From 11 to 13 July 2023, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a training-of-trainers (ToT) session on car and truck searches for the State Customs Service and the State Frontier Service of Turkmenistan, which is responsible for organising the training process and development of the methodology for inspecting vehicles. The ToT session was … [Read more...]
UNDP actively supports energy efficiency and renewable energy development in Turkmenistan
Mary, 16 May 2023: Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, a training seminar was organized themed “Studying the features of the operation of energy-saving lamps in climatic conditions of … [Read more...]
Media roundtable in Turkmenistan focuses on fake news, social media – Part Two
nCa Report The media roundtable organized jointly by the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat was held in the entrance hall of the institute of international relations. After the brief inaugural remarks by the deputy ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan, Mahri Bashimova, and Ambassador John MacGregor, the head of the OSCE mission, the … [Read more...]
Неограниченный потенциал туркмено-катарского партнерства
Эльвира Кадырова Существует огромный, но все еще не оцененный по достоинству потенциал партнерства между Туркменистаном и Катаром. Визит Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова в Катар, 19-20 марта 2023 года, положил начало процессу количественной оценки и одновременного раскрытия этого потенциала. Кульминацией визита является открытие посольства Туркменистана в Дохе. Не менее … [Read more...]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan convene the sixth coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners
Ashgabat, 15 September 2023: Today, UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan in a hybrid format held regular Coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners aimed at continuing the established dialogue to accelerate the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to implement its international commitments under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The … [Read more...]
BOMCA and OSCE conducted trainings on document security for Turkmen migration and border management personnel
From 5 to 7 July 2023, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) in partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held the second national training of trainers (ToT, basic level) on document security for the officers and teaching staff of the State Migration Service and the State Frontier Service of … [Read more...]
Meet Merjen from Turkmenistan, striving to unleash the power of women and girls in Tech
Marking 2023 International Girls in ICT Day, 27 April Jahan Saparmamedova, UNDP Turkmenistan Communications Analyst Merjen Saparmyradova graduated from the International Turkmen-Turkish University with a degree in software engineering and system administration. She believes that knowledge in technology and increased participation of women and girls in the development of … [Read more...]
The unquantified potential of Turkmenistan-Qatar partnership
Elvira Kadyrova There is the enormous but still unquantified potential of partnership between Turkmenistan and Qatar. The visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Qatar, 19-20 March 2023, has triggered the process of quantifying and simultaneously unlocking this potential. The highlight of the visit is the opening of the Turkmen embassy in Doha. Equally important is the … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Foreign Office of Turkmenistan clarifies position on Trans-Caspian gas pipeline issues
The foreign ministry of Turkmenistan issued a press release on 24 July 2023, clarifying in detail the issues related to the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline. Here is the translation of the text of the press release: Recently, a number of international media have started to comment on the possibilities of implementing a project for the supply of Turkmen natural gas in the … [Read more...]
UNDP and the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan convened a series of workshops on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Ashgabat, May 16, 2023: The series of seminars “Harmonization of the legislation of Turkmenistan in the field of human rights with the norms of international law” held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Action Plan was completed. The events were held from 2 to 16 May 2023 in … [Read more...]
Mosques in Turkmenistan honored the memory of the President’s grandmother, Arkadag’s mother – Ogulabat eje
On Friday, 14 April, at the Hezreti Omar mosque in Ashgabat, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave sadaka iftar on the day of commemoration of mother and grandmother Ogulabat Berdimuhamedova. Memorial services and sadaka were also offered in other mosques of Ashgabat and across … [Read more...]
В Дохе состоялись туркмено-катарские переговоры на высшем уровне – подписано 7 документов – Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов встретился с катарскими бизнесменами – встреча заложила фундамент для усиления инвестиционного сотрудничества двух стран
nCa Report 20 марта 2023 года в Дохе состоялись переговоры между Президентом Туркменистана Сердаром Бердымухамедовым и Эмиром Катара Шейхом Тамимом бин Хамад Аль Тани. Переговоры начались со встречи в расширенном составе с участием делегаций двух стран и затем продолжились в формате «тет-а-тет». Состав делегации с туркменской стороны: Вице-премьер и министр … [Read more...]
Breakthrough: Pakistan receives Russian oil; pays in Chinese Yuan
Pakistan has received a shipment of crude oil from Russia through the seagoing tankers. According to several media outlets including the Reuters and OilPrice, the delivery is part of a G2G (government-to-government) contract. Pakistan has made the payment in the Chinese currency Yuan (RMB), told the Petroleum Minister of Pakistan, Musadik Malik, speaking to Reuters by … [Read more...]
UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office of Turkmenistan promote human rights education in journalism
Ashgabat, 10-11 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan convened a workshop in a hybrid format on the “Best practices for human rights education in journalism. Cooperation of journalists with the Office of the Ombudsperson on the coverage of human rights issues in the Media”. The event was attended by representatives of the Office of the Ombudsperson of … [Read more...]
Mother Nature is the greatest of artists – Caspian beach of Turkmenistan is its canvas
Elvira Kadyrova Mother Nature is the greatest of artists, the ultimate inspiration of all things creative. The whole world is its canvas is its canvas. The Caspian beach of Turkmenistan including the Awaza national tourist zone is an attractive part of this canvas. Here are some of the masterpieces of Mother Nature we captured recently at the Caspian beach of … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Qatari Summit Talks in Doha – 7 documents signed – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Qatari business community to lay basis for broader investment cooperation
nCa Report On 20 March 2023, negotiations were held in Doha between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The negotiations began with an expanded meeting with the participation of the delegations of the two countries and then continued in a tete-a-tete format. The composition of the delegation from the Turkmen … [Read more...]
British Ambassador presented his credentials to the President of Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 24 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Turkmenistan Stephen Conlon, who presented credentials to the head of state. At the beginning of the meeting, the diplomat conveyed greetings from King Charles III and Prime Minister of his country Rishi Sunak, noting … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmen National Institute of World Languages highlighted the importance of lifelong learning
UNDP in Turkmenistan and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi (TNIWL) continue meetings on the SDGs within the framework of the Book club "Kitap-paýhasyň çeşmesi" to let youth learn about the global work on SDGs and discuss the role of the younger generation in achieving the 17 SDGs. This meeting held on 19 May 2023 in the UN Building … [Read more...]
Mysterious Moon from the Caspian coast in Turkmenistan
One clear late evening, we decided to test 100x zoom of very well-known smartphone’s camera. This is what the Moon looked like when shooting from the coast of the Caspian Sea in Awaza, the national tourist zone in Turkmenistan. The date of the snapshot is 28 March 2023. The average distance to the moon is 382,500 kilometers. ///nCa, 3 April 2023. … [Read more...]
В штаб-квартире ООН состоялось торжественное мероприятие по случаю празднования Международного дня Новруз
20 марта 2023 года по инициативе Афганистана, Азербайджана, Ирана, Ирака, Индии, Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Пакистана, Таджикистана, Турции, Туркменистана и Узбекистана состоялось торжественное мероприятие по случаю празднования Новруз байрамы. В мероприятии приняли участие Генеральный Секретарь ООН, Председатель ЭКОСОС, Послы, Постоянные Представители государств членов при … [Read more...]
British Embassy to Turkmenistan hosted #WorldEnvironmentDay Event
On 5 June, the British Embassy to Turkmenistan, SDG Ambassadors, Climate Activists, teachers and students of educational centre “Kamil Bilim” marked World Environment Day together. This year's World Environment Day theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. In his speech Deputy head of Mission, John Hamilton spoke of the links between plastics and climate change, the importance … [Read more...]
UNDP and UNFPA support Turkmenistan in developing the Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance
Ashgabat, 29 May 2023: UNDP and UNFPA jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan started the two-day workshop - Development of Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance. The workshop is organized in the framework of the three-year UNDP project: "Assistance in the Implementation of the National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the area of human rights … [Read more...]
National Leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with the Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye
On Tuesday, April 4, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. During the meeting, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed. Arkadag noted the expansion of the Turkmen-Turkish dialogue in the … [Read more...]
United Nations event on the occasion of the International day of Novruz took place in New York
On March 20, 2023, at the initiative of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, a special event was held on the occasion of the International day of Novruz. The event was attended by the UN Secretary General, the President of ECOSOC, Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives of the UN Member … [Read more...]
Brussels Energy Club Addresses Clean Energy Transition in Central Asia
Brussels Energy Club (BREC) held a first-ever conference on energy security and sustainability in Central Asia on July 4 in the Belgian capital. Four panel sessions explored regional and interregional collaboration in delivering the energy transition in Central Asia, a fast-growing region. The event was organized in partnership with the diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
UNDP enhances the capacity of decision-makers in Turkmenistan on water resources planning under changing climate
Ashgabat, 13 June 2023: Within the framework of the project "Development of the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan" implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a series of workshops on … [Read more...]
New Parliament in Turkmenistan held its first meeting – Democratic Party won the majority of seats – Speaker of the Mejlis elected
nCa Report On Thursday, 6 April 2023, the first meeting of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan of the seventh convocation was held with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan G.Myradov opened a meeting with report on the results of the elections held on 26 March 2023. 258 … [Read more...]
Культурное достояние и экономические достижения Туркменистана – на выставке “Новый день, Новая жизнь” в Бухаресте
20 марта 2023 года Посольством Туркменистана в Румынии, совместно с Посольствами Индии и Ирана в г.Бухарест, при содействии Культурного Центра ARCUB, была организована ежегодная выставка-ярмарка, посвященная празднованию Международного дня Новруз под девизом «Новый день, Новая жизнь». Каждая страна в рамках выставки-ярмарки организовала национальный стенд. В рамках … [Read more...]
Budget airline offers cheapest travel between Kazakhstan and China
It costs just about USD 40 to fly from Astana (Kazakhstan) to Urumqi (China). This is the tariff of the new flight route launched by FlyArystan, a budget airline of Kazakhstan. The travelers have flocked ardently. With two flights a week – Thursday and Sunday – there are no vacant seats until nearly the end of September 2023. The flight duration is 2 hours and forty … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan continues raising awareness effort in SDGs among student youth
UNDP in Turkmenistan and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi (TNIWL) continue meetings on the SDGs within the framework of the Book club "Kitap-paýhasyň çeşmesi" to let youth learn about the global work on SDGs and discuss the role of the younger generation in achieving the SDGs. This meeting held on 12 June 2023 in the UN Building … [Read more...]
NIGC: Iran recorded a surge in gas swap from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan
Iran registered a 358% growth in the volume of swap gas supplies from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan in the previous 1401 Iranian calendar year (ended on 20 March 2023). This was stated in an interview with Fars News by the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Deputy Minister of Oil and Gas Industry of Iran Majid Chegeni. According to Chegeni, in 2022, in value … [Read more...]
‘New Day, New Life’ Expo in Bucharest featured Cultural heritage and Economic progress of Turkmenistan
On March 20, 2023, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania, together with the Embassies of India and Iran in Bucharest, with the assistance of the ARCUB Cultural Center, organized an annual exhibition-fair dedicated to the celebration of International Novruz Day under the motto "New Day, New Life". Each country organized a national stand within the framework of the … [Read more...]
Академия превентивной дипломатии РЦПДЦА и Посольство Великобритании в Туркменистане обсудили с молодежными лидерами проблемы изменения климата
На прошлой неделе Академия превентивной дипломатии РЦПДЦА совместно с Посольством Великобритании в Туркменистане организовали учебную сессию для участников и выпускников АПД из стран Центральной Азии и Афганистана по теме «Изменение климата». Приглашенными лекторами выступили г-н Джон Гамильтон, Заместитель главы миссии Посольства Великобритании в Туркменистане, и г-жа Софи … [Read more...]
NIGC: Иран зафиксировал рекордный рост газового свопа из Туркменистана в Азербайджан
Иран зарегистрировал 358%-ный рост объема своповых поставок газа из Туркменистана в Азербайджан в предыдущем 1401 иранском календарном году (закончился 20 марта 2023 года). Об этом в интервью агентства Fars News рассказал исполнительный директор Национальной иранской газовой компании (NIGC), замминистра нефтегазовой промышленности ИРИ Маджид Чегени. По словам Чегени, в 2022 … [Read more...]
The Global Fund country team visited Turkmenistan
The Global Fund country team visited Turkmenistan within the framework of UNDP-led project on “Exit of the National Tuberculosis Program of Turkmenistan from the Global Fund support by 2024”, the UNDP in Turkmenistan reports. GF specialists met with representatives of the Ministry of Health, and also visited medical institutions of the country involved in the implementation … [Read more...]
Академия Превентивной Дипломатии РЦПДЦА рассмотрела принципы, подходы и формы участия молодежи в жизни общества
13 сентября 2023 года, участники Академии превентивной дипломатии РЦПДЦА из стран Центральной Азии и Афганистана приняли участие в онлайн семинаре по теме «Принципы, подходы и формы участия молодежи в жизни общества». Мероприятие было проведено с целью повышения осведомленности молодых людей о Молодежной стратегии Организации Объединенных Наций и соответствующих резолюциях … [Read more...]
Ogulabat Berdimuhamedova – Arkadag’s mother, the grandmother of the President of Turkmenistan – passed away
Ogulabat Berdimuhamedova, the mother of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and grandmother of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, passed away at the age of 86, TDH reports. Ogulabat Berdimuhamedova was born on 15 June 1937 in the village of Babarap of the Geokdepe district. She perfectly understood the sanctity of the family, … [Read more...]
Страновая команда Глобального Фонда посетила Туркменистан
Страновая команда Глобального Фонда посетила Туркменистан в рамках реализуемого ПРООН «Грантового соглашения о выходе финансирования Национальной Противотуберкулезной Программы Туркменистана из поддержки Глобального Фонда для борьбы со спидом, туберкулезом и малярией к 2024 году», сообщает ПРООН в Туркменистане. Специалисты ГФ встретились с представителями Минздрава, а также … [Read more...]
Аким Могаджи проводит семинар ЮНИСЕФ по цифровым мультиплатформенным медиа в Ашхабаде
Тарик Саиди Аким Могаджи хорошо известен среди профессионалов и студентов, изучающих медиа, и в значительной степени широкой общественности по всему миру. Он сделал почти все, о чем мечтают люди из средств массовой информации и шоу–бизнеса, и даже больше. Он прибыл в Ашхабад для проведения семинара, организованного ЮНИСЕФ для государственных и частных СМИ Туркменистана. В … [Read more...]
Burkina Faso, the Syrian Arab Republic and Uganda became members of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development
The Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the approval of membership for three esteemed nations: Burkina Faso, the Syrian Arab Republic, and Uganda. This would reinforce the Group's commitment to fostering global peace, security, and sustainable development through the principles of neutrality. The Group of … [Read more...]
OHCHR builds capacity of youth with disabilities on human rights
The Regional Office for Central Asia of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR/ROCA) kick-started a “School on human rights and advocacy on the rights of persons with disabilities.” The initiative is part of the ongoing public awareness campaign commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The School will involve 18 … [Read more...]
Более 100 делегатов зарегистрировалось для участия в Международном форуме по привлечению иностранных инвестиций в энергетический сектор Туркменистана
В эти дни идёт активная подготовка к предстоящему форуму по привлечению иностранных инвестиций в энергетический сектор Туркменистана, который состоится 26-27 апреля 2023 года в Дубае, ОАЭ. Целью данного мероприятия является расширение возможностей для привлечения прямых иностранных инвестиций в нефтегазовую отрасль Туркменистана и укрепление регионального диалога по … [Read more...]
By 2025 Turkmenistan aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 122%
Climate scientists claim that about 30 % of global warming since the beginning of the industrial era is associated with methane emissions. Over the past two years, this indicator has reached a record level. 50-65% of methane emissions worldwide are caused by anthropogenic factors, and the main sources are agriculture (animal husbandry), energy and industry, waste from the … [Read more...]
Активизация регионального сотрудничества в области изменения климата и безопасности в Центральной Азии – в центре внимания на семинара в Ташкенте
20 и 21 июня 2023 года более 60 участников, представляющих широкий круг правительственных организаций и организаций гражданского общества из Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Таджикистана, Туркменистана и Узбекистана, а также региональные и международные организации, собрались на семинар в Ташкенте, Узбекистан. Мероприятие было организовано Офисом координатора экономической и … [Read more...]
Plenary session of Dubai Forum on attracting investments in Turkmenistan’s energy sector concludes – natural gas emerging as ‘bridge fuel’ toward greening of hydrocarbons sector
The plenary session of Turkmenistan’s energy forum being held in Dubai has just concluded. The purpose is the to draw attention to the new and emerging potential for investments in the energy sector of Turkmenistan. The theme of the plenary session was: The role of Turkmenistan in the future of global energy. The speakers in the plenary session: HE Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh - … [Read more...]
Over 100 delegates registered for upcoming International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector
These days, active preparations are underway for the upcoming Forum for attracting foreign investment in the energy sector of Turkmenistan, which will be held on April 26-27, 2023 in Dubai, UAE. The purpose of this event is to expand opportunities for attracting foreign direct investment in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan and to strengthen the regional dialogue on … [Read more...]
CA countries, U.S. discuss wide range of issues at special session on Afghanistan
Kudrenok Tatyana 28 July 2023 Photo: gov.kz ASTANA. KAZINFORM - US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West visited Astana to attend the C5+1 special session on Afghanistan, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA. Within the framework of this session, which was held at the site of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, … [Read more...]
Алиев озвучил позицию Азербайджана по вариантам доставки газа через Каспий
Для доставки газа из Туркменистана в Европу требуется строительство трубопровода по дну Каспийского моря, а также дополнительной газотранспортной инфраструктуры через Азербайджан, по примеру Южного Газового Коридора. Таков посыл заявлений, сделанных Президентом Азербайджана Ильхамом Алиевым на церемонии открытия Шушинского Глобального медиафорума 21 июля, в … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the UN Assistant Secretary General
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Thursday, 20 April 2023, Miroslav Jenča, the Acting Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. "Effective cooperation with the UN is embodied … [Read more...]
Стамбул готов к знаменитому сезону тюльпанов
Сезон тюльпанов знаменует приход весны в Стамбул. Каждый год в апреле некоторые из самых популярных мест Стамбула украшаются яркими весенними тюльпанами, превращая город в огромный и восхитительный визуальный праздник яркой красоты. Например, на площади Султанахмет сплетен обширный ковер из тюльпанов с использованием метода аквакультуры при выращивании тюльпанов. Это … [Read more...]