In the name of God Exclusive Interview to nCa – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Iran in Turkmenistan, H.E. Hashemi Golpaegani nCa: How do you assess the prospects of development of relationship between Turkmenistan and Iran for the next three years (2011-2013) in key sectors - energy, trade, economy, transport and communications? Golpaegani: The historical … [Read more...]
Каспий – пушки и углеводороды
Кадырова Эльвира Москва выступает против раздела Каспийского моря на национальные сектора, а также усовершенствует свой Каспийский военно-морской флот, сообщается в майских информационных выпусках китайского агентства СинХуа. В частности, подобное заявление было сделано 4 мая российским вице-премьером Сергеем Ивановым и главнокомандующим ВМС России Владимиром … [Read more...]
The CIA/ISI Soap Opera In South Waziristan
Peter Chamberlin The American/Pakistani/British shenanigans in S. Waziristan are once again exposing the old patterns–America makes more demands, unidentified militants attack Frontier troops, British press releases misleading disinformation (SEE: Deadly militant attack on Pakistan security checkpoint), making the reality of the situation nearly impossible to understand. In … [Read more...]
Caspian: guns and hydrocarbons
Kadyrova Elvira Moscow opposes division of the Caspian Sea into national sectors and will add new warships to Caspian Fleet, said Xinhua in a May report. The statement came from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergey Ivanov and Chief Commander of Russian Navy, Vladimir Vysotsky on May 4, 2011. "Russia always considered the Caspian Sea as a unique landlocked basin and … [Read more...]
Туркменистан: Российский Посол вручил верительные грамоты
Новости и комментарий nCa Ашгабат, 9 июня 2011 (nCa) --- В среду Александр Блохин, новый посол России в Туркменистане вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Бердымухамедову. Блохин заявил, что для него большая честь представлять Россию в Туркменистане, добавив, что он приложит все усилия для дальнейшего развития двустороннего диалога, основанного на традициях дружбы и … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Russian ambassador presents credentials
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 9 June 2011 (nCa) --- Alexander Blokhin, the new Russian ambassador to Turkmenistan, presented credentials Wednesday to President Berdymuhamedov. Blokhin said that it was an honour to represent Russia in Turkmenistan, adding that he will spare no efforts for further development of bilateral dialogue based on the traditions of friendship and … [Read more...]
$55 Million ADB Loan for CAREC Highway Linking Kyrgyz Republic and PRC
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 8 June 2011 --- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $55 million loan to finance improvements to a key highway connecting the Kyrgyz Republic with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The 60-km stretch to be reconstructed is part of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. The program covers an expansive network of six … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Gas Congress – Post-Event Report
The 2nd Turkmenistan International Gas Congress (TGC-2011) was held on the 25th -26th of May in “Avaza” the National Tourism zone on the Turkmenistan Caspian Sea coast. The congress attracted in excess of 500 delegates, representing over 160 organisations from 31 countries. Among more than 500 delegates are representatives of the European Commission, the Energy Charter … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (Russian)
Во Имя Всевышнего Интервью Информационного Агентства « Центральная Азия» с Чрезвычайным и Полномочным Послом Исламской Республики Иран Е.П. г-на Хашеми Голпаегани Вопрос: Как вы оцениваете перспективы развития связей между Ираном и Туркменистаном в ближайшие три года (2011-2013) в ключевых отраслях, таких как энергетика, торговля, экономика, транспорт и … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (Farsi)
بسمه تعالي مصاحبه آژانس خبري آسياي مركزي با جناب آقاي هاشمي گلپايگاني سفير محترم جمهوري اسلامي ايران در تركمنستان سوال : ارزيابي خودتان را از چگونگي توسعه روابط بين ايران و تركمنستان طي سه سال آينده ( 2013- 2011 ) در زمينه هاي كليدي نظير : انرژي ، تجارت و اقتصاد و حمل و نقل و ارتباطات بفرماييد. پاسخ : بررسي سير تاريخي روابط دو كشور ، حاكي از توسعه پيوسته همكاريها و … [Read more...]
IMF Concludes 2011 Article IV Mission to Turkmenistan
Statement at the Conclusion of the 2011 Article IV Mission to Turkmenistan Press Release No. 11/223 June 7, 2011 An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mrs. Veronica Bacalu visited Ashgabat on May 25−June 7, 2011 to conduct discussions in the context of the Article IV consultation.1 The IMF team and the Turkmen authorities discussed the recent economic … [Read more...]
CAREC 2020: Boosting Trade, Transport and Energy in Central Asia
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, 8 June 2011 --- Senior officials from the 10 member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, met today in Baku, Azerbaijan, and moved towards completing a strategic framework that over the next decade will help further develop regional transport networks, boost regional trade, and help secure reliable, efficient … [Read more...]
Internet Will Receive More Than 31,000 Million Ads By 2015
Clemente Ferrer According to an eMarketer study, Internet advertising investments will continue to increase in the United States within the next years. It is projected that it will reach 25.6% in 2015, while TV ads will be stalled at a 40% rate. Online advertising invoices will jump from the 16,100 million of 2009 to 31,500 million by 2015. This Internet increase could … [Read more...]
CNH Takes Part in First Ever US-Turkmenistan Business Exhibition
LUGANO, Switzerland, 7 June 2011 --- CNH Global, a world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment business, recently participated in a Business Mission to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on May 19th and 20th, to further strengthen its long-standing trade relationship with Turkmenistan. The event, the second of its kind, was hosted by the US-Turkmenistan Business Council … [Read more...]
Under the ruling thumb of economic charlatans
Ben Tanosborn Whether to pay the price for our “exceptionalism”, or just a malediction, we in the United States seem to be condemned by our own government to live under a constant lie. In 2002, it was Charlatan Bush with his political lie, the existence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, which allowed him to instigate fear and get his way, in restricting freedoms, waging … [Read more...]
Legalizing assisted suicide
Pilar Montalbбn Pro euthanasia groups such as “Dignity in Dying” give as a reason that most of the disabled people support assisted suicide. Nothing could be further from the truth: The Scope survey conducted in the United Kingdom concludes that some 70% of those who are physically handicapped are terrified by the pressure being applied nowadays on the British Parliament in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to use Chinese grant to buy Lenovo computers
Ashgabat, 4 June 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan will use a Chinese grant to buy Lenovo computers from China. The grant is worth Chinese Yuan 50 million (about US $ 7.5 million at one USD = 6.66332 CNY). A presidential decree issued Friday says that the State Bank for Foreign Economic Relations (VneshEkonomBank) of Turkmenistan will sign agreement with the China Development … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan may phase out foreign construction companies
Ashgabat, 4 June 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan has decided to establish and encourage its own construction companies in each province, a move that may eventually pave the way for phasing out the foreign contractors from the construction sector. The announcement was made Friday by President Berdymuhamedov during an expanded session of the cabinet of ministers. It appears … [Read more...]
“Pak-US Relations at a Critical Point” – Hillary Clinton
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan Threat to our national security increased with the occupation of Afghanistan in 2001, and has reached dangerous proportions now, as the defeated forces are seeking the support of “a compliant regime and a military dictator in Pakistan, to provide the fall back position in Pakistan and a guarantee for safe exit from … [Read more...]
Министр нефти и газа Туркменистана выступил на пресс-конференции
Ашгабат, 1 июня 2011 (nCa) --- Во вторник министр нефтегазовой промышленности Туркменистана Байрамгельды Недиров выступил на пресс-конференции с участием зарубежных журналистов, аккредитованных в Туркменистане. После короткого выступления министра, журналистам была предоставлена возможность задать вопросы. Официальный представитель министерства иностранных дел сообщил, … [Read more...]
Turkmen Oil and Gas Minister Addresses Press Conference
Ashgabat, 1 June 2011 (nCa) --- The Turkmen oil and gas minister, Bairamgeldy Nedirov, addressed Tuesday a press conference attended by the foreign journalists accredited in Turkmenistan. After some brief remarks, he took a few questions from the journalists. The foreign office spokesman said that such media encounters with top officials would be arranged on regular … [Read more...]
Auditor Expected to Certify 23 TCM Gas Reserves in Turkmen Field
Ashgabat, 30 May 2011 (nCa) --- It is expected that the British audit firm Gaffney, Cline and Associates will certify that the Osman-Yoloton gas field of Turkmenistan has 23 trillion cubic meters (tcm) of in place gas reserves. This information is from a reliable source but there is no way to confirm it until the GCA releases its audit report, probably by the middle or end … [Read more...]
Central Asia Child Protection Forum Starts in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 30 May 2011 (nCa) --- The third Central Asia Child Protection Forum, arranged by UNICEF, started Monday in Turkmenistan. The regional forum brings together the parliament members, prosecutors, judges, other experts from the five Central Asian countries, UNICEF representatives and specialists for exchange of experience and enhancement of awareness on child … [Read more...]
ADB: Wider Solar Power Use Critical for Asia
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 30 May 2011 - Asia must expand solar energy generation if the region is to stay on its strong economic growth path and reduce carbon emissions, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President (Operations 1) Xiaoyu Zhao said today. Mr. Zhao was speaking here at the opening of the 3rd meeting of the Asia Solar Energy Forum, which is gathering over 300 … [Read more...]
Karzai in Turkmenistan, Peace Process Discussed, 6 Bilateral Documents Signed
nCa Report Ashgabat, 29 May 2011 (nCa) --- President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is on official visit to Turkmenistan, 28-29 May 2011. On the first day of his visit the presidents of both the countries held tête-à-tête for more than three hours. Five bilateral documents and a joint communiqué were signed on completion of expanded format consultations. The dialogue … [Read more...]
Homosexuality and abuse
Clara Jimenez Richard Fitzgibbons, the prestigious American psychiatrist, openly questions the results of research on sexual abuse carried out by the clergy, where nearly 80% of the victims were underage males who had been subject to homosexual practices as it dissociates homosexuality from abuse. He questions the choice of these investigators as they do not relate “the … [Read more...]
Второй Газовый Конгресс Туркменистана
Доклад nCa Аваза, 26 мая 2011 (nCa) --- В среду в национальной туристической зоне Аваза стартовал второй Международный Газовый Конгресс Туркменистана. Уже в первый день форума прозвучал ряд ключевых заявлений. Британская аудиторская компания «Gaffney, Cline & Associates (GCA)» сообщила, что нынешние оценки газовых ресурсов месторождения Осман – Йолатань превышают даже … [Read more...]
Second Gas Congress of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Avaza, 26 May 2011 (nCa) --- The second Gas Congress of Turkmenistan started Wednesday at Avaza, the national tourist zone of Turkmenistan at the Caspian coast. Some key declarations were made on the first day of the 2-day event. They connect with two other developments that took place elsewhere simultaneously. The British auditor Gaffney, Cline & … [Read more...]
2011 Global Peace Index: World Less Peaceful
Fall Tied to Conflict Between Citizens and Their Governments Minimal Change in Level of Peace in United States North African and Middle Eastern Turmoil Drives Regional Scores Down Violence Cost the Global Economy More Than $8.12 Trillion in 2010 WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 Iceland regains top spot Libya tumbles 83 spots in rankings, largest fall in GPI … [Read more...]
Больной менталитет порнографа
Комментарий nCa Ашгабат, 25 мая 2011 (nCa) --- Типичный западный журналист, который побывал в Центральной Азии и профессиональный порнограф в основном скроены по одной мерке: больная одержимость только одним аспектом жизни. Фактически, порнографы выглядят даже весьма респектабельно иногда по сравнению с так называемыми журналистами, освещающими события Центральной Азии от … [Read more...]
The morbid mentality of a pornographer
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 25 May 2011 (nCa) --- The typical western journalist who travels to Central Asia and the professional pornographer are basically cut from the same cloth: A sick obsession with just one facet of life. In fact, pornographers look quite respectable when compared with the so-called journalists who cover Central Asia on behalf of western publications, … [Read more...]
Всемирный Курултай казахов в Астане
Доклад nCa 25 мая в Астане начнет свою работу Всемирный Курултай казахов, который станет четвертым по счету с момента обретения независимости Казахстана. Курултай – это форма народного представительства у кочевников Центральной Азии. Сейчас сложно сказать, когда возникла идея проводить подобные встречи, так как не известна точная дата отсчета. Но историки склонны считать, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Elaborates on 5-Point Formula for Peace in Afghanistan
nCa Report Ashgabat, 24 May 2011 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan, on the strength of its impeccable record of peace-building in the region, highlighted Monday the contours of its 5-point formula for creating and sustaining peace in Afghanistan. A senior spokesman of the foreign ministry told that the peace formula presented by President Berdymuhamedov in his speech at the UN General … [Read more...]
Afghan President to Visit Turkmenistan 28-29 May 2011
Ashgabat, 24 May 2011 (nCa) --- President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan will visit Turkmenistan 28-29 May 2011. His visit is especially important because of fast changing situation in Afghanistan and the region and growing prospects for pursuing peace in the war torn country. The main topics during summit talks would include fuel and energy complex, TAPI, electricity supply … [Read more...]
Alcohol, the Most Ferocious Attack on Society
Clemente Ferrer A plenary held at the main room of the Supreme Court has ordered Bacardi to remove all of its “White Label” billboard ads. These ads were denounced by the Association of Communication Users. Other than removing the ads, the alcoholic company will have to pay a 300 euros fine for each day that the ad removal is delayed … [Read more...]
World Kurultay of Kazakh people in Astana
nCa Report On 25 May the World Kurultay of Kazakh people will start in Astana. It is the fourth Kurultay since the declaring of Kazakhstan’s independence. Kurultay is the traditional form of public representation among the nomads of Central Asia. It is difficult to say when this idea to hold such meetings emerged. Exact time is unknown. But the historians believe the … [Read more...]
Afghan Peace Process Picking Steam
nCa Report Ashgabat, 21 May 2011 (nCa) --- The approaching deadline for the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, and the death of Bin Laden – an important milestone in the so-called war on terrorism – have apparently stimulated the process of peace talks in Afghanistan. A delegation of the Afghan High Peace Council (AHPC) had a meeting Friday with President … [Read more...]
Афганский миротворческий процесс набирает темпы
Доклад nCa Ашгабат, 21 мая 2011 (nCa) --- Приближающийся крайний срок вывода войск США из Афганистана и смерть бен Ладена - важные события в так называемой войне с терроризмом – по-видимому явились стимулятором для проведения мирных переговоров в Афганистане. В пятницу состоялась встреча делегации афганского Высшего Совета мира с президентом Туркменистана Бердымухамедовым в … [Read more...]
Change in foreign policy, or a political faux pas by Obama?
Ben Tanosborn Two years ago in Cairo, Barack Obama had everything going for him as he addressed the global Muslim community as new leader of powerful America; someone who had been elected to help bring about change not just domestically but in foreign policy as well, particularly in that region of the world where there was so much at stake for the United States: the Middle … [Read more...]
Tri-Tech Wins Natural Gas Analysis and Monitoring Project in Uzbekistan
BEIJING, May 20, 2011 --- Tri-Tech Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIT), a premier Chinese company that provides leading turn-key solutions for the water resources, water and wastewater treatment, industrial safety and pollution control markets, today announced that its affiliate, Beijing Satellite Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("BSST"), won a public bid to provide analysis … [Read more...]
Staged Death of Bin Laden: New Revelations
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan From the cool comfort of the White House Obama watched the drama of raid on the house in Abbottabad. This was a CIA operation, meant to fool the world and embarrass Pakistan but the fact of the matter is that the whole exercise was a fake and a lie, same as the 9/11 episode was to find an excuse to launch the … [Read more...]
Первая американская выставка в Туркменистане: всё вперемежку
Новости и комментарий nCa Ашгабат, 19 мая 2011 (nCa) --- В четверг в Ашгабаде начала работу выставка товаров, произведенных в США. В выставке, куда в полном составе прибыл Кабинет Министров, участвуют более 60 американских компаний. Выставка проходит в рамках сессии туркмено-американского делового совета. Американскую делегацию возглавили первый заместитель помощника … [Read more...]
First American Exhibition in Turkmenistan: A mixed bag
nCa News and Commentary Ashgabat, 19 May 2011 (nCa) --- The first single-country exhibition of the United States started Thursday in Ashgabat. More than 60 American companies are participating in the event that attracted almost the entire cabinet of ministers of Turkmenistan. The exhibition is taking place in tandem with the session of the Turkmen-American Business Council. … [Read more...]
Мир в Афганистане: Прорыв виднеется?
Доклад и комментарий Ашгабат, 18 мая 2011 (nCa) --- Появились некоторые признаки того, что в ближайшее время начнется процесс по мирному урегулированию ситуации в Афганистане. Такие перспективы были отмечены и в ответах специального представителя Генерального Секретаря ООН и первого заместителя министра иностранных дел Туркменистана на вопросы агентства nCa в понедельник … [Read more...]
Egypt’s Second Grassroots Resurgence
Dr. Yossef Ben-Meir The Egyptian people must still yet overturn an overbearing force that has marginalized them for generations: top-down government control of budgets and local development. Egypt’s central government administration consumes the far majority of public resources, allocating just 15 percent for local administration spending, which is less than half of the … [Read more...]
Nobel Laureates hand over recommendations to UN High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability
An emergency call from the future: The Stockholm Memorandum concludes that the planet has entered a new geological age, the Anthropocene. It recommends a suite of urgent and far-reaching actions for decision makers and societies to become active stewards of the planet for future generations. The verdict from the trial of humanity, which opened the 3rd Nobel Laureate … [Read more...]
Peace in Afghanistan: Breakthrough in sight?
Ashgabat, 18 May 2011 (nCa) --- There are some indications that announcement may come soon about the start of the peace process in Afghanistan. A special representative of the UN Secretary General, and the first deputy foreign minister of Turkmenistan, mentioned such possibilities when answering a question by nCa Monday (16 May). The opportunity for asking the question … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan refutes Russian publication allegations
Ashgabat, 18 May 2011 (nCa) --- The government of Turkmenistan has issued a press statement, refuting the allegations made by RBC, a Russia based publication. RBC, quoting an obscure think tank, asserted that the legal framework in Turkmenistan was inadequate to protect foreign investments. It cited the case of MTS, the Russian cellphone and wireless Internet provider that … [Read more...]
Pakistan: Wuthering Sovereignty!!
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan The Abbottabad episode of 2 May 2011 provides the opportunity to restore our national sovereignty and establish new level of relationship with our immediate neighbors and countries beyond. “It is a blessing in disguise” to restore national honour and dignity. In fact, the 2/5 episode was a hoax and a big lie, the … [Read more...]
Посол России завершает свою посредственный миссию в Туркменистане
Новости и комментарии nCa Ашгабат, 11 мая 2011 (nCa) --- Во вторник посол России Игорь Блатов встретился с президентом Бердымухамедовым в связи с завершением своей дипломатической миссии в Туркменистане. В качестве посла Российской Федерации в Туркменистане Игорь Блатов был назначен в январе 2006 года. Посол Игорь Блатов, которому уже 65 лет, скорее всего, по возвращении … [Read more...]