The Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) has laid an underwater pipeline at the Lam and Zhdanov oil field in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, ASCO's press service reports. The works ordered by Turkmenistan were carried out by the pipe-laying vessel "Suleyman Vezirov". A four-inch thick gas pipeline has been extended from the LAM-B platform to the LAM-C and … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
UN RCO in Turkmenistan sharpens focus on SDGs ahead of summit in New York
The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are like solid islands in this increasing turbulence around us. The world cannot hope to come out unscathed without faithful adherence to the implementation of the SDGs. The SDG Summit is scheduled for September 2023 during the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly. According to the media advisory shared by the office of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to host Microsoft multiregional hub
Microsoft has decided to locate its multiregional hub in Kazakhstan, reports Kazinform. It will cover Central Asia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Mongolia, and Pakistan. «Localization of the Microsoft operation will let Kazakhstan turn into a centre of attraction of technologies and advanced solutions on a regional level. Being a centre of technological development and … [Read more...]
Представители научных кругов Туркменистана исследовали материалы о творчестве Махтумкули в Испании
Представители научного и образовательного секторов Туркменистана в марте текущего года побывали с рабочим визитом в Испании, сообщает газета «Нейтральный Туркменистан». Эти мероприятия были организованы Министерством науки и инноваций Королевства Испания, Университетом Гранады, а также Академией наук, Министерством образования, Министерством иностранных дел Туркменистана. В … [Read more...]
UN Resident Coordinator and SDG Ambassadors Discuss Affordable and Clean Energy from a Youth Perspective
15 June 2023 Photo: © UN RCO Ashgabat, 14 June 2023 Within the framework of the International scientific and practical conference "Energy prospects, new technologies for the development of hydrocarbon deposits," witnessed an engaging panel discussion on Affordable and clean energy from a youth perspective. The event, attended by UN Resident … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan started exporting cotton fiber to Turkmenistan
Azerbaijan has started exporting cotton fiber to Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan said. Cotton fiber suppliers are the producers operating in Azerbaijan - the companies “MKT IK", “Azərpambıq" and “P-Agro". At the initial stage, 30 thousand tons of cotton fiber will be shipped from the Baku International Commercial Sea Port to Turkmenistan. In the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan will privatize Qazaq Air and Air Astana
There are plans to privatize two of the three airlines of Kazakhstan – Qazaq Air and Air Astana. According to Informburo of Kazakhstan, the government will shed its share in these airlines to promote competition in the civil aviation market. The share of state participation in Air Astana and Fly Arystan is 76%, in Qazaq Air - 6%. Fly Arystan is a wholly owned subsidiary of … [Read more...]
Turkmen scientists researched materials about Magtymguly’s art in Spain
Representatives of the scientific and educational communities of Turkmenistan paid a working visit to Spain in March this year, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. These events were organized by the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Kingdom of Spain, the University of Granada, as well as the Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan set up Supreme Interstate Council – Baku and Tashkent aim to bolster ties in transport, energy
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is on a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan. This is the first foreign visit of the Uzbek leader after his re-election to the presidency. Following the summit talks in Baku on 22 August 2023, President Mirziyoyev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an agreement on the establishment of the Supreme Interstate Council between … [Read more...]
UN Secretary-General appoints Mr. Kaha Imnadze of Georgia as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Kaha Imnadze of Georgia as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Mr. Imnadze succeeds Ms. Natalia Gherman of Moldova who was appointed as Executive Director of the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan will start producing CT Scanners and Ultrasound machines
Kazakhstan has decided to start producing locally the CT Scanners and Ultrasound machines. The information came during a meeting between the Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and director general of GE HealthCare in Russia and CIS Elena Legezina. According to a report by Kazakhstan Today, GE HealthCare is studying in depth the project on localization of the production of … [Read more...]
Туркменские таможенники посетили Пакистан
С 14 по 17 марта 2023 года в рамках Глобальной программы Управления ООН по наркотикам и преступности и Всемирной таможенной организации по контролю за контейнерными перевозками был проведен обменный визит делегации Государственной таможенной службы Туркменистана в Пакистан. Целью визита явилось изучение передового опыта Пакистана в сфере организации контроля за грузовыми … [Read more...]
UN Secretary-General Guterres Praises Turkmenistan’s Active Cooperation
On 18 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. During the meeting, Guterres praised Turkmenistan's active position in cooperation with the United Nations. President Berdimuhamedov congratulated Guterres on the successful start of the 78th session of the General Assembly and expressed … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy of trucking giant Yellow Corp. and vital lessons for Central Asia
nCa Analysis The American trucking giant Yellow Corp. (previously known as YRC Worldwide) is declaring bankruptcy and it has sent shockwaves across the transportation industry and the e-commerce world. With its workforce of more than 30000, Yellow was the third largest small-freight company in the transportation sector in the USA, specializing in low-cost transportation of … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan may conclude an agreement in the field of customs
The need to conclude an interstate agreement in the field of customs between Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan was underlined during a working meeting between Chairman of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan Maksat Khudaikulyev and Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Turkmenistan Azizbek Madmarov. The meeting took place on Monday, 24 April. According to the press service of … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers visited Pakistan
From 14 to 17 March 2023, an exchange visit of the delegation of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan to Pakistan was held within the framework of the Global Program of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the World Customs Organization for Container Control. The purpose of the visit was to study the best practices of Pakistan in the field of cargo … [Read more...]
UN-Habitat Delegation Visits Turkmenistan to Promote Sustainable Urban Development
From September 5th to 9th, 2023, the delegation from the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) embarked on a vital mission to Turkmenistan. Photo: © UN Turkmenistan The delegation, consisting of Ms. Katja Schaefer, Interregional Advisor for Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the Program Development Branch, Global Solutions Department, and Mr. … [Read more...]
Biden plans summit with Central Asian leaders
US President Joe Biden plans to hold the first summit in the C5+1 format with the participation of the Presidents of Central Asian countries. This follows from a letter addressed by Biden to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. “I hope you will join me and our fellow leaders for a formal C5+1 meeting on September 19 or September 20 to discuss how we can all … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan to send business mission to Ashgabat
The National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, together with the Embassy in Turkmenistan, plans to organize a business mission to Ashgabat in May this year, "Economist.kg " reports with reference to the press service of the agency. The business mission is an important event for the development of bilateral cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan to establish relations … [Read more...]
Туркменистан празднует Новруз
21 марта по всему Туркменистану развернулись праздничные мероприятия в честь Международного Дня Новруз. Основные торжества состоялись в местечке Nowruz Yaylasy близ Ашхабада. Среди зарубежных гостей красочных представлений – делегаты Международной конференции, посвященной туризму, и зарубежные наблюдатели за парламентскими выборами. На площадке праздника были представлены … [Read more...]
Bodrum, Turkaegean’s premier summer destination, is waiting to welcome tourists seeking one last summer vacation
Regarding summer vacations in Türkiye, one of the most inspiring destinations is Bodrum, the stunning district of Muğla located at the confluence of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. With its spectacular scenery and beautiful natural and historical attractions, Bodrum welcomes millions of visitors each year, presenting a blend of glamorous luxury and the tranquil lifestyle … [Read more...]
UN-TURKMENISTAN: STRATEGY FOR PEACE, SECURITY AND COMMON DEVELOPMENT
A strategically important area of foreign policy and diplomacy of Turkmenistan is active and consolidated participation in solving key issues of our time, comprehensive and active assistance in building up a positive international dialogue in order to strengthen global peace and stability, develop constructive cooperation at the regional and global levels. As the President … [Read more...]
Lower House of the Parliament of Kazakhstan ratified the Agreement on the regime of the Kazakh-Turkmen state border
The Majilis of Kazakhstan (the lower house of Parliament) adopted the law "On ratification of the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Turkmenistan on the regime of the Kazakh-Turkmen state border," Kazakh media reported. "On 25 October 2021, an agreement on the regime of the Kazakh-Turkmen state border was signed between the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan celebrates Nowruz
Grand celebration of Nowruz was held across Turkmenistan on 21 March 2023. Main festivities took place in in Novruz Yaylasy site near Ashgabat. Among the foreign guests of the colorful performances were delegates of the International Conference on Tourism and international observers for the parliamentary elections. Theatrical performances, demonstration of folk crafts, … [Read more...]
BOMCA 10 contributes to assurance of legal guarantees and human rights protection in the law enforcement systems in Turkmenistan
From July 17 to 18, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a workshop in Ashgabat for officers of border agencies (BG) and law enforcement agencies (LEA) of Turkmenistan on human rights, gender, eliminating sexual harassment, and gender sensitivity. Activity aims to familiarise participants with human rights, gender issues, indicators of … [Read more...]
Under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan, the UN General Assembly hosted a debate on the Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation in Central Asia
On May 16, 2023, the debate of the United Nations General Assembly initiated by Turkmenistan on agenda item 61 "Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation in Central Asia" was held. During the debate held under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan as Vice-President of the UN General Assembly, statements were made by the United Nations Member States. Emphasizing the importance of … [Read more...]
Media roundtable in Turkmenistan focuses on fake news, social media – Part One
nCa Report It was stepping into the uncharted territory, literally. --- The media roundtable hosted jointly by the foreign office of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat on 14 April 2023 was a unique and unprecedented event. The theme of the roundtable was – “New formats of cooperation in the international information environment.” It was not the kind of event we … [Read more...]
Обсуждены направления сотрудничества между Туркменистаном и МАГАТЭ
20 марта 2023 года заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Вепа Хаджиев встретился с Генеральным директором Международного агентства по атомной энергии М. Гроссом. В ходе встречи, состоявшейся в штаб-квартире МАГАТЭ, стороны положительно оценили активный прогресс взаимного сотрудничества. Обе стороны уделили особое внимание международным документам, которые … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan continues to enhance knowledge of local farmers on horticulture
Within the framework of the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented by UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a hands-on training in horticulture was held on 14 September 2023 in Ruhubelent etrap of Dashoguz velayat. The … [Read more...]
BOMCA 10 keeps strengthening the investigation capacities of investigators in the field of cross-border crimes
From 22 to 24 May, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10), in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, organised a national workshop in Ashgabat for investigators and crime intelligence officers specialised in investigation of trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling. This is the fifth and final workshop of its kind … [Read more...]
Media roundtable in Turkmenistan focuses on fake news, social media – Part Three
nCa Analysis A picture used to be worth more than a thousand words. That was the going price before the AI. Now that the AI has kicked its way into the room, the picture and the word are pasted on the same side of the face – like a bizarre Picasso. The enormity of the intrusion of AI into the media is – and will remain – unfathomable. In any case, we don’t aspire to measure … [Read more...]
Cooperation areas between Turkmenistan and the IAEA were discussed
On March 20, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Hajiyev met with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency M. Gross. During the meeting held at the IAEA headquarters, the parties positively evaluated the active progress of mutual cooperation. Both sides attached great importance to international documents that are under the … [Read more...]
BOMCA 10 organized ToT on car and truck searches for the representatives of the State Customs Service and the State Frontier Service of Turkmenistan
From 11 to 13 July 2023, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a training-of-trainers (ToT) session on car and truck searches for the State Customs Service and the State Frontier Service of Turkmenistan, which is responsible for organising the training process and development of the methodology for inspecting vehicles. The ToT session was … [Read more...]
UNDP actively supports energy efficiency and renewable energy development in Turkmenistan
Mary, 16 May 2023: Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, a training seminar was organized themed “Studying the features of the operation of energy-saving lamps in climatic conditions of … [Read more...]
Media roundtable in Turkmenistan focuses on fake news, social media – Part Two
nCa Report The media roundtable organized jointly by the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat was held in the entrance hall of the institute of international relations. After the brief inaugural remarks by the deputy ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan, Mahri Bashimova, and Ambassador John MacGregor, the head of the OSCE mission, the … [Read more...]
Неограниченный потенциал туркмено-катарского партнерства
Эльвира Кадырова Существует огромный, но все еще не оцененный по достоинству потенциал партнерства между Туркменистаном и Катаром. Визит Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова в Катар, 19-20 марта 2023 года, положил начало процессу количественной оценки и одновременного раскрытия этого потенциала. Кульминацией визита является открытие посольства Туркменистана в Дохе. Не менее … [Read more...]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan convene the sixth coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners
Ashgabat, 15 September 2023: Today, UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan in a hybrid format held regular Coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners aimed at continuing the established dialogue to accelerate the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to implement its international commitments under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The … [Read more...]
BOMCA and OSCE conducted trainings on document security for Turkmen migration and border management personnel
From 5 to 7 July 2023, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) in partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held the second national training of trainers (ToT, basic level) on document security for the officers and teaching staff of the State Migration Service and the State Frontier Service of … [Read more...]
Meet Merjen from Turkmenistan, striving to unleash the power of women and girls in Tech
Marking 2023 International Girls in ICT Day, 27 April Jahan Saparmamedova, UNDP Turkmenistan Communications Analyst Merjen Saparmyradova graduated from the International Turkmen-Turkish University with a degree in software engineering and system administration. She believes that knowledge in technology and increased participation of women and girls in the development of … [Read more...]
The unquantified potential of Turkmenistan-Qatar partnership
Elvira Kadyrova There is the enormous but still unquantified potential of partnership between Turkmenistan and Qatar. The visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Qatar, 19-20 March 2023, has triggered the process of quantifying and simultaneously unlocking this potential. The highlight of the visit is the opening of the Turkmen embassy in Doha. Equally important is the … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Foreign Office of Turkmenistan clarifies position on Trans-Caspian gas pipeline issues
The foreign ministry of Turkmenistan issued a press release on 24 July 2023, clarifying in detail the issues related to the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline. Here is the translation of the text of the press release: Recently, a number of international media have started to comment on the possibilities of implementing a project for the supply of Turkmen natural gas in the … [Read more...]
UNDP and the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan convened a series of workshops on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Ashgabat, May 16, 2023: The series of seminars “Harmonization of the legislation of Turkmenistan in the field of human rights with the norms of international law” held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Action Plan was completed. The events were held from 2 to 16 May 2023 in … [Read more...]
Mosques in Turkmenistan honored the memory of the President’s grandmother, Arkadag’s mother – Ogulabat eje
On Friday, 14 April, at the Hezreti Omar mosque in Ashgabat, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave sadaka iftar on the day of commemoration of mother and grandmother Ogulabat Berdimuhamedova. Memorial services and sadaka were also offered in other mosques of Ashgabat and across … [Read more...]
В Дохе состоялись туркмено-катарские переговоры на высшем уровне – подписано 7 документов – Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов встретился с катарскими бизнесменами – встреча заложила фундамент для усиления инвестиционного сотрудничества двух стран
nCa Report 20 марта 2023 года в Дохе состоялись переговоры между Президентом Туркменистана Сердаром Бердымухамедовым и Эмиром Катара Шейхом Тамимом бин Хамад Аль Тани. Переговоры начались со встречи в расширенном составе с участием делегаций двух стран и затем продолжились в формате «тет-а-тет». Состав делегации с туркменской стороны: Вице-премьер и министр … [Read more...]
Breakthrough: Pakistan receives Russian oil; pays in Chinese Yuan
Pakistan has received a shipment of crude oil from Russia through the seagoing tankers. According to several media outlets including the Reuters and OilPrice, the delivery is part of a G2G (government-to-government) contract. Pakistan has made the payment in the Chinese currency Yuan (RMB), told the Petroleum Minister of Pakistan, Musadik Malik, speaking to Reuters by … [Read more...]
UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office of Turkmenistan promote human rights education in journalism
Ashgabat, 10-11 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan convened a workshop in a hybrid format on the “Best practices for human rights education in journalism. Cooperation of journalists with the Office of the Ombudsperson on the coverage of human rights issues in the Media”. The event was attended by representatives of the Office of the Ombudsperson of … [Read more...]
Mother Nature is the greatest of artists – Caspian beach of Turkmenistan is its canvas
Elvira Kadyrova Mother Nature is the greatest of artists, the ultimate inspiration of all things creative. The whole world is its canvas is its canvas. The Caspian beach of Turkmenistan including the Awaza national tourist zone is an attractive part of this canvas. Here are some of the masterpieces of Mother Nature we captured recently at the Caspian beach of … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Qatari Summit Talks in Doha – 7 documents signed – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Qatari business community to lay basis for broader investment cooperation
nCa Report On 20 March 2023, negotiations were held in Doha between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The negotiations began with an expanded meeting with the participation of the delegations of the two countries and then continued in a tete-a-tete format. The composition of the delegation from the Turkmen … [Read more...]
British Ambassador presented his credentials to the President of Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 24 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Turkmenistan Stephen Conlon, who presented credentials to the head of state. At the beginning of the meeting, the diplomat conveyed greetings from King Charles III and Prime Minister of his country Rishi Sunak, noting … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmen National Institute of World Languages highlighted the importance of lifelong learning
UNDP in Turkmenistan and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi (TNIWL) continue meetings on the SDGs within the framework of the Book club "Kitap-paýhasyň çeşmesi" to let youth learn about the global work on SDGs and discuss the role of the younger generation in achieving the 17 SDGs. This meeting held on 19 May 2023 in the UN Building … [Read more...]