World Bank Group President David Malpass said on 10 April 2023 that China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year. He made the remarks in his opening address at the ongoing Spring Meetings 2023 Media Call, ahead of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
Arkadag City of Turkmenistan – Global Prototype of a Sustainable City
nCa Report “It is not just a city. It is more than a city,” said Darya Orazov. He was speaking on Tuesday, 28 March 2023, at a briefing conducted by the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, at the foreign office in Ashgabat. The purpose of the briefing was to acquaint the diplomats and journalists with the salient features of … [Read more...]
A new academic year starts in Turkmenistan
In all educational institutions – from secondary schools to universities and institutes – today, 1 September, a new academic year starts. On this day, Turkmenistan traditionally celebrates the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. "High milestones, great achievements depend on the potential of the educated generation, the wealth of its knowledge, creative inspiration. … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi International Port Surpasses Half a Billion Tonne-Kilometres in Cargo Turnover
In January-July 2023, the cargo turnover of the International Seaport in Turkmenbashi amounted to 541.24 million ton-kilometers, the plan for this indicator was fulfilled by 223.5% with annual growth of 125.7%, the newspaper "Turkmenistan" reports with reference to the statistics of the Agency of Maritime and river transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary". During … [Read more...]
Посол Казахстана в Сеуле надеется на укрепление связей между Центральной Азией и Кореей
Новый посол Казахстана в Корее Нургали Арыстанов надеется активизировать работу дипломатической платформы ЦА+Korea, который включает Казахстан, Кыргызстан, Таджикистан, Туркменистан и Узбекистан. Об этом дипломат заявил в интервью газете The Korea Herald. Арыстанов поделился своим видением развития ЦА5+Korea. Посол выразил надежду на реализацию двусторонних целей с помощью … [Read more...]
Annual Turkmen-American Political Consultations took place in the United States of America
On April 24, 2023, the ninth round of annual bilateral political consultations between Turkmenistan and the United States was held at the Department of State of the USA. During the talks, the Turkmen delegation was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, the American side – acting Assistant Secretary of State Elizabeth Horst, press service of … [Read more...]
Заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана 30 марта посетит Нью-Йорк для участия в заседании высокого уровня Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН
Заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана г-жа Мяхри Башимова посетит штаб-квартиру Организации Объединенных Наций в городе Нью-Йорке 30 марта 2023 года. Заместитель министра примет участие в Совещании высокого уровня Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН по сокращению до нуля уровня отходов, инициированную Турецкой Республикой. Совещание, посвящённое Международному дню за мир … [Read more...]
Посол ОАЭ в Туркменистане посетил Дом сирот
Посол ОАЭ в Туркменистане Ахмед Аль-Хамели посетил Дворец Сирот «Döwletliler Köşgi» им. Шейх Заеда бен Султан Аль-Нахаяна в Ашхабаде по случаю нового учебного года. Глава эмиратской дипмиссии передал детям дворца 270 школьных портфелей, содержащих полный комплект школьных принадлежностей, а также 20 компьютеров.///nCa, 14 сентября … [Read more...]
A pyramid of the Bronze Age discovered in Kazakhstan
nCa Report A team of archaeologists of the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) of Kazakhstan has discovered a large-sized steppe pyramid of the Bronze Age, not found in the steppes of Eurasia. According to a press release of ENU, excavations are underway in the Abai region. The press release says that since 2014, the scientists of the Archaeology and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Trinidad and Tobago establish diplomatic relations
On June 21, 2023, the signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqué took place at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in New York, marking the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Prior to the signing ceremony, constructive discussion was held between the Permanent Representative … [Read more...]
Another fishing spot, another group of volunteer guard Alabay Turkmen sheepdog
Raviliya Kadyrova and Tamir Shakirov This time we had the pleasure of the company of volunteer guards Alabay Turkmen sheepdogs at a fishing point at the Caspian beach of Turkmenistan. True to their nature, the Alabay there were friendly and vigilant. This breed never ceases to amaze us. The Alabay are protective against human intruders; they are very territorial, safe … [Read more...]
Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan will be visiting New York on 30 March to take part in the UNGA High-level Meeting
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ms. Mahri Bashimova, will be visiting the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 30, 2023. Deputy Minister will be taking part in the UNGA High-level Meeting on zero waste, initiated by Türkiye to consolidate efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting, devoted to the International Day … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Ambassador Presents Credentials to Cambodian King
Ambassador of Turkmenistan Muhammetniyaz Mashalov presented Monday, 14 Aug, his credentials to the King of Cambodia Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Cambodia (with residence in Kuala Lumpur), the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Malaysia said. In the framework of the ceremony, … [Read more...]
A quiz about Korea will be held at the Institute of World Languages in Ashgabat
A preliminary selection for a quiz about the Republic of Korea will be held at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages on 15 June, the Korean Embassy in Ashgabat says. 30 participants from among the students of the Faculty of Korean Language of the Azadi Institute and students from the King Sejong Institute will take part in a quiz, during which … [Read more...]
Посол Сербии вручил копии верительных грамот в МИД Туркменистана
17 мая 2023 года в МИД Туркменистана состоялась встреча заместителя министра иностранных дел Туркменистана М.Бяшимовой с вновь назначенным Послом Республики Сербия в Туркменистане Момчило Бабичем (с резиденцией в Москве). В рамках вручения копий верительных грамот, туркменская сторона выразила готовность оказывать всяческое содействие и поддержку деятельности Посла на новом … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov chaired the first meeting of the Halk Maslahaty
On Thursday, 20 April 2021, a first meeting of the People’s Council (Halk Maslahaty) was held under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Addressing with a keynote speech, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov voiced a number of tasks assigned to the highest representative bodies of people's … [Read more...]
ПРООН знакомит специалистов Туркменистана с глобальными трендами в области цифровой экономики
Ашхабад, 28 марта 2023: В рамках совместного проекта, реализуемого Программой Развития ООН (ПРООН) и Академией Государственной Службы при Президенте Туркменистана «Повышение потенциала Академии государственной службы при Президенте Туркменистана» в гибридном формате проводится пятидневный семинар "Глобальные тренды цифровой экономики", который пройдёт с 27 по 31 марта 2023 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss implementation of the TAP regional energy project
On 18 September, Myrat Artykov, Head of the Department of International Electric Power Projects in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan direction of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, met with the Acting Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor. According to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan, the parties … [Read more...]
Посол Словакии вручил копии верительных грамот заместителю министра иностранных дел Туркменистана
19 июня 2023 года, заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Б.Мятиев принял копии верительных грамот у посла Словацкой Республики в Туркменистане (с резиденцией в Ташкенте) Виктора Борецки. Б.Мятиев поздравил посла с назначением на ответственную должность и выразил готовность туркменской стороны оказывать содействие и поддержку в осуществлении его дипломатической … [Read more...]
A series of Turkmen-Tajik events in Dushanbe precedes the visit of the President of Turkmenistan
On Monday, 8 May, a meeting of the Business Council, a business forum of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, an exhibition of export products of the two countries, as well as a meeting of scientific circles took place in Dushanbe. This series of events precedes the visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Tajikistan. Business Forum The joint business forum was opened by Deputy … [Read more...]
Ashgabat will host 2nd CADAP Programme Steering Committee meeting in July
The EU-funded Central Asia Drug Action Programme, 7th Phase (CADAP 7) continues the 3rd round of Technical Committees meetings to review the progress of ongoing activities, to obtain feedback from national partners and discuss future plans and priorities. According to CADAP’s press release, next meeting from the series has been conducted in hybrid format in Ashgabat on 31 … [Read more...]
UNDP introduces specialists of Turkmenistan to global trends in the digital economy
Ashgabat, 28 March 2023: Within the framework of a joint project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan “Capacity Building of the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan”, a five-day workshop "Global trends in the digital economy" is being held in a hybrid format, … [Read more...]
A tourist information center has been launched on the Turkmen-Uzbek border
At the border customs post "Shavot-Dashoguz" on the Turkmen-Uzbek border, an information center has been launched to inform tourists from Turkmenistan about the tourism potential of Uzbekistan, says the Association of Tourist Transport of Uzbekistan. The center provides the following services for tourists: informing about the procedure of stay of foreign citizens and … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана в КНР Дурдыев: формат сотрудничества «Китай – Центральная Азия» содействует сближению народов, поддерживает мир и стабильность в регионе
18-19 мая в городе Сиань, административном центре провинции Шэньси, состоится первый саммит «Китай – Центральная Азия», который станет новой отправной точкой в дальнейшем успешном взаимодействии Китая и Туркменистана в решении актуальных задач регионального и глобального характера, совместном достижении целей устойчивого развития, обеспечении прочного мира, стабильности и … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss project of electricity transmission to Herat
Turkmen delegation paid a visit to Kabul to discuss electricity export projects with Afghanistan. According to Afghanistan’s power utility company DABS, CEO of the company Alhaj Mula Muhammad Hanif Hamza met with head of delegation Myrat Artykov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Kabul Hoja Ovezov and representatives of Calik Holding. The agenda of the meeting covered such … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan – results of the summit talks – countries to set the Supreme Interstate Council
On 10 April 2023, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had summit talks in Astana. The sides thoroughly discussed key issues of the Kazakh-Azerbaijani strategic partnership and alliance, paying special attention to strengthening political, trade and economic, transport and transit, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, … [Read more...]
Accepted by the UN General Assembly after Türkiye’s proposal last year, ‘International Zero Waste Day’ is now celebrated all over the world
Last year, Türkiye submitted a proposal to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to combat climate change and establish sustainable development plans. Following the UN General Assembly’s decision, March 30th is now celebrated as International Zero Waste Day worldwide. The UN General Assembly declared International Zero Waste Day, with Türkiye as the main presenter and 105 … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана в Узбекистане вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Мирзиёеву
Вновь назначенный Посол Туркменистана в Узбекистане Шадурды Мередов вручил в среду, 30 августа, верительные грамоты Президенту Шавкату Мирзиёеву. «Туркменистан является нашим ближайшим соседом, с которым мы живем бок о бок на протяжении многих веков, имеем общий язык, религию и обычаи», - отметил Мирзиёев, обращаясь к главе туркменской дипмиссии. С удовлетворением … [Read more...]
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company acquires 30% stake in Caspian field of Azerbaijan
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is at the threshold of acquiring 30% equity stake in the Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea. The agreement will be signed with SOCAR and TotalEnergies, who hold 50/50 shares in the field. Both of them will shed 15% each for acquisition by ADNOC. The total value of the deal has not been made public yet. After this … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Angola discuss bilateral cooperation at the United Nations
On June 13, 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN hosted a meeting between Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, and Mr. Cruz Francisco José Da, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the UN. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss bilateral cooperation and interaction between the two countries, … [Read more...]
BOMCA advanced training skills of Central Asian law enforcement agencies in methodology to train profiling and identification techniques
On April 13, 2023, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a regional online workshop for teaching staff of the border guard, migration and other law enforcement agencies, as well as for the relevant training institutions from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This Programme activity enhanced the knowledge and skills in … [Read more...]
Mitro International Limited – Золотой участник Международного форума по привлечению иностранных инвестиций в энергетику Туркменистана
Международный форум по привлечению иностранных инвестиций в энергетический сектор Туркменистана состоится 26 – 27 апреля 2023 года в Дубае, ОАЭ. Компания “Mitro International Limited” стала Золотым участником Международного форума. Созданная в 2000 году, Компания «Mitro International Limited» нацелена на инвестирование в нефтяные работы в нефтегазовом секторе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Brazil’s Permanent Representatives to the UN Chart Pathways for Enhanced Cooperation
The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations was the backdrop for the meeting on August 30, 2023. Her Excellency Ambassador Ataeva, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mr. Sérgio França Danese, the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, convened to explore ways for bolstering their bilateral … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана в ЮНЕСКО отметил усилия своей страны по сохранению национального культурного наследия
6 июня 2023 года посол, постоянный представитель Туркменистана при ЮНЕСКО г-н Максат Чарыев принял участие в Девятой сессии Конференции сторон Конвенции об охране и поощрении разнообразия форм культурного самовыражения, проходившей в штаб-квартире ЮНЕСКО в Париже, сообщает Посольство Туркменистана во Франции. На открытии сессии были избраны члены Президиума, утверждены … [Read more...]
Acting foreign minister of Turkmenistan met with OSCE Secretary General
On May 31, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev met with the OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid. During the meeting, the current state and prospects for the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the OSCE in the political and economic spheres, in the field of energy and environmental security, promotion of parliamentary … [Read more...]
Caspian Connector is a gorgeous piece of an idea but it is not a complete idea
nCa Analysis Caspian Connector is certainly an attractive piece of an idea but it is not a complete idea. First, a few words about Caspian Connector. --- Trans Caspian Resources, Inc (TCRI) was established in April 2021. It advocates the construction of a ‘Connector’ to connect a productive offshore field in the Caspian sector of Turkmenistan with the gas transportation … [Read more...]
Mitro International Limited – Gold participant of the International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector
The International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan's Energy Sector will be held on April 26-27, 2023 in Dubai, UAE. Mitro International Limited has confirmed the Gold participant of the International Forum. Established in 2000, Mitro International Limited aims to invest in oil activities in the oil and gas sector of Turkmenistan, in particular, in … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана вручил верительные грамоты Королю Камбоджи
Посол Туркменистана Мухамметнияз Машалов вручил в понедельник, 14 августа, свои верительные грамоты Королю Камбоджи Преа Бат Самдеч Преа Боромнит Нородому Сиамони в качестве Чрезвычайного и Полномочного Посла Туркменистана в Королевстве Камбоджа (с резиденцией в Куала-Лумпуре), сообщили в Посольстве Туркменистана в Малайзии. В рамках церемонии посол передал теплые … [Read more...]
ACWA Power installed the largest wind turbine in Central Asia
ACWA Power, a Saudi-listed company and the world's largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a leader in energy transition, has successfully installed the first wind turbine for its 500MW Bash wind farm project, located in the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan. The wind turbine generator (WTG) manufactured by Envision is the largest of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and China discuss transport cooperation
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in China, with the support of Huahe International Business Consultancy, hosted a business meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan Parahat Durdyyev at the Yinghe Beijing Law Company. The meeting was aimed at unlocking the transport and logistics potential of Turkmenistan, foreign ministry of Turkmenistan said. The event brought together the … [Read more...]
CENTCOM issued press release on Gen.Kurilla’s visit to Turkmenistan
On April 24, Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, visited Turkmenistan. In Ashgabat, Kurilla met with the nation’s senior foreign affairs and military leaders, including: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vepa Hajiyev Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Begench Gundogdyev Chief of the General Staff Col. Akmurat Anemetov At the same time … [Read more...]
Пенсионный гнев рано или поздно распространится и на другие страны. Центральной Азии необходимо предпринять некоторые шаги уже сейчас. – Часть первая
Анализ nCa Франция горит. Хочется надеяться, что пламя погаснет как можно скорее, но горький факт заключается в том, что угли будут продолжать тлеть. Президент Макрон решил повысить возраст выхода на пенсию с 62 до 64 лет, и это вызвало волну негодования. Вскоре после этого Макрон продвинул законопроект, не вынося его сначала на голосование в парламенте, используя … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Португалии
7 сентября 2023 года Чрезвычайный и Полномочный посол Туркменистана в Португалии (с резиденцией в г. Париже) Максат Чарыев вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Португальской Республики Марселу Ребелу де Соуза. В рамках церемонии вручения посол передал слова приветствия и наилучшие пожелания от имени Президента Туркменистана Сердара Бердымухамедова и Национального Лидера … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and IAEA develop Country Framework Program
On June 7, 2023, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the preparation of the IAEA Framework Program for Turkmenistan (CPF), which was attended by the leadership of ministries and state agencies of our country, senior representatives of the IAEA. During the working meeting, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs M.Byashimova emphasized that … [Read more...]
ADB Helps Connect Central Asian Countries — Independent Evaluation Report
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has helped advance transport and energy connectivity among member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, but progress on improving regional economic competitiveness, trade, and the supply of regional public goods in the subregion has been more limited, according to an independent evaluation report released … [Read more...]
Central Asia must remain focused on Air Quality Management
nCa Special Feature on World Earth Day Without air and water – absolutely essential for sustaining life – our planet will be no different from the other billions of planets orbiting around millions of stars. Unfortunately, we mostly take the air for granted. Let’s get right to the heart of the matter ----- According to the WHO estimates, as quoted in a UNDP report, the … [Read more...]
The Pension Rage will spread to other countries, sooner or later. Central Asia needs to take some steps now. – Part One
nCa Analysis France is burning. We sincerely hope the flames would be quenched soonest but the bitter fact is that the embers would keep smouldering. President Macron decided to raise the age of retirement from 62 to 64 and that caused a wave of resentment. Soon after, Macron forced the bill through without putting it to a parliamentary vote first, using an emergency … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Сингапура
25 июля 2023 года Чрезвычайный и Полномочный Посол Туркменистана в Республике Сингапур (с резиденцией в Сеуле) Бегенч Дурдыев вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Республики Сингапур Халиме Якоб, сообщает Посольство Туркменистана в Корее. После церемонии состоялась краткая беседа между послом и Президентом. Дурдыев передал теплые приветствия и наилучшие пожелания Президенту … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Ireland discussed cooperation in the UN, and agreed to strengthen the principles of neutrality
On May 9, 2023, at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, met with Ambassador Fergal Mythen, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN. During the meeting, a constructive exchange of views took place on priority areas of cooperation between the two countries within the UN, issues … [Read more...]
ADB supports Turkmenistan in unlocking country’s potential as an important regional transport and transit hub
Asian Development Bank has been supporting Turkmenistan efforts to reposition the country as trade and transit hub through several initiates and projects in transport sector and this cooperation will continue to foster. This was evidenced from the presentation by Mr.Artur Andrysiak, ADB Country Director at the Ashgabat Conference devoted to international transport and transit … [Read more...]