BP has started drilling two new deep exploration wells in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea. One of the wells will reach a depth of 7000 meters in order to open gas layers located below the deposits of the existing Shah Deniz gas field, which currently provides the bulk of gas exports from Azerbaijan. BP press releases: … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
Strengthening Youth Resilience in Turkmenistan: UNICEF and the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan Join Efforts for Enhanced Emergency Preparedness Participation
In a significant step towards fostering resilience and preparedness within Turkmenistan's younger generation, the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST), in partnership with UNICEF, organized an event focused on the active engagement of young people in emergency preparedness and response activities. This event, which took place on August 25, 2023, at the … [Read more...]
Итоговый документ Ашхабадской конференции «Диалог – Гарантия Мира» объявлен официальным документом 77-ой сессии ГА ООН
Итоговый документ Международной конференции «Диалог – гарантия мира», состоявшейся в Ашхабаде 11 декабря 2022 года в рамках Ашхабадской международной недели, опубликован на шести официальных языках ООН (A/77/651) в качестве официального документа 77-й сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН по пункту 14 Повестки дня «Культура мира». С документом можно ознакомиться здесь: … [Read more...]
Summit of Central Asia-China will lead to signing important political document – MFA China
From May 18 to 19, President Xi Jinping will chair the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi, reported today Foreign Ministry of China. According to the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin, the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries will attend the Summit in China. This will be the first major diplomatic event that China hosts this year and the … [Read more...]
Outcome statement of the International Conference “Dialogue is a Guarantee of Peace” announced UN GA official document
The outcome document of the International Conference titled “Dialogue is a Guarantee of Peace”, held in Ashgabat on 11 December 2022 was published in the six official languages of the UN (A/77/651) as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly under paragraph 14 Agenda “Culture of Peace”. The full text of the document is available here: … [Read more...]
Sustainable Development Goal 5 “Gender equality” – achievements of Turkmenistan
Gender equality is fixed as the Sustainable Development Goal 5 "gender equality and women’s empowerment". According to the UN, gender equality is not only one of the basic human rights, but also a necessary basis for achieving peace, prosperity and sustainable development. Sustainable Development Goal 5 aims to address issues such as the elimination of all forms of … [Read more...]
Туркменистан и международные партнеры продвигают партнерство в транспортном секторе
Вопросы сотрудничества в транспортной сфере активно обсуждаются Туркменистаном в рамках переговоров, которые проходят на различных уровнях, а также на площадках конференций, бизнес-форумов и встреч представителей транспортного комплекса стран Центральной Азии и Каспийского региона. О последних событиях в области международного сотрудничества транспортного сектора пишет в своей … [Read more...]
Tajik Foreign Minister to visit Turkmenistan
On 15-16 July 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin will pay an official visit to Turkmenistan, the press service of the MFA Tajikistan reports. The visit will take place at the invitation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov The Tajik Foreign Minister will be … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and international partners promote partnership in the transport sector
Turkmenistan actively discusses transportation cooperation at various levels of negotiation, as well as at conferences, business forums, and meetings of representatives of Central Asian countries and the Caspian region's transport complex. Rustam Seyidov, Deputy Chairman of the Association "Turkmen Logistics" shared on the latest developments in transport partnership of … [Read more...]
Tajikistan hosted IAEA seminar on nuclear law for Central Asian countries
At the recent IAEA Central Asian seminar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, the legislative aspects of the nuclear sector were discussed, as the IAEA plays an important role in assisting in the development of a legislative framework to improve the reliability of nuclear installations and materials. The regional seminar on nuclear law brought together 24 representatives from 11 … [Read more...]
Молодой ученый из Туркменистана изобрел новые медицинские препараты из лекарственного растения
Аспирант Института химии Академии наук Туркменистана Берды Бердыев получил недавно уже третье авторское свидетельство Государственной службы по интеллектуальной собственности за разработки, связанные с различным медицинским применением копетдагской полыни, сообщает газета «Туркменистан: Золотой Век». Полынь, которую туркмены называют «ёвшан», — одно из целебных растений, … [Read more...]
Tajikistan intends to launch container transportation to Europe via Turkmenistan
On 10 May 2023 in Dushanbe, following the summit talks between the Presidents of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, 24 documents on cooperation were signed, two of which relate to the transport sector. The joint program (“Roadmap”) for further expansion of cooperation in the field of increasing cargo traffic and activating multimodal transport between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Young scientist from Turkmenistan invented new medicines from a medicinal plant
Berdy Berdiyev, a graduate student of the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, recently received the third copyright certificate of the State Service for Intellectual Property for developments related to various medical applications of Kopetdag wormwood, TDH reports. Wormwood, which Turkmens call Yovshan, is one of the medicinal plants that … [Read more...]
Tajikistan Issues Postage Stamps to Mark 5th Anniversary of Central Asian Consultative Mechanism
On 12 September 2023, a solemn stamp cancellation ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan issued on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the mechanism of consultative meetings of the heads of Central Asian states and the 30th anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan … [Read more...]
Таджикистан с 1 марта повысит заработную плату военным и сотрудникам сил безопасности – в некоторых других отраслях оклады будут увеличены с 1 июля
С 1 марта 2023 года Таджикистан повысит заработную плату военнослужащим вооруженных сил и правоохранительных органов на 25%. Исходя из минимальной заработной платы, установленной правительством, рядовые и до лейтенанта получат прибавку к своей ежемесячной зарплате в размере 995 сомони. Заработные платы офицерского состава от старшего лейтенанта до генерала вырастут на 895 … [Read more...]
Tajikistan President Highlights Need for Regional Cooperation on Climate Change
At a meeting of the Heads of the founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in Dushanbe on 15 September, President Emomali Rahmon highly appreciated the thirty-year activity of IFAS, but believes there is still much work to be done. "This is especially important taking into account the population in the region, ensuring economic development and … [Read more...]
Tajikistan will increase salaries of military and security forces from 1 March 2023 – some other sectors, from 1 July 2023
From 1 March 2023, Tajikistan will increase the salaries of armed forces and law enforcement agencies by 25%. Based on the minimum salary established by the government, the privates and up to lieutenant will receive a raise of 995 somoni in their monthly salary. The officers from senior lieutenant to army general will get a raise of 895 … [Read more...]
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Türkiye to discuss the development of the TUTIT multimodal corridor in Dushanbe
The first meeting of the High-Level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor "Tajikistan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye" (TUTIT) will be held in Dushanbe on Thursday, 21 September. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan reports. The meeting of the High-Level Working Group … [Read more...]
Кыргызстан начинает внедрять систему отслеживания лекарств
Кыргызстан приступил к внедрению системы отслеживания лекарственных средств, которая была введена в октябре 2022 года. Чиновники здравоохранения попросили фармацевтические компании маркировать лекарства в соответствии с руководящими принципами, изложенными в положениях о системе отслеживания. Соблюдение требований является обязательным во всей сфере здравоохранения, … [Read more...]
Tajikistan: President Emomali Rahmon highlighted promising areas of cooperation between Central Asia and the Arab countries of the Gulf
During his remarks at the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah on 19 July 2023, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan emphasized the importance of establishing a strategic dialogue in the Central Asia-Gulf format and expressed the readiness of Tajikistan to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields of economy, trade, investment, culture and other areas of … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan begins enforcing medicines tracking system
Kyrgyzstan has started enforcing the medicines tracking system that was introduced in October 2022. The healthcare officials have asked the pharmaceutical companies to mark the medicines according to the guidelines provided in the tracking system provisions. The compliance is mandatory across the healthcare sphere including the pharmacies, pharmaceuticals importers and … [Read more...]
Taliban delegation on trade and investments promotion visit to Kazakhstan
The business leaders from Kazakhstan and Afghanistan met in Astana on 2 August 2023 to discuss trade and investment opportunities. The Taliban delegation is led by Azizi Nuriddin, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a major importer of Kazakh flour and vegetable oil, and the two countries have a mutual trade volume of around $1 billion. The … [Read more...]
Казахстан чеканит монеты с использованием технологий 3D и сверхвысокого рельефа
Национальный банк Казахстана выпустил набор коллекционных монет с изображением BALQASH ALABUǴASY (Балхашский окунь). Монеты выполнены в 3D, и для их изготовления была использована технология сверхвысокого рельефа. Согласно информации, опубликованной на веб-сайте Национального банка Казахстана, это единственные 3D-монеты в мире, и только Казахстан имеет возможность … [Read more...]
Taliban have modernized signs and symbols at borders with neighbouring countries
The Taliban government has completed the plan to modernize the border signs and symbols with the countries of Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. This was mentioned by Noorullah Noori, the acting minister of Borders and Tribes, in his annual report, reports the Afghan media. He said that the change of signs and symbols was done according to a decree by … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan mints 3D coins using ultra-high relief technology
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has issued a set of collection coins depicting BALQASH ALABUGASY (Balkhash perch). The coins are 3D and the ultra-high relief technology has been used for their production. According to the information available at the website of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, these are the only 3D coins in the world and only Kazakhstan has the capacity … [Read more...]
Taliban nearing decision to award Lithium mining rights to foreign contractors
Some statements made recently by the Taliban officials including acting minister of mines, Shahabuddin Delawar suggest that a decision could be reached soon to award the mining rights for lithium to the foreign bidders. The negotiations have been continuing with several foreign companies. The Gochin China Company has offered to invest USD 10 billion in the lithium mining … [Read more...]
Как оказать помощь жертвам землетрясения в Турции и Сирии
Два землетрясения, последовавших друг за другом в понедельник утром, посеяли хаос в Сирии и Турции. Пострадали девять провинций Турции и число погибших уже достигло 1200. Мощное землетрясение силой 7,8 бала по шкале Рихтера произошло вдоль Восточно-Анатолийской линии разлома, которую эксперты давно определили как очень опасную. Народ и правительство Турции делают все … [Read more...]
Talks between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Hungarian Prime Minister – Agreement on investment protection and 7 more documents signed – Energy, transport, education are promising areas of cooperation
nCa Report President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban had talks on Friday, 9 June, in Ashgabat. The parties held talks in a tete-a-tete format and with the participation of the delegations of the two countries in an expanded format. Following the negotiations, a package of eight documents was signed. Berdymuhamedov and … [Read more...]
Here is how to help in relief work for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
The two successive earthquakes Monday morning have wreaked havoc in Syria and Turkey. Nine provinces of Turkey (Turkiye) have been affected and the death toll has already reached 1200. At the Richter scale 7.8, it was a massive earthquake along the East Anatolian fault line, long identified by the experts as very dangerous. The people and the government of Turkey are … [Read more...]
Tanya Rosen: Persian Leopards – barometers of healthy eco-systems
Turkmenistan is home to the second largest leopard population and making efforts to preserve this species of Red Book cats and track their population within the framework of cooperation with international projects. On this World Environment Day during a special event hosted by the Ministry of agriculture and environmental protection of Turkmenistan, Ms.Tanya Rosen, IUCN SSC … [Read more...]
Несколько городов в Турции и Сирии пострадали от землетрясения силой 7,8 балла – сотни погибших, тысячи раненых, оставшиеся без крова
Мощное землетрясение магнитудой 7,8 балла по шкале Рихтера произошло в понедельник в нескольких городах Турции и Сирии. Число погибших составляет более 700 человек и продолжает расти. Тысячи людей получили ранения и остались без крова. Пострадали восемь провинций Турции, включая Газиантеп, Османию и Кахраманмараш. Многие здания рухнули, в том числе исторический замок … [Read more...]
TAPI Gas Pipeline Project is on Track as Pakistan, Turkmenistan Agree to Speed Up Construction
Pakistan and Turkmenistan on Thursday decided to speed up the realization of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, say Pakistani news outlets with reference to the Pakistani energy ministry. Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Islamabad Atadjan Movlamov met with interim Federal Minister for Energy of Pakistan Muhammad Ali on Thursday, 24 Aug. The … [Read more...]
Several cities in Turkey, Syria hit by 7.8 earthquake – Hundreds dead, thousands injured, left homeless
A massive earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, hit several cities in Turkey and Syria on Monday. The death toll is more than 700 and climbing. Thousands have been injured and rendered homeless. Eight provinces in Turkey including Gaziantep, Osmania, and Kahramanmaras have been affected. Many buildings have collapsed including the historic Gaziantep … [Read more...]
Tariff Decreases Make North-South Corridor a More attractive Trade Route
Russian Railways Logistics is continuously working to reduce transit time of transportation on the routes of the North-South international transport corridor and pays special attention to the issue of reducing the cost of delivery. The statement came from the the Director of container transportation of JSC "Russian Railways Logistics" Alexander Sivertsev. The company marks a … [Read more...]
Церемония, посвященная 30-летию туркмено-узбекских отношений, напоминает о разнице между взглядом и видением
В пятницу, 3 февраля 2023 года, посольство Узбекистана в сотрудничестве с министерством иностранных дел и министерством культуры Туркменистана организовало церемонию, посвященную 30-летию установления дипломатических отношений между двумя странами. В непрерывном потоке новостей инстинктивно освещаешь одно событие за другим. Однако, время от времени важно видеть, а не просто … [Read more...]
Tehran and Muscat step up efforts to launch the Ashgabat Agreement corridor
Director General of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Persian Gulf Affairs Alireza Enayati announced the upcoming launch of the Iran-Oman-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan corridor, Mehr News agency reports. In an interview with the IRNA news agency, the official spoke about the recent visit of Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said to Tehran, saying that serious discussions were … [Read more...]
Ceremony to mark 30 years of Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan relations reminds of the difference between look and see
On Friday, 3 February 2023, the embassy of Uzbekistan, in cooperation with the foreign office and ministry of culture of Turkmenistan, hosted a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In the non-stop news cycle, the instinct is to cover and report an event and move on to the next. However, from time to time, it is important to … [Read more...]
The 28th “Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – 2023” International Conference & EXPO
The 28th International Conference and Expo "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan" (OGT-2023) will be held in Ashgabat on October 25-27, 2023. The Conference is organized by the State Concerns "Turkmengaz", "Turkmennebit", the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, and the State Corporation “Turkmengeology” in partnership with Turkmen Forum and UK-based GaffneyCline. The … [Read more...]
Ассоциация “Туркмен Логистика” и CILT Central Asia запланировали ряд мероприятий на 2023
Ассоциация “Туркмен Логистика” провела рабочую видеоконференцию с Представительством Королевского института логистики и транспорта в Центральной Азии. На встрече, заместитель председателя Ассоциации Рустам Сейидов и генеральный секретарь CILT Central Asia Ербол Мухаев обменялись мнениями по планированию совместных мероприятий на 2023 год. В частности, подготовлен … [Read more...]
The 32nd anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan celebrated in Ashgabat
On 5 September 2023, the Embassy of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan hosted an official reception at the Yildiz Hotel on the occasion of the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The event was attended by representatives of the government, political and business circles of Turkmenistan, creative intelligentsia, members of the Uzbek … [Read more...]
Turkmen Logistics Association and CILT Central Asia plan a number of events for 2023
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” met via videoconference with the Representative Office of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Central Asia. At the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the Association Rustam Seyidov and Secretary General of CILT Central Asia Yerbol Mukhayev exchanged views on planning joint events for 2023. In particular, a draft "Joint … [Read more...]
The Ambassador of Slovakia presented copies of his credentials to Turkmen Deputy FM
On June 19, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan B.Myatiev received copies of his credentials from the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic in Turkmenistan (with residence in Tashkent) Viktor Boretsky. B.Myatiev congratulated the ambassador on his appointment to a responsible position and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide assistance … [Read more...]
Эффект Джека Ма – Готовый пример для Центральной Азии – Часть первая
Он сын охранника. В возрасте 12 лет он скопил достаточно карманных денег, чтобы купить дешевый радиоприемник, и подолгу слушал английские радиостанции. Именно так он выучил английский язык. В 1976 году его состояние составлял старый велосипед, на котором он каждый день проезжал 27 километров, чтобы проводить экскурсии с туристами в Ханчжоу и практиковать с ними … [Read more...]
The annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will be held in Uzbekistan
On May 16-18, the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will be held in Samarkand, under the general main theme - "Investing in Resilience". The event is expected to be attended by more than 2,000 guests from 73 countries, including representatives of foreign governments, heads of multinational … [Read more...]
The Jack Ma Effect – Ready template for Central Asia – Part One
He is the son of a security guard. At the age of 12, he saved enough of his pocket money to buy a cheap pocket radio and listened for long hours to the English radio stations. That is how he learned the English language. In 1976, his net worth was an old bicycle which he rode 27 kilometers every day to offer tours to the tourists in Hangzhou and practice English with … [Read more...]
The Belgian cargo airline “Challenge Airlines” performed its first flight to Ashgabat
The sky over Turkmenistan witnessed a significant event – the first flight and landing of a cargo plane of the Belgian airline Challenge Airlines at the Ashgabat International Airport, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium reported in social nets. After the first flight, a videoconference was convened, which was attended by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar … [Read more...]
Итоговый документ Ашхабадской встречи Диалога женщин стран Центральной Азии опубликован в качестве документа ООН
Итоговый документ ежегодного заседания Диалога женщин стран Центральной Азии, которое состоялось в Ашхабаде 10 декабря 2022 года, опубликован на шести официальных языках ООН (А/77/698) в качестве официального документа 77-й сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН, сообщает постоянное представительство Туркменистана при ООН. Документ подпадает под пункты повестки дня 18 «Устойчивое … [Read more...]
The Black Sea highlands of Türkiye offer an unforgettable experience amid the nature
Türkiye's Black Sea highlands offer a wide selection of getaway alternatives for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The plateaus, among the most famous Black Sea, routes all year, offer a perfect combination of natural scenery, blue skies, and fresh air. As an alternative to a seaside holiday, how about discovering the beautiful landscapes of the Black … [Read more...]
Outcome document of the Annual meeting of the Central Asia Women Leaders’ Caucus published as the United Nations document
The Outcome Document of the Annual meeting of the Central Asia Women Leaders’ Caucus, held in Ashgabat on 10 December 2022, was published in the six official languages of the UN (А/77/698) as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. The document falls under agenda items 18 "Sustainable Development", 26 "Improvement of the Status of Women" and 61 … [Read more...]
The daring riders of Galkynysh group of Turkmenistan
Galkynysh is a world-famous equestrian group of Turkmenistan. It has won many international awards. The horses and the riders of the Galkynysh group, trained by Pygy Bayramdurdiyev, are perfectly synchronized machines of daring performance. --- The Turkmens and the Ahal-Teke horse are the perfect fit for each other. Ahal-Teke is not just the war horse – it has always been … [Read more...]