Today, July 9, in the afternoon, meetings were held at the Central Election Commission with observers from international organizations and foreign states who arrived in our country to monitor the process of preparing and holding early elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Among them were delegations headed by Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...]
Представители Туркменистана, Узбекистана, России и Кыргызстана обсудили регулярные грузоперевозки на Каспии
Организация регулярных линий морских перевозок между портом Туркменбаши и российскими портами на Каспийском море была обсуждена во вторник, 17 января в Астрахани, сообщает ТАСС. В переговорах приняли участие представители Кыргызстана, Узбекистана и Туркменистана. По мнению, председателя правительства Астраханской области Дениса Афанасьева регулярные морские перевозки … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan – Russia: overview of trade and economic cooperation
On 18 September 2023, the 4th meeting of the Joint Commission at the level of the heads of government of Russia and Uzbekistan took place in Moscow. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the meeting: "For us, Uzbekistan is one of the leading economic partners in the Central Asian region. Russia, in turn, occupies the first place in foreign trade with … [Read more...]
Туркменистан готовится к выборам депутатов парламента и Халк Маслахаты
В понедельник, 16 января 2023 года, состоялось заседание Центральной комиссии по проведению выборов и референдумов в Туркменистане, посвящённое вопросам подготовки к предстоящим выборам депутатов Меджлиса седьмого созыва, членов велаятских, этрапских и городских халк маслахаты пятого созыва, членов Генгешей девятого созыва. В ходе заседания были представлены следующие … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan actively tries to overcome the double landlockness, harnessing the connectivity options through the Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, Uzbekistan secured several agreements aimed at improving the logistics of its commodity flows towards Turkey and Europe through the Caucasus region. The development of international transport corridors and the creation of favorable conditions for increasing transit traffic became one of the main topics of Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is preparing for the elections of members of Parliament and People’s Council
On Monday, 16 January 2023, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan held a meeting. The agenda included the issues of the preparation for the upcoming elections of deputies of the Mejlis of the seventh convocation, members of the provincial, district and city khalk maslahaty of the fifth convocation, members of the district councils of the ninth … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and China adopt a comprehensive economic partnership program – 41 documents signed – Chinese and Uzbek businesses conclude deals worth US$25 billion
nCa Report On May 18, 2023, negotiations were held in Xi'an between President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, which ended with the signing of 41 documents. In particular, the heads of state put their signatures under the joint statement. During the talks, topical issues of the extensive agenda of Uzbek-Chinese … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part One
CAREC has issued Energy Outlook Report 2030 for its member countries including Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as their neighbours Mongolia, Pakistan and China. According to the report, the energy demand in the CAREC region (excluding China) may grow by more than 30 percent by 2030 Energy consumption of natural gas is also expected to increase, reflecting its … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Iran discuss multimodal corridor through Turkmenistan
Iran and Uzbekistan have agreed on the development of a trilateral multimodal transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran. The relevant agreements were reached at the talks between the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov and the Minister of Road Economy and Urban Development of Iran Mehrdod Bazrposh in Tashkent, on Monday, 19 June. Within the framework … [Read more...]
Грузопоток по международному коридору «Север – Юг» вырос
В 2022 году со станций Северной железной дороги, филиала Российских железных дорог, отправлено более 0,6 млн тонн грузов по международному транспортному коридору «Север – Юг», сообщается в пресс-релизе СЖД. В сравнении с предыдущим годом объемы отправок в этом направлении увеличены более чем на треть (на 36,3%). СЖД — один из 16 территориальных филиалов ОАО «Российские … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Sign Gas Supply Contract, Eyeing Long-Term Deal
Uzbek company UzGasTrade and Turkmenistan's State Concern Turkmengaz have inked a short-term contract for the supply of Turkmen gas in the amount of up to 2 billion cubic meters per year, Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov said in an interview with the International Information Center of Turkmenistan. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the visit of the … [Read more...]
Cargo traffic along the North–South corridor has increased
In 2022, more than 0.6 million tons of cargo were transported along the North–South international transport corridor (INSTC) from the stations of the Northern Railway (SZD), a branch of Russian Railways, according to a press release from the SZD. Compared to the previous year, the volume of shipments in this direction increased by more than a third (by 36.3%). The … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan announces early presidential elections
Early presidential elections in Uzbekistan will be held on 9 July 2023. The corresponding decree was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev President Mirziyoyev announced the conduct of early presidential elections during a meeting with the heads of the two chambers of Parliament, political party leaders, judicial and executive officials, and members of the public on Monday, … [Read more...]
Туркменистан – обзор новостей
>>> Производство электроэнергии на новых производственных объектах Балканабатской государственной электростанции за годы независимости увеличено в три раза. В 2022 году на станции выработано чуть больше 2,2 миллиарда киловатт-часов электрической энергии. План работы за прошлый год был выполнен на 108,4 процента. Электрическая энергия, вырабатываемая на станции в … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan explores road transit through Afghanistan as a gateway to South Asia
Uzbekistan is actively working on issues of establishing transport connectivity with South Asia in order to overcome landlockedness and access to open oceans. In particular, Tashkent is exploring the possibilities of using the transit potential of Afghanistan to access Pakistan and the ports of the Indian Ocean. This is evident from the trip undertaken on 26-27 August … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – News in brief
>>> Electricity generation by the Balkanabat State Power Plant has tripled over the years of independence. In 2022, the plant generated over 2.2 billion kilowatt-hours of electric energy. The targets for last year were fulfilled by 108.4 %. The power plant fully provides with electricity the western region of the country. Excess electricity is also supplied to the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to start importing Russian gas in October – by September, the Uzbek gas transportation system to get ready for receiving supplies
A contract for the supply of Russian gas to Uzbekistan and a Roadmap for preparing the nation's gas transportation system for the acceptance and transportation of Russian pipeline gas were signed last week on the sidelines of the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. UzGasTrade JSC and Gazprom Export LLC concluded the gas purchase and sale agreement for a period … [Read more...]
Путешествие в зимнюю сказку на турецком Восточном экспрессе
Восточный экспресс, курсирующий между столицей Турции Анкарой и Карсом, городом у восточной границы страны, позволяет созерцать потрясающие городские и природные виды, особенно прекрасные зимой. По маршруту следуют два вида поездов: Восточный экспресс и Туристический Восточный экспресс, чтобы любители путешествий могли в полной мере насладиться незабываемой … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan are on final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan Corridor
The railway agencies of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are holding the final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan railway line, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari JSC (Uzbek Railways) reports. The Trans-Afghan Railway line is a large-scale project that will open up new prospects for transport cooperation and development in the … [Read more...]
Experience a winter fairy tale with the Eastern Express in Türkiye
Operating between Türkiye’s capital city Ankara and Kars, one of the country’s most eastern cities, the 'Eastern Express' offers incredible urban and natural vistas, especially in the winter. Two separate train lines; the Eastern Express and the Touristic Eastern Express operate on the route, enabling travel enthusiasts to enjoy an unforgettable journey... Natural beauties, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Establishing the principle for the implementation of a friendly and peaceful foreign policy – a new constitutional value
Azamat TOSHEV, Vice Chairman of the Committee of the Interethnic Relations and Friendly cooperation with Foreign Countries Located at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, Uzbekistan for centuries served as a strong bridge connecting Europe, the Middle East, South and East Asia with its rich cultural and historical heritage. Hundreds of great scientists who made a great … [Read more...]
Азербайджан и Туркменистан присоединяются к протоколу e-CMR Организации Объединенных Наций
Азербайджан и Туркменистан присоединились к e-CMR, взяв на себя обязательства по полностью безбумажной перевозке грузов и укрепив свой переход от стран, не имеющих выхода к морю, к странам с наземным сообщением, сообщает Международный Союз Автомобильного Транспорта (IRU) Азербайджан и Туркменистан, две страны, находящиеся в центре торговых маршрутов восток-запад и север-юг, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev reelected with 87.05% of votes
The incumbent president of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has been reelected for a fresh term with 87.05% of cast votes. The constitutional reforms introduced in April this year have increased the term of office of the president from 5 to 7 years. A president cannot serve for more than two consecutive terms under the amended constitution. There were four candidates … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan join United Nations e-CMR protocol
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have acceded to e-CMR, committing to fully paperless goods transport and reinforcing their transition from landlocked to landlinked countries. Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, two countries at the heart of east-west and north-south trade, have acceded to the e-CMR protocol, which will further digitalise goods transport, boosting trade and … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in the field of … [Read more...]
Проведенный Индией Саммит “Голос Глобального Юга” подчеркнул важность развития, ориентированного на человека
Комментарий nCa Премьер-министр Индии Моди провел первый саммит "Голос глобального юга" в онлайн-формате 12-13 января 2023 года. По программе наряду к основному мероприятию саммита присоединилось еще восемь параллельных сессий. Саммит состоялся в период председательства Индии в G20, которое длится с 1 декабря 2022 года по 30 ноября 2023 года. Задавая тон саммиту, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposes to develop GCC-Central Asia Agreement on friendship, regional connectivity and cooperation, to create a visa-free tourist space “Gulf-Central Asia”
Addressing at the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah on 19 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that despite the current risks and challenges, both regions continue to remain a space of peace, stability and progress. The Central Asia and the Gulf states are reliable and long-term partners. In the political sphere, the leader of Uzbekistan noted the … [Read more...]
India hosted Voice of Global South Summit called for human-focused development
nCa Commentary Prime Minister Modi of India hosted the first Voice of Global South Summit in online format on 12-13 January 2023. There were eight sub-events attached to the main event. The summit took place while India is the chair of G20, 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Setting the tone of the summit, PM Modi said countries need to respond to the priorities of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Socio-Economic Aspects of Constitutional Reform
Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms under the Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan Regarding social and economic trends in Uzbekistan According to the updated Constitution, "Uzbekistan is a sovereign, democratic, rule-of-law, social and secular state with a republican form of government." For the first time in the history of our … [Read more...]
В новом городе Аркадаг построят мечеть и медресе – Для строительства открыт благотворительный счет
В воскресенье, 15 января, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов проинспектировал положение дел на месте строительства нового города Аркадаг, в том числе ознакомился с проектами главной мечети. Церемония закладки фундамента мечети состоится в ближайшее время. При мечети также будет открыто учебное заведение - медресе. Проект был представлен Председателем … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: The role of international observation in democratic elections
Gulnoza Rakhimova, The permanent member of the Central Election Commission The participation of international organizations and foreign observers in elections is essential for the open and transparent conduct of democratic elections. At the same time, international election observation helps ensure the implementation of citizens' electoral rights, promotes bilateral exchange … [Read more...]
A mosque and madrasah to be built in the new city of Arkadag – Charity account opened for the project
On Sunday, 15 January, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected the pace of construction works at the city of Arkadag. The ceremony of laying the foundation of the mosque will take place in the near future. An educational institution - a madrasah - will also be opened at the mosque. The project was presented by the Chairman of the State Committee … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan’s Textile Plant Goes Green: Using Dust for Fuel and Melt Water for Irrigation
One of the largest textile enterprises of Uzbekistan, Global Textile Infinity, has been operating in the Fergana region of Uzbekistan since 2018. A leading Uzbek textile company employs 2,000 people and produces cotton yarn and knitted fabric of the highest quality. The company uses Swiss Rieter Machine works equipment, as well as its own quality laboratory, to ensure that … [Read more...]
Город Аркадаг – больше подробностей об умном городе
На сайте генерального консульства Туркменистана в Казани (Татарстан, Россия) в сообщении о встрече генерального консула Гуйча Гараева с Ильсуром Метшиным, мэром Казани, приводится ряд подробностей о том, какие элементы «умного города» будут интегрированы в городскую инфраструктуру города Аркадаг – новой столицы Ахалской … [Read more...]
Video – White Horse of Turkmenstan
This is not the only white horse in Turkmenistan but it stands out among the rest because of its unbelievable beauty. Here is a short video: … [Read more...]
Arkadag City – more details about the smart city
The press release on the meeting of Turkmen Consul General Garayev with Ilsur Metshin, the mayor of Kazan (Tatarstan, Russia), published on the website of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Kazan, provides a number of details about which elements of the "smart city" will be integrated into the urban infrastructure of the city of Arkadag – the new capital of the Akhal … [Read more...]
Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress of implementation of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development 2023
The Turkmen State Publishing Service has released ‘The Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress of implementation of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development 2023.’ Here are a few graphics from the 195-page document: The complete report is available at this link: Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress … [Read more...]
Туркменистан наращивает производство йода
В 2022 году в Балканской области, западной части Туркменистана, произведено более 639 тонн йода при темпе роста производства 103%, сообщает газета нефтегазового сектора Туркменистана «Небит-газ». Туркменистан признана одной из ведущих стран по запасам йода и является первой в регионе и четвертой в мире страной, обеспечившей свое население йодированной поваренной солью. В … [Read more...]
Voter turnout was about 70% in presidential elections of Uzbekistan
The presidential elections were held in Uzbekistan on 9 July 2023. According to the election commission of Uzbekistan, 69.85% of voters had cast their votes by 17:00. The Central Election Commission said that 13.459 million out of 19.27 million registered voters cast their votes. The early election was called after the approval of the constitutional referendum in April … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan increases iodine production
In 2022, Balkan province, the western region of Turkmenistan, produced over 639 tons of iodine with a production growth rate of 103%, the newspaper of the oil and gas sector of Turkmenistan "Nebit-Gaz" reports. Turkmenistan is recognized as one of the leading countries in iodine reserves and is the first country in the region and the fourth in the world to provide its … [Read more...]
What did Kazakhstan and Afghanistan agree on at the meeting in Astana?
Author: Anelya Kasymova 3 August 2023, 18:43 ASTANA. KAZINFORM - A Kazakh-Afghan business forum is being held in Astana these days. More than 200 Afghan entrepreneurs from various sectors of the economy arrived in the capital of Kazakhstan, Kazinform correspondent reports. The meeting was opened by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister … [Read more...]
Эта установка преобразует парниковые газы и пластмассы в экологически чистое топливо. Она работает на солнечной энергии – как раз то, что нужно Центральной Азии.
nCa Report Прорыв уже достигнут. -- Исследователи из Кембриджского университета разработали реактор, который работает на солнечной энергии и преобразует парниковые газы в экологически чистое топливо, а пластиковые отходы - в важнейший ингредиент для косметической промышленности. Профессор Эрвин Рейснер является ведущим автором статьи, в которой излагаются результаты … [Read more...]
White House Gears Up for C5+1 Summit with Central Asia
The US President Joe Biden will meet with the presidents of five Central Asian nations: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan for the first-ever C5+1 presidential summit. The statement was made by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during a recent press briefing. “The C5+1 actually began in 2015. It has been strengthened in the years … [Read more...]
This plant converts greenhouse gases and plastics into sustainable fuel. It is solar powered. Just the thing Central Asia needs.
nCa Report The breakthrough is here. ----- The researchers at the Cambridge University have developed a reactor that runs on solar power and converts greenhouses gases into sustainable fuel and plastic waste into an essential ingredient for the cosmetics industry. Professor Erwin Reisner is the lead author of the paper covering the findings of the research with Dr. Subhajit … [Read more...]
WHO CO in Turkmenistan and Health Ministry of Turkmenistan discuss finalization of the draft national guideline on sentinel epidemiological surveillance of influenza
On June 19-20, 2023, WHO CO in Turkmenistan met with the public health specialists of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) to discuss and finalize the draft national guideline on sentinel epidemiological surveillance of influenza and acute respiratory infections (ARI) in Turkmenistan. The meeting was held at the conference hall of the Center … [Read more...]
Официальная церемония объявления 2023 года Международным годом диалога как гарантии мира состоится 27 января
2023 год был объявлен Международным годом диалога как гарантии мира в соответствии с резолюцией 77/32 Генеральной Ассамблеи Организации Объединенных Наций по инициативе Туркменистана, говорится на сайте миссии Туркменистана в ООН. Туркменистан подчеркивает, что инициатива напрямую соотносится с “Новой повесткой дня мира” Генерального секретаря Организации Объединенных Наций, … [Read more...]
WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan train SSES specialists on emergency response preparedness at the points of entry in Turkmenistan
WHO CO in Turkmenistan jointly with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) completed series of cascade seminars on control and response in case of a public health emergency at the points of entry in Turkmenistan. The two-day trainings were held in capital city Ashgabat and all five velayats of Turkmenistan during the month of June. The … [Read more...]
Official launch ceremony of 2023 as International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace will take place on 27 January 2023
The official launch ceremony of 2023 as the International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace will take place on 27 January 2023, informs the website of the Turkmenistan mission at the United Nations. The year 2023 was declared as the International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace, according to the resolution 77/32 of the United Nations General Assembly at the … [Read more...]
WHO Europe to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan in preparation to accreditation of National influenza Center
On May 1, WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan welcomed Dr. Natalya Kostik, WHO Europe Temporary Adviser for strengthening the quality of laboratory research. The visit was organized in the framework of implementation of the Biennial Cooperation Agreement between the European Regional Bureau of the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of … [Read more...]
Пять фактов, которые нужно знать о будущем энергетики в Центральной Азии
ОСНОВНЫЕ ВЫВОДЫ Центральной Азии и соседним странам нужно больше энергии для своего развития, но изменение климата означает, что они должны значительно сократить выбросы углерода и ускорить переход к чистой энергии. В отчете о перспективах развития энергетики ЦАРЭС до 2030 года анализируется энергетический ландшафт и рыночные тенденции в … [Read more...]