Did you know that Muğla, located where the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas meet, is home to some of Turkey's most famous tourist spots, including Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris, Datça, Göcek, Ölüdeniz and Köyceğiz? With two international airports in Bodrum-Milas and Dalaman, the region charms visitors with its blue and green landscapes, antique cities, fascinating artefacts, fresh … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
В Туркменистане разработают Стратегию международного партнёрства молодёжи
В Туркменистане планируют разработать Стратегию международного партнёрства молодежи и рассмотреть вопрос об открытии филиалов зарубежных вузов в национальных университетах. Об этом заявил вице-премьер, министр иностранных дел Рашид Мередов в ходе правительственного заседания в четверг, 26 января. Как сообщил Мередов, цель долгосрочной Стратегии - обеспечение более активного … [Read more...]
Türkiye’s ancient and sustainable culinary culture was celebrated around the world
TURKISH CUISINE WEEK HAS ENDED The Turkish Cuisine Week, held this year from May 21-27 was a global celebration of Turkish gastronomy, which bears the traces of dozens of various civilisations and is nourished by a fertile geography and rich history. During Turkish Cuisine Week, which took place for the second time this year, the regional cuisine of Hatay, the "26th Gastronomy … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to develop a Strategy for International Youth Partnership
Turkmenistan intends to develop a strategy for international youth partnership and considers opening branches of foreign universities in national universities. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, 26 January. According to Meredov, the long-term Strategy's purpose is to ensure that young Turkmen people … [Read more...]
Türkiye’s Most Beautiful Bike-packing Routes
Taking the cycling experience to a new level, 'bike-packing' is among the unique passions of adventurous travellers searching for discovery. In this type of exploration, you can carry all the materials and equipment you need while travelling long distances with your bicycle; It is also possible for you to travel freely in nature. Türkiye, with its natural parks, canyons, … [Read more...]
Туркменистан и Германия проводят онлайн форум по здравоохранению
В четверг 26 января в онлайн формате стартовал юбилейный 10-й Туркмено-Германский форум по здравоохранению, сообщает газета «Нейтральный Туркменистан». Форум проводится с 2011 года по инициативе лидера нации Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова в рамках Соглашения о сотрудничестве между Министерством здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана и Федеральным … [Read more...]
Türkiye’s rich cheese culture captivates visitors
Turkish cuisine is impressive for its rich variety, unique delicacies, and diverse cheeses produced in different regions. The rich biodiversity generated by the climate unique to other areas of Turkey is the basis of these flavours. Due to the varying climatic conditions, milk and cheese have individual tastes and aromas in each region. Türkiye’s impressive cheese selection is … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Germany hold online forum on healthcare
On Thursday, 26 January, the 10th anniversary Turkmen-German Forum on Healthcare started in an online format, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The Forum has been held since 2011 on the initiative of the leader of the nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov under the Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and the Federal … [Read more...]
Turkmen Airlines projects attracted US $700 million of public investments
More than US $ 700 million have been invested by the government to implement the goals and projects of Turkmenistan's national air carrier "Turkmen Airlines". This was stated by the head of the Agency "Turkmen Airlines" Dovran Saburov, speaking on Thursday (4 May) at the international forum on transport and transit corridors held in Ashgabat. He also announced the launch of … [Read more...]
В Казахстане состоится Первый Межпарламентский форум стран Центральной Азии
9-10 февраля 2023 года в городе Туркестан состоится Первый Межпарламентский форум государств Центральной Азии, в котором примет участие руководство парламентов стран региона, сообщает МИД Казахстана. 10 февраля состоится заседание Межпарламентского форума, на котором планируется обсудить вопросы укрепления всестороннего стратегического сотрудничества стран Центральной Азии и … [Read more...]
Turkmen Ambassador Presents Credentials to Emir of Qatar
On August 17, 2023, the ceremony of presenting credentials by Ambassador M.Seyitmammedov to the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Qatar was held in the Palace of the Emir of the State of Qatar. In the framework of ceremony, the Ambassador conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan to host First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian Countries
On 9-10 February 2023, the First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian states will be held in Turkestan, which will be attended by the heads of the parliaments of the regional countries, the foreign ministry of Kazakhstan reports. A meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Forum will be held on 10 February, which will discuss issues of strengthening comprehensive strategic … [Read more...]
Turkmen Ambassador presents his credentials to the President of the European Commission
On July 28, 2023, Ambassador Palvanov presented his credentials to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. During the conversation, the Ambassador reaffirmed Turkmenistan's commitment to further strengthening of bilateral collaboration mechanisms in all possible areas. The Turkmen diplomat also stressed the need of maintaining high-level contacts EU … [Read more...]
ЕАБР направит большую часть своих инвестиций в 2023 году в проекты Казахстана
Президент Республики Казахстан Касым-Жомарт Токаев принял главу Евразийского банка развития (ЕАБР) Николая Подгузова. В 2023 году банк намерен инвестировать в Республику Казахстан более 1,1 млрд долларов, а также способствовать притоку международных инвестиций в казахстанские проекты. Среди приоритетных отраслей: транспортная инфраструктура и логистика, промышленность, … [Read more...]
Turkmen Ambassador spoke at UNESCO about the role of the Russian language in intercultural communication
On 6 June 2023, UNESCO headquarters hosted an event dedicated to the Russian Language Day organized by the Permanent Missions of the Russian Federation, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The program of the event included the opening ceremony, followed by a concert with the … [Read more...]
The EDB to channel most of its investment in Kazakhstan’s projects in 2023
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, met with the head of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolai Podguzov. In 2023, the Bank plans to invest over US $1.1 billion in Kazakhstan and promote international investment in Kazakhstan’s projects. The priority sectors are transport infrastructure and logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, green energy and water … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Korean shipbuilders to jointly build two bulk carriers
The Turkmen Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant "Balkan" and the Korean company "Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co., Ltd." (KSIT) have signed a contract for the joint construction of two dry cargo vessels with a capacity of 6,100 tons. Highly qualified engineers from KSIT and local staff from the Balkan plant will work together on the project. As part of the deal, … [Read more...]
Узбекистан – Кыргызстан: новый этап политико-дипломатических отношений
Президент Узбекистана Шавкат Мирзиёев по приглашению Президента Кыргызской Республики Садира Жапарова посетит эту соседнюю страну с официальным визитом. В последние годы в политико-дипломатических отношениях двух стран произошли большие позитивные изменения. В основе сотрудничества лежат признанные на двусторонней основе национальные интересы и политическая воля глав двух … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Tajik foreign ministers held political consultations in Ashgabat
Today, on 15 July 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with the delegation of Tajikistan led by his counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin. The delegation is on two-day visit to Ashgabat. During the political consultations, a wide range of pressing issues related to the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan: a new stage of political and diplomatic relations
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the invitation of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadir Japarov, will pay an official visit to this neighboring country. In recent years, great positive changes have taken place in the political and diplomatic relations between the two countries. Cooperation is based on bilaterally recognized national interests and the … [Read more...]
Turkmen Businessmen visited Romania
On 20-26 April 2023, a delegation of Turkmen businessmen visited Romania. They took part in the following events and meetings, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Romania said in a press release. On 24 April 2023, the Turkmen delegation took part in a business forum organized by the Romanian investment company Avangarde Group. The purpose of the event is to promote the … [Read more...]
Инвестиции ЕБРР в Узбекистан в 2022 году достигли 900 миллионов долларов США
В 2022 году Европейский банк реконструкции и развития (ЕБРР) инвестировал почти 900 млн. долларов США (839 млн. евро) в 26 проектов в Узбекистане, что делает страну ведущим получателем финансирования ЕБРР в Центральной Азии третий год подряд. Инвестиции были осуществлены в различные сектора экономики: от возобновляемых источников энергии до финансовых учреждений», - говорится в … [Read more...]
Turkmen Culture Days kicked off in Romania
On 22-26 May 2023, Bucharest and Constanta are hosting the Days of Culture of Turkmenistan. The delegation of Turkmenistan consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Culture, artists, scientists, professors, as well as journalists arrived in Romania, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania reports. On 22 May, the opening ceremony of the Days of Culture of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
EBRD investments in Uzbekistan reached USD 900 million in 2022
“In 2022 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested almost US$ 900 million (€839 million) in 26 projects in Uzbekistan, making it the leading recipient of its funding in Central Asia for the third year running. Investments were made in sectors ranging from renewable energy to banking,” says a presser by EBRD issued on 26 January 2023. This exceeds … [Read more...]
Turkmen culture featured at the ethnic exhibition in Almaty
On 1 May, 2023, as part of the celebration of the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan, an exhibition of cultures was held in Almaty, which was attended by representatives of the Ethnocultural Association "Turkmen Socio-Cultural Center" and the Department of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Almaty, the Turkmen diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan reports. Within the framework … [Read more...]
Китайско-узбекское совместное предприятие будет производить электромобили
Узбекская компания UzAuto и китайская BYD зарегистрировали совместное предприятие в Узбекистане по производству и продаже NEVs (Новых энергетических транспортных средств). BYD является мировым лидером на рынке NEVS, которые также называются электромобилями. Как пишет узбекский портал Podrobno.uz , «BYD Uzbekistan Factory – это первое совместное предприятие китайского … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers attended EU project seminar on establishing a framework of customs competencies
From 13 to 15 June, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a Regional workshop in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the heads and key staff of the Customs agencies of the Central Asian countries. On behalf of Turkmenistan, the meeting was attended by the head of the Training Center at the State Customs Service, employees of the personnel departments … [Read more...]
Chinese-Uzbek joint venture to produce electric vehicles
The UzAuto of Uzbekistan and the BYD of China have registered a joint venture in Uzbekistan for the production and sale of NEVs (New Energy Vehicles). BYD is the global market leader in NEVs, which are also called EVs (Electric Vehicles). According to the Uzbek website Podrobno.uz, “BYD Uzbekistan Factory is the first joint venture of the Chinese electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers learned the specifics of risk management at a seminar sponsored by the Chinese Customs Cooperation Fund
From 22 to 26 May 2023, with the assistance of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and with the sponsorship of the China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF China), a risk management seminar was organized for employees of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The seminar was attended by 20 specialists from various departments involved in the process of implementing the risk … [Read more...]
Узбекистан построит 250 микроэлектростанций в рамках масштабных усилий по достижению энергетической безопасности
Узбекистан предпринимает несколько шагов одновременно для удовлетворения своих потребностей в электроэнергии. К этим мерам относятся проекты по созданию ряда солнечных и ветряных электростанций и АЭС. Вместе с этим планируется построить 250 микроэлектростанций в соответствующих локациях по всей стране. В этом году в Узбекистане планируется ввести в эксплуатацию семь … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers studied Kazakhstan’s experience in customs risk management and WTO commitments
From May 3 to 5, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) in cooperation with USAID’s Trade Central Asia Activity (TCA) held a national seminar in Ashgabat for customs officers involved in risk management, countering of customs violations, automatization of customs procedures. This event aimed at strengthening potential of customs service in the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to build 250 micro hydropower units in massive drive to achieve energy security
Uzbekistan is taking several steps simultaneously to meet its electricity requirements. These include a string of solar and wind powerhouses and nuclear energy plant. Together with this, there plans to build 250 micro hydropower units at suitable locations across the country. This year, seven hydro plants and 10 micro hydroelectric plants with total capacity of 197 MW … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation met with Pakistani PM – Joint Implementation Plan for the Expedited Implementation of the TAPI signed
On 8 June 2023, the second day of the visit, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Mr. Maksat Babayev, State Minister – Chairman of State Concern “Turkmengas”, called on Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Pakistan said in a press release. During the meeting, the Turkmen side briefed the Prime Minister on the progress in the … [Read more...]
Аркадаг Бердымухамедов встретился с руководителями украинских строительных компаний
Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов встретился в среду, 25 января, с руководителями украинских компаний «Альтком» Александром Тисленко и «Интербудмонтаж» Владимиром Петруком. Встреча состоялась на мосту, расположенном на 798-м километре Каракум-реки. Также здесь присутствовали вице-премьер, министр иностранных дел Р.Мередов, председатель Государственного … [Read more...]
Turkmen delegation takes part in the session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
These days, a delegation headed by the Deputy Prosecutor General of Turkmenistan is taking part in the 32nd session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna. The session began on May 22 and will continue until May 26, 2023, Turkmen Embassy to Austria reports. The topic for the Commission's discussion this year is "Improving the … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with the heads of Ukrainian construction companies
Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met on Wednesday, 25 January, with Alexander Tislenko CEO of Altcom and Vladimir Petruk, head of Interbudmontazh. The meeting took place on the bridge located on the 798th kilometer of the Karakum river. DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov, Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the administrative … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation wrapped up visit to Korea – DPM for energy and construction had a series of meeting with S.Korean business community
From 17 to 21 July 2023, the official delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Prime Minister Baymyrat Annamammedov (energy, construction, industry) visited the Republic of Korea. The Embassy of Korea to Turkmenistan published a press release, summarizing the outcomes of the visit: Within the framework of the visit, the delegation consisted of the official … [Read more...]
Туркменистан и Афганистан обсуждают ряд совместных энергетических проектов
Недавно исполняющий обязанности министра энергетики и водных ресурсов Афганистана Мулла Абдул Латиф Мансур и исполнительный председатель Национальной энергетической компании Афганистана (DABs) Альхаджи Маулави Мухаммад Ханиф Хамза посетили Туркменистан. Как передает пресс-служба Министерства энергетики и водных ресурсов Афганистана, в ходе переговоров в Ашхабаде был продлен … [Read more...]
Turkmen Deputy FM to participate in the Third High-Level Counter-Terrorism Week at UNHQ in New York
Vepa Hajiyev, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, will be visiting the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) in New York to take part in the Third High-Level Counter-Terrorism Week (CT Week) from 19 to 20 June 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN said in a press release. The theme of the 3rd UN High-level Conference of Heads of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss several joint energy projects
Recently the Acting Minister of Energy and Water of Afghanistan Mulla Abdul Latif Mansoor and the Executive Chairman of Afghanistan’s National Power Utility (DABs) Alhaji Maulawi Muhammad Hanif Hamza visited Turkmenistan to extend the electricity supply contract and develop joint cooperation. According to Afghan Ministry of Energy and Water, the extension of the electricity … [Read more...]
Turkmen doctors performed a complex pediatric surgery using an innovative technique
For the first time in Turkmenistan, the Scientific and Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health (Ashgabat) performed orthopedic surgery using the Pemberton method on 5-years old Atajan Shokhradov from Lebap province, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. The new method was mastered by Turkmen specialists a year ago during the visit to Turkmenistan of Professor … [Read more...]
Грузооборот казахстанских железных дорог в 2022 году составил 252 миллиарда тонно-километров
Операционный грузооборот Казахстанских железных дорог в 2022 году составил 252 миллиарда тонно-километров. Это на 5,3% больше, чем в предыдущем году. Карел Новак в статье для издания Rail Market пишет: «Это самый высокий показатель за годы независимости Казахстана. Также превышен исторический максимальный объем перевозок между Казахстаном и Китаем - 23 млн тонн (на 15% … [Read more...]
Turkmen DPM and S.Korean minister for trade, industry and energy discussed joint projects
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for energy, construction and industry Baymyrat Annamamedov, who is on working visit to Seoul, met with the Minister Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea Lee Chang-yang. Currently, South Korean companies are working to win two projects to build fertilizer factories -- one in the Balkan region and the other in the city of Turkmenabat, Yonhap … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Railway cargo turnover in 2022 was 252 billion ton-kilometers
The operational cargo turnover of Kazakhstan Railway was 252 billion ton-kilometers in 2022. This is 5.3% higher than the previous year. Karel Novak, in an article for the publication Rail Market writes, “This is the highest indicator for the years of independence of Kazakhstan. Also, the historical maximum volume of traffic between Kazakhstan and China exceeded - 23 million … [Read more...]
Turkmen DPM for energy, construction and industry met with Korean PM in Seoul
On Monday, 17 July, Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo of Korea received Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, Construction and Industry Baimurat Anamamedov, Yonhap News reports. Prime Minister Han welcomed the visit of DPM Anamamedov to Korea and said that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral partnership between the two countries, and … [Read more...]
Гендиректор астраханской портовой зоны рассказал о планах строительства логистического центра Туркменистана
В Ашхабаде в рамках Российско-Туркменского бизнес-форума состоялось подписание соглашения о сотрудничестве и меморандума о намерениях по созданию логистического центра Туркменистана в Астраханской области. Стороны будут определять потенциальных инвесторов, совместно сформируют грузовую базу и начнут налаживать процесс перевозки контейнеров через порты Астрахани и Туркменбаши. … [Read more...]
Turkmen Energy Officials is on visit to Pakistan – TAP and TAPI projects under spotlight
On 7 June 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan arrived in Islamabad for a two-day visit to discuss the implementation of the TAPI Gas Pipeline Project and the TAP Power Transmission Line Project, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Pakistan said in a press release. On the same day, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Energy of Pakistan between the delegation of Turkmenistan headed … [Read more...]
General Director of the Astrakhan port told about the plans for the construction of a logistics center of Turkmenistan
In Ashgabat, on the sidelines of the Russian-Turkmen Business Forum, a cooperation agreement and a memorandum of intent on the establishment of a logistics center of Turkmenistan in the Astrakhan region were signed. The parties will identify potential investors, jointly form a cargo base and begin to establish the process of container transportation through the ports of … [Read more...]
Turkmen envoy met in the Netherlands with the world’s major manufacturer of marine technologies
The Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov met with Jan-Peter Klaver, CEO of Royal IHC, world’s largest manufacturer of marine technologies. Turkmen envoy visited the company's training center and industrial facility located in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands. The Ambassador discussed with the Dutch businessman the prospects and opportunities for deepening … [Read more...]
Минэнергетики Узбекистана раскрыло некоторые подробности газовой сделки с Газпромом
24 января текущего года между Министерством энергетики Республики Узбекистан и Российской компанией "Газпром" были проведены переговоры о сотрудничестве в газовой сфере, в ходе которых обсуждались технические возможности поставок природного газа из России в Узбекистан. «В соответствии с подписанной “Дорожной картой” двухсторонней рабочей группой согласованы технические … [Read more...]