Elvira Kadyrova The second and the last day of the Dubai International Forum to attract investments in Turkmenistan’s energy sector included two sessions titled ‘Investment opportunities in the Turkmen energy sector: Offshore’ and ‘Accelerating Turkmenistan’s drive to monetize and diversify new energy resources’. Senior officials and representatives of Dragon oil, … [Read more...]
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Articles and Reports
ЦИК представил сведения об участии женщин в избирательном процессе в Туркменистане
Согласно информации Центральной Комиссии по проведению выборов и референдумов в Туркменистаном статистика вовлеченности женщин в избирательные процессы в стране выглядит следующим образом: В частности, среди участвующих в проведении выборов: членов Центральной избирательной комиссии - 33,34 % составляют женщины; членов велаятских избирательных комиссий и … [Read more...]
Two new airlines bring the number of carriers in Uzbekistan to eight
Approval of two new airlines in Uzbekistan has brought the total number of carriers in the country to eight. The newcomers are Asia Union Airlines and Tashkent Air. The other airlines are Uzbekistan Airways, Qanot Sharq, Panorama Airways, Humo Air, Centrum Air, and Silk Avia. The airlines in Uzbekistan acquired 17 airplanes during the first half of this year. The local … [Read more...]
Ashgabat OGT Conference on Environmental Aspects of Hydrocarbon Industry reaffirmed the key role of gas in the energy transition
nCa Report Natural Gas is the key to a low–carbon future Turkmenistan is preparing the 4th national report on climate change and is on the way to joining the Global Methane Pledge International institutions are ready to cooperate with Turkmenistan in the field of green development On 15 June 2023, Ashgabat hosted an International scientific and practical … [Read more...]
International Industrial Exhibition “INNOPROM. Central Asia” started in Uzbekistan
Three-day International Industrial Exhibition "INNOPROM. Central Asia" started in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 24 April 2023. The exhibition is attended by more than 5,000 delegates, as well as over 300 foreign companies, business representatives and government agencies of the CIS countries, France, Italy, the Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Central Election Commission issued statistics on women’s involvement in the electoral process in Turkmenistan
According to the information of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan, the percentage of women's involvement in the electoral processes in the country are as follows: In particular, among those participating in the elections: members of the Central Election Commission - 33.34% are women; members of the provincial election commissions … [Read more...]
UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan visited Orphanage in Ashgabat
UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al-Hameli visited Orphans' Palace «Döwletliler Köşgi» named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan in Ashgabat on the occasion of the new academic year? The Emirate Embassy reports in social nets. The head of the UAE diplomatic mission donated to the Palace over 270 school bags containing a full set of school supplies, as well as 20 … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Prepares to Host Oil and Gas Expo and Conference OGT-2023
Preparations continue for the XXVIII International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2023" (OGT-2023), which will be held on October 25-27, 2023 in Ashgabat. To date, more than 150 delegates from 20 countries have confirmed their participation in the conference. Reputable speakers representing large energy companies and organizations confirmed their … [Read more...]
International institutions upgrade growth outlook of Chinese economy in 2023 – China sees it as opportunity to provide better partnership experience to the world
The international institutions including the World Bank have recently upgraded the growth prospects of the Chinese economy for 2023. The Chinese authorities see it as an opportunity to provide mutually beneficial partnership to the world. This was evident during the daily press briefing of the foreign office of China on 11 April 2023. The foreign ministry spokesperson … [Read more...]
Глава Миссии наблюдателей СНГ встретился с руководителем ЦИК Туркменистана – состоялись встречи с политическими партиями – подготовлен промежуточный отчет по избирательному процессу
22 марта 2023 года в Ашхабаде глава Миссии наблюдателей СНГ, Генеральный секретарь СНГ Сергей Лебедев встретился с Председателем Центральной комиссии по проведению выборов и референдумов в Туркменистане Гулмурадом Мурадовым. Мурадов ознакомил Сергея Лебедева с деятельностью Центральной комиссии по подготовке к выборам депутатов Меджлиса Туркменистана, рассказал о работе … [Read more...]
UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan announces vacancy
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Turkmenistan is looking for candidates aged 27-40 years old for the following vacancy: Employee of the Consular Section Functions: - provide consular services and administrative support to the head of section - Support to emergency consular services, including out of office hours as required; - Drafting monthly … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host a gala concert of the Youth Symphony Orchestra in honor of the Children’s Day
The Youth Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan will perform with a gala concert in Ashgabat on 27 May in Ashgabat at the Mukams Palace. The musical event is timed to the Children's Protection Day and organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, Orient reports. The orchestra consists of about 100 young musicians from Ashgabat and from five provinces of … [Read more...]
IRU: The growing need for trade facilitation across Central Asia
Government and business in Central Asia can work together to streamline border crossings and better manage growing trade flows with tried-and-tested UN instruments and digitalisation. Central Asia sits at the heart of east-west connectivity. Traffic pressure on evolving routes and resulting border crossing challenges are hampering the flow of goods, leading to long border … [Read more...]
The CIS observer mission held meetings with the head of the Central Election Commission of Turkmenistan and political parties – Interim Report on election monitoring issued
On 22 March 2023, in Ashgabat, the head of the CIS Observer Mission, Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev met with the Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan Gulmurad Muradov. Muradov briefed Lebedev on the activities of the Central Election Commission and told about the work of the system of electoral bodies. He also … [Read more...]
UAE Embassy Opens Emirati-Turkmen Library to Promote Cultural Exchange
The UAE Embassy in the Republic of Turkmenistan has opened the Emirati-Turkmen Library and launched Arabic language classes at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages in the capital, Ashgabat, WAM reports. The opening ceremony was attended by Mahri Byashimova, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ahmed Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host EU-Central Asia Meeting on Afghanistan
The EU-Central Asia meeting on Afghanistan will kick off in Ashgabat on 25 May 2023. The meeting will bring together the Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan of the European Union, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan and the EU Special representative for Central Asia, Terhi Hakala, and … [Read more...]
IRU: Растущая потребность в упрощении процедур торговли в Центральной Азии
Правительство и бизнес в Центральной Азии могут поработать вместе над тем, чтобы упростить пересечение границ и лучше управлять растущими торговыми потоками с помощью испытанных инструментов ООН и цифровизации. Ведь Центральная Азия находится в самом сердце связей между Востоком и Западом. Транспортная нагрузка на изменяющихся маршрутах и возникающие в результате этого … [Read more...]
Китай обсудит с Туркменистаном и странами Центральной Азии грандиозный план развития отношений
На предстоящем шестистороннем саммите с центральноазиатскими странами Китай представит обширный план сотрудничества. Речь об этом идет в поздравительном послании Председателя КНР Си Цзиньпина Президенту Туркменистана Сердару Бердымухамедову по случаю Международного Праздника Новруз. Приветствуя участие Президента Туркменистана в предстоящем в мае в Китае первом саммите в … [Read more...]
Association “Turkmen Logistics” and the Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics signed a Memorandum of Understanding
On the sidelines of the Latvia-Central Asia Transport and Logistics Business Forum in Riga, the Turkmen Logistics Association and the Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics (LAFF) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding, the Turkmen Logistics Association informs. The MoU is focused on such key areas of cooperation such as the exchange of … [Read more...]
UAE invites the President of Turkmenistan to the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
The UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a letter to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov with an invitation to participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). The letter was handed by UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli to the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Turkmenistan
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will fly from Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan on Wednesday night (19 April), becoming the first Israeli minister to visit the Central Asian state in the last three decades, The Times of Israel reports. During the visit, Minister Cohen will inaugurate the Israeli Embassy in Ashgabat. On Thursday, 20 April, the head of the Israeli chief … [Read more...]
China to discuss grandiose plan for development of relations with Turkmenistan and Central Asian countries
At the upcoming six-party summit with Central Asian countries, China will present an extensive cooperation plan. This was announced in the congratulatory message of Chinese President Xi Jinping to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the International Nowruz Day. Welcoming the participation of the President of Turkmenistan in the first … [Read more...]
UAE’s Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy enhances cooperation with Turkmenistan
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, organized a visit to Ashgabat by Nikolay Mladenov, Director General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy. During his very eventful visit, Mladenov met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...]
Association “Turkmen Logistics” took part in a series of international meetings
Marine logistics in Trans-Eurasian transportation On 23 May, the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) organized a meeting of the Working Group on Maritime Logistics in a hybrid format, which was attended by more than 90 representatives from 9 countries, including representatives of the Association “Turkmen Logistics”. The event was … [Read more...]
İstanbul to Host SITE Global Conference in 2024
This year, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) will hold its 2024 Global Conference between 26-29 February 2024 in İstanbul. Organized by SITE Türkiye, which is working intensively for the development of incentive tourism in Türkiye, the conference offers participants from all over the world an opportunity to discover Türkiye. In February 2024, İstanbul will … [Read more...]
Казахстан наращивает усилия по диверсификации маршрутов нефтеэкспорта
В Казахстанском каспийском порту Актау успешно завершилась первая тестовая отгрузка нефти в объеме 6 900 тонн с супергигантского месторождения страны Кашаган на экспорт для дальнейшей поставки в направлении азербайджанского порта Баку, сообщает компания «КазТрансОйл». Грузоотправителем нефти является компания INPEX North Caspian Sea, Ltd, базирующаяся в Токио. По словам … [Read more...]
UK Minister for Europe to visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom Leo Docherty will visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to step up engagement with these countries in the field of energy security, climate and strengthening trade ties, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said. On the eve of his trip, Leo Docherty commented: “Since their independence, the UK has been unwavering in its … [Read more...]
Astana International Forum 2023 – President Tokayev delivers insightful speech
nCa Report The plenary of the three-day Astana International Forum 2023 was held on 8 June 2023 at Astana, Kazakhstan. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan delivered the keynote address at the session moderated by the CNN journalist Richard Quest. The speakers included the Chairman of the Presidium of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ms. Zelka Tsviyanovich, Prime Minister … [Read more...]
Joint Kazakhstan-Afghanistan Business Forum in Kabul – Kazakhstan to open trade representation in Herat – Batch of humanitarian aid handed to Afghanistan
According to the media of Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, and the official website of the prime minister of Kazakhstan, a Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister forTrade, Minister Serik Zhumangarin, visited Kabul recently. The delegation included 18 heads or senior representatives of enterprises from Kazakhstan. The joint Kazakhstan-Afghanistan business forum took … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan steps up efforts to diversify oil export routes
The Kazakhstan’s port of Aktau on the Caspian shore has sent the first pilot shipment of 6,900 tons of oil from the country’s supergiant Kashagan field to the port of Baku for onward export, KazTransOil reports. The oil shipper is INPEX North Caspian Sea, Ltd, based in Tokyo. According to Hiroshi Ikeda, Director of the INPEX North Caspian Sea, Ltd branch in Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Astana to host the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum
Famous intellectuals from 25 countries of the world will be gathered by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KazISS) in Astana at the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum. On July 13 and 14, 2023, the Central Asian Forum on the theme “Asia in the Changing World: Agenda for the Future” will be held. It is … [Read more...]
Ukrainian company starts the construction of underground collectors in Ashgabat
The Ukrainian construction association "Interbudmontazh", specializing in the construction of tunnels and subways, has begun construction of a system of underground drainage collectors in Ashgabat, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. According to Arslan Amangeldiyev, Chief Engineer of the Ashgabat City municipality, the aim of the new project's engineering structures … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan aims to build up its transit capacity between China and Central Asia
Kazakhstan aims to construct a large commercial and logistics hub on the bypass railway around Almaty, which will be built to boost the transit flows from China to Central Asia, The transit goods to/from neighboring China have been delivered to Kazakhstan through the Altynkol - Khorgos border crossing, where there is an intensive growth in traffic. The Almaty railway … [Read more...]
ЕБРР: Антироссийские санкции стимулируют экономики Центральной Азии
Страны Центральной Азии и Южного Кавказа добились впечатляющего прогресса в развитии товарооборота за счет посреднической торговли товарами из западных стран в Россию. После введения санкций товарооборот ЕС с восточными соседями России многократно увеличился, как и их торговля с Россией. Товарооборот внутри ЕАЭС в 2022 году вырос на 40%. Кроме того, страны Центральной Азии и … [Read more...]
Astana to host USA+CA session on Afghanistan
Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, and Rina Amiri, the Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan, and Doha, Qatar, from July 26 to 31, says US State Department. In Astana, they will meet with their counterparts from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan for a C5+1 … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly adopted Turkmenistan initiated Resolution on World Sustainable Transport Day
On Tuesday, 16 May 2023, the General Assembly adopted a consensus resolution declaring 26 November as World Sustainable Transport Day. The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Ataeva, introducing the draft resolution “World Sustainable Transport Day” (document A/77/L.67), highlighted the fundamental role of sustainable transport in implementing the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Pakistan are in talks to create a joint export-import company
A Pakistani delegation led by the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Lahore Rao Khalid Mahmud, is visiting Kazakhstan. Meeting was held on 9 April 2023 with the First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev. According Kazakh media including Kazinform, Shakkaliev said, “We have high hopes for the opening of a Kazakh trading house … [Read more...]
EBRD report: Anti-Russian sanctions boost Central Asian economies
The countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus have made impressive progress in developing trade through the intermediary trade of goods from Western countries to Russia. After the introduction of sanctions, the EU's trade turnover with Russia's eastern neighbors increased many times, as did their trade with Russia. Trade turnover within the EAEU increased by 40%in … [Read more...]
Autumn brings out the best of Cappadocia
Cappadocia, with its otherworldly landscape, is probably on the ‘bucket list’ of all travellers visiting Türkiye. Unique rock formations, magnificent underground cities with tens of metres of tunnels, houses carved into the rocks, churches, monasteries, one-of-a-kind hot air balloon experiences, and fantastic cave hotels make the region irresistible. When autumn months arrive, … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly adopts annual resolution on promoting a culture of peace, affirming support for Turkmenistan’s initiatives in building trust and dialogue in international relations
The 79th plenary meeting of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly took place, during which the annual resolution entitled "Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace” presented by Bangladesh, was adopted. Taking into account the activities undertaken by Turkmenistan to promote a culture of peace and inter-state dialogue, the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Russia reaffirm the course of strategic partnership and alliance during Nurtleu’s visit to Moscow
Issues of regional interaction were widely discussed during the talks between Kazakhstan's and Russia's Foreign Ministers The new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, appointed to this post just over a week ago, made his first foreign visit in a new capacity to Moscow. "This underlines the objective reality – the closest ties between Russia and … [Read more...]
Посол Туркменистана провел встречу в штаб-квартире ТЮРКСОЙ
Посол Туркменистана в Анкаре Мекан Ишангулыев и Мердан Нурмурадов, недавно назначенный представитель Туркменистана в ТЮРКСОЙ, встретились 20 марта 2023 года, в понедельник, с генеральным секретарем ТЮРКСОЙ Султаном Раевым и сотрудниками организации в штаб-квартире данной структуры. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили сотрудничество между ТЮРКСОЙ и Туркменистаном и предстоящие … [Read more...]
Autumn provides options for nature lovers in and around İstanbul
Next to its rich historical heritage, vibrant culture & arts scene, and delicious cuisine, İstanbul and its surroundings offer trekking routes with stunning scenery in the autumn months. These routes, located within or near the city centre, provide many opportunities for nature-loving travellers who want to discover the colours of İstanbul and around in the fall. During … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly published in six official languages the outcomes of the international conferences convened in Ashgabat in May 2023
The following outcome documents of the international conferences held in Turkmenistan were published as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly: Summary statement of the International Conference on transport and transit corridors: interconnectedness and development 2023, held in Ashgabat on 3 and 4 May 2023 (click to open full document); … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan has recorded a record inflow of foreign direct investment over the past 10 years
EU and USA are in the top investors By the end of 2022, the gross inflow of foreign direct investment to Kazakhstan reached US $ 28 billion, breaking a record for the last ten years (in 2012 – US $ 28.9 billion). The indicator is 17.7% up compared to 2021 (US $ 23.8 billion), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan reports. The lion’s share of FDI in Kazakhstan's … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan hold a meeting at TURKSOY headquarters
Mekan Ishanguliyev, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ankara, and Merdan Nurmuradov, the newly appointed Representative of Turkmenistan to TURKSOY met on 20 March 2023, Monday, with TURSKOY Secretary General Sultan Raev and staff members of the organization at organization’s headquarters. During the meeting, the sides discussed the cooperation between TURKSOY and … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan appoints new Ambassador to Turkmenistan
Gismet Fuzuli oglu Gezalov has been appointed the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan. The corresponding order was signed by President Ilham Aliyev. Gezalov will replace Hasan Sultan oglu Zeynalov, who headed the diplomatic mission of Azerbaijan in Ashgabat since December 2015. Prior to his appointment to … [Read more...]
UN headquarters hosted a meeting on sustainable urban transport under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan – a model of Arkadag city was presented
On 17 July, 2023, within the framework of the High-level Forum on Sustainable Development, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN hosted an event on the theme “Sustainable Urban Transport: Preparation for the High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on Sustainable Transport and the model of the city of Arkadag for the implementation of SDG 11", the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan takes important step in promotion of e-commerce – deliveries will be faster and cheaper
E-commerce is already a fairly popular in Kazakhstan but a bottleneck is that the deliveries from international platforms such as Amazon, Alibaba, Aliexpress, Lazada etc. are slow and expensive. Kazpost, the postal authority of Kazakhstan is taking steps to create arrangements with Omniva and Cainiao, the major players in the package delivery services, to make the deliveries … [Read more...]
The international cooperation of Turkmenistan in the humanitarian and educational areas
Aylar ORAZBAYEVA Turkmenistan is known today as a state relying on modern achievements of scientific and technological progress, new technologies and innovations, science, education and culture. In that context, the Government attaches great importance to the formation of young generation, with ample opportunities to get modern education and engage in scientific and creative … [Read more...]