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...]
The State Youth Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan – Orchestra of the Future
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...]