Russia intends to further deepen ties with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and these ties are becoming stronger and more multifaceted, President Vladimir Putin said during his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023. Last year, Russia's trade with the SCO member states increased by more than a third – 37%, reaching a record high of US $263 billion. And in … [Read more...]
Central Asian parliamentarians are ready to join the processes of comprehensive development of the region
The First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States with the participation of the heads of parliaments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan has wrapped up today, 10 February 2023, in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the participants of the forum with a welcoming message. "The initiative to … [Read more...]
Russia is positive about the development of China-Central Asia relations
Russia has a positive attitude towards the development of equal, mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the countries of Central Asia and is ready to make a significant contribution to ensuring the security of the Central Asian region. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova during a press briefing on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Координатор СНБ США по стратегическим коммуникациям Адмирал Кирби “расплывчато” рассказал о корректировках американской политики в отношении Центральной Азии
8 февраля 2023 года контр-адмирал Джон Кирби, координатор Совета нацбезопасности США по стратегическим коммуникациям, провел брифинг для журналистов в Государственном департаменте о приоритетах национальной безопасности и внешней политики администрации Байдена-Харрис. Корреспондент Казинформа, новостной службы Казахстана, задал вопрос о каких-либо возможных корректировках в … [Read more...]
Russian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Unknown Board Game in Turkmenistan
A team of Russian archaeologists from the Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IHMC RAS) and the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences during excavations in Turkmenistan discovered a complete set for an unknown ancient board game, TASS reports with reference to the director of the IHMC RAS Andrey … [Read more...]
Admiral Kirby, US NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications ‘famously vague’ about any adjustments in American policy toward Central Asia
Rear Admiral John Kirby, the NSC's Coordinator for Strategic Communications held a briefing, 0n 8 February 2023, for the journalists at the State Department about the Biden-Harris administration’s national security and foreign policy priorities. The correspondent from Kazinform, the news service of Kazakhstan asked a question about any possible adjustments in the policy of … [Read more...]
Russian archaeologists return to Turkmenistan and discover previously unseen artifacts
In the south-east of Turkmenistan, in one of the most severe deserts in the world - in the Karakum Desert, in the legendary and semi-mythical country of Margiana, at the ancient settlement of Gonur-depe, after a four-year break due to the pandemic, archaeological excavations were resumed. Here, in April and May 2023, the Russian-Turkmen Margiana archaeological expedition spent … [Read more...]
Зима прощается с Ашхабадом
Мы находимся на расстоянии почти трех недель до весны. Но похоже зима решила преподнести Ашхабаду свой прощальный сюрприз в виде снежных пейзажей. Поскольку нам не охота выходить из теплой и уютной квартиры, мы решили запечатлеть белоснежное послание уходящей зимы прямо из нашего окна: Нашей сотруднице Лилии Жирновой удалось поймать в кадр … [Read more...]
Russian company to help “digitize” Turkmen railways
On the sidelines of the conference and exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development" (ITTC-2023) in Ashgabat, Russian Railways-Technologies (RZD-Technologies) and the Turkmen Railway Company signed a memorandum of cooperation. The parties agreed on partnership cooperation in the digital sphere. The Memorandum of cooperation was … [Read more...]
Winter gives its parting shot for Ashgabat
We are just three weeks to upcoming spring. But it seems that winter has decided to present Ashgabat with its farewell surprise and taste of snowy landscapes. Since we don't want to leave our warm and cozy apartment today, we decided to capture the snow-white message of the outgoing winter right from our window: Our staff Lilia Zhirnova managed to catch a … [Read more...]
Russian direct investments in Central Asia exceeded $3.6 billion in 2022
Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, spoke about the current economic and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Central Asian countries Russia remains a key trade and economic partner of Central Asia with a high share of presence in the region's economy and is one of the main consumers of products manufactured in Central Asian … [Read more...]
Посольство Турции в Туркменистане сообщает об открытии банковского счета для перевода денежных средств в помощь пострадавшим от землетрясения
Посольство Турции в Туркменистане сообщает об открытии счета в Туркмено-турецком коммерческом банке для перевода денежных средств на счета помощи Министерства внутренних дел, Управления по чрезвычайным ситуациям и чрезвычайным ситуациям Турции (AFAD) и Красного Полумесяца, без комиссии за перевод. С текстом объявления можно ознакомиться на официальном сайте Посольства Турции в … [Read more...]
Russian language center may open in Turkmenistan this fall
Russian Language and Open Education Center is planned to be opened in Turkmenistan in October. The rector of Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University (Tatarstan, Russia) Alfinur Galiakberova told about this in an interview with the local newspaper "Naberezhnye Chelny News". Noting that NCSPU became the operator of this Center, the head of the university said: "We plan … [Read more...]
Embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan announces opening of banking account for transferring funds to help earthquake victims
The Embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan informs about the opening of an account in the Turkmen-Turkish Commercial Bank for transferring funds to the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Disaster And Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and the Red Crescent, without a transfer fee. The text of the announcement can be found on the official website of the Turkish … [Read more...]
Russian Railways and Turkmen Railways to launch joint digitalization projects
Russian Railways (RZD) and the railway carrier of Turkmenistan "Demiryollary" (Railways) inked several documents on partnership on the sidelines of the second day (4 May 2023) of the International Conference in Ashgabat dedicated to international transport and transit corridors. They include: Roadmap for digitalization of cargo transportation (between Russian … [Read more...]
Землетрясение в Турции и Сирии – Число погибших превышает 21000, спасательные команды творят чудеса – Надежда против отчаяния
По состоянию на конец 9 февраля 2023 года число погибших в результате землетрясений в Турции и Сирии превысило 21000 человек. В то время как за 72 часа быстро выросло число жертв, спасательные команды буквально наперегонки со временем спасали и спасают из-под обломков как можно больше выживших, насколько это в человеческих силах. Тысячи профессиональных спасателей и … [Read more...]
Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the development of partnership with Turkmenistan
Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the further development of a strong long–term and sustainable partnership with Turkmenistan, said Sergey Pavlov, First Deputy Director General of Russian Railways (RZD), speaking at the first session of the Ashgabat Conference on International Transit and Transport Corridors. The session was devoted to the topic “Transport … [Read more...]
Turkey-Syria Earthquake – As death toll exceeds 21000, rescue teams work miracles – Hope against Despair
As of late 9 February 2023, the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has exceeded 21000. While the body count mounted swiftly in the span of just 72 hours, the rescue teams have been racing against time to save as many survivors from the wreckage as humanly possible. Thousands of professional and volunteer rescue workers, from within Turkey and from around the world, … [Read more...]
Russian Railways targets to transport 1 million tons of cargo along the eastern branch of the North–South corridor
This year, Russian railways plans to transport 1 million tons of cargo along the eastern branch of the international North-South transport corridor through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. This was announced at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2023) by Oleg Belozerov, CEO – Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Russian Railways, writes "RZD-Partner". "We … [Read more...]
Газпром обсудил с Казахстаном и Узбекистаном механизмы газового сотрудничества
Глава Газпрома Алексей Миллер встретился в четверг, 9 февраля с Министром энергетики Казахстана Болатом Акчулаковым и министром энергетики Узбекистана Джурабеком Мирзамахмудовым. Во время встречи стороны обсудили возможности трехстороннего взаимодействия в газовой отрасли, сообщают узбекские сми. На встрече были обсуждены вопросы поставок российского природного газа в … [Read more...]
Sadyr Zhaparov: the Central Asia – China Format great potential as more than 10 mechanisms and platforms for joint work are being created
‘We are aimed at strengthening political contacts, accelerating the development of trade and economic ties, joining efforts in countering traditional and new threats and challenges to peace, security, stability and development in the region’ --- This was stated today, on 19 May, by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov at the Central Asia-China Summit in … [Read more...]
Gazprom discussed gas cooperation mechanisms with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller met with Kazakhstan Energy Minister Bolat Akchulakov and Uzbek Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov on Thursday, 9 February. The sides discussed the possibilities of trilateral cooperation in the gas industry, Uzbek news outlets reported. The issues of Russian natural gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan were considered at the … [Read more...]
Samara Region of Russia to present its business potential in Turkmenistan
The prospects of cooperation between the Samara region of the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan became the main topic of the visit of the Turkmen delegation headed by Consul General in Kazan Guich Garayev to Samara. On 5 September, Garayev held a series of meetings in Samara, including with the head of the structural unit of the Ministry of Economic Development and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asia
Delegations of Parliaments of Central Asian countries arrived today, February 9, in Kazakhstan's Turkestan to participate in the first Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States. During the forum, parliamentarians of the region discuss topical issues of the development of a shared spiritual and cultural space and prospects for expanding inter-parliamentary relations, … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia to host Gulf-Central Asia summit next week
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 18th Consultative Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders and the Gulf-Central Asia Summit, AlBawada reports. According to the Saudi News Agency, under the auspicious patronage of the King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, leaders from the Gulf countries will converge alongside counterparts from Central Asia. The 18th Consultative … [Read more...]
В Казахстане проходит Межпарламентский форум государств Центральной Азии
Делегации Палат Парламентов стран Центральной Азии прибыли сегодня, 9 февраля, в казахстанский Туркестан для участия в первом Межпарламентском форуме государств Центральной Азии. В ходе форума парламентарии региона обсуждают актуальные вопросы развития единого духовно-культурного пространства и перспектив расширения межпарламентских взаимоотношений, сообщает пресс-служба … [Read more...]
SCO Summit adopted New Delhi Declaration – Key Points
SCO confirms commitment to formation of a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world with a central coordinating role of the UN. The Member States reaffirm that the SCO is not directed against other states and international organizations and is open to broad cooperation with them. SCO pursues a policy that excludes bloc, ideological and confrontational … [Read more...]
Землетрясение в Турции – пострадали 11 провинций и почти 14 миллионов человек
Землетрясения и афтершоки в Турции затронули 11 провинций, где проживает почти 14 миллионов человек. Это около 16% от общей численности населения Турции. Провинции, пострадавшие от землетрясения: Газиантеп Кахраманмараш Хатай Адияман Диярбакыр Малатья Османие Элазиг Килис Шанлыурфа Адана Радиус землетрясения составляет около 1000 … [Read more...]
SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan is promoting the idea of establishing a Center for combating international crime in Bishkek
Addressing at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov noted the importance of the establishment of the SCO Center for Combating International Organized Crime in Bishkek. According to the Head of Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of this initiative will give a tangible impetus to increasing cooperation on issues related to ensuring regional … [Read more...]
Earthquake in Turkey – 11 provinces, nearly 14 million people affected
The earthquakes and aftershocks in Turkey have affected 11 provinces where nearly 14 million people live. This is about 16% of the total population of Turkey. The provinces affected by earthquake Gaziantep Kahramanmarash Hatay Adiyaman Diyarbakir Malatya Osmaniye Elazig Kilis Sanliurfa Adana The radius of the earthquake is about 1000 … [Read more...]
SDGs Top of Agenda at Joint Meeting at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan
On August 25, 2023, a joint round table meeting of the National Working Group on the implementation of sustainable development goals in Turkmenistan was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by the heads and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, representatives of relevant ministries and … [Read more...]
Контактная информация для граждан Туркменистана в Турции
Граждане Туркменистана, находящиеся на юго-востоке Турецкой Республики, где произошло сильное землетрясение, приведшее к многочисленным человеческим жертвам, увечьям и масштабным разрушениям, для получения консультаций и информации могут обратиться по нижеперечисленным номерам телефонов. Министерство иностранных дел … [Read more...]
Second regional high-level EU-Central Asia meeting wrapped up in Kyrgyzstan – Joint press communique issued – Uzbekistan offers to host First EU-Central Asia Summit next year
Today, on 2 June 2023, the leaders of Central Asia countries and the President of European Council met in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan for second regional high-level meeting. Following the meeting, Joint press communique was issued. According to the document, the sides underlined the need to strengthen cooperation between Central Asia and the EU on the old, new and emerging … [Read more...]
Contact Information for Turkmen Citizens in Turkiye
Citizens of Turkmenistan located in the south-east of Turkey, where a strong earthquake occurred, which led to numerous human casualties, injuries and large-scale destruction, can contact the following phone numbers for advice and information. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan: +99312445688 +99312445722 Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of … [Read more...]
Seeing China Through Golden Sayings – Part 31
Qian Naicheng, Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan 1. Chinese civilization has a long and uninterrupted history dating back to ancient times. A comprehensive and in-depth understanding of this history is essential to more effectively promote the creative transformation and innovative development of the brilliant traditions of Chinese culture, to more actively promote the … [Read more...]
МИД: Туркменистан направил гуманитарную помощь братскому народу Турции
7 февраля 2023 года по поручению Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова в Турецкую Республику отправлена гуманитарная помощь братскому народу дружественного государства, пострадавшего в результате сильнейшего землетрясения. Гуманитарный груз состоит из лекарственных препаратов, средств медицинского назначения и текстильных изделий. В Турцию также направлены врачи и медработники, … [Read more...]
Seeing China Through Golden Sayings – Part 32
Qian Naicheng, Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ten years ago, in view of the changes of the world, President Xi Jinping opined that mankind, living in the same global village, are increasingly becoming a community with a shared future in which everyone’s interest is closely interlinked. Since then, the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind has gained … [Read more...]
MFA: Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to the brotherly people of Republic of Türkiye
On February 7, 2023, under the instruction of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, humanitarian aid was sent to the Republic of Türkiye to the brotherly people of a friendly state affected by a severe earthquake. Humanitarian cargo consists of medicines, medical supplies and textiles. Doctors and medical workers have also been sent to Republic of Türkiye to provide the necessary … [Read more...]
Seismology is a potential area of scientific cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
The problems of seismology, earthquake-resistant construction and seismic risk reduction became one of the topics of discussion at the scientific Turkmen-Tajik forum held in Dushanbe last week on the eve of the state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Tajikistan. Guljemal Saryeva, Director of the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of … [Read more...]
Пакистан привержен реализации энергетических проектов с Туркменистаном
Пакистан привержен своевременному завершению проекта газопровода Туркменистан-Афганистан-Пакистан-Индия (ТАПИ) и проектов по передаче электроэнергии Tуркменистан-Афганистан-Пакистан (ТАП). Об этом заявил спикер Национальной Ассамблеи Пакистана Раджа Первез Ашраф во время встречи с Послом Туркменистана в Исламабаде Атаджаном Мовламовым. Глава нижней палаты парламента … [Read more...]
Seoul hosted the first Central Asia–Korea parliamentary forum, Turkmenistan to host the next meeting of the platform
The speakers of the parliaments of South Korea and five Central Asian countries held the first forum in Seoul on Tuesday, 19 September, to discuss cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The event was attended by Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly of Korea, Speaker of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Yerlan Koshanov, Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy … [Read more...]
Pakistan is committed to implementing energy projects with Turkmenistan
Pakistan is committed to the timely completion of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) electricity transmission projects. This was stated by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Raja Pervez Ashraf during a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan in Islamabad Atajan Movlamov. The … [Read more...]
Serbian Ambassador presented copies of his credentials
On May 17, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M.Byashimova met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Turkmenistan Momchilo Babich (with residence in Moscow) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. As part of the presentation of copies of credentials, the Turkmen side expressed its readiness to provide all … [Read more...]
АБР представил Усовершенствованную транзитную систему ЦАРЭС для Государственной таможенной службы Туркменистана
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...]