Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova The abyss of beautiful music, a flurry of positive emotions that take your breath away - this is what can be said about the gala concert of the State Youth Symphony Orchestra on the evening of 27 May in the Ashgabat Palace of Mukams. The stage accommodated 100 musicians aged 10 to 21 from all over Turkmenistan and, despite their young … [Read more...]
UN special envoy meets Central Asian ambassadors in Kabul
UN Special Representative meets heads of diplomatic missions of Central Asian states in Kabul The UN Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ms. Roza Otunbaeva, had a meeting with the heads of Central Asian embassies in Kabul, reported AKIpress on 29 January 2023. The ambassadors of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan attended the meeting. It was … [Read more...]
The State Youth Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan – my personal experience
Tamir Shakirov I was fortunate to perform at the gala concert of the State Youth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rasul Klychev, conductor of the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan and Guvanch Saparaliev, conductor of the National Orchestra of the Palace of Mukams. All members of the orchestra were selected on the basis of a competition held throughout … [Read more...]
Казахстан – Основные экономические показатели
Ниже приведены некоторые базовые показатели экономики Казахстана. Более подробная информация - на сайте Бюро национальной статистики Агентства по стратегическому планированию и реформам Казахстана - https://stat.gov.kz/ /// nCa, 31 января 2023 г. … [Read more...]
The stylishly graceful elders of Turkmenistan
Some fifty years ago, people used to ask, “How did you manage to grow old so gracefully?” This question has gradually gone out of vogue, mainly because it implies that the person has gone old after all, an idea resented by the baby boomers when they found themselves on the receiving end of the question. In Turkmenistan, it is a refreshing story. There are many words in … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan – Basic Indicators
Here are some basic indicators about Kazakhstan. The detailed information can be found from the link given at the end of this story. /// nCa, 31 January 2023 [Images are screenshots from Agency for Strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Bureau of National statistics – https://stat.gov.kz/] … [Read more...]
The Turkmen delegation visited the Baku port and Alat Free Economic Zone
On 14 July 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan visited the Baku International Commercial Sea Port, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Azerbaijan reports. The visit was undertaken in order to expand mutual cooperation in increasing cargo transportation between Central Asia and Europe, identify additional opportunities and encourage the attraction of new types of cargo. The … [Read more...]
Экономика Узбекистана – январь-декабрь 2023г.
Ниже опубликовано четыре инфографика о состоянии экономики Узбекистана за период с января по декабрь 2022 года. Они были взяты из буклета, подготовленного Государственным комитетом по статистике Узбекистана. /// nCa, 31 января 2023 г. … [Read more...]
The Turkmen-Russian archaeological expedition continues to study Ancient Margiana
In April, after a four-year break due to the pandemic, the Russian-Turkmen Margiana Archaeological Expedition, working on the basis of the Center for Anthropoecology of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, resumed its comprehensive research in Karakum, Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology said in a press release. N.A. Dubova … [Read more...]
Economy of Uzbekistan – January-December 2022 – Four Infographics
Here are four infographics about the state of economy of Uzbekistan for the period January-December 2022. They have been taken from a pamphlet issued by the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics. /// nCa, 31 January 2023 … [Read more...]
The UEFA Champions League Trophy will find a new owner in İstanbul – Are You Ready to Explore İstanbul before the Grand Finale?
İstanbul is counting down for the UEFA Champions League final game, one of the world's most significant sports events, that will take place at İstanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10th 2023. Football fans coming to the city for the final will get much more than an ‘entertaining game’. With its exciting culture and art life, delicious flavours, historical spots, unique … [Read more...]
Ушел из жизни Владимир Комаров
Тарик Саиди и Эльвира Кадырова Он был Золотым стандартом в журналистике. Материалы с подписью Владимира Комарова никогда не нуждались в проверке фактов. Его труды был весьма плодотворными и он был невероятно разносторонним человеком. Сразу же после написания интересного отчета о посещении центра по разведению туркменских алабаев он мог сесть и подготовить статью о … [Read more...]
The UN General Assembly, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, proclaimed November 26 as the World Sustainable Transport Day
The United Nations General Assembly, led by Turkmenistan's initiative, has proclaimed November 26 as World Sustainable Transport Day. This significant proclamation stems from the inaugural Global Conference on Sustainable Transport held in Ashgabat on November 26, 2016. The resolution endorsing this day was adopted by the UN General Assembly on May 16, 2023, during the 70th … [Read more...]
Vladimir Komarov has passed away
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova He was Gold Standard in journalism. A story with byline of Vladimir Komarov was never in need of fact checking. He was prolific and unbelievably versatile. Immediately after writing an interesting account of his visit to the Alabay Turkmen sheep dog breeding centre, he could sit down and write a comprehensive story about the exploration … [Read more...]
The UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights holds second training for youth with disabilities in Turkmenistan
Yelena Butova, OHCHR, National Programme Officer “I am happy that I had the opportunity to know another world, my rights, increase self-esteem, and replenish my knowledge. Thanks to the School, I received a ticket to the future life, where there are no restrictions for me in the implementation of my ideas and talents. The training allowed me to find not just friends, but … [Read more...]
Спикер Госдумы выступил перед депутатами Меджлиса Туркменистана
В рамках официального визита в Ашхабад Председатель Государственной Думы выступил перед депутатами Меджлиса Туркменистана. «Сегодня отношения России и Туркменистана носят стратегический характер, основываются на принципах равноправия, добрососедства и уважения, — отметил Председатель Госдумы Вячеслав Володин. — Развитие взаимовыгодного сотрудничества с Туркменистаном — один … [Read more...]
The UN World Food Programme supports international initiatives of Turkmenistan
On August 9, 2023, a meeting took place between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan A.Bayramov, and the Director of the WFP (World Food Programme) Japan Relations Office Yasuhiro Tsumura, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Tokyo reports. During the meeting, Ambassador Bayramov informed the head of the organization about initiatives put forth by Turkmenistan at the 78th … [Read more...]
Speaker of the State Duma addressed the deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan
During the official visit to Ashgabat, the Chairman of the State Duma addressed the deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. "Today, relations between Russia and Turkmenistan are strategic in nature, based on the principles of equality, good-neighborliness and respect. The development of mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkmenistan is one of our priorities," Vyacheslav … [Read more...]
The University of Tsukuba and the Turkmen Engineering University signed an agreement
The Japanese University of Tsukuba will provide educational support to the Oguzkhan Engineering and Technological University of Turkmenistan. The corresponding agreement was signed on 5 September 2023 by the President of the University of Tsukuba Nagata Kyosuke and the rector of Oguzkhan University Gurbanmyrat Mezilov, according to the Embassy of Japan in … [Read more...]
Круглый стол в Алматы обсудил развитие женского предпринимательства в Афганистане
В Алматы, Казахстан, был проведен круглый стол для обсуждения развития женского предпринимательства в Афганистане. Это первое мероприятие в своем роде. Дискуссия была организована совместно Казахстанским агентством международного развития (KazAID), кафедрой ЮНЕСКО при Казахстанско-Немецком университете (КНУ) и Программой развития ООН в Казахстане. Как передают … [Read more...]
The UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy Learned the Principles, Approaches and Forms of Youth Involvement in Society Life
On September 13, 2023, participants of the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy from Central Asia and Afghanistan took part in an online seminar titled “Principles, approaches and forms of youth involvement in society life.” The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of young people on the United Nations Youth Strategy and relevant Security Council resolutions 2250 … [Read more...]
Roundtable in Almaty discusses women’s entrepreneurship development in Afghanistan
In a pioneering event, the first of its kind, a roundtable was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to discuss the development of women’s entrepreneurship in Afghanistan. It was organized jointly by the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) together with the UNESCO Chair at the Kazakh-German University (DKU) and the United Nations Development Program in Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
The western region of Turkmenistan has a high potential for the development of renewable energy
The Balkan province of Turkmenistan, located in the western part of the country, has many opportunities for the development of renewable energy, which is highly favored by the natural conditions of this region. Amanberdy Ashirov, a lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Energy of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas' Balkanabat branch, wrote an … [Read more...]
Визит парламентской делегации России в Туркменистан открывает новые перспективы для контактов между народами и законодателями двух стран
В Ашхабаде с официальным визитом находится делегация Государственной Думы Российской Федерации во главе с ее спикером Вячеславом Володиным. Сегодня, 30 января, Володин встретился с Президентом Туркменистана Сердаром Бердымухамедовым. Стороны обсудили вопросы сотрудничества парламентов России и Туркменистана. Речь также шла о развитии двухсторонних отношений с учетом … [Read more...]
There is a full understanding between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, says Lavrov
There is a full understanding in the framework of cooperation between Russia and Central Asia in the energy sector, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, 1 September, at a meeting with first-year students of Moscow State Institute for International relations, on the occasion of the beginning of the academic year. The chief Russian diplomat also mentioned the … [Read more...]
Visit of the Russian parliamentary delegation to Turkmenistan opens up new prospects for people-to-people and legislators contacts
A delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation headed by its Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin is on an official visit to Ashgabat. Today, on 30 January, Volodin met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The parties discussed issues of cooperation between the parliaments of Russia and Turkmenistan, as well as general bilateral relations in the light … [Read more...]
This white horse of Turkmenistan is unbelievably magnificent and majestic
The opening ceremony of the new equestrian complex in Turkmenistan on 29 April 2023 included a captivating performance by the Galkynysh group. The crowning feature of their performance was a pure white horse that was unbelievably beautiful. The horse worked effortlessly and in perfect synch with Pygy Bayramdurdiyev, the Rector of the Aba Annayev International Academy of … [Read more...]
Парламентские выборы в Туркменистане – Парламенты являются отражением своей эпохи
Комментарий nCa Люди голосуют в соответствии со своими коллективными и индивидуальными понятиями и мнениями. Вот почему парламент - это отражение своего времени. Срок полномочий нынешнего парламента Туркменистана подходит к концу, и избирательная комиссия назначила дату выборов следующего состава парламента, которые состоятся 26 марта 2023 года. Настали интересные … [Read more...]
Time is now for Yeni Türkiye – New Türkiye
nCa Report President Erdogan has started his third term in office with his voter base intact. The coalition led by the AK Party is in comfortable majority in the parliament. There is the vast pool of goodwill for Türkiye in the greater Eurasian landmass. The geopolitical conditions are loaded with new opportunities. --- The stars are aligned. This is the right time to put … [Read more...]
Parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan – Parliaments are reflections of their times
nCa Commentary The people vote according to their collective and individual thoughts and opinions. That is why a parliament is the reflection of its times. The current parliament of Turkmenistan is nearing the end of its term and the elections commission has announced that the elections for the next parliament will take place on 26 March 2023. These are interesting … [Read more...]
Today, the President of Turkmenistan to take part in the Summit “Central Asia – Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf” in Saudi Arabia
Yesterday, 18 July 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Jeddah, where he will take part in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Central Asia Summit. The upcoming summit will be attended by the heads of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, the Sultanate of Oman, the Republic of … [Read more...]
Сделки по нефтяному и газовому свопу с прикаспийскими странами являются частью стратегии Ирана
nCa Report Иран систематически работает над заключением соглашений о нефтегазовом обмене с прикаспийскими государствами. Это часть стратегии Ирана по превращению в субрегиональный энергетический центр. В Каспийском регионе Казахстан был первым партнером Ирана по свопу. В 1996 году Иран и Казахстан подписали соглашение о свопе 40000 баррелей легкой сырой нефти в день, … [Read more...]
Tourism professionals worldwide gather in Antalya for “Sustainable Tourism”
The Sustainable Tourism Conference, organised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), which sets global standards for sustainable travel and tourism and manages the implementation of these standards, was held in Antalya on 9-12 May 2023. The conference, held for the first time this year in Türkiye and is the “signature event” of the GSTC, brought together all tourism … [Read more...]
Oil and gas swap arrangements with Caspian countries are part of Iran’s strategy
nCa Report Iran is working systematically to get into swap arrangements in the oil and gas sector with the Caspian littoral states. This is part of strategy of Iran to become a sub-regional energy hub. In the Caspian region, Kazakhstan was the first swap partner of Iran. In 1996, Iran and Kazakhstan signed an agreement for swap of 40000 barrels per day of light crude, … [Read more...]
Trade Between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Reaches $438 Million in 2022 Amid Dynamic Growth
Bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is showing dynamic growth, with a 72% increase to $438 million recorded in 2022, Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar said at the 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Kazakh-Turkmen Commission on economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation on May 15, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Trade and … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде пройдет серия экономических и культурных мероприятий Ирана
На одном из недавних правительственных совещаний Туркменистана сообщалось о том, что 12–14 февраля в Ашхабаде пройдут Дни культуры Исламской Республики Иран, а 15–17 февраля – специализированная выставка ИРИ. Предстоящие мероприятия прокомментировал в беседе с агентством ИРНА Посол Ирана в Туркменистане Голам Аббас Арбаб Халес. Как передает источник, программа Дней … [Read more...]
Trade between the countries of Central Asia exceeds $ 10 billion, says Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Nurtleu
The volume of trade between the countries of the Central Asian region (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan) has exceeded US $ 10 billion to date. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nutrleu at a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Central Asian countries in Dushanbe, on Wednesday, 13 Sep. In his speech, Nurtleu … [Read more...]
Iran to hold a series of economic and cultural events in Ashgabat
At one of the recent government meetings of Turkmenistan, it was reported that the Iranian Days of Culture will be held in Ashgabat on 12-14 February, and a specialized exhibition of Iran to take place on 15-17 February. Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Gholam Abbas Arbab Khales commented on the upcoming events in an interview with IRNA. According to him, the program of … [Read more...]
Trade complex: new successes, innovative technologies and modern services
Batyr Atdayev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan The trade complex, which occupies one of the main positions in the domestic and foreign economic policy of Turkmenistan, has become one of the rapidly developing areas of the national economy. Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov worthily continues the initiatives of the Hero-Arkadag on the … [Read more...]
Россия прокомментировала присутствие ИГИЛ в Афганистане
На сегодняшний день ИГИЛ представляет серьезную угрозу для Афганистана и государств региона, в первую очередь Центральной Азии, констатировал заместитель министра иностранных дел России Олег Сыромолотов в интервью агентству ТАСС. «Группировка стремится закрепиться на афганской территории и дискредитировать действующее руководство страны, демонстрируя его неспособность в … [Read more...]
Trade turnover between Belarus and Turkmenistan grew by 46.6% in 2022
Despite the pandemic restrictions in 2022, the Belarusian-Turkmen trade and economic cooperation had a positive dynamic. The trade turnover between the two countries increased by 46.6% in 2022, said the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Vyacheslav Beskosty in an interview with the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan". This year marks the 30th anniversary of … [Read more...]
Russia comments on ISIS presence in Afghanistan
At present, ISIS poses a serious threat to Afghanistan and the countries of the region, primarily Central Asia, stated Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov in an interview with the TASS. "The group seeks to gain a foothold on Afghan territory and discredit the current leadership of the country, demonstrating its inability to fully ensure security," he … [Read more...]
Traditional Turkmen Yurt delights visitors at International Festival in Constanta
On 1-4 September 2023, the Turquoise Venus Beach in the city of Constanta hosted the annual international Turkish-Tatar festival "Kara Ulis Kurultai" was held on, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania reports. As part of the festive program, an exhibition-fair was held, as well as creative and craft workshops of 40 participating countries were presented. Special … [Read more...]
Агентство морского и речного транспорта Туркменистана приглашает Dragon Oil к инвестиционному сотрудничеству
24 января 2023 года в агентстве «Туркмендениздерьяёллары» (Туркменские морские и речные пути) состоялась встреча между представителями Агентства и представителями компании “Dragon Oil” (ОАЕ) в режиме видеосвязи, сообщает агентство. Во время встречи Агентство представило проекты, направленные на развитие морской транспортной системы, национального морского торгового флота … [Read more...]
Trans-Caspian Pipeline – The Legal Position – nCa Analysis with complete text of Caspian Convention
nCa Analysis There is the ongoing conversation about the Trans-Caspian Pipeline for the transportation of the natural gas from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan and onward to the European markets. Turkmenistan has clarified its position through a press release of the foreign office, issued on 24 July 2023. The English and the Russian versions of the press release can be found at … [Read more...]
Turkmen Marine and River ways Agency invites Dragon Oil for investment cooperation
On 24 January 2023 the representatives of the «Turkmendenizderyayollary» (Turkmen Marine and River Ways) Agency met via videoconference with the representatives of “Dragon Oil” company (UAE), says the Agency in a press release. During the meeting it was noted that the close cooperation with “Dragon Oil” in the field of maritime transport has been carried out for many years … [Read more...]
Transport and Tourism: the key to boost cooperation between Turkmenistan and Astrakhan region
On Wednesday, 23 August 2023, the head of the Balkan region of Turkmenistan met via videoconference with the governor of the Astrakhan region of Russia Igor Babushkin. During the meeting, the parties discussed promising areas of cooperation, says the press service of the Ministry of External Relations of the Astrakhan region. The meeting was attended from the Russian … [Read more...]
Президент Туркменистана приглашен в Таджикистан с официальным визитом
Президент Таджикистана Эмомали Рахмон в ходе телефонных переговоров в пятницу, 27 января, пригласил Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова посетить Таджикистан с официальным визитом. Во время беседы главы государств обменялись поздравлениями по случаю 30-летия установления дипломатических отношений между Республикой Таджикистан и Туркменистаном. Президенты с удовлетворением … [Read more...]
Transport connectivity under the focus of the meeting of the Central Asian Ambassadors with the European Commission’s Directorate General for International Partnership
The Ambassadors of the Central Asian countries in Belgium held talks with officials of the Directorate General of the European Commission for International Partnership (DG INTPA), headed by Regional Director Peteris Ustubs and Hors Classe Adviser Henrik Hololei. The meeting took place in Brussels on July 14, Friday. According to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium, the … [Read more...]
Emomali Rahmon invited President of Turkmenistan for official visit to Tajikistan
During telephone talks on Friday, 27 January, the President of Tajikistan invited President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to pay an official visit to Tajikistan. The heads of state exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The Presidents noted with satisfaction the … [Read more...]