, the deputy prime minister for relations and international cooperation, expressed his thanks and gratitude to Saudi Arabia for the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asian countries. Delivering a speech at the GCC-Central Asia Summit, which opened in Jeddah, Al Said conveyed the greetings of … [Read more...]
Powerful earthquakes strike Turkey and Syria again
While Turkey and Syria were still dealing with the devastation caused by a series of earthquakes a couple of weeks ago, two more earthquakes of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude hit the unfortunate countries on Monday, 20 February 2023. According to the initial reports, three persons have lost their lives and 213 have been injured in the Hatay province of Turkey. According to The … [Read more...]
Ombudsman of Turkmenistan visits Georgia
The Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, Ms. Y Gurbannazarova is visiting Georgia to get acquainted with the activities of the Office of the Public Defender of Georgia. The visit has been organized by the UNDP Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation will meet with the Public Defender of Georgia, representatives of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), employees of the gender … [Read more...]
Сегодня начинается официальный визит Президента Туркменистана в Бахрейн (21 февраля 2023 года)
Сегодня (21 февраля 2023 года) Президент Туркменистана Сердар Бердымухамедов отправится с официальным визитом в Бахрейн. По данным BNA, официального информационного агентства Бахрейна, объявление о визите было сделано Королевским двором Бахрейна. Запланированы переговоры на высшем уровне с королем Бахрейна Хамадом бен Исой Аль Халифой. Ожидается, что стороны подпишут … [Read more...]
On the way to building a new Uzbekistan
Akmaljon Kuchkarov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan Today, Uzbekistan people in a special atmosphere of inspiration and boundless pride celebrate the greatest and most sacred date in the history of modern Uzbekistan statehood – the Day of the Proclamation of the state Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. With … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan starts official visit of Bahrain today (21 February 2023)
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan will travel to Bahrain for an official visit today (21 February 2023). According to BNA, the official news agency of Bahrain, the announcement of the visit was made by the Royal Court of Bahrain. Summit talks are planned with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The sides are expected to sign several bilateral … [Read more...]
On the World Environment Day Turkmenistan discussed the environmental agenda with international partners
On 5 June, on the occasion of the World Environmental Protection Day, a scientific and practical conference "Achievements in the field of environmental protection and international cooperation in this field in the year under the motto "Happy youth with Arkadag Serdar" was held in Ashgabat, TDH reports. The conference in hybrid format was attended by heads and specialists of … [Read more...]
Афганистан строит огромный канал для забора воды из реки Амударья. Это может повлиять на ситуацию с доступностью воды в Центральной Азии.
Отчет nCa Афганистан быстрыми темпами строит огромный канал для забора воды из реки Амударья. Это потенциально может повлиять на ситуацию с доступностью воды в Узбекистане и Туркменистане. Канал Кош-Тепа, названный в честь района Кош-Тепа в провинции Джаузджан, будет иметь протяженность 285 км и ширину 100 метров. Он будет рассчитан на ирригацию 550000 гектаров земли (1,35 … [Read more...]
Openness policy of New Uzbekistan is changing significantly
Umida Tukhtasheva, Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Agency, Doctor of Sciences in Law, Professor The referendum held in Uzbekistan on 30 April 2023 led to the adoption of the new Constitution. Strengthening the right to seek, receive and impart information is among the major new changes to the Constitution. In turn, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Openness … [Read more...]
Afghanistan is building an enormous canal to draw water from Amudarya River. This may affect water availability situation in Central Asia.
nCa Report Afghanistan is rapidly building an enormous canal to draw water from the Amudarya River. This has the potential to affect the water availability situation to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The Qosh Tepa Canal, named after the Qosh Tepa district in the Jawzjan province, will be 285km in length and 100 meters in width. It will help irrigate 550000 hectares of land … [Read more...]
OSCE and Atlantic Council host cyber competition in Uzbekistan for youth from Central Asia and South Caucasus
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Atlantic Council, the US State Department and Inha University in Tashkent partnered to bring a multi-disciplinary cyber competition to Uzbekistan. The first edition of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge was developed specifically for university students in Central Asia and the South Caucasus. The competition will … [Read more...]
Январь 2023 года был одним из самых теплых за 174 года, заявляет NOAA
Январь 2023 года стал седьмым самым теплым январем за 174 года, объявило NOAA (Национальное управление океанических и атмосферных исследований). Согласно отчету NOAA, средняя глобальная температура поверхности моря и суши была зафиксирована на уровне 1,57 градуса по Фаренгейту (0,87 градуса по Цельсию). Отчет … [Read more...]
OSCE and UNOCT organize a regional workshop in Turkmenistan focused on prevention of bioterrorism attacks
A regional workshop on countering terrorism was held on 5-6 June 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focusing on the prevention of bioterrorism attacks involving biological agents and toxins. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat in partnership with the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) … [Read more...]
January 2023 was among the warmest in 174 years, declares NOAA
The January 2023 was the seventh warmest January in 174 years, declared NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). According to the NOAA report, the average global sea and land surface temperature was recorded at 1.57 degrees Fahrenheit (0.87 degrees Celsius). NOAA Report https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202301 The report … [Read more...]
OSCE Central Asia regional simulation-based training on combating trafficking in human beings concludes in Astana
The first Central Asia regional simulation-based training for anti-trafficking practitioners in OSCE history concluded on 30 June 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan, OSCE reports. More than 100 professionals from the five Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — attended the weeklong training. They included representatives of law … [Read more...]
Талибы планируют превратить бывшие военные базы США и НАТО в особые экономические зоны
Талибы превратят бывшие военные базы США и НАТО в особые экономические зоны. Заявление было сделано заместителем премьер-министра движения "Талибан" по экономическим вопросам муллой Абдул Гани Барадаром на встрече, прошедшей под его председательством в Кабуле 19 февраля 2023 года. По данным нескольких СМИ, включая "Голос Америки", офис муллы Барадара дал указание … [Read more...]
OSCE Centre in Ashgabat shifts to new, spacious premises – OSCE Secretary General and Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan jointly lead inauguration ceremony
The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat has shifted to a new, spacious premises. The inauguration ceremony was led jointly by the OSCE Secretary General, Helga Maria Schmid, and Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, Vepa Hajiyev, on 1 June 2023. Press release of OSCE On 1 June 2023, OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid, who is on an official visit to Turkmenistan, and Deputy … [Read more...]
Taliban plan to turn former American-NATO military bases into special economic zones
The Taliban will convert the former American-NATO military bases into special economic zones. The announcement was made by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban deputy prime minister for economic affairs, as he chaired a meeting in Kabul on 19 February 2023. According to several media outlets including VoA, the office of Mulla Baradar has directed relevant officials to … [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...]
Шейх Мансур бен Заид Аль Нахайян посетил Туркменистан
Шейх Мансур бен Заид Аль Нахайян, заместитель председателя Кабинета министров Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов, министр по делам Аппарата Президента ОАЭ совершил короткий визит в Туркменистан в воскресенье, 19 февраля 2023 года. Он был принят президентом Сердаром Бердымухамедовым. Переговоры охватили широкий круг вопросов двустороннего, регионального и глобального … [Read more...]
OSCE delegation headed by the High Commissioner on National Minorities is on visit to Ashgabat
On Monday, 12 June, a delegation of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) headed by High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) Kairat Abdrakhmanov was received at the Parliament of Turkmenistan. The sides discussed the effectiveness of the partnership between Turkmenistan and the OSCE HCNM in a wide range of areas, including cooperation in the … [Read more...]
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE visits Turkmenistan
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Minister for the Office of the President of the United Arab Emirates made a short visit to Turkmenistan on Sunday, 19 February 2023. He was received by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The talks covered a wide range of issues of bilateral, regional and global … [Read more...]
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organizes Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1 course for specialists from Kazakhstan, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
A three-week Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course (EOD level 1) started on 10 July at the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Centre (REHTC) of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Chimteppa, outskirts of Dushanbe. The representatives of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), the MoD, the US Embassy in Dushanbe and the United States Army Central (USARCENT) … [Read more...]
На прошлой неделе делегация Министерства нефти Ирана провела встречи в Туркменистане, предложив сотрудничество в нескольких областях
Иранская делегация во главе с заместителем министра нефти по инжинирингу, исследованиям и технологиям Вахидом-Резой Зейдифардом посетила Туркменистан с визитом в рамках участия в 14-й специальной выставке Ирана в Ашхабаде. На полях мероприятия делегация провела встречи, обменявшись мнениями с высокопоставленными должностными лицами государственного концерна "Туркменгаз", … [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...]
Last week Iranian oil ministry delegation had meetings in Turkmenistan, offered cooperation in several areas
An Iranian delegation led by the Deputy Oil Minister for Engineering, Research, and Technology Vahid-Reza Zeidifard was in Turkmenistan for the 14th special exhibition of Iran in Ashgabat. The delegation had meetings on the sidelines of the event, exchanging views with the senior officials of the state concern Turkmengaz, state concern Turkmennef, and the state corporation … [Read more...]
OSCE workshop brings together policymakers in Central Asia to discuss energy and natural resources management in the context of the situation in Afghanistan
On 14 June, the OSCE organized a regional workshop on energy co-operation and natural resource management in Central Asia within the context of the situation in Afghanistan. The event gathered around 30 policymakers and experts from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss possible ways forward. “The crisis in Afghanistan has a pronounced regional dimension, and it … [Read more...]
Туркменистан посетила делегация российских медиков
На прошлой неделе Ашхабад посетила делегация российских медиков, в состав которой вошли заместитель министра здравоохранения России Татьяна Семёнова, заведующий кафедрой анестезиологии и реаниматологии Российского национального исследовательского медицинского университета имени Н.И.Пирогова, кандидат медицинских наук Денис Проценко, сообщает газета «Нейтральный … [Read more...]
OSCE/ODIHR Mission: The 9 July early presidential election in Uzbekistan was technically well-prepared
“The 9 July early presidential election was technically well-prepared”, - said Ambassador Urszula Gacek, head of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) observation mission during a press conference held today in Tashkent on the preliminary findings following the early presidential election in Uzbekistan. The event was attended by the head of the … [Read more...]
A delegation of Russian doctors visited Turkmenistan
A delegation of Russian doctors visited Ashgabat last week, which included Deputy Minister of Health of Russia Tatyana Semenova, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation of the Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I.Pirogov, Candidate of Medical Sciences Denis Protsenko, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The government … [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...]
Товарооборот между Китаем и Центральной Азией превысил 70 млрд.долл.США, а объем инвестиций приблизился к 1 млрд.долл.США
По итогам 2022 года внешнеторговый оборот КНР со странами Центральной Азии достиг 70,2 млрд долл. США, увеличившись примерно на 40 % по сравнению с 2021 годом или почти в 100 раз за 30 лет с момента установления дипломатических отношений. Объем китайских инвестиций в экономики стран Центральной Азии оценивается в 970 миллионов долл.США. Такие данные приводит национальная … [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...]
Trade between China and Central Asia exceeded $70 billion and investments near $1 billion
By the end of 2022, China's foreign trade turnover with Central Asian countries reached US $70.2 billion, an increase of about 40% compared to 2021, or almost 100 times in the 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. The volume of Chinese investments in the economies of Central Asian countries is estimated at US$ 970 million, according to the Chinese National … [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...]
AD Ports Group may invest in Turkmen shipbuilding
The heads of the company "AD Ports Group" of the UAE and the Agency of sea and river transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary" discussed topical issues of cooperation via videoconference. One of the topics discussed was the prospects for investing in the construction of new vessels in Turkmenistan. In addition, it was proposed to bring company’s vessels to the … [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...]
AD Ports Group может инвестировать в туркменское судостроение
Руководители компании «AD Ports Group» ОАЭ и агентства морского и речного транспорта «Туркмендениздеряёллары» в режиме видеосвязи обсудили актуальные вопросы сотрудничества. Одной из обсуждаемых тем стали перспективы инвестирования в строительство новых судов в Туркменистане. Кроме того, было предложено вывести на Каспий готовые судна компании. Также, стороны рассмотрели … [Read more...]
Over 13 thousand students study Japanese in Turkmenistan
On 11 July 2023, Parliamentary Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoshikawa Yuumi, who was on a visit to Turkmenistan, met with the students of Azadi National Institute of World Languages, the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan reports. She visited the Japanese language classroom, where repairs are underway as part of the "Project to provide equipment for teaching … [Read more...]
Посольство Японии в Туркменистане провело прием по случаю дня рождения Его Величества Императора
Посол Японии ЯМАМОТО Хироюки 17 февраля 2023 года провел торжественный прием в Ашхабаде по случаю дня рождения Его Величества Императора. Правительство Туркменистана представляли заместители министра иностранных дел Вепа Хаджиев и Бердынияз Мятиев. Ниже приводится речь посла на мероприятии: Ваше Превосходительство Заместитель Министра иностранных дел Туркменистана … [Read more...]
Pakistan and Turkmenistan agree to forge connectivity and trade cooperation
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov had a meeting with Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production of Pakistan Dr. Gohar Ejaz in Islamabad on 7 Sep. According to the message of the Ministry of Commerce in social nets, trade routes and rail links, gas pipelines and transit trade took center stage in discussions. The sides highlighted the … [Read more...]
Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan hosts reception to mark birthday of His Majesty the Emperor
Ambassador YAMAMOTO Hiroyuki of Japan hosted a reception in Ashgabat on 17 February 2023 to mark the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor. The Turkmen government was represented by the deputy ministers of foreign affairs Vepa Hajiyev and Berdyniyaz Matiyev. Here is the speech of the ambassador on the occasion: Ambassador’s Remarks on the National Day Reception to … [Read more...]
Pakistan appreciates foreign policy of Turkmenistan
On 31 August 2023, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Jalil Abbas Jilani, MFA Turkmenistan said in a press release. At the beginning of the meeting, the ambassador congratulated the counterpart on taking office. During the talks, the parties discussed the state of bilateral relations, … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan and the Deputy Chairman of the Russian government discussed priority areas of bilateral partnership
On Friday, 17 February, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk, TDH reports. During the conversation, the President of Turkmenistan noted that the current visit of the Russian Deputy Prime Minister to Ashgabat is regarded as a logical continuation of the regular intergovernmental dialogue. The head of … [Read more...]
Pakistan offers a route to bring Turkmen energy resources to world markets
Pakistan is the most viable route for gas supplies from Turkmenistan to other parts of the world, Musadik Malik, the State Minister for Petroleum of Pakistan said on Wednesday, Pakistani news outlets report. According to a senior official, the Government of Pakistan has extended an invitation to Turkmenistan to explore the possibility of gas connectivity from the Chaman … [Read more...]
Президент Туркменистана и зампред правительства России обсудили приоритетные направления двухстороннего партнерства
В пятницу, 17 февраля, Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов принял заместителя Председателя Правительства Российской Федерации Алексея Оверчука, сообщает TDH. В ходе беседы Президент Туркменистана отметил, что нынешний визит заместителя Председателя Правительства РФ в Ашхабад расценивается как логическое продолжение межправительственного диалога, обретающего регулярный … [Read more...]
Pakistan: SCO can play the role of beacon of peace
Speech of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan at virtual SCO Summit on 4 July 2023 [Paraphrased Excerpts] The SCO represents a promising future only if we seize the opportunity to achieve the shared goals for the region’s peace and prosperity. Pakistan calls for SCO’s joint action to counter economic recession, terrorism & climate change. The SCO leaders are … [Read more...]
Туркменистан в качестве члена Комиссии социального развития ООН продвигает совместные инициативы в ходе её 61-й сессии
С 6 по 15 февраля 2023 года Постоянное представительство Туркменистана при ООН приняло участие в 61-ой сессии Комиссии социального развития ООН. Тема нынешней сессии: «Обеспечение полной и производительной занятости и достойной работы для всех в качестве способа преодоления неравенства для ускоренного восстановления после пандемии COVID-19 и полного осуществления Повестки … [Read more...]
Palestine and Turkmenistan sign bilateral documents
On August 25, 2023, the meeting of the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, Riyadh al-Maliki, who arrived in our country on a visit the day before, was held. During the talks, the head of the Foreign Ministry of Palestine was informed about the priorities of the domestic and foreign … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, as a member of the UN Commission for Social Development, promotes joint initiatives during its 61st session
From February 6 to 15, 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN took part in the 61st session of the UN Commission for Social Development. The theme of this session is “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 … [Read more...]