Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova The Arkadag City of Turkmenistan was formally opened on 29 June 2023. There were several ceremonies throughout the day, led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, to highlight the futuristic and inclusive nature of the City that is designed to serve as the global prototype for a sustainable city. [We have reported separately on the events of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Merchant Marine fleet increases freight towards Azerbaijan
There is a positive trend in the growth of container traffic by vessels of the Merchant Marine Fleet of Turkmenistan, the Turkmenbashi Seaport reports. In January-April 2023, the volume of container cargo transportation on the route Turkmenbashi – Alat (Azerbaijan) reached 31572 tons, which is 2.42 times more than in the same period of 2022, when the indicator was 13034 … [Read more...]
Hyundai Engineering is the Bronze partner of the International Forum to attract foreign investments in Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector
Hyundai Engineering is the Bronze partner of the International Forum to attract foreign investments in Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector, which will be held on April 26-27, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, UAE. Hyundai Engineering was established in 1974 and has grown into a global engineering company, continuing to provide engineering solutions in various fields … [Read more...]
Туркменистан рассматривает перспективы передачи терминалов Туркменбашинского международного морского порта в доверительное управление
Тема передачи в доверительное управление терминалов морского порта Туркменбаши была обсуждена в ходе онлайн-встречи 15 марта 2023 года между представителями Агентства Морского и Речного Транспорта Туркменистана «Туркмендениздеряёллары» и представителями международной компании «KPMG Tax and Advisory LLC». Представители компании выразили заинтересованность по сотрудничеству в … [Read more...]
Arkadag city opens up broad prospects for cooperation with multilateral institutions
About 300 representatives from Europe, Asia, the USA, CIS countries, international organizations and financial institutions took part in the International Investment Forum "Smart City Arkadag". Representatives of the UN, UNIDO, ADB, in an interview with the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper, shared on the emerging prospects in engagement with these international organizations in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s private transport sector studies trends in the development of container transportation in Eurasia
The growth in the global volume of container traffic by the end of 2021 amounted to 65 million TEU, while the highest level of containerization has been fixed in China reaching 73%. Such data were presented during training seminars on container transportation held by the Association "Turkmen Logistics" in cooperation with CILT Central Asia, with the assistance of the USAID … [Read more...]
In growing acceptance of hydrogen as clean, sustainable fuel, China will build 400km pipeline, longest in the world
nCa Report China plans to build an over-400-km hydrogen pipeline to more effectively transfer clean fuel from the resources-rich west to energy-consuming regions in the east, says Xinhua. This is a sign of the growing acceptance of hydrogen as a clean, sustainable fuel. The project designed to channel hydrogen from Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is considering the prospects of transferring the terminals of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport to trust management
The theme of transferring the terminals of the Turkmenbashi seaport to trust management was discussed during an online meeting on 15 March 2023 between representatives of the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "" and representatives of the international company "KPMG Tax and Advisory LLC". The company expressed interest in cooperation in expanding the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Strategic Sea Port May Facilitate Russian Wheat Exports to the Persian Gulf
Turkmenistan and Russia are discussing the transportation of grain from the southern regions of the Russian Federation in transit through the seaport of Turkmenbashi to the Persian Gulf countries and other regions, says the Agency of Marine and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyaellary" on its official website. The Turkmenbashi International Seaport has 14 … [Read more...]
Artificial Glaciers Offer Hope for Water-Scarce Mountain Communities in Kyrgyzstan
Following the Kyrgyz tradition, Manzura Orolbaeva welcomes guests with homemade bread and a saucer of melted butter. The bread is made from grain grown on their farm and the butter from the livestock they keep. Agriculture is the main source of income and food for a large part of the local population in this mountain village of Kara-Dobo in southern Kyrgyzstan, but due to … [Read more...]
India hosts first meeting on Chabahar Port development with Central Asia
The first meeting of the India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Chabahar is underway in Mumbai. The two-day meet, which began on Wednesday, was one of the key outcomes of the Delhi Declaration of the first India Central Asia summit held in January last year. The participants of the meeting include India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and … [Read more...]
Мировые рекорды, редкие драконы и тайные узоры: чем могут похвастаться туркменские ковры
Олег Павленко В Национальном музее туркменского ковра в Ашхабаде рассказали о самых необычных экспонатах, их истории и даже секретах Двусторонний ковер © Олег Павленко/ ТАСС Искусство ковроткачества — предмет особой гордости жителей Туркменистана. В стране это ремесло имеет статус национального достояния. Веками ковер здесь считается чем-то бóльшим, чем просто … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Envoy to Uzbekistan presented credentials to President Mirziyoyev
The newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan Shadudrdy Meredov presented his credentials to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday, 30 August. "Turkmenistan is our closest neighbor, with whom we live side by side for many centuries, have a common language, religion and customs," Mirziyoyev said, addressing the Turkmen ambassador. It was noted that … [Read more...]
Ashgabat and the Avaza Tourist Zone in Turkmenistan continue to introduce sustainable city concepts
The long-term project "Sustainable Cities" of the Ministry of Environment of Turkmenistan and UNDP/GEF, with a large financial base and opportunities, based on the potential of a team of professional environmentalists and energy experts, can be called both climate mitigation, energy efficient, institutional and waste development. Progress in the implementation of project … [Read more...]
International Conference “Central Asia: towards sustainable future through strong regional institution”
International Conference “Central Asia: Towards sustainable future through strong regional institution” The dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the International Fund for saving the Aral Sea will be held on 5-7 June 2023 in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. For 30 years of its activity, IFAS has been able to provide a regional platform for dialogue and cooperation to … [Read more...]
World records, rare dragons and secret patterns: what can the Turkmen carpets boast
Oleg Pavlenko The National Museum of the Turkmen Carpet in Ashgabat told about the most unusual exhibits, their history and even secrets Double-sided carpet © Oleg Pavlenko/ TASS The art of carpet weaving is a matter of special pride for Turkmenistan. In the country, this craft has the status of a national treasure. For centuries, the carpet has been considered … [Read more...]
TURKSOY hosted a conference dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On 11 July 2023, an international scientific conference dedicated to the literary heritage of Magtymguly Fragi, the great oriental thinker and poet, was hosted by TURKSOY. Welcoming speeches at the conference were delivered by Secretary General of TURKSOY Sultan Raev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ankara Mekan Ishankuliyev and Davut Orazsakhedov, Director of the Magtymguly … [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...]
International Forum to Attract Investments in Energy Sector of Turkmenistan – Concluding Day – Key Takeaways
Elvira Kadyrova The second and the last day of the Dubai International Forum to attract investments in Turkmenistan’s energy sector included two sessions titled ‘Investment opportunities in the Turkmen energy sector: Offshore’ and ‘Accelerating Turkmenistan’s drive to monetize and diversify new energy resources’. Senior officials and representatives of Dragon oil, … [Read more...]
ЦИК представил сведения об участии женщин в избирательном процессе в Туркменистане
Согласно информации Центральной Комиссии по проведению выборов и референдумов в Туркменистаном статистика вовлеченности женщин в избирательные процессы в стране выглядит следующим образом: В частности, среди участвующих в проведении выборов: членов Центральной избирательной комиссии - 33,34 % составляют женщины; членов велаятских избирательных комиссий и … [Read more...]
Two new airlines bring the number of carriers in Uzbekistan to eight
Approval of two new airlines in Uzbekistan has brought the total number of carriers in the country to eight. The newcomers are Asia Union Airlines and Tashkent Air. The other airlines are Uzbekistan Airways, Qanot Sharq, Panorama Airways, Humo Air, Centrum Air, and Silk Avia. The airlines in Uzbekistan acquired 17 airplanes during the first half of this year. The local … [Read more...]
Ashgabat OGT Conference on Environmental Aspects of Hydrocarbon Industry reaffirmed the key role of gas in the energy transition
nCa Report Natural Gas is the key to a low–carbon future Turkmenistan is preparing the 4th national report on climate change and is on the way to joining the Global Methane Pledge International institutions are ready to cooperate with Turkmenistan in the field of green development On 15 June 2023, Ashgabat hosted an International scientific and practical … [Read more...]
International Industrial Exhibition “INNOPROM. Central Asia” started in Uzbekistan
Three-day International Industrial Exhibition "INNOPROM. Central Asia" started in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 24 April 2023. The exhibition is attended by more than 5,000 delegates, as well as over 300 foreign companies, business representatives and government agencies of the CIS countries, France, Italy, the Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Central Election Commission issued statistics on women’s involvement in the electoral process in Turkmenistan
According to the information of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan, the percentage of women's involvement in the electoral processes in the country are as follows: In particular, among those participating in the elections: members of the Central Election Commission - 33.34% are women; members of the provincial election commissions … [Read more...]
UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan visited Orphanage in Ashgabat
UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al-Hameli visited Orphans' Palace «Döwletliler Köşgi» named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan in Ashgabat on the occasion of the new academic year? The Emirate Embassy reports in social nets. The head of the UAE diplomatic mission donated to the Palace over 270 school bags containing a full set of school supplies, as well as 20 … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Prepares to Host Oil and Gas Expo and Conference OGT-2023
Preparations continue for the XXVIII International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2023" (OGT-2023), which will be held on October 25-27, 2023 in Ashgabat. To date, more than 150 delegates from 20 countries have confirmed their participation in the conference. Reputable speakers representing large energy companies and organizations confirmed their … [Read more...]
International institutions upgrade growth outlook of Chinese economy in 2023 – China sees it as opportunity to provide better partnership experience to the world
The international institutions including the World Bank have recently upgraded the growth prospects of the Chinese economy for 2023. The Chinese authorities see it as an opportunity to provide mutually beneficial partnership to the world. This was evident during the daily press briefing of the foreign office of China on 11 April 2023. The foreign ministry spokesperson … [Read more...]
Глава Миссии наблюдателей СНГ встретился с руководителем ЦИК Туркменистана – состоялись встречи с политическими партиями – подготовлен промежуточный отчет по избирательному процессу
22 марта 2023 года в Ашхабаде глава Миссии наблюдателей СНГ, Генеральный секретарь СНГ Сергей Лебедев встретился с Председателем Центральной комиссии по проведению выборов и референдумов в Туркменистане Гулмурадом Мурадовым. Мурадов ознакомил Сергея Лебедева с деятельностью Центральной комиссии по подготовке к выборам депутатов Меджлиса Туркменистана, рассказал о работе … [Read more...]
UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan announces vacancy
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Turkmenistan is looking for candidates aged 27-40 years old for the following vacancy: Employee of the Consular Section Functions: - provide consular services and administrative support to the head of section - Support to emergency consular services, including out of office hours as required; - Drafting monthly … [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...]
IRU: The growing need for trade facilitation across Central Asia
Government and business in Central Asia can work together to streamline border crossings and better manage growing trade flows with tried-and-tested UN instruments and digitalisation. Central Asia sits at the heart of east-west connectivity. Traffic pressure on evolving routes and resulting border crossing challenges are hampering the flow of goods, leading to long border … [Read more...]
The CIS observer mission held meetings with the head of the Central Election Commission of Turkmenistan and political parties – Interim Report on election monitoring issued
On 22 March 2023, in Ashgabat, the head of the CIS Observer Mission, Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev met with the Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan Gulmurad Muradov. Muradov briefed Lebedev on the activities of the Central Election Commission and told about the work of the system of electoral bodies. He also … [Read more...]
UAE Embassy Opens Emirati-Turkmen Library to Promote Cultural Exchange
The UAE Embassy in the Republic of Turkmenistan has opened the Emirati-Turkmen Library and launched Arabic language classes at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages in the capital, Ashgabat, WAM reports. The opening ceremony was attended by Mahri Byashimova, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ahmed Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to … [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...]
IRU: Растущая потребность в упрощении процедур торговли в Центральной Азии
Правительство и бизнес в Центральной Азии могут поработать вместе над тем, чтобы упростить пересечение границ и лучше управлять растущими торговыми потоками с помощью испытанных инструментов ООН и цифровизации. Ведь Центральная Азия находится в самом сердце связей между Востоком и Западом. Транспортная нагрузка на изменяющихся маршрутах и возникающие в результате этого … [Read more...]
Китай обсудит с Туркменистаном и странами Центральной Азии грандиозный план развития отношений
На предстоящем шестистороннем саммите с центральноазиатскими странами Китай представит обширный план сотрудничества. Речь об этом идет в поздравительном послании Председателя КНР Си Цзиньпина Президенту Туркменистана Сердару Бердымухамедову по случаю Международного Праздника Новруз. Приветствуя участие Президента Туркменистана в предстоящем в мае в Китае первом саммите в … [Read more...]
Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics signed a Memorandum of Understanding
On the sidelines of the Latvia-Central Asia Transport and Logistics Business Forum in Riga, the Turkmen Logistics Association and the Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics (LAFF) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding, the Turkmen Logistics Association informs. The MoU is focused on such key areas of cooperation such as the exchange of … [Read more...]
UAE invites the President of Turkmenistan to the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
The UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a letter to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov with an invitation to participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). The letter was handed by UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli to the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Turkmenistan
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will fly from Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan on Wednesday night (19 April), becoming the first Israeli minister to visit the Central Asian state in the last three decades, The Times of Israel reports. During the visit, Minister Cohen will inaugurate the Israeli Embassy in Ashgabat. On Thursday, 20 April, the head of the Israeli chief … [Read more...]
China to discuss grandiose plan for development of relations with Turkmenistan and Central Asian countries
At the upcoming six-party summit with Central Asian countries, China will present an extensive cooperation plan. This was announced in the congratulatory message of Chinese President Xi Jinping to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the International Nowruz Day. Welcoming the participation of the President of Turkmenistan in the first … [Read more...]
UAE’s Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy enhances cooperation with Turkmenistan
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, organized a visit to Ashgabat by Nikolay Mladenov, Director General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy. During his very eventful visit, Mladenov met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs … [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...]
İstanbul to Host SITE Global Conference in 2024
This year, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) will hold its 2024 Global Conference between 26-29 February 2024 in İstanbul. Organized by SITE Türkiye, which is working intensively for the development of incentive tourism in Türkiye, the conference offers participants from all over the world an opportunity to discover Türkiye. In February 2024, İstanbul will … [Read more...]
Казахстан наращивает усилия по диверсификации маршрутов нефтеэкспорта
В Казахстанском каспийском порту Актау успешно завершилась первая тестовая отгрузка нефти в объеме 6 900 тонн с супергигантского месторождения страны Кашаган на экспорт для дальнейшей поставки в направлении азербайджанского порта Баку, сообщает компания «КазТрансОйл». Грузоотправителем нефти является компания INPEX North Caspian Sea, Ltd, базирующаяся в Токио. По словам … [Read more...]
UK Minister for Europe to visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom Leo Docherty will visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to step up engagement with these countries in the field of energy security, climate and strengthening trade ties, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said. On the eve of his trip, Leo Docherty commented: “Since their independence, the UK has been unwavering in its … [Read more...]
Astana International Forum 2023 – President Tokayev delivers insightful speech
nCa Report The plenary of the three-day Astana International Forum 2023 was held on 8 June 2023 at Astana, Kazakhstan. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan delivered the keynote address at the session moderated by the CNN journalist Richard Quest. The speakers included the Chairman of the Presidium of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ms. Zelka Tsviyanovich, Prime Minister … [Read more...]
Joint Kazakhstan-Afghanistan Business Forum in Kabul – Kazakhstan to open trade representation in Herat – Batch of humanitarian aid handed to Afghanistan
According to the media of Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, and the official website of the prime minister of Kazakhstan, a Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister forTrade, Minister Serik Zhumangarin, visited Kabul recently. The delegation included 18 heads or senior representatives of enterprises from Kazakhstan. The joint Kazakhstan-Afghanistan business forum took … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan steps up efforts to diversify oil export routes
The Kazakhstan’s port of Aktau on the Caspian shore has sent the first pilot shipment of 6,900 tons of oil from the country’s supergiant Kashagan field to the port of Baku for onward export, KazTransOil reports. The oil shipper is INPEX North Caspian Sea, Ltd, based in Tokyo. According to Hiroshi Ikeda, Director of the INPEX North Caspian Sea, Ltd branch in Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Astana to host the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum
Famous intellectuals from 25 countries of the world will be gathered by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KazISS) in Astana at the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum. On July 13 and 14, 2023, the Central Asian Forum on the theme “Asia in the Changing World: Agenda for the Future” will be held. It is … [Read more...]
Ukrainian company starts the construction of underground collectors in Ashgabat
The Ukrainian construction association "Interbudmontazh", specializing in the construction of tunnels and subways, has begun construction of a system of underground drainage collectors in Ashgabat, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. According to Arslan Amangeldiyev, Chief Engineer of the Ashgabat City municipality, the aim of the new project's engineering structures … [Read more...]