On Monday, 29 May, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had telephone talks with the US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry, TDH reports. The sides exchanged views on key aspects of climate issues. In this context, Turkmenistan’s vision for addressing global environmental challenges and protecting the environment from the negative impact of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is preparing to send a third plane with humanitarian aid to Turkiye – Ambassador Togan Oral
Ambassador of Turkiye to Ashgabat Togan Oral said that Turkmenistan is preparing to send a third plane with humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquakes, called the "catastrophe of the century". He told about this during his remarks at a charity event organized at the Turkish visa center in Ashgabat to help victims of the earthquake in Turkiye. Noting that a … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan was met by President Putin at Kremlin
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Moscow to participate in Victory parade. He was met by President Vladimir Putin at Kremlin. … [Read more...]
Туркменистан готовит к отправке третий самолет с гуманитарной помощью в Турцию – Посол Тоган Орал
Посол Турции в Ашхабаде Тоган Орал заявил, что Туркменистан готовится к отправке третьего самолета с гуманитарной помощью пострадавшим от землетрясений в Турции, названных «катастрофой века». Посол Турции в Ашхабаде Тоган Орал выступил на благотворительной акции, организованной в турецком визовом центре в Ашхабаде для помощи жертвам землетрясения в Турции. Отметив, … [Read more...]
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Trade and economic cooperation is the main driver of regional partnership and integration in Central Asia
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted in his speech that the Central Asian region is becoming one of the important centers of economic growth and investment activity, regaining its historical role as a transport hub connecting West with East and North with South. Taking into account the in-depth analysis of the impact of global processes on the … [Read more...]
Туркменистан призывает международное сообщество продолжить содействовать процессам мирного урегулирования в Афганистане
13 февраля 2023 года делегация Туркменистана во главе с Послом Атагельди Халджановым, Постоянным представителем Туркменистана при Отделении ООН в Женеве, приняла участие в Диалоге Женевского центра политики безопасности (GCSP) по региональной безопасности в Центральной Азии и Афганистане, сообщает Представительство Туркменистана при Отделении ООН в Женеве. Мероприятие … [Read more...]
President of Uzbekistan: It is important that the IFAS reform process is based on the principle of “water – energy – food”
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev shared his vision for reforming the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) at a meeting of the Heads of State of the founding countries in Dushanbe on 15 September 2023. This topic was one of the central themes in the speeches of the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. "It is important that the process of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan urges the international community to continue promoting the processes of peaceful settlement in Afghanistan
On 13 February 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Mr. Atageldi Haljanov, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva has participated to the Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP) Alumni Regional Security Conversation on Central Asia and Afghanistan, the Turkmenistan Mission to UN Office at Geneva reports. The event gathered … [Read more...]
President Sadyr Zhaparov: Kyrgyzstan attaches priority importance to the development of cooperation with Central Asian countries
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, in his speech at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, noted that consultative meetings create favorable conditions for maintaining regular dialogue at the highest level, as well as significantly strengthen mutual trust between our states. "I am confident that our joint work, constant … [Read more...]
Таджикистан – один из организаторов Конференции ООН по Водным ресурсам 2023. Это будет первая конференция ООН по воде за последние почти полвека
Конференция ООН по водным ресурсам 2023 года состоится в Нью-Йорке 22-24 марта 2023 года. Его соорганизаторами выступают Нидерланды и Таджикистан. Конференция будет посвящена среднесрочному всеобъемлющему обзору хода осуществления Десятилетия действий ООН в области водоснабжения и санитарии (2018-2028). Форум нацелен на повышение осведомленности о глобальном водном кризисе и … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led a bike ride on the occasion of World Bicycle Day – Turkmen Diplomatic Missions organized bike events in host countries
On Saturday, 3 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led a mass bike ride in Ashgabat on the occasion of the World Bicycle Day, which brought together thousands of citizens. By tradition, similar bike marathons were held on this day in all provinces of the country. In addition, Turkmenistan's diplomatic missions have organized bike rides abroad – in Minsk … [Read more...]
Tajikistan will co-host UN 2023 Water Conference next month. It will be first UN conference on water in almost 50 years.
The UN 2023 Water Conference will take place in New York, 22-24 March 2023. Its co-hosts are The Netherlands and Tajikistan. The conference will focus on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028). It aims to raise awareness of the global water crisis and decide on concerted action to achieve the … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to New York
On Sunday, 17 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov left on a working visit to the United States of America to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York. "Turkmenistan, committed to a policy of peacefulness, positive neutrality, and broad international cooperation, steadily follows its chosen course, developing constructive … [Read more...]
ЮНИСЕФ поддерживает Правительство Туркменистана в укреплении потенциала информирования о рисках и вовлечения общественности
13 февраля 2023 г., Ашхабад: Представительство Детского фонда ООН (ЮНИСЕФ) в Туркменистане в партнерстве с Министерством здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана и Дрексельским Университетом организовало трехдневный обучающий курс для тренеров для медицинских работников и других специалистов в Туркменистане по основам информирования о рисках и вовлечения … [Read more...]
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev shared Uzbekistan’s vision on the prospects for the EU-Central Asia partnership
Today, Central Asia is a center of attraction and a space of new economic opportunities for leading European companies and banks, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated, speaking at the second EU-Central Asia high-level regional meeting in Kyrgyzstan on 2 June 2023. As Mirziyoyev noted, we are talking about a broad investment and technological partnership aimed at … [Read more...]
UNICEF Supports the Government of Turkmenistan in Strengthening the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Capacity
February 13, 2023, Ashgabat: The Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Drexel University organized a three-day Training of Trainers for health workers and other professionals in Turkmenistan on Essentials of Risk Communications and Community Engagement (RCCE) to develop and disseminate messages to … [Read more...]
Presidents of China and Central Asian countries attended a joint press-conference following the Summit in Xi’an – the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism officially inaugurated
On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held at the Xi’an International Convention Center. President Xi Jinping together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan jointly met the … [Read more...]
Узбекистан и Афганистан подписали новый договор на эксплуатацию железной дороги Хайратон – Мазари-Шариф
Администрация железных дорог Афганистана и дочернее предприятие Узбекских железных дорог «Согдиана Транс» подписали новый договор о продолжении эксплуатации железной дороги Хайратон – Мазари-Шариф. Как сообщается в пресс-релизе «Узбекских Железных Дорог», «Согдиана Транс» будет осуществлять свою деятельность 2 года на данных участках. Также стороны договорились об … [Read more...]
Prices of oil and gas are rising but Central Asia must remain cautious
nCa Analysis The prices of oil and gas are rising in the world markets but that is no reason for Central Asia to abandon its cautious policies. As recorded on 9 August 2023, the price of gas suddenly jumped by 22%, reaching USD 430 per thousand cubic meters on Dutch benchmark. Brent crossed USD 87 per barrel. This was reported by Kazinform, quoting Oil and Capital. The … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan renewed deal for the operation of the rail line Hayraton – Mazar-i-Sharif
The Afghan Railways Administration and the subsidiary of Uzbek Railways ‘Sogdiana Trans’ have signed a new agreement on the operation of the Hayraton–Mazar-i-Sharif railway. As reported by Uzbek Railways, the contract period is two years. Also, the parties agreed to step up efforts on restoration of cargo delivery to the Mazar-I-Sharif terminal station and to train … [Read more...]
Priority positions of Turkmenistan at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Preamble Turkmenistan views the current 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly as a period requiring all Member States to demonstrate the highest responsibility and foresight. The situation in the world, characterized by the escalation of military and political confrontation, the spread of conflict potential, the creation of new threats and challenges and an … [Read more...]
В этот День Святого Валентина пожертвуйте одеяло жертвам землетрясения в Турции
В этот День Святого Валентина, пожалуйста, подумайте о пожертвовании одеяла жертвам землетрясения в Турции. Адрес пункта сбора в Ашхабаде указан на плакате ниже: … [Read more...]
Privately owned refrigerated warehouse adds to supply chain sustainability of Turkmenistan
A refrigerated warehouse with freezing facilities has started working in the Balkanabat city of the Balkan province of Turkmenistan. It is owned by Toydurdy Gulnazarov, a member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan. The capacity of the warehouse is 500 tons and it can store different products at separate temperatures according to their storage … [Read more...]
This Valentine Day, please donate a blanket to earthquake victims in Turkiye
This Valentine Day, please consider donating a blanket for the earthquake victims in Turkiye. The address of the collection point in Ashgabat is given in the poster below: … [Read more...]
Psychological Impact of Central Asia-China Summit
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova The enormity of scale is obvious but there are several other factor that add to the psychological impact of the events that took place in Xi’an city of China on 18 and 19 May 2023. The first reaction from several quarters is that it cannot be replicated with any other set of players. --- It is a wow moment. The first thing that grabs … [Read more...]
The trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan increased fivefold in 2022
In 2022, the trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan increased fivefold, which is a record indicator. This was stated by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Baku Gurbanmammet Elyasov in an interview with the Azerbaijani news agency APA. The еnvoy emphasized the dynamic development of bilateral cooperation in political, trade, economic, energy, humanitarian and many … [Read more...]
Public organization “Ekodurmush” with the support of UNDP in Turkmenistan held a youth training in the northern region
The public organization "Ekodurmush", with the support of the United Nations Development Program, recently completed trainings for the youth of Dashoguz province in order to increase the productivity of their household farms, as well as psychological resistance to various stresses, the UNDP office in Turkmenistan reports on social networks. The event was organized within … [Read more...]
Товарооборот между Туркменистаном и Азербайджаном в 2022 году вырос в пять раз
В 2022 году товарооборот между Азербайджаном и Туркменистаном увеличился в пять раз, что является рекордным показателем. Об этом в интервью азербайджанскому информационному агентству APA заявил Посол Туркменистана в Баку Гурбанмаммет Элясов. Полпред констатировал динамичное развитие двустороннего сотрудничества в политической, торгово-экономической, энергетической, … [Read more...]
Putin and Serdar GB had telephone talks
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had on Sunday, 7 May, a telephone conversation with President of Russia Vladimir Putin. During the conversation, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the Turkmen-Russian strategic partnership is developing in a wide range of areas. Meetings and contacts at the highest level are held on a regular basis. The head of … [Read more...]
Национальный лидер Туркменистана посетил ОАЭ 11-12 февраля 2023 года – Принята совместная декларация
nCa Report Национальный лидер Туркменистана, председатель Народного совета (Халк Маслахаты) Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов посетил ОАЭ 11-12 февраля 2023 года. Аркадаг провел встречи с высшим руководством ОАЭ и обменялся мнениями по широкому кругу вопросов двустороннего и международного характера. По итогам визита была опубликована совместная декларация. Встречи … [Read more...]
Qatar and Turkmenistan Look to Exchange Expertise in Horse Breeding
On Friday, 1 September, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Secretary General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation Sheikh Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani. Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani arrived in Turkmenistan to present the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding in Arkadag with an … [Read more...]
National leader of Turkmenistan visits UAE, 11-12 February 2023 – Joint declaration issued
nCa Report The national leader of Turkmenistan and the chairman of the Peoples Council (Halk Maslahaty) of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, visited UAE, 11-12 February 2023. The national leader, also known by his title Arkadag, had meetings with the top leadership of the UAE and exchanged views on a wide range of issues of bilateral and global issues. A joint … [Read more...]
Qatar, Turkmenistan Chambers discuss ways to boost cooperation
Qatar Chamber and the Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed ways to enhance commercial and industrial cooperation, encourage businessmen from both countries to form alliances and partnerships, and promote investment climates and opportunities in both nations. According to the Qatar Chamber’s press release, this came during a meeting held recently at the … [Read more...]
Посольство Ирана провело прием о случаю 44-й годовщины Победы Исламской революции
Посольство Ирана в Туркменистане организовало 11 февраля 2023 года торжественный прием по случаю 44-й годовщины Победы Исламской революции. Ниже приводится текст выступления посла Арбаба Халиса по этому случаю: Уважаемый г-н Батыр Таганович Атдаев, заместитель Председателя Кабинета Министров Туркменистана по торговому комплексу, Уважаемые гости, дамы и господа! Я … [Read more...]
Raisi and Tokayev underline the importance of the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran railway
Kazakhstan and Iran have great potential in strengthening transit and transport links between the two countries. This was stated at the meeting of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with his Iranian counterpart Ibrahim Raisi in New York on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. In particular, the parties noted the wide possibilities of … [Read more...]
Iranian embassy hosts reception to mark 44th anniversary of Victory of Islamic Revolution
The embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan hosted on 11 February 2023 a reception to mark the 44th anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution. Here is the text of the speech of Ambassador Arbabkhalis on the occasion: H.E. Mr. Batyr Taganowiç Atdaýew, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for trade complex; Dear Audience, Excellencies, Ladies and … [Read more...]
Regional Dialogue Opens Strong Commitment to Foster Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Landscapes in Central Asia
For two days, decision-makers, policy leaders, experts and practitioners from Central Asia gathered together in a high-level event to discuss scaling up of Nature-based Solutions for resilient landscapes and communities in the region Opening ceremony Minister Abdukhakimov, Ministry of Ecology, Enviroment Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of … [Read more...]
Будущий туркменский ученый в поисках решения проблемы пластикового загрязнения
Джахан Сапармамедова Фото: © UNDP Turkmenistan Во всем мире женщины и девочки являются лидерами и проводниками перемен, мобилизуя усилия для адаптации к изменению климата и смягчения его последствий. Во всем мире женщины и девочки являются лидерами и проводниками перемен, мобилизуя усилия для адаптации к изменению климата и смягчения его … [Read more...]
Republic Day of Italy celebrated in grand style in Ashgabat
Ambassador Luigi Ferrari and Mrs. Sabrina Ferrari hosted a grand reception on 2 June 2023 in Ashgabat to mark the Republic Day of Italy. It was an open-air event with cloudy sky and large number of guests including the representatives of the youth. DPM Atdaev represented the government of Turkmenistan. Here is the speech of Ambassador Ferrari at the reception: Dear … [Read more...]
A future Turkmen scientist in search of a solution to plastic pollution
Jahan Saparmamedova Photo: © UNDP Turkmenistan All over the world, women and girls are leaders and agents of change, mobilizing action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. All over the world, women and girls are leaders and agents of change, mobilizing action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Many of them … [Read more...]
Research team from the University of Cologne decodes the ancient Kushan script – the Kushan Empire in Central Asia was one of the most influential states of the ancient world
A team of early-career researchers at the University of Cologne has succeeded in decoding a script that has been puzzling scholars for over seventy years: the so-called ‘unknown Kushan script’, the University said in a press release. Over a period of several years, Svenja Bonmann, Jakob Halfmann and Natalie Korobzow examined photographs of inscriptions found in caves as well … [Read more...]
ПРООН провела семинар по укреплению устойчивости молодежи путем оказания психологической поддержки на уровне сообщества
Насильственный экстремизм является вызовом целям и принципам Организации Объединенных Наций. Он подрывает мир и безопасность, права человека и устойчивое развитие. Ни одна страна или регион не застрахованы от его последствий. Накануне Международного дня предупреждения насильственного экстремизма (ПНЭ), 12 февраля, ПРООН организовала семинар на тему “УКРЕПЛЕНИЕ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ … [Read more...]
Results of the Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation summed up in Astana
On July 14, the Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation "Asia in a Changing World: An Agenda for the Future" completed its work in Astana, the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The results of the two-day intensive discussions were announced by the director of KazISS Erkin Tukumov. According to the … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan hosted a seminar on Strengthening the Resilience of Youth through the provision of psychological support at the community level
Violent extremism is an affront to the purposes and principles of the UN. It undermines peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. No country or region is immune from its impacts. On the Eve of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), 12 February, UNDP organized a seminar themed “STRENGTHENING THE RESILIENCE OF YOUTH THROUGH THE … [Read more...]
Russia expects explosive trade growth with Turkmenistan along the North-South corridor
The trade turnover between Russia and Turkmenistan along the North-South international transport corridor, including through the Makhachkala commercial sea port, will steadily grow and "will be explosive" in the coming years, said trade representative of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Alexander Elizarov in an interview with TASS. "We expect constant growth in the … [Read more...]
Агентство Fitch позитивно оценивает прогнозы для Туркменистана и подтверждает рейтинг «B+»
Fitch Ratings подтвердило долгосрочный рейтинг дефолта эмитента («РДЭ») Туркменистана в иностранной валюте на уровне «В+» и изменило Стабильный прогноз на положительный. КЛЮЧЕВЫЕ РЕЙТИНГОВЫЕ ФАКТОРЫ Укрепление балансов: Внешние и суверенные балансы выигрывают от повышения цен на энергоносители. Данные за девять месяцев 2022 года показывают профицит счета текущих операций … [Read more...]
Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan
Alexander Volgarev, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan and the country's policy based on it. The readiness to defend the foreign policy course through the prism of the interests of one's state without prejudice to relations with other states requires courage and strategic … [Read more...]
Fitch Revises Turkmenistan’s Outlook to Positive and Affirms at ‘B+’
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Turkmenistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Positive from Stable and affirmed the IDR at 'B+'. KEY RATING DRIVERS The revision of the Outlook on Turkmenistan's IDRs reflects the following key rating drivers and their relative weights: Strengthening Balance Sheets: The external and sovereign balance … [Read more...]
Russia interested in the development of the Caspian Sea to the benefit of all coastal countries
Russia is interested in the sustainable development of the Caspian Sea and the full-scale implementation of its economic and transport and logistics potential to the benefit of all coastal countries (Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Kazakhstan). This follows from the statement by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko at the VIII Caspian Media Forum in … [Read more...]
Парламентарии Центральной Азии готовы подключиться к процессам всестороннего развития региона
В Туркестане, Казахстан, завершил работу Межпарламентский форум государств Центральной Азии с участием руководителей парламентов Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Узбекистана, Таджикистана и Туркменистана. С приветственным посланием к участникам форума обратился Президент Казахстана Касым-Жомарт Токаев. «Инициатива о проведении Межпарламентского форума является весьма … [Read more...]