Barbara Dietrich, Director General and founder of the Diplomatic World Institute based in Brussels, as well as Alberto Turkstra, an expert on Central Asia and project manager of this institution, visited the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium today on the eve of their departure to Turkmenistan to attend the opening ceremony of Arkadag city. Representatives of "Diplomatic … [Read more...]
UNESCAP: Surged commodity prices supported economies of Central Asia
Compared to other regions of the world, Central Asia, in the most basic terms, can be differentiated among the countries by its dependence on the commodity exports. However, the non-exporters face the same economic challenges as the rest of the world. The statement came during the UN Regional Briefing on World Economic Situation & Prospects 2023, answering the nCa … [Read more...]
The Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan explains how the National Plan for the Realization of Children’s Rights to be implemented
President of Turkmenistan approved the National Action Plan for the Implementation of Children's Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028. The ministries and branch departments, local executive authorities and public associations of Turkmenistan are tasked with the implementation of the Plan. The head of the Department of Democracy and International Relations Shemshat Atajanova … [Read more...]
The Institution of Neutrality: Lessons from History in the Context of the New Century
Dr.Begench Karayev, Senior Lecturer, Institute of International relations of MFA Turkmenistan I would like to explain some aspects of the neutrality foreign policy of Turkmenistan, in the context of peace and regional security regarding our region and Greater Central Asia. It is known that when studying the phenomenon of neutrality from a scientific point of view, we know … [Read more...]
The Interdepartmental Commission discussed the implementation of the “Single Window for Export-import operations” in Turkmenistan
The introduction of the "Single Window for export-import operations" is underway in Turkmenistan. The relevant Interdepartmental Commission for the coordination of this work held a regular meeting, which brought together the heads and officials of ministries, departments and public organizations that are part of the commission, the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Казахстанские специалисты разрабатывают технологию распознавания речи для 10 тюркских языков
Эксперты и исследователи из Назарбаев университета, Казахстан, разработали новую технологию распознавания речи. По данным QazMonitor, система способна конвертировать 10 тюркских языков с точностью 95%. QazMonitor https://qazmonitor.com/news/1364/new-speech-technology-recognizes-kazakh-and-9-turkic-languages Этот модуль может автоматически распознавать и преобразовывать … [Read more...]
The International Dance and Folklore Festival has started in Avaza
On Tuesday, June 13, the International Dance and Folklore Festival "Avaza-2023" kicked off in the National Tourist Zone "Avaza". Cultural delegations from Iran, India, Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan, Russia, Romania, and Uzbekistan take part in the festival organized by the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. On the first day of the festival, a concert was held in the … [Read more...]
Kazakh specialists develop speech recognition technology for 10 Turkic languages
The experts and researchers at the Nazarbayev University of Kazakhstan have developed a new technology for speech recognition. According QazMonitor, it can convert 10 Turkic languages with 95% accuracy. QazMonitor https://qazmonitor.com/news/1364/new-speech-technology-recognizes-kazakh-and-9-turkic-languages This automatic module can automatically recognize and convert … [Read more...]
The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education will sign a Roadmap for cooperation
On 24 July 2023, an online meeting was held between the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE) to discuss the development of a bilateral Roadmap for cooperation, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France reports. On behalf of the Turkmen side, the meeting was attended by the Minister of Education of … [Read more...]
Туркменистан выступил от имени Центральной Азии на дебатах Совбеза ООН по миростроительству и поддержанию мира
26 января 2023 года в зале Совета Безопасности ООН состоялись Открытые дебаты по миростроительству и поддержанию мира на тему «Инвестиции в человеческий потенциал для повышения устойчивости к сложным вызовам». В дебатах, состоявшихся по инициативе Японии (председатель в СБ ООН в январе 2023 года), приняли участие более 70 стран-членов, а также руководители учреждений системы … [Read more...]
The Monarchy and the World
Tariq Saeedi Imagine being under the public scrutiny – mostly unkind scrutiny – 24/7-365, non-stop, cradle to grave, literally. Imagine every word you say or omit to say, every dress and accessory you wear, every smile and every frown of yours, being analyzed in a million different ways – the sheer cacophony. Imagine the armchair pundits ‘explaining’ your body language to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan made a statement on behalf of Central Asia at the UN Security Council debate on peacebuilding and peacekeeping
On 26 January 2023, the UN Security Council held an open debate on peace-building and peacekeeping under the topic "Investment in people to enhance resilience against complex challenges". More than 70 member countries, as well as heads of UN agencies, took part in the debate, which was initiated by Japan (the Chairman of the UN Security Council in January 2023). The heads … [Read more...]
The Most Beautiful Dive Routes in Türkiye
Türkiye offers diving enthusiasts the opportunity to discover the traces of the past in the blue depths all year round with its different sunken spots, rich underwater fauna and flora. Along its 8,500 square kilometres of coastline, Türkiye welcomes those interested in diving tourism with the exciting experience they seek regarding underwater archaeology and nature. Moreover, … [Read more...]
В Казахстане проходит региональный семинар по трансграничным рекам и озерам
Представители Туркменистана принимают участие в региональном семинаре по мониторингу, оценке и обмену информацией в трансграничных бассейнах Центральной Азии, проходящем в Астане (Казахстан) 1–2 февраля, сообщает газета «Нейтральный Туркменистан». Встреча собрала специалистов в области водных ресурсов, окружающей среды, иностранных дел, гидрометеорологических служб из … [Read more...]
The National Fleet of Turkmenistan offers refueling services to foreign vessels
The Merchant Marine of Turkmenistan offers bunkering (refueling) with diesel fuel for foreign vessels entering the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi. The official website of the fleet reports: "Bunkering with ship fuel is offered at your service not only at the berths of the port of Turkmenbashi, but also directly at the raid area No. 78, which significantly saves travel … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts regional seminar on transboundary rivers and lakes
Representatives of Turkmenistan participate in the Regional Workshop on Monitoring, Assessment and Information Sharing in Transboundary Basins in Central Asia, held in Astana (Kazakhstan) on 1-2 February, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The meeting brought together experts in the field of water resources, environment, foreign affairs, hydrometeorological services … [Read more...]
The national leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the medical institutions of Arkadag city
On Saturday, 12 August, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan visited the Multidisciplinary Hospital of the city of Arkadag and the Children's Health and Rehabilitation Center, according to TDH report. The doctor of the Multidisciplinary Hospital said that since the opening of the hospital, three complex operations have … [Read more...]
Корея профинансирует технико-экономическое обоснование таджикского участка железной дороги ТАТ
Корея возьмет на себя финансирование подготовки ТЭО строительства таджикского участка железнодорожной линии Туркменистан-Афганистан-Таджикистан (TAT), передает таджикское информагентство "Азия-Плюс". Протяженность железнодорожного участка Дж.Балхи - Джайхун - Нижний Пяндж на территории Таджикистана составит около 50 км. Кроме того, будет проложен мост протяженностью в один … [Read more...]
The national leader of Turkmenistan travels to Saudi Arabia for Umra pilgrimage
The national leader of Turkmenistan, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov traveled to Saudi Arabia on 29 June 2023 for a two-day visit to perform the Umra pilgrimage, which is also called smaller Hajj. He is accompanied by a delegation of elders. Except for two elements, the process and rituals for the Hajj and Umra are nearly identical. ArkadagGB will join the Friday prayers at the … [Read more...]
Korea will foot the bill for feasibility study of Tajik section of TAT rail
Korea will bear the expenses for the preparation of the feasibility study for the construction of the Tajik section of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan railway line (TAT rail). This was reported by the Tajik news service Asia-Plus on 1 February 2023. The J. Balkhi - Dzhaihun - Nizhny Pyanj railway section inside Tajikistan will be about 50km in length. In addition, there … [Read more...]
The newly appointed head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia has started working in Turkmenistan
On Monday, August 14, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze, reports TDH. During the meeting, it was noted that today Central Asia, which is one of the strategic regions, demonstrates … [Read more...]
260000 автомобилей в России ездят на природном газе и потребляют 1,5 млрд куб.м газа в год – “Газпром” экспериментирует с использованием газа на железнодорожном и водном транспорте
В настоящее время в России насчитывается более 260000 транспортных средств, которые используют природный газ в качестве основного топлива. Их общее потребление газа в 2022 году составило 1,5 млрд кубометров. Об этом рассказал заместитель председателя правления - начальник департамента ПАО "Газпром" Виталий Анатольевич Маркелов в интервью журналу "Газпрома" "Газовая … [Read more...]
The Parliament of Turkmenistan meets the US Congress delegation
A delegation of the US House of Representatives headed by Congressman Darin Lahood is on a visit to Ashgabat. The main topic of discussion at the meeting held on Monday, 28 Aug, in the Mejlis of Turkmenistan was priority issues of Turkmen-American cooperation, with a focus on the prospects for further development of inter-parliamentary ties, TDH reports. Welcoming the … [Read more...]
260000 vehicles running on natural gas in Russia, consuming 1.5 bcm of gas annually – Gazprom experiments in using gas for railway, water transport
Currently there are more than 260000 vehicles in Russia, equipped with conversion kits, that are using natural gas as the primary fuel for propulsion. Their total consumption of gas in 2022 was 1.5 bcm (billion cubic meters). This was told by Vitaly Anatolyevich Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and Head of Department of PJSC Gazprom, in his interview with … [Read more...]
The parliamentary delegation of Turkmenistan is on a visit to Korea
On 17-19 September 2023, a delegation led by the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova is on a working visit to Korea. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the First Meeting of Speakers of Parliaments “Central Asia - Republic of Korea”. On 17 September 2023, upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, Ms.Gulmanova met with the head of the … [Read more...]
Корея и Туркменистан намерены развивать сотрудничество в области судостроения
15-24 января 2023 года представители агентства «Туркмендениздерьяёллары» (Туркменские морские и речные пути) совершили деловую поездку южнокорейский город Бусан в рамках Меморандума о взаимопонимании, подписанного между Корейским научно-исследовательским институтом морской техники (KOMERI) и туркменским судостроительно-судоремонтным заводом “Балкан”. В рамках визита … [Read more...]
The Permanent Representatives to the UN of the countries of Central Asia and Japan held a working meeting
During the meeting, the Ambassador of Japan, Mr. Ishikane Kimihiro, briefly informed about the activities of Japan as a member of the UN Security Council, in particular, highlighting the Council's work on strengthening regional security. The Permanent Representatives of the Central Asian countries touched upon the cooperation between the countries of the region and Japan at … [Read more...]
Korea and Turkmenistan mull over cooperation in shipbuilding
On 15-24 January 2023, representatives of the agency "Turkmendenizderyaellary" (Turkmen Marine and River Routes) paid a working visit to the South Korean city of Busan within the framework of the MoU signed between the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) and the Turkmen Shipbuilding and Ship Repair plant Balkan. During the visit, the delegation met with … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan and the Speaker of the National Assembly of S.Korea discussed the issues of interstate cooperation
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Friday, 21 Jul 2023, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, who is in Turkmenistan on an official visit, TDH reports. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan highly appreciates the traditionally friendly relations with Korea and is ready to further develop them in all directions. In … [Read more...]
Судьба Каспия – Ожидает ли Каспийское море судьба Арала?
Проф. Д-р Абдулвахап Кара Эксперты предупреждают о возможности новой экологической катастрофы в Каспийском море, подобной высыханию Аральского озера в последние годы. Одна из важных причин этого заключается в ежегодном сокращении уровня воды в реке Урал. Река Урал достигает Каспия через территории Российской Федерации и Казахстана. Исток реки расположен в горах Наджим в … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the GCC-Central Asia summit
On 19 July 2023, in Jeddah, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Crown Prince, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the state of bilateral relations and considered various opportunities for expanding cooperation in many areas. Attending the meeting … [Read more...]
The Fate of the Caspian – Is the Fate of Aral Lake waiting for the Caspian Sea?
Prof. Dr. Abdulvahap Kara Experts warn of the possibility of a new ecological disaster on the Caspian Sea in recent years, similar to the drying up of the Aral Sea. One of the important reasons for this is that the water of the Ural River is decreasing from year to year. The Ural River reaches the Caspian via the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan. Originating from the … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan met with the President of South Korea in New York
On Monday, 18 September 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, who is on a working visit to New York, met with President Yun Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, TDH reports. During the meeting, the two presidents discussed the strong and growing Turkmen-Korean relations, which are based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, respect, and trust. They … [Read more...]
Туркменистан принял участие в онлайн-конференции национальных координаторов Партнёрства по транспорту и логистике в Центральной Азии
27 января 2023 г состоялась онлайн-конференция национальных координаторов Партнёрства по транспорту и логистике в Центральной Азии и Сообщества женщин в логистике и транспорте в Центральной Азии (WiLAT), в которой приняли участие представители членов Ассоциации «Туркмен Логистика» – ОАО “Транспортно-логистический центр Туркменистана”. В повестку дня вошли вопросы … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan
On Saturday, 15 July, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin. During the meeting, the sides stressed that interstate cooperation, built on the principles of equality, mutual respect and trust, has a progressive dynamic. In the 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Turkmen-Tajik … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the online conference of the national coordinators of the Partnership on Transport and Logistics in Central Asia
On 27 January 2023, an online conference of the national coordinators of the Partnership for Transport and Logistics in Central Asia and the Community «Women in Logistics and Transport» in Central Asia (WiLAT) was held, which was attended by member of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" - JSC "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan". The agenda included issues of … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan received the new Ambassador of Korea
On Monday, 12 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of South Korea to Turkmenistan Ji Kyu-taek, who presented credentials to the head of state. During the meeting, the dynamic nature of interstate partnership was emphasized both in the bilateral format and within the framework of international organizations, primarily the United … [Read more...]
Афганистану на финансирование проекта по передаче электроэнергии из Туркменистана необходимо 65 млн.долл.США
Сафиулла Ахмадзай, операционный директор национальной электроэнергетической компании Афганистана Da Afghanistan Bareshna Shirkat (DABS), сообщил о ведущихся работах по прокладке линии электропередачи из Туркменистана. На реализацию проекту 500-киловольтной ЛЭП, по которой в Афганистан может поступать 1000 МВт электроэнергии, требуется до 65 миллионов долларов, добавил … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan to take part in the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asia States in Tajikistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to Tajikistan to participate in the fifth Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states and in the meeting of the heads of the founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), scheduled for 14-15 September 2023. Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Afghanistan seeks USD 65 million funding for power transmission project from Turkmenistan
Safiullah Ahmadzai, the operations director of Da Afghanistan Bareshna Shirkat (DABS), the power management authority of Afghanistan, said that work was underway on the power transmission line from Turkmenistan. The 500KV line which could carry 1000MW of electricity required up to $65 million, he added. He was speaking on 29 January 2023 in the news service Pajhwok’s Twitter … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan will visit Tajikistan
On September 14-15, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will pay a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan to participate in the fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the next meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS). As part of the summit meetings, a … [Read more...]
Туркменистан и Словения проведут заседание межправительственной комиссии, рассматривают возможность визитов на высшем уровне
В конце марта 2023 года в Любляне состоится очередное заседание Межправительственной туркмено-словенской комиссии по экономическому сотрудничеству. Вопросы подготовки встречи были обсуждены в ходе рабочего визита в Словению аккредитованного в этой стране Посла Туркменистана Батыра Ниязлиева (с резиденцией в Москве), сообщает Посольство Туркменистана в РФ. На полях … [Read more...]
The Presidents of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan discussed the dynamics of bilateral relations
Before the start of the Summit of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe on 14 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. During the conversation, the parties expressed confidence that the results of the fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the next meeting of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Slovenia to hold meeting of intergovernmental commission, consider possibility of high-level visits
At the end of March 2023, a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Slovenian Commission on Economic Cooperation will be held in Ljubljana. The preparations for the session were discussed during the working visit to Slovenia of the Turkmen Ambassador Batyr Niyazliev (with residence in Moscow), the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Russia reports. The Turkmen delegation … [Read more...]
The Regional Office for Central Asia of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights continues Human Rights Education School for young people with disabilities in Turkmenistan
On 21-22 June, the Regional Office for Central Asia of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR/ROCA) held the third and final training of the “School on human rights and advocacy on the rights of persons with disabilities.” The aim of the third seminar was to consolidate new skills and introduce participants to the work and mandates of several government entities, … [Read more...]
ЕС создает платформу для совместных закупок природного газа
ЕС выбрал компанию для управления совместными закупками природного газа. По данным нескольких СМИ, тендер на эту роль выиграла компания PRISMA European Capacity Platform GmbH. Как передают издания Pipeline World, Neftegaz и Eurativ, 19 декабря 2022 года министры энергетики ЕС договорились о создании платформы агрегирования спроса и совместной закупки газа. Решение о выборе … [Read more...]
The role of neutral states in strengthening security, stability and dialogue in the OSCE Area
Ambassador John MacGregor, Head of OSCE Centre in Ashgabat On behalf of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, I sincerely join with all colleagues from Turkmenistan to welcome our distinguished visitors to Ashgabat and to this landmark event, a first time for the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE, here in neutral Turkmenistan. I would like to thank the Government and Parliament of … [Read more...]
EU creates platform for joint purchasing of natural gas
The EU has chosen a firm to manage the joint procurement of natural gas. According to several media outlets, the PRISMA European Capacity Platform GmbH has won the tenders for the job. According to several media outlets including the Pipeline World, Neftegaz, and Eurativ, on 19 December 2022, EU energy ministers agreed to create the demand aggregation and joint purchasing of … [Read more...]
The Russian sausage producer opens the Turkmen market
Abi, a leading manufacturer of convenient and easy-to-prepare food products in Russia, announces the start of exporting products of its brands to Turkmenistan. In August, the company exported its first batch of 16 tons of sausage products under the brands Vyazanka, Starodvorye (including the Dugushka line), and Bavarushka to Turkmenistan. Thanks to cooperation with … [Read more...]
Специальный посланник ООН встретился с послами стран Центральной Азии в Кабуле
Специальный представитель ООН по Афганистану г-жа Роза Отунбаева провела встречу с главами дипмиссий стран Центральной Азии в Кабуле, сообщает «AKIpress» 29 января 2023 года. На встрече, организованной посольством Кыргызстана в Афганистане, присутствовали послы Кыргызстана, Казахстана, Узбекистана и Туркменистана. Была обсуждена ситуация в Афганистане и региональное … [Read more...]