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...]
Parliament of Turkmenistan ratifies the Agreement with Turkey and Azerbaijan on trade and economic cooperation
During the session on Saturday, 3 June, the Parliament of Turkmenistan adopted the Law "On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on trade and economic cooperation". The trilateral agreement is aimed at enhancing friendly relations between the parties, … [Read more...]
Ассоциация “Туркмен Логистика” и Секретариат Международного Координационного совета по трансъевразийским перевозкам подписали Меморандум о взаимопонимании
Ассоциация “Туркмен Логистика” и Секретариат Международного Координационного совета по трансъевразийским перевозкам подписали Меморандум о взаимопонимании. По сообщению «Туркмен Логистики», документ нацелен на развитие транспортно-логистических связей в Центральной и Северной Азии, Каспийском регионе и на Евразийском континенте в целом. Меморандум позволяет укрепить … [Read more...]
Paving the path to prosperity for Europe and Asia’s Landlocked Developing Countries
Rabab Fatima, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States Europe and Asia's Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) stand at a critical juncture in their development journey. They are confronted with intricate development challenges, emanating from … [Read more...]
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Secretariat of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Secretariat of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. According to Turkmen Logistics, the document is aimed at developing transport and logistics ties in Central and North Asia, the Caspian region and the Eurasian continent as a whole. The Memorandum … [Read more...]
Peaceful yet cool; Meet İstanbul’s Anatolian side
İstanbul, one of the most vibrant metropolises worldwide, has a unique identity where European and Asian cultures are harmoniously blended, and the past and present are intertwined. İstanbul has a globally famous range of attractions, and the city’s Anatolian side or its part on the Asian continent contributes to this fame with peaceful yet "cool" experiences. İstanbul’s … [Read more...]
Реалии превращения ТАПИ в концепцию Центральная Азия-Пакистан-Выход к открытым морям – Часть первая
Тарик Саиди и Эльвира Кадырова Это происходит прямо на наших глазах. --- ТАПИ решительно трансформируется в целую концепцию Центральная Азия – Пакистан – Выход к открытым морям (ЦА – Пакистан – Моря), движимый синергией существующих реалий. ТАПИ, как мы знаем, является аббревиатурой проекта трубопровода Туркменистан-Афганистан-Пакистан-Индия. Первоначально речь шла всего … [Read more...]
Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN and the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan to host side-event on sustainable urban transportation at the 2023 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable development
Arkadag City's Model for the SDG 11: Paving the way towards the UNGA High-level Meeting on Sustainable Transport Side Event at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum Date: Monday, 17 July 13:15 – 14:30 Venue: Conference Room B Organizers: Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN and the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Background The 2030 Agenda … [Read more...]
The ground realities are transforming TAPI into CAPS – Part One
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova It is happening right before our eyes. --- TAPI is decisively transforming into CAPS, driven by the combined force of the ground realities. TAPI, as we know, is the acronym for the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India. Initially it referred to just a single project – transnational gas pipeline. However, lately it has come to mean an … [Read more...]
Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva hosted a meeting of Central Asian Health Ministers with WHO Regional Director for Europe
On 21 May 2023, a meeting of the Health Ministers of the Central Asian countries and WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr.Hans Kluge was held in the premises of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva. From the Central Asian countries the meeting was attended by: Turkmenistan - Dr. Atageldi Germanov, Minister of Health and Medical Industry; … [Read more...]
Си Цзиньпин: Китай готов делиться рынками, промышленными системами и технологиями со странами Центральной Азии
Двухдневный форум по промышленному и инвестиционному сотрудничеству Китай + Центральная Азия (C+C5) стартовал в Циндао, провинция Шаньдун в Восточном Китае, в четверг, 16 февраля. Согласно китайским новостным изданиям, форум посвящен теме «Совместное содействие высококачественному региональному экономическому развитию на основе взаимной выгоды и беспроигрышного … [Read more...]
Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN: “We have to prove that women diplomats work no worse than men”
"The conventional wisdom about the superiority of men in leadership is the result of long-term cultural and social attitudes ... Modern reality excludes any predisposition of gender to leadership" --- Aksoltan Atayeva , Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the UN This is the unofficial, slightly paraphrased translation of … [Read more...]
Xi Jinping: China is willing to share market, industrial systems and technologies with Central Asian countries
The two-day China + Central Asia (C+C5) industry and investment cooperation forum opened in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Thursday, 16 February. According to Chinese news outlets, the forum is themed “Jointly promote high-quality regional economic development by mutual benefit and win-win progress" Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to … [Read more...]
Phase II of Arkadag city development opens up wide opportunities for the participation of Turkish business, says Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
The second stage of the development of the city of Arkadag, envisaging construction of production and infrastructure facilities, opens up wide opportunities for the involvement of Turkish businessmen. This was stated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a meeting with the Minister of Industry … [Read more...]
ЕБРР заявляет, что российско-украинский конфликт оказывает умеренное влияние на Центральную Азию
Российской-украинский конфликт оказал незначительное влияние на Центральную Азию, страны которой получили высокие доходы от нефти и газа, испытывают увеличение притока рабочей силы, капитала и денежных переводов, а также пользуются выгодами от торговли с Россией и Китаем. Тем не менее, инфляция и расходы на обслуживание долга все еще существуют, сообщает Европейский банк … [Read more...]
Photo journey from Ashgabat to the multifaceted and inspiring Italy
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova What associations arise in our minds when we hear about Italy? Yes, these are fascinating seascapes, wonderful cinematography, pizza and pasta, which have become an integral part of gastronomic culture almost all over the world, Fiat cars and luxury Lamborghini, the luminaries of science and art Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Italian painting, … [Read more...]
EBRD says Russia’s war on Ukraine has modest impact on Central Asia
Russian war in Ukraine has had a minor influence on Central Asia, with high oil and gas income, a boost in labor, capital, and remittance inflows, as well as benefits from trade with Russia and China. Inflation and debt service expenses still exist, though, says the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says in its February update of Regional Economic … [Read more...]
Photo report from the opening ceremony of Arkadag city
The inauguration ceremony of the Arkadag City of Turkmenistan was held on 29 June 2023. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the festive event. Here are some pictures from the day: #Turkmenistan, #Arkadag_City, #inauguration, #pictures, … [Read more...]
Казахстан запускает электронные очереди для грузоперевозчиков на границе с Китаем, Узбекистаном и Туркменистаном
На границах Казахстана поэтапно внедряется система электронной очереди с целью ускорения пересечения границы грузовым транспортом, сообщает пресс-служба Комитета государственных доходов Казахстана. До конца февраля сервис онлайн бронирования «CarGoRuqsat» заработает ещё на четырёх пунктах пропуска. Это погранпереходы: Пункты пропуска «Бахты» (область Абай) и … [Read more...]
Plenary session of the International Transport Conference in Ashgabat completed
The plenary session of the International Conference and Exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development", ongoing in Ashgabat, has ended. The senior officials of the transport sector of Turkmenistan, as well as the heads of international and non-governmental organizations in the field of transport shared their vision of new … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan launches e-queues for cargo carriers on the border with China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Kazakhstan gradually introduces an electronic queue system at the borders in order to accelerate the crossing by cargo transport, the press service of the State Revenue Committee of Kazakhstan reports. By the end of February, the online booking service "CarGoRuqsat" will be launched at four more checkpoints. These are border crossings: Checkpoints "Bakhty" (Abai region) … [Read more...]
PM Narendra Modi: India has created five pillars of cooperation in the SCO
Opening the online SCO summit on 4 July 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi summed up the results of his country's chairmanship and spoke about efforts to bring multifaceted cooperation in the SCO to new heights. Modi highlighted five new pillars of cooperation established by India within the SCO. These are Startups and Innovation, Traditional Medicine, Youth … [Read more...]
Туркменистан предоставляет льготы для МДП грузоперевозок
Государственная таможенная служба Туркменистана интегрировала с таможенной информационной системой «ASYCUDA World» информационную систему «TIR-EPD». TIR-EPD была разработана Международным союзом автомобильного транспорта (IRU) и работает в соответствии с Таможенной конвенцией о международной перевозке грузов с применением книжки МДП (1975) В настоящее время на основании … [Read more...]
Political consultations between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On 24 August 2023, political consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine at the level of the heads of foreign affairs agencies. From Turkmen side, the negotiations were led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, from the Palestinian side - by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan provides benefits for TIR cargo transportation
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has integrated the TIR-EPD information system with the ASYCUDA World customs information system. TIR-EPD was developed by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and operates in accordance with the Customs Convention on the International Carriage of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (1975). Currently, on the basis of … [Read more...]