EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore and EU Special Representative for Central Asia at EEAS Terhi Hakala are visiting Turkmenistan on 20-21 April 2023, EU Delegation in Turkmenistan reports. According to tweets of the EU officials, they have already met with newly elected Speaker of the Mejlis (Parliament) Dunyagozel Gulmanova. The sides discussed planned … [Read more...]
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ЕАБР инвестирует 400 млн долл. США в водно-энергетический комплекс Центральной Азии
Евразийский банк развития (ЕАБР) в ближайшие 3 года намерен инвестировать в водно-энергетический комплекс Центральной Азии не менее 400 млн долл. США. Об этом в ходе выступления на Конференции ООН по водным ресурсам в Нью-Йорке заявил председатель Правления ЕАБР Николай Подгузов, сообщает пресс-служба банка. «Согласно нашей текущей среднесрочной стратегии, мы считаем … [Read more...]
American chemical giant Air Products invests $10 billion in high-tech projects in Uzbekistan
American chemical giant Air Products, based in Pennsylvania and ranked the world's largest public company by Forbes Global 2000, will invest US $10 billion in high-tech projects in Uzbekistan. Agreements on the implementation of Air Products' new investment program in Uzbekistan were exchanged during a meeting in New York between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Seifi … [Read more...]
Празднование культурных связей: Посольство Туркменистана в Брюсселе демонстрирует богатое наследие нации
В самом сердце Брюсселя, Посольство Туркменистана при сотрудничестве с Институтом «Diplomatic World» представило 31 августа экспозицию под названием «Культурные сокровища Туркменистана». Это событие не было обычной выставкой; оно отмечало 30 лет дипломатических отношений между Туркменистаном, Европейским Союзом и Бельгией. Также оно приурочено к 32-й годовщине Независимости … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the conservation of Caspian biodiversity
On 21-30 June, 2023, the 32nd session of the UNESCO Assembly of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, and on the eve of the Assembly on 20 June 2023, the 56th session of the IOC Executive Council took place, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France reports. The events was attended by a delegation of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
EU-funded Programme contributes to strengthening capacities to investigate cross-border crimes in Turkmenistan
From 17 to 19 April, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a workshop in Ashgabat for investigators and crime intelligence officers specialised in investigations of cross-border crimes such as trafficking and smuggling of drugs. This activity enhanced the capacity and capabilities of law enforcement personnel of Turkmenistan in tackling … [Read more...]
EDB is ready to invest US $400 million in Central Asia’s water and energy complex
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) intends to invest US $400 million in Central Asia’s water and energy complex over the next three years, said Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank Management Board, at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York. “Central Asia’s water and energy complex is one of the Bank’s top priorities per its medium-term strategy. … [Read more...]
American Company to Invest $1 Billion in Kazakhstan’s Transport Industry
The US company Wabtec (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation), a global provider of technologies and digital solutions for rail transport, intends to invest $ 1 billion in the transport and logistics industry of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Wabtec President and CEO Rafael Santana discussed this during a meeting in New York on 17 … [Read more...]
Представители стран Центральной Азии и США обсудили вопросы на специальной сессии по Афганистану
Photo: gov.kz Специальный представитель США по Афганистану Томас Уэст совершил визит в Астану для участия в специальной сессии С5+1 по Афганистану. Об этом передает МИА «Казинформ» со ссылкой на пресс-службу МИД РК. В рамках сессии, которая прошла на площадке казахстанского внешнеполитического ведомства, представители Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Таджикистана, Туркменистана, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan attended UNESCO General Conference Extraordinary Session – USA returns to the agency
On 29 to 30 of June 2023, 5th extraordinary session of the General Conference of UNESCO was held in Paris at Organizations's Headquarters, Embassy of Turkmenistan to France reports. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the French Republic, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Mr. Maksat Chariev represented Turkmenistan at this … [Read more...]
EU-funded programme enhances capacity of criminal intelligence officers in Turkmenistan
From April 03 to 05, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a national workshop in Ashgabat for crime intelligence officers in Turkmenistan. The workshop aimed at deepening the knowledge of criminal intelligence officers and to enhance awareness on criminal intelligence investigation methods, specifically for the staff of the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Аральское море вновь становится символом надежды и обновления
Делегация Узбекистана приняла участие в исторической конференции ООН 22-24 марта в штаб-квартире ООН в Нью-Йорке проходит Водная конференция данной структуры. На ней всеми странами-членами и специализированными учреждениями ООН с участием авторитетных спикеров рассматриваются вопросы объединения мира на пути к Целям устойчивого развития до 2030 года через сохранение водных … [Read more...]
Annual production capacity of Galkynysh gas field of Turkmenistan will reach 200 billion cubic meters
The Galkynysh gas field of Turkmenistan is being developed in successive stages. On completion of the seventh stage, the annual production capacity will reach 200 bcm (billion cubic meters). This was reported by the Turkmen media including the Neutral Turkmenistan and Turkmenportal on 1 August 2023. Galkynysh is the second largest gas field in the world with estimated … [Read more...]
Представитель султана Омана приветствует связи между ССАГПЗ и Центральной Азией, призывает к большим достижениям
Специальный представитель Султана Омана, заместитель Премьер-министра Султаната Оман шейх Асад бин Тарик аль-Саид выразил свою признательность Саудовской Аравии за проведение саммита Совета сотрудничества стран Персидского залива (ССАГПЗ) и стран Центральной Азии. Выступая с речью на саммите ССАГПЗ-Центральная Азия, который открылся в Джидде, Аль Саид передал приветствия … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan celebrates International Children’s Day – 17,000 young children in Turkmenistan covered by the early development program – almost all children protected from 14 vaccine-controlled diseases
Today, on 1 June, Turkmenistan celebrates the International Children's Day. In his congratulatory message to the people of Turkmenistan , President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted: "The state attaches special importance to supporting the family and motherhood, stimulating the birth rate. The adoption of laws in the field of legal protection of the rights and interests of mothers … [Read more...]
European archaeologists will continue excavations on the territory of ancient Margush this fall
A team of archaeologists from the International Association of Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (Rome), the Free University of Berlin and the Bologna University will continue excavations this autumn on the territory of ancient Margush - in the Togolok-1 complex. This is reported by the portal of the archaeological project "Togolok-1" (TAP) … [Read more...]
The Aral Sea once again becomes a symbol of hope and renewal
Uzbekistan delegation took part in the historic UN conference On 22-24 March, the Water Conference of this structure is being held at the UN Headquarters, in New York. All member countries and specialized agencies of the UN, with the participation of authoritative speakers, are considering the issues of uniting the world on the way to the Sustainable Development Goals until … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Celebrates Three Decades of Cooperation with UNESCO
On 17 August 2023, Turkmenistan will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its membership in UNESCO. Here is a brief version of the article by Chinar Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, published in the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" (issue for 16 Aug 2023) Being a member of UNESCO, Turkmenistan has established itself over … [Read more...]
Представитель ЮНЕСКО вручила Президенту Туркменистана сертификаты о внесении культурных объектов в Список нематериального наследия
В ходе встречи в понедельник, 15 мая, директор кластерного бюро ЮНЕСКО в Тегеране Гольда Эль-Хури вручила Президенту Сердару Бердымухамедову несколько сертификатов, подтверждающих внесение в Репрезентативный список нематериального культурного наследия человечества ЮНЕСКО несколько культурных объектов. Как известно, в прошлом году в список по инициативе Туркменистана были … [Read more...]
Antalya’s Finike is named the 22nd Cittaslow city in Türkiye
Finike, the historic district in Antalya, is recognised into the International Cittaslow Association for its natural beauty, distinctive cuisine, and leisurely pace of life. With Finike joining the network, Türkiye now has 22 slow cities and districts registered with the International Cittaslow Association. After more than three years of effort and consultations, Finike, one … [Read more...]
Expert Club of North-South Transport Corridor is working on opening branches in Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries
The Caspian International Integration Club "North-South" is an expert and coordination platform for the promotion of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), may open its representative offices in Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries. The statement came from the chairman of the Club Ramazan Abdulatipov at the opening ceremony of the Club's branch in … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan constitutional reform briefing document
Introduction The Constitution of Uzbekistan was originally ratified in 1992, one year after the country became an independent state. Until now, almost all of the previous constitutional amendments related to governmental and parliamentary matters. However, as part of the comprehensive reform programme led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a new set of constitutional … [Read more...]
Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships open 12 September 2023
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 12 September to 7 November 2023. Applications are to be submitted via the online application form at http://chevening.org/apply Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to become future leaders, and can … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-WTO cooperation discussed at the Foreign Ministry
On May 29, 2023, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajivev held talks with the Director of the Department for WTO Accession Division Ms.Maika Oshikawa, who is on a working visit to Ashgabat. During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of enhancing cooperation concerning the process of Turkmenistan's accession to the WTO. In this … [Read more...]
First Chinese Lu Ban Workshop will open in Turkmenistan
An online meeting was held at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University with the participation of representatives of the Turkmen branch of the Chinese National Oil and Gas Corporation (CNPC) "International Ltd", as well as two Chinese universities - Hebei Petroleum Vocational Technical University and Xi'an Petroleum University, the Neutral Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov Addressed Youth on Day of Knowledge
On 1 September 2023 – the day of the beginning of the new academic year - in the city of Arkadag, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave a general lesson on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. The event brought together representatives of public organizations, young professionals from various … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Cambodia Eye Closer Cooperation with High-Level Visits
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Cambodia (with residence in Kuala Lumpur) Muhammetniyaz Mashalov met with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia Tuot Panha on 15 August 2023 to discuss bilateral cooperation, says Embassy of Turkmenistan to Malaysia. The sides discussed issues of cooperation in political and … [Read more...]
First day of Turkmenistan’s energy forum in Dubai ends in positive vibes – Industry leaders upbeat on faster greening of hydrocarbon sector
The first day of the two-day forum on Turkmenistan’s energy sector, being held in Dubai, concluded on the evening of 26 April 2023. The pace and direction set by the plenary session continued in the three thematic sessions. Among the many new things that brought the aura of freshness to this event was the total awareness among the industry leaders about the sentiment near … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Governor of St.Petersburg Discuss Ways to Strengthen Turkmen-Russian Cultural Ties
Cooperation between St. Petersburg and Turkmenistan has reached a high and trusting level, said Governor Alexander Beglov during the meeting with the national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the press service of the administration of St. Petersburg reports. The meeting took place today, on 11 September, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Cambodia Eye Tourism Partnership
Turkmenistan is interested in strengthening cooperation with Cambodia in the field of tourism, especially in establishing direct flights to Siem Reap Province, a key tourist destination in ASEAN, the Cambodian AKP news agency reports. This intention was announced by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Cambodia (with residence in Kuala Lumpur) Muhammedniyaz Mashalov during his … [Read more...]
First meeting of India-Central Asia Working Group on Chabahar port adopted a joint statement
On 12-13 April 2023, the first meeting of the joint Working Group on Chabahar Port at the level of senior officials of Central Asia and India was held in Mumbai, India. The event was organized under the multilateral cooperation in the India+Central Asia format, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan said. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Foreign Ministers of … [Read more...]
Туркменские алабаи несут добровольную охрану места рыбалки
Равиля Кадырова и Тамир Шакиров Туркменская овчарка Алабай не только верная по характеру, но и входит в число самых умных собак среди известных пород. Они всегда бесстрашны и отважны. Известны случаи, когда алабай сталкивался с волками и даже леопардами и побеждал их в схватке. В Интернете циркулирует видео, на котором алабай напал на гигантского бурого медведя и заставил … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine discussed issues of bilateral relations
On Thursday, 24 August 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Riyadh al-Maliki, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine, TDH reports. At the beginning of the meeting, Al-Maliki conveyed to Arkadag Berdimuhamedov an invitation from President Mahmoud Abbas to pay a … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold trilateral meeting to discuss TAP project
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan will convene the meeting at level of the ministers to discuss and exchange ideas comprehensively for the purpose of implementing the TAP project. The statement came from the Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan. According to the press release, the ministry hosted the meeting attended by the Acting Minister of the Ministry of … [Read more...]
FMs of Russia and Central Asian countries will meet in Samarkand next week
On 14 April 2023, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the sixth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and Central Asia – Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports. The event will discuss promising areas of six-party cooperation in the … [Read more...]
Alabay Turkmen sheepdogs are on voluntary guard duty at this fishing spot
Raviliya Kadyrova and Tamir Shakirov The Turkmen sheepdog Alabay is not only faithful; it is also among the most intelligent dogs in the known breeds. It is fearless, always fearless. There are known cases where an Alabay confronted and defeated wolves and even leopards. There is a video circulating on the Internet where an Alabay attacked a giant brown bear and forced it … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, S.Korea explore ways to enhance cooperation in banking sector
On 12 September 2023, an online meeting between the representatives of the Central Bank of Turkmenistan and the representatives of the Korean Federation of Banks was held, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Korea reports. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation between two countries in the banking sphere. It was emphasized that the banks … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Valentina Matvienko held telephone talks
On Thursday, 29 June, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Valentina Matvienko. Matvienko congratulated Berdymukhamedov on his birthday and the commissioning of the first stage of … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with EU Special Rep for Central Asia
On April 20, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a meeting with a delegation led by the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia Ambassador Terhi Hakala, Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan said in a press release. During the meeting, a wide range of issues was discussed on the current bilateral agenda, as well as on the … [Read more...]
Россия планирует проложить объездную трассу с Казахстаном и Туркменистаном вдоль каспийского берега
Россия планирует обсудить с Казахстаном и Туркменистаном строительство трассы в обход Каспийского моря на форуме "Россия - исламский мир: KazanForum" в мае, по итогам переговоров возможно подписание соглашения, сообщил РИА Новости вице-премьер России Марат Хуснуллин. Вопросы строительства автомагистрали вдоль восточного побережья Каспийского моря обсуждались в ходе … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov awarded the highest award of the heads of Central Asian states – “Badge of Honor”
At the end of the Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Dushanbe, a solemn ceremony was held to award the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with the Badge of Honor of the heads of Central Asian states. He is in Dushanbe on a working visit at the invitation of the Tajikistan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: “For every child, every right”: The Office of the Ombudsman, the Ministry of Education, UNICEF, and OHCHR continue to raise awareness on children rights in summer camps
This is the third year of the joint initiative of the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, UNICEF, and the Office of the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Regional Office for Central Asia (OHCHR ROCA) in raising awareness among children from all over the country about human rights, child rights, and the rights of people with … [Read more...]
G7 to continue cooperation with Central Asia in addressing regional problems
During the meeting in Japan, the Foreign Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) announced the continued support of the Central Asian countries in responding to regional problems. This was announced during the one-hour session "Afghanistan and Central Asia", organized on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Karuizawa, held on 16-18 April 2023. In … [Read more...]
Russia wants to create a Caspian roundabout with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
Russia intends to discuss the construction of a highway bypassing the Caspian Sea with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan at the 'Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum forum' in May and possibly a deal will be inked following the talks, told Marat Khusnullin, Russian Deputy Prime Minister to RIA Novosti. The construction of a highway along the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea was … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: East Cheleken Oil and Gas Production Soars
At the beginning of last year at the East Cheleken field on the Caspian coast of Turkmenistan, the first directional evaluation well was drilled. Currently, the daily crude production from this well, located in the shallow part of the Caspian Sea, reaches 10-12 tons per day, the newspaper "Turkmenistan" writes. The directional drilling is not only economically … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov awarded the Order of TURKSOY and the medal of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World
On Wednesday, 28 June, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was awarded the highest award of the International Organization of Turkic Culture "The Order of TURKSOY" and the medal "For Outstanding Services to the Turkic world" of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World. The ceremony was attended … [Read more...]
Gains in hydrocarbon production and exports spurred Turkmenistan’s economic recovery in 2022 – ADB says
Gains in hydrocarbon production and exports spurred economic recovery of Turkmenistan in 2022. Inflation remained in double digits, and the current account registered a large surplus. Growth will increase slightly in 2023 and moderate in 2024, says ADB’s flagship report’s April release - Asian Development Outlook (ADO). Here are some excerpts from Asian Development Outlook … [Read more...]
Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана встретился с Генеральным секретарём СНГ
В четверг, 23 марта, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов встретился с Генеральным секретарём Содружества Независимых Государств Сергеем Лебедевым. Лебедев, возглавляющий миссию наблюдателей на парламентских выборах в Туркменистане, которые состоятся 26 марта, отметил, что все этапы избирательной … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov calls for stronger ties between Russian and Turkmen horse breeders
On Friday, 1 September, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the President of the Eurasian Equestrian Association Marina Sechina. Sechina stressed that it is a great honor for her to present an Honorary Certificate of the Eurasian Equestrian Association to the Aba Annayev International … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Helping Children in need financed 140 surgeries
On Saturday, 8 July 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired the first meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship in Arkadag city. The vice-president of the organization, Rejep Bazarov reported that 140 … [Read more...]