Представители Азиатского Банка Развития в Ашхабаде провели презентацию для специалистов Государственной таможенной службы Туркменистана Усовершенствованной транзитной системы ЦАРЭС (УТСЦ) и Общего обмена информацией (ООИ). Встреча была организована в рамках программы Центрально-Азиатского Регионального Экономического Сотрудничества (ЦАРЭС). УТСЦ – это региональная … [Read more...]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov: Turkmenistan consistently stands for equality and justice in interstate relations
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed today at the Central Asia-China Summit in Xi'an. Here is the slightly paraphrased translation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s speech (originally published by TDH): Dear Heads of State, dear members of the delegations, First of all, let me express my gratitude to His Excellency the President of the … [Read more...]
ADB presented CAREC Advanced Transit System for the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan
Representatives of the Asian Development Bank in Ashgabat held a presentation for specialists of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan on the CAREC Advanced Transit System (CATS) and Information Common Exchange (ICE). The meeting was organized within the framework of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program. CATS s is a regional transit system … [Read more...]
SerdarGB led the groundbreaking ceremony of II phase of the smart-city Arkadag – Arkadag city will open on 29 June
On Friday, 16 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the groundbreaking ceremony of the second stage of the Arkadag smart-city. At the venue of the celebration, he held an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. The opening of the city of Arkadag will take place on 29 June during the celebration of Eid al-Adha. The corresponding resolution was signed by the … [Read more...]
Туркменские специалисты прошли тренинг по освидетельствованию морских судов
Специалисты Агентства морского и речного транспорта Туркмендениздеряёллары приняли участие в семинаре по теме «Освидетельствование судов в эксплуатации», который состоялся в Актау, Казахстан. В ходе тренинга участники были ознакомлены с несколькими конвенциями в области морского транспорта, принятых Международной морской организацией. Кроме того, семинар осветил … [Read more...]
SerdarGB made a working trip to the Balkan province and talked with private farmers
On Tuesday, 13 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to the western region of the country – the Balkan province, during which he got acquainted with the implementation of the state program for the socio-economic development of the province and the pace of the grain harvesting campaign. The head of state went by helicopter to the Kizilarvat district. He … [Read more...]
Turkmen specialists have been trained in ship inspection
Specialists of the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan took part in a seminar on the topic "Inspection of vessels in operation", which was held in Aktau, Kazakhstan. During the training, the participants have been familiarized with several conventions in the field of maritime transport adopted by the International Maritime Organization. In addition, the … [Read more...]
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan is ready to host the first International Expert Conference Central Asia – China on the issues of linking national development strategies
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his speech at the China-Central summit, noted the symbolism of holding the summit in ancient Xi'an, which for many centuries served as the starting point of the Great Silk Road, which has become an important factor of civilizational development, connectivity and progress throughout the Eurasian continent. "Today, in a difficult … [Read more...]
UPDATED – Security council secretaries of regional countries held consultations on Afghanistan in Moscow
The fifth multilateral meeting of the secretaries of the Security Councils on Afghanistan took place in Moscow, the press service of the Russian Security Council says. It was attended by high representatives in charge of security issues from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. "A number of additional practical … [Read more...]
Silk Road Int’l Cultural Expo to feature Turkmenistan as guest of honor
The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo will feature Turkmenistan as the event's guest of honor, Xinhua reports with reference to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. The expo, hosted by the MCT, the National Radio and Television Administration, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the provincial government of Gansu, … [Read more...]
ОБНОВЛЕНО – В Москве состоялись консультации секретарей совбезов по афганской проблематике
В Москве состоялась пятая многосторонняя встреча секретарей советов безопасности по афганской проблематике, сообщает пресс-служба Совета Безопасности России. В ней приняли участие высокие представители, курирующие вопросы безопасности, из Индии, Ирана, Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Китая, России, Таджикистана, Туркменистана и Узбекистана. «На заседании предложен ряд … [Read more...]
Six foreign presidents, one prime minister, participating in victory day parade in Moscow – Flowers placed at the tomb of unknown soldier
The Victory Day parade is in progress in Moscow. Six foreign presidents and one prime minister are participating in the event as invited guests of President Putin. President Putin and the invited guests placed flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier after the parade. They include: Belarus – President Alexander Lukashenko Kazakhstan – President … [Read more...]
ЕБРР объявляет конкурс инноваций в сфере сельского хозяйства и производства продуктов питания
ЕБРР объявляет конкурс, призванный повысить конкурентоспособность и стимулировать рост сельского хозяйства и пищевой промышленности Стартапы-победители конкурса получают консультационную помощь, гранты, возможность популяризации бизнеса Европейский банк реконструкции и развития (ЕБРР) объявил конкурс AgVenture, в котором могут принять участие инновационные стартапы сферы … [Read more...]
Six Schools from Turkmenistan Join UNESCO Associated Schools Network
A number of secondary specialized schools in Turkmenistan have joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPNet). On 1 September, the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko presented the Certificates of memebership to the directors of the following schools: Ashgabat Specialized Secondary … [Read more...]
EBRD AgVenture competition to foster food and ag-tech innovation
EBRD launches competition to enhance food and ag-tech competitiveness and growth Winning start-ups to receive prizes including mentorships, grants, and networking and visibility opportunities The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched the EBRD AgVenture competition, welcoming submissions from all of the economies where the EBRD invests, in an … [Read more...]
South Korea offers to create a joint shipbuilding enterprise in Turkmenistan
The Korea Marine Equipment Association KOMEA proposes to create a joint venture with the Turkmen shipbuilding plant "Balkan". The offer was made on 20 June 2023 during a meeting with the head of KOMEA at the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan (Turkmendenizderyayollary). During the meeting, the proposals of the COMEA Association, potential areas of … [Read more...]
Землетрясение в Турции, Сирии – Большая Центральная Азия должна использовать свои транспортные сети, другие ресурсы для немедленной работы по оказанию помощи и долгосрочных решений
Анализ nCa Число жертв и разрушений, вызванных землетрясениями в Турции и Сирии 6 и 7 февраля 2023 года, колоссальное. Согласно последним сообщениям, по состоянию на утро 8 февраля 2023 года число погибших составляет около 8000 человек. Все пять стран Центральной Азии действовали оперативно и отправили свои первые партии гуманитарных грузов, а также группы специалистов по … [Read more...]
South Korea offers Turkmenistan to localize the production of modern ships
The Korea Marine Equipment Association, KOMEA, shows keen interest in the developing shipbuilding industry of Turkmenistan and offers Turkmen shipbuilders a number of promising areas of partnership. This was demonstrated in the presentation by the head of the Russian representative office of KOMEA, Kang Nam Yong during “International Transport and Transit Corridors: … [Read more...]
Earthquake in Turkey, Syria – Greater Central Asia must use its transport networks, other resources for immediate relief work, long-term solutions
nCa Analysis The death and destruction caused by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on 6 and 7 February 2023 is colossal by all means. According to the latest reports, as of the morning of 8 February 2023, the death toll is around 8000. All of the five countries of Central Asia acted swiftly and sent their first consignments of relief cargo and the teams of relief and … [Read more...]
Sowing of winter wheat starts in Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 6 September, sowing of winter wheat started in Turkmenistan. 690,000 hectares of land have been allocated for wheat. The harvest target for 2024 is 1.4 million tons of grain, including in provinces: Akhal – sowing area: 195,000 hectares, harvest target: 400,000 tons of grain. Balkan – sowing area: 50,000 hectares, harvest target: 80,000 tons of grain … [Read more...]
Туркменистан присоединяется к Группе друзей за устойчивую урбанизацию для продвижения проекта города Аркадаг посредством многосторонних платформ
Туркменистан присоединяется к Группе друзей ООН-Хабитат, устойчивой урбанизации и Новой программы развития городов. Группу возглавляют Польша и Зимбабве, и она была создана в июне 2022 года для выполнения функций посредника между Генеральной Ассамблеей и Секретариатом Организации Объединенных Наций в Нью-Йорке по вопросам урбанизации. В настоящее время к Группе … [Read more...]
Speaker of the Korean Parliament pays an official visit to Turkmenistan – met with Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and parliament chair – awarded with state order
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, who is on official visit to Turkmenistan with accompanying delegation. During the bilateral talks, the current state of Turkmen-Korean inter-parliamentary relations … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan joins the Group of Friends for Sustainable Urbanization to advance the Arkadag city project through multilateral platforms
Turkmenistan joins the Group of Friends of UN-Habitat for Sustainable Urbanization and the New Urban Agenda. The Group is chaired by Poland and Zimbabwe and it was formed in June 2022 to serve as a political intermediary between the General Assembly and the United Nations Secretariat in New York. Currently, more than 30 countries have joined the Group. Turkmenistan’s … [Read more...]
Speaker of Turkmen Parliament addressed 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St.Petersburg
On 26 May 2023, the Turkmen delegation headed by the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova took part in the work of 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg, Turkmen Embassy in Russia said in a press release. During her speech at the plenary session, the head of the Turkmen delegation noted that the issues of environmental … [Read more...]
В Туркменистане реализуются проекты в рамках программы STRIVE Asia
В Туркменистане продолжается реализация программы ПРООН и ЕС «Усиление устойчивости к насильственному экстремизму в Азии» (STRIVE Asia). Как сообщает Turkmenportal, общественная организация «Йенме» в рамках программы реализует проект «Территория развития» в этрапе Теджен Ахалского велаята. Он нацелен на укрепление устойчивости местных сообществ через предоставление … [Read more...]
Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Central Asia addresses the Council of heads of founding states of the International Fund for Saving the Aral sea
On 15 September 2023, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze participated in the Council of Heads of Founding States of IFAS in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. At the meeting, hosted by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Heads of the Founding States welcomed the activities under the Chairmanship of Tajikistan in IFAS … [Read more...]
UNDP-EU STRIVE Asia program realizes several projects in Turkmenistan
The implementation of the UNDP and EU “Strengthening Resilience Against Violent Extremism in Asia (STRIVE Asia)” program is underway in Turkmenistan. According to Turkmenportal, the public organization "Yenme" is implementing the project " Territory of Development " in Tejen district of the Akhal province within the framework of the program. It aims to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023
Dear Mr. Chairman, Dear Heads of State and Delegations, First of all, let me warmly welcome all participants, leaders and members of delegations. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, for inviting me to this important meeting as an honorary guest. Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich! Taking this opportunity, I cordially congratulate you … [Read more...]
Центральная Азия отправляет команды спасателей в Турцию
Центральноазиатские страны, как и весь мир, отозвались на беды пострадавшей от многочисленных землетрясений Турции. Туркменистан отправил в Турцию группу помощи в составе врачей и медработников. Также отправлены предметы первой необходимости - текстильная продукция и медикаменты. Спасатели МЧС Казахстана прибыли во вторник 7 февраля в Газиантеп. В составе отряда … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
Dear Heads of State! Dear members of the delegations! Allow me to express my gratitude to the distinguished President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Sharifovich Rahmon for the warm hospitality and excellent conditions created for fruitful joint work. Let me also welcome the distinguished Ilham Heydarovich as an honorary guest of the Consultative Meeting of the … [Read more...]
Central Asia sent rescue teams to Turkey
Central Asian countries, like the whole world, responded to the troubles of Turkiye, which suffered from numerous deadly earthquakes. Turkmenistan has sent to Turkey a relief group of doctors and medical workers, basic necessities, such medicines and textile products. Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan arrived on Tuesday, 7 February in … [Read more...]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Summit of Heads of State of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and Central Asia
(unofficial translation) Dear heads of state! Dear participants of the Summit! Taking this pleasant opportunity, I would like first of all to express my sincere gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia for his hospitality and warm welcome, as well as for the excellent conditions for holding the … [Read more...]
Новые землетрясения усугубили положение в Турции – число погибших превысило 5000 человек
В Турции и Сирии произошли новые землетрясения во вторник, 7 февраля 2023 года. По сообщениям СМИ, два сильных толчка силой 5,7 балла по шкале Рихтера во вторник утром поразили те же районы, которые пострадали от землетрясения накануне. Число погибших превысило 5000 человек и быстро растет. Более 20000 человек получили ранения. Сотни, возможно, тысячи людей все еще … [Read more...]
State Library of Turkmenistan received books from the Japanese Foundation
156 books were donated to the State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan as part of the "Read Japan Project" project, which is being implemented by the Nippon Foundation, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The English-language books tell about culture, history, economy, modern and popular art in the Land of the Rising Sun. During the book award … [Read more...]
More earthquakes adds to devastation in Turkey – Death toll exceeds 5000
Turkey and Syria were hit by more earthquakes on Tuesday, 7 February 2023. According to the media reports, two major earthquakes of 5.7 on the Richter scale Tuesday morning struck the same areas that were affected by the earthquake the previous day. The death toll has exceeded 5000 and rising fast. More than 20000 have been injured. Hundreds, possibly thousands, are still … [Read more...]
State visit of the President of Tajikistan to China – transport, energy and industrial projects on the agenda of high-level talks
nCa Report On 18 May, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Xi'an. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of strengthening cooperation in such promising sectors as the green economy, digital technologies, infrastructure, electric power, construction and reconstruction of power plants in Tajikistan and the construction of power … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sent aid to earthquake-stricken Turkiye
Turkmenistan has sent humanitarian aid to Turkiye, which suffered from the devastating earthquake. "This morning we saw off a plane carrying a medical team and supplies sent by fraternal Turkmenistan from Ashgabat to help the earthquake victims," Ambassador of Turkiye to Turkmenistan Togan Oral wrote in his Instagram. On behalf of Turkmenistan, President Serdar … [Read more...]
Stepping up regional co-operation on climate change and security in Central Asia: High mountain areas in focus at OSCE-adelphi workshop in Tashkent
On 20 and 21 June 2023, over 60 participants representing a wide range of government and civil society organizations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as regional and international organizations convened in a workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event was organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental … [Read more...]
Туркменистан направил помощь пострадавшей от землетрясения Турции
Туркменистан оказал гуманитарную помощь пострадавшей от разрушительного землетрясения Турции. «Сегодня утром мы проводили самолет, на борту которого находится медицинская бригада и грузы, отправленные братским Туркменистаном из Ашхабада в помощь пострадавшим от землетрясения», - написал на своей странице в Инстаграме Посол Турции в Туркменистане Тоган Орал. От имени … [Read more...]
Strategic partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan is one of the most important components of peace and stability in Central Asia, Ambassador Volynkin says
Russia is one of the major trading partners of Turkmenistan with $ 1.6 billion mutual trade turnover The extensive strategic partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan is not only the foundation for the development of multifaceted bilateral cooperation, but also one of the most important components of maintaining lasting peace and stability in the Central Asian region, … [Read more...]
Титаны мировой нефтегазовой индустрии продолжают осваивать углеводородные богатства Каспийского моря
BP приступил к бурению двух новых разведочных глубоких скважин в Азербайджанском секторе Каспийского моря. Одна из скважин достигнет глубины 7000 метров, чтобы вскрыть газовые пласты, расположенные ниже залежей действующего газового месторождения "Шах Дениз", за счет которого в настоящее время обеспечивается основная часть экспорта газа из Азербайджана. Пресс-релизы BP: … [Read more...]
Strengthening Local and National Capacities for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 13 July 2023 - With almost all types of natural hazards present, the countries of Central Asia have a history of recurrent natural disasters that have caused significant economic and human loss. Earthquakes are the most destructive, causing losses of human life and damage to infrastructure, as was witnessed in recent events in Turkiye. The need to systematically … [Read more...]
The titans of the global oil and gas industry continue to exploit the hydrocarbon riches of the Caspian Sea
BP has started drilling two new deep exploration wells in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea. One of the wells will reach a depth of 7000 meters in order to open gas layers located below the deposits of the existing Shah Deniz gas field, which currently provides the bulk of gas exports from Azerbaijan. BP press releases: … [Read more...]
Strengthening Youth Resilience in Turkmenistan: UNICEF and the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan Join Efforts for Enhanced Emergency Preparedness Participation
In a significant step towards fostering resilience and preparedness within Turkmenistan's younger generation, the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST), in partnership with UNICEF, organized an event focused on the active engagement of young people in emergency preparedness and response activities. This event, which took place on August 25, 2023, at the … [Read more...]
Итоговый документ Ашхабадской конференции «Диалог – Гарантия Мира» объявлен официальным документом 77-ой сессии ГА ООН
Итоговый документ Международной конференции «Диалог – гарантия мира», состоявшейся в Ашхабаде 11 декабря 2022 года в рамках Ашхабадской международной недели, опубликован на шести официальных языках ООН (A/77/651) в качестве официального документа 77-й сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН по пункту 14 Повестки дня «Культура мира». С документом можно ознакомиться здесь: … [Read more...]
Summit of Central Asia-China will lead to signing important political document – MFA China
From May 18 to 19, President Xi Jinping will chair the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi, reported today Foreign Ministry of China. According to the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin, the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries will attend the Summit in China. This will be the first major diplomatic event that China hosts this year and the … [Read more...]
Outcome statement of the International Conference “Dialogue is a Guarantee of Peace” announced UN GA official document
The outcome document of the International Conference titled “Dialogue is a Guarantee of Peace”, held in Ashgabat on 11 December 2022 was published in the six official languages of the UN (A/77/651) as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly under paragraph 14 Agenda “Culture of Peace”. The full text of the document is available here: … [Read more...]
Sustainable Development Goal 5 “Gender equality” – achievements of Turkmenistan
Gender equality is fixed as the Sustainable Development Goal 5 "gender equality and women’s empowerment". According to the UN, gender equality is not only one of the basic human rights, but also a necessary basis for achieving peace, prosperity and sustainable development. Sustainable Development Goal 5 aims to address issues such as the elimination of all forms of … [Read more...]
Туркменистан и международные партнеры продвигают партнерство в транспортном секторе
Вопросы сотрудничества в транспортной сфере активно обсуждаются Туркменистаном в рамках переговоров, которые проходят на различных уровнях, а также на площадках конференций, бизнес-форумов и встреч представителей транспортного комплекса стран Центральной Азии и Каспийского региона. О последних событиях в области международного сотрудничества транспортного сектора пишет в своей … [Read more...]
Tajik Foreign Minister to visit Turkmenistan
On 15-16 July 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin will pay an official visit to Turkmenistan, the press service of the MFA Tajikistan reports. The visit will take place at the invitation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov The Tajik Foreign Minister will be … [Read more...]