The embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan hosted on 11 February 2023 a reception to mark the 44th anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution. Here is the text of the speech of Ambassador Arbabkhalis on the occasion: H.E. Mr. Batyr Taganowiç Atdaýew, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for trade complex; Dear Audience, Excellencies, Ladies and … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
Regional Dialogue Opens Strong Commitment to Foster Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Landscapes in Central Asia
For two days, decision-makers, policy leaders, experts and practitioners from Central Asia gathered together in a high-level event to discuss scaling up of Nature-based Solutions for resilient landscapes and communities in the region Opening ceremony Minister Abdukhakimov, Ministry of Ecology, Enviroment Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of … [Read more...]
Будущий туркменский ученый в поисках решения проблемы пластикового загрязнения
Джахан Сапармамедова Фото: © UNDP Turkmenistan Во всем мире женщины и девочки являются лидерами и проводниками перемен, мобилизуя усилия для адаптации к изменению климата и смягчения его последствий. Во всем мире женщины и девочки являются лидерами и проводниками перемен, мобилизуя усилия для адаптации к изменению климата и смягчения его … [Read more...]
Republic Day of Italy celebrated in grand style in Ashgabat
Ambassador Luigi Ferrari and Mrs. Sabrina Ferrari hosted a grand reception on 2 June 2023 in Ashgabat to mark the Republic Day of Italy. It was an open-air event with cloudy sky and large number of guests including the representatives of the youth. DPM Atdaev represented the government of Turkmenistan. Here is the speech of Ambassador Ferrari at the reception: Dear … [Read more...]
A future Turkmen scientist in search of a solution to plastic pollution
Jahan Saparmamedova Photo: © UNDP Turkmenistan All over the world, women and girls are leaders and agents of change, mobilizing action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. All over the world, women and girls are leaders and agents of change, mobilizing action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Many of them … [Read more...]
Research team from the University of Cologne decodes the ancient Kushan script – the Kushan Empire in Central Asia was one of the most influential states of the ancient world
A team of early-career researchers at the University of Cologne has succeeded in decoding a script that has been puzzling scholars for over seventy years: the so-called ‘unknown Kushan script’, the University said in a press release. Over a period of several years, Svenja Bonmann, Jakob Halfmann and Natalie Korobzow examined photographs of inscriptions found in caves as well … [Read more...]
ПРООН провела семинар по укреплению устойчивости молодежи путем оказания психологической поддержки на уровне сообщества
Насильственный экстремизм является вызовом целям и принципам Организации Объединенных Наций. Он подрывает мир и безопасность, права человека и устойчивое развитие. Ни одна страна или регион не застрахованы от его последствий. Накануне Международного дня предупреждения насильственного экстремизма (ПНЭ), 12 февраля, ПРООН организовала семинар на тему “УКРЕПЛЕНИЕ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ … [Read more...]
Results of the Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation summed up in Astana
On July 14, the Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation "Asia in a Changing World: An Agenda for the Future" completed its work in Astana, the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The results of the two-day intensive discussions were announced by the director of KazISS Erkin Tukumov. According to the … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan hosted a seminar on Strengthening the Resilience of Youth through the provision of psychological support at the community level
Violent extremism is an affront to the purposes and principles of the UN. It undermines peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. No country or region is immune from its impacts. On the Eve of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), 12 February, UNDP organized a seminar themed “STRENGTHENING THE RESILIENCE OF YOUTH THROUGH THE … [Read more...]
Russia expects explosive trade growth with Turkmenistan along the North-South corridor
The trade turnover between Russia and Turkmenistan along the North-South international transport corridor, including through the Makhachkala commercial sea port, will steadily grow and "will be explosive" in the coming years, said trade representative of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan, Alexander Elizarov in an interview with TASS. "We expect constant growth in the … [Read more...]
Агентство Fitch позитивно оценивает прогнозы для Туркменистана и подтверждает рейтинг «B+»
Fitch Ratings подтвердило долгосрочный рейтинг дефолта эмитента («РДЭ») Туркменистана в иностранной валюте на уровне «В+» и изменило Стабильный прогноз на положительный. КЛЮЧЕВЫЕ РЕЙТИНГОВЫЕ ФАКТОРЫ Укрепление балансов: Внешние и суверенные балансы выигрывают от повышения цен на энергоносители. Данные за девять месяцев 2022 года показывают профицит счета текущих операций … [Read more...]
Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan
Alexander Volgarev, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan and the country's policy based on it. The readiness to defend the foreign policy course through the prism of the interests of one's state without prejudice to relations with other states requires courage and strategic … [Read more...]
Fitch Revises Turkmenistan’s Outlook to Positive and Affirms at ‘B+’
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Turkmenistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Positive from Stable and affirmed the IDR at 'B+'. KEY RATING DRIVERS The revision of the Outlook on Turkmenistan's IDRs reflects the following key rating drivers and their relative weights: Strengthening Balance Sheets: The external and sovereign balance … [Read more...]
Russia interested in the development of the Caspian Sea to the benefit of all coastal countries
Russia is interested in the sustainable development of the Caspian Sea and the full-scale implementation of its economic and transport and logistics potential to the benefit of all coastal countries (Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Kazakhstan). This follows from the statement by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko at the VIII Caspian Media Forum in … [Read more...]
Парламентарии Центральной Азии готовы подключиться к процессам всестороннего развития региона
В Туркестане, Казахстан, завершил работу Межпарламентский форум государств Центральной Азии с участием руководителей парламентов Казахстана, Кыргызстана, Узбекистана, Таджикистана и Туркменистана. С приветственным посланием к участникам форума обратился Президент Казахстана Касым-Жомарт Токаев. «Инициатива о проведении Межпарламентского форума является весьма … [Read more...]
Russia is increasing trade and economic ties with the SCO countries
Russia intends to further deepen ties with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and these ties are becoming stronger and more multifaceted, President Vladimir Putin said during his remarks at SCO Summit on 4 July 2023. Last year, Russia's trade with the SCO member states increased by more than a third – 37%, reaching a record high of US $263 billion. And in … [Read more...]
Central Asian parliamentarians are ready to join the processes of comprehensive development of the region
The First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States with the participation of the heads of parliaments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan has wrapped up today, 10 February 2023, in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the participants of the forum with a welcoming message. "The initiative to … [Read more...]
Russia is positive about the development of China-Central Asia relations
Russia has a positive attitude towards the development of equal, mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the countries of Central Asia and is ready to make a significant contribution to ensuring the security of the Central Asian region. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova during a press briefing on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Координатор СНБ США по стратегическим коммуникациям Адмирал Кирби “расплывчато” рассказал о корректировках американской политики в отношении Центральной Азии
8 февраля 2023 года контр-адмирал Джон Кирби, координатор Совета нацбезопасности США по стратегическим коммуникациям, провел брифинг для журналистов в Государственном департаменте о приоритетах национальной безопасности и внешней политики администрации Байдена-Харрис. Корреспондент Казинформа, новостной службы Казахстана, задал вопрос о каких-либо возможных корректировках в … [Read more...]
Russian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Unknown Board Game in Turkmenistan
A team of Russian archaeologists from the Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IHMC RAS) and the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences during excavations in Turkmenistan discovered a complete set for an unknown ancient board game, TASS reports with reference to the director of the IHMC RAS Andrey … [Read more...]
Admiral Kirby, US NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications ‘famously vague’ about any adjustments in American policy toward Central Asia
Rear Admiral John Kirby, the NSC's Coordinator for Strategic Communications held a briefing, 0n 8 February 2023, for the journalists at the State Department about the Biden-Harris administration’s national security and foreign policy priorities. The correspondent from Kazinform, the news service of Kazakhstan asked a question about any possible adjustments in the policy of … [Read more...]
Russian archaeologists return to Turkmenistan and discover previously unseen artifacts
In the south-east of Turkmenistan, in one of the most severe deserts in the world - in the Karakum Desert, in the legendary and semi-mythical country of Margiana, at the ancient settlement of Gonur-depe, after a four-year break due to the pandemic, archaeological excavations were resumed. Here, in April and May 2023, the Russian-Turkmen Margiana archaeological expedition spent … [Read more...]
Зима прощается с Ашхабадом
Мы находимся на расстоянии почти трех недель до весны. Но похоже зима решила преподнести Ашхабаду свой прощальный сюрприз в виде снежных пейзажей. Поскольку нам не охота выходить из теплой и уютной квартиры, мы решили запечатлеть белоснежное послание уходящей зимы прямо из нашего окна: Нашей сотруднице Лилии Жирновой удалось поймать в кадр … [Read more...]
Russian company to help “digitize” Turkmen railways
On the sidelines of the conference and exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development" (ITTC-2023) in Ashgabat, Russian Railways-Technologies (RZD-Technologies) and the Turkmen Railway Company signed a memorandum of cooperation. The parties agreed on partnership cooperation in the digital sphere. The Memorandum of cooperation was … [Read more...]
Winter gives its parting shot for Ashgabat
We are just three weeks to upcoming spring. But it seems that winter has decided to present Ashgabat with its farewell surprise and taste of snowy landscapes. Since we don't want to leave our warm and cozy apartment today, we decided to capture the snow-white message of the outgoing winter right from our window: Our staff Lilia Zhirnova managed to catch a … [Read more...]
Russian direct investments in Central Asia exceeded $3.6 billion in 2022
Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, spoke about the current economic and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Central Asian countries Russia remains a key trade and economic partner of Central Asia with a high share of presence in the region's economy and is one of the main consumers of products manufactured in Central Asian … [Read more...]
Посольство Турции в Туркменистане сообщает об открытии банковского счета для перевода денежных средств в помощь пострадавшим от землетрясения
Посольство Турции в Туркменистане сообщает об открытии счета в Туркмено-турецком коммерческом банке для перевода денежных средств на счета помощи Министерства внутренних дел, Управления по чрезвычайным ситуациям и чрезвычайным ситуациям Турции (AFAD) и Красного Полумесяца, без комиссии за перевод. С текстом объявления можно ознакомиться на официальном сайте Посольства Турции в … [Read more...]
Russian language center may open in Turkmenistan this fall
Russian Language and Open Education Center is planned to be opened in Turkmenistan in October. The rector of Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University (Tatarstan, Russia) Alfinur Galiakberova told about this in an interview with the local newspaper "Naberezhnye Chelny News". Noting that NCSPU became the operator of this Center, the head of the university said: "We plan … [Read more...]
Embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan announces opening of banking account for transferring funds to help earthquake victims
The Embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan informs about the opening of an account in the Turkmen-Turkish Commercial Bank for transferring funds to the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Disaster And Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and the Red Crescent, without a transfer fee. The text of the announcement can be found on the official website of the Turkish … [Read more...]
Russian Railways and Turkmen Railways to launch joint digitalization projects
Russian Railways (RZD) and the railway carrier of Turkmenistan "Demiryollary" (Railways) inked several documents on partnership on the sidelines of the second day (4 May 2023) of the International Conference in Ashgabat dedicated to international transport and transit corridors. They include: Roadmap for digitalization of cargo transportation (between Russian … [Read more...]
Землетрясение в Турции и Сирии – Число погибших превышает 21000, спасательные команды творят чудеса – Надежда против отчаяния
По состоянию на конец 9 февраля 2023 года число погибших в результате землетрясений в Турции и Сирии превысило 21000 человек. В то время как за 72 часа быстро выросло число жертв, спасательные команды буквально наперегонки со временем спасали и спасают из-под обломков как можно больше выживших, насколько это в человеческих силах. Тысячи профессиональных спасателей и … [Read more...]
Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the development of partnership with Turkmenistan
Russian Railways attaches paramount importance to the further development of a strong long–term and sustainable partnership with Turkmenistan, said Sergey Pavlov, First Deputy Director General of Russian Railways (RZD), speaking at the first session of the Ashgabat Conference on International Transit and Transport Corridors. The session was devoted to the topic “Transport … [Read more...]
Turkey-Syria Earthquake – As death toll exceeds 21000, rescue teams work miracles – Hope against Despair
As of late 9 February 2023, the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has exceeded 21000. While the body count mounted swiftly in the span of just 72 hours, the rescue teams have been racing against time to save as many survivors from the wreckage as humanly possible. Thousands of professional and volunteer rescue workers, from within Turkey and from around the world, … [Read more...]
Russian Railways targets to transport 1 million tons of cargo along the eastern branch of the North–South corridor
This year, Russian railways plans to transport 1 million tons of cargo along the eastern branch of the international North-South transport corridor through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. This was announced at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2023) by Oleg Belozerov, CEO – Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Russian Railways, writes "RZD-Partner". "We … [Read more...]
Газпром обсудил с Казахстаном и Узбекистаном механизмы газового сотрудничества
Глава Газпрома Алексей Миллер встретился в четверг, 9 февраля с Министром энергетики Казахстана Болатом Акчулаковым и министром энергетики Узбекистана Джурабеком Мирзамахмудовым. Во время встречи стороны обсудили возможности трехстороннего взаимодействия в газовой отрасли, сообщают узбекские сми. На встрече были обсуждены вопросы поставок российского природного газа в … [Read more...]
Sadyr Zhaparov: the Central Asia – China Format great potential as more than 10 mechanisms and platforms for joint work are being created
‘We are aimed at strengthening political contacts, accelerating the development of trade and economic ties, joining efforts in countering traditional and new threats and challenges to peace, security, stability and development in the region’ --- This was stated today, on 19 May, by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov at the Central Asia-China Summit in … [Read more...]
Gazprom discussed gas cooperation mechanisms with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller met with Kazakhstan Energy Minister Bolat Akchulakov and Uzbek Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov on Thursday, 9 February. The sides discussed the possibilities of trilateral cooperation in the gas industry, Uzbek news outlets reported. The issues of Russian natural gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan were considered at the … [Read more...]
Samara Region of Russia to present its business potential in Turkmenistan
The prospects of cooperation between the Samara region of the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan became the main topic of the visit of the Turkmen delegation headed by Consul General in Kazan Guich Garayev to Samara. On 5 September, Garayev held a series of meetings in Samara, including with the head of the structural unit of the Ministry of Economic Development and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asia
Delegations of Parliaments of Central Asian countries arrived today, February 9, in Kazakhstan's Turkestan to participate in the first Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States. During the forum, parliamentarians of the region discuss topical issues of the development of a shared spiritual and cultural space and prospects for expanding inter-parliamentary relations, … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia to host Gulf-Central Asia summit next week
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 18th Consultative Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders and the Gulf-Central Asia Summit, AlBawada reports. According to the Saudi News Agency, under the auspicious patronage of the King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, leaders from the Gulf countries will converge alongside counterparts from Central Asia. The 18th Consultative … [Read more...]
В Казахстане проходит Межпарламентский форум государств Центральной Азии
Делегации Палат Парламентов стран Центральной Азии прибыли сегодня, 9 февраля, в казахстанский Туркестан для участия в первом Межпарламентском форуме государств Центральной Азии. В ходе форума парламентарии региона обсуждают актуальные вопросы развития единого духовно-культурного пространства и перспектив расширения межпарламентских взаимоотношений, сообщает пресс-служба … [Read more...]
SCO Summit adopted New Delhi Declaration – Key Points
SCO confirms commitment to formation of a more representative, democratic, just and multipolar world with a central coordinating role of the UN. The Member States reaffirm that the SCO is not directed against other states and international organizations and is open to broad cooperation with them. SCO pursues a policy that excludes bloc, ideological and confrontational … [Read more...]
Землетрясение в Турции – пострадали 11 провинций и почти 14 миллионов человек
Землетрясения и афтершоки в Турции затронули 11 провинций, где проживает почти 14 миллионов человек. Это около 16% от общей численности населения Турции. Провинции, пострадавшие от землетрясения: Газиантеп Кахраманмараш Хатай Адияман Диярбакыр Малатья Османие Элазиг Килис Шанлыурфа Адана Радиус землетрясения составляет около 1000 … [Read more...]
SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan is promoting the idea of establishing a Center for combating international crime in Bishkek
Addressing at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov noted the importance of the establishment of the SCO Center for Combating International Organized Crime in Bishkek. According to the Head of Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of this initiative will give a tangible impetus to increasing cooperation on issues related to ensuring regional … [Read more...]
Earthquake in Turkey – 11 provinces, nearly 14 million people affected
The earthquakes and aftershocks in Turkey have affected 11 provinces where nearly 14 million people live. This is about 16% of the total population of Turkey. The provinces affected by earthquake Gaziantep Kahramanmarash Hatay Adiyaman Diyarbakir Malatya Osmaniye Elazig Kilis Sanliurfa Adana The radius of the earthquake is about 1000 … [Read more...]
SDGs Top of Agenda at Joint Meeting at the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan
On August 25, 2023, a joint round table meeting of the National Working Group on the implementation of sustainable development goals in Turkmenistan was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by the heads and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, representatives of relevant ministries and … [Read more...]
Контактная информация для граждан Туркменистана в Турции
Граждане Туркменистана, находящиеся на юго-востоке Турецкой Республики, где произошло сильное землетрясение, приведшее к многочисленным человеческим жертвам, увечьям и масштабным разрушениям, для получения консультаций и информации могут обратиться по нижеперечисленным номерам телефонов. Министерство иностранных дел … [Read more...]
Second regional high-level EU-Central Asia meeting wrapped up in Kyrgyzstan – Joint press communique issued – Uzbekistan offers to host First EU-Central Asia Summit next year
Today, on 2 June 2023, the leaders of Central Asia countries and the President of European Council met in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan for second regional high-level meeting. Following the meeting, Joint press communique was issued. According to the document, the sides underlined the need to strengthen cooperation between Central Asia and the EU on the old, new and emerging … [Read more...]
Contact Information for Turkmen Citizens in Turkiye
Citizens of Turkmenistan located in the south-east of Turkey, where a strong earthquake occurred, which led to numerous human casualties, injuries and large-scale destruction, can contact the following phone numbers for advice and information. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan: +99312445688 +99312445722 Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of … [Read more...]
Seeing China Through Golden Sayings – Part 31
Qian Naicheng, Chinese Ambassador to Turkmenistan 1. Chinese civilization has a long and uninterrupted history dating back to ancient times. A comprehensive and in-depth understanding of this history is essential to more effectively promote the creative transformation and innovative development of the brilliant traditions of Chinese culture, to more actively promote the … [Read more...]