Turkmenistan will develop a Roadmap of cooperation with the United States for 2023-2024 in order to enhance partnership, as well as prepare a Framework plan for organizing visits of various levels between the two countries. The relevant proposals were made by Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov during a video conference on Monday (1 May) and approved by … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
Future Turkmen Logistics Center in Astrakhan will encourage cargo traffic between Central Asia and Russia
The appearance of the logistics center of Turkmenistan in the Astrakhan special economic zone "Lotos" will be an important incentive for the development of cargo transportation from Central Asia to Russia and back, will allow connecting other countries that do not have direct access to the Caspian Sea to the international transport corridor "North-South", commented Sergey … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to develop several documents related to the country’s foreign policy sector
Turkmenistan announces development of several guiding documents related to country’s foreign policy activities. The proposals were presented by Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov during the last week Cabinet of ministers meeting. They include: The order of international events for the second half of 2023. "Priority positions of Turkmenistan at the … [Read more...]
В Аркадаге заложен фундамент Главной мечети Ахалского велаята
20 января 2023 г. в городе Аркадаг состоялась торжественная церемония закладки Главной мечети Ахалского велаята. В церемонии, наряду со старейшинами, приняли участие Президент Татарстана Российской Федерации Рустам Минниханов, послы мусульманских стран, аккредитованных в Ашхабаде, а также члены Милли Генгеша Туркменистана, руководители министерств и ведомств, хякимы … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to host International scientific and practical conference “Energy perspectives, new technologies and environmental aspects in the development of hydrocarbon resources”
International scientific and practical conference "Energy perspectives, new technologies and environmental aspects in the development of hydrocarbon resources” will be held at Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University in Ashgabat on 15 June. The organizers of the forum are Turkmenistan’s national energy companies and Turkmen Forum. The primary focus of the … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking ceremony of the Main Mosque of the Akhal province took place in Arkadag
On 20 January 2023 a solemn ceremony of laying the foundation of the Main Mosque of the Akhal province took place in the city of Arkadag. The ceremony, along with the elders, was attended by the President of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov, ambassadors of Muslim countries accredited in Ashgabat, as well as members of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to present 2nd Voluntary National Review for SDGs implementation at ECOSOS forum in July this year
DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov reported on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals within the framework of cooperation with the UN during the Firday Cabinet meeting, on 23 June 2023. Turkmenistan was among the first states to implement all 17 SDGs into national programs and strategies of socio-economic development, starting their implementation. In … [Read more...]
Туркменский лидер встретился с Президентом Татарстана
В пятницу, 20 января 2023 года, Президент Туркменистана Сердар Бердымухамедов встретился с Президентом Татарстана Рустамом Миннихановым. Стороны обсудили вопросы развития торгово-экономических и культурно-гуманитарных связей Татарстана и Туркменистана. «Мы находимся в прекрасной братской стране, потому что татары и туркмены исторически всегда были близки. … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to present its economic achievements at the exhibition in Ashgabat
"Exhibition of economic achievements of Turkmenistan" will be held in Ashgabat on 20-21 September, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan reports. The traditional expo is timed to coincide with the 32nd anniversary of the country's Independence. The products and services of Turkmenistan's economy, including innovative technologies, export and … [Read more...]
Turkmen leader met with the President of Tatarstan
On Friday, 20 January, 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, who was in Ashgabat for participation in Turkmen-Russian business forum. The sides discussed the development of trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties between Tatarstan and Turkmenistan. "We are in a beautiful fraternal country, because … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to send humanitarian aid and doctors to Afghanistan
Turkmenistan will send a batch of medicines and medical supplies, goods and food products to Afghanistan as humanitarian relief. The corresponding order was signed by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. According to the document, the cargo will be shipped this month with the assistance of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде состоялись туркмено-российские переговоры – подписано 10 документов
В пятницу, 20 января, Премьер-министр России Михаил Мишустин встретился с Президентом Туркменистана Сердаром Бердымухамедовым и Председателем Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым. Ранее, он возложил цветы в мемориальном комплексе «Халк Хакыдасы» (Народная память) Встреча с Аркадагом Бердымухамедовым «Мы видим в Российской Федерации не только нашего стратегического … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in the International Horticultural Exhibition “Expo-2023 Doha”
On July 17-21, 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mergen Gurdov was on a working visit to Doha, Qatar, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Qatar reports. During the visit, issues of Turkmenistan's participation in the International Exhibition Expo-2023 Doha, which will be held in Qatar from October 2, 2023 to March … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted Turkmen-Russian negotiations – 10 documents signed
On Friday, 20 January 2023, the Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Earlier, he laid flowers at the memorial complex "Halk Khakydasy" (National Memory) Meeting with Arkadag Berdimuhamedov "We see in the Russian Federation not only our strategic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan took part in the meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of Government in Sochi
On 8 June 2023, a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government was held in Sochi under the chairmanship of Kyrgyzstan, the CIS Executive Committee reports. Turkmenistan was represented at the meeting by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamyrat Geldimyradov. The meeting has resulted in signing 17 documents. The heads of government … [Read more...]
ВТО опубликовала Отчет о мировой торговле за 2022 год. Ключевые выводы доклада синхронизированы с текущими процессами в Центральной Азии
Всемирная Торговая Организация опубликовала свой Доклад о мировой торговле. Среди прочих выводов, в нем подчеркивается прямая связь между международной торговлей и изменением климата/окружающей средой. Полный отчет доступен по этим ссылкам: https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/wtr22_e/wtr22_e.pdf https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/wtr22_e.htm Во введении … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan undertakes efforts to preserve ancient historical and cultural sites
In April 2022, Turkmenistan adopted the National Program for 2022-2028 for the preservation of sites of national historical and cultural heritage, their protection and study. The head of the National Administration of Turkmenistan for the Protection, Study and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments, Doctor of Architecture Muhammed Mammedov told about how this program … [Read more...]
WTO has issued World Trade Report 2022. Key messages are in synch with ongoing processes in Central Asia
The WTO has issued its World Trade Report. Among other findings, it underlines the direct link between international trade and climate change / environment. The complete report is available at these links: https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/wtr22_e/wtr22_e.pdf https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/wtr22_e.htm The introduction to the report asserts that … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan will host World Kurash Championship in Ashgabat, November 23-28 2023
Turkmenistan will host the World Kurash Championship. It will take place in Ashgabat, 23-28 November 2023. Kurash is one of the most ancient folk styles of wrestling known to humankind. In Central Asia the technique, tradition, rules, and philosophy of Kurash wrestling were orally passed down from generation to generation, from fathers to children. The first attempt to … [Read more...]
Товарооборот между Казахстаном и Китаем в 2022 году превысил 31 миллиард долларов США
Товарооборот между Казахстаном и Китаем в 2022 году достиг 31,2 миллиарда долларов США, сообщают несколько СМИ. Служба новостей Казахстана "Казинформ" сообщает, что высокая динамика роста взаимной торговли на 23,6% в годовом исчислении была достигнута в основном за счет увеличения казахстанских поставок в Китай сельскохозяйственной продукции на 133,7%, сырьевых … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Summit
nCa Report The presidents of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan met in Ashgabat on 4 August 2023 for their first trilateral summit. In this report, we are giving the summarized versions of their speeches and some meetings on the sidelines of the main event. * * * Speeches of the presidents at the summit Here we are producing the paraphrased and summarized, … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan-China trade turnover in 2022 exceeded USD 31 billion
The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and China in 2022 reached USD 31.2 billion, report several media outlets. Kazinform news service of Kazakhstan reports that the high dynamics of mutual trade growth of 23.6% year on year was mainly achieved due to an increase in Kazakhstan's supplies to China of agricultural products by 133.7%, raw energy products - 58%, chemical … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Trilateral Summit — Joint Statement
The Presidents of Turkmenistan, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, on behalf of their states, hereinafter referred to as the "Parties", proceeding from the desire to further strengthen and deepen comprehensive ties on the basis of friendship and good neighborliness, common history, traditions, culture and civilizational proximity of the peoples of the … [Read more...]
Russia and Turkmenistan stroke bilateral deals worth over US $2 billion
The Russian-Turkmen Business Forum has wrapped up in Ashgabat. The Russian delegation was headed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Minister Maxim Reshetnikov and his Deputy Dmitry Volvach took part in the event on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia. At the panel sessions of the forum, Russian-Turkmen cooperation in the field of transport and … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan engages youth for climate action
Awaza, 3 June 2023: UNDP in Turkmenistan organized a number of initiatives to celebrate the World Bicycle Day and the World Environment Day with children from the sanatorium complex "Dayanch" located in the Awaza National Tourist Zone within the framework of the project "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, funded by the … [Read more...]
Минэкономразвития РФ: Россия и Туркменистан подписали двухсторонние контракты на сумму более 2 млрд долл.США
В Ашхабаде завершился Российско-туркменский бизнес-форум. Российскую делегацию возглавил председатель Правительства России Михаил Мишустин. От Минэкономразвития России в мероприятии приняли участие министр Максим Решетников и его заместитель – Дмитрий Вольвач. На панельных сессиях форума обсуждалось российско-туркменское сотрудничество в области транспорта и логистики, … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan expands livelihoods of local communities for alternative income sources
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 Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a workshop was held on June 9, 2023 in the city of Seydi of Danev etrap. The main topic of the … [Read more...]
President of the Russian CCI: it is necessary to identify and solve systemic problems in trade and economic relations between Russia and Turkmenistan
On 19 January, a Russian-Turkmen business forum was held in Ashgabat. Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin took part in the forum and made a speech. Speaking later, Sergey Katyrin, the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, said that it is crucial to pinpoint systemic issues and find more resources in … [Read more...]
UNDP is collaborating with the Government of Finland to support Ombudsperson`s Office
Ashgabat, 30 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan met with the delegation of Finland to discuss the collaboration to support the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan. During the meeting parties discussed the implementation of the new joint project of UNDP and Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Президент Торгово-промышленной палаты РФ: следует выявлять и решать системные проблемы в торгово-экономических отношениях России и Туркменистана
19 января в Ашхабаде прошел Российско-Туркменский бизнес-форум. В работе форума принял участие и выступил Председатель Правительства РФ Михаил Мишустин. Выступивший затем Президент Торгово-промышленной палаты РФ Сергей Катырин отметил, что считает крайне важным выявлять системные проблемы и изыскивать дополнительные резервы в уже проводимой работе, преодоление которых … [Read more...]
UNDP Project elevates youth engagement for climate action in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 21 June 2023: UNDP project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, held a series of presentations on climate issues for young people in Dashoguz city to celebrate the World … [Read more...]
Туркмено-Российский бизнес-форум привлек более 300 туркменских и российских компаний – Российская делегация приехала в Ашхабад с портфелем конкретных предложений
Эльвира Кадырова 19-20 января 2023 года в Ашхабаде проходит Туркмено-Российский форум. Цель форума – полномасштабное углубление торгово-экономического и промышленного сотрудничества России и Туркменистана. Впечатляет число участников с обеих сторон - это более 300 представителей деловых кругов и организаций, в том числе 220 компаний из 40 регионов России и с … [Read more...]
UNDP promotes vocational education and employment of persons with disabilities in Turkmenistan
UNDP and national partners discussed important issues related to inclusive education and employment of persons with disabilities at the round table on “Promoting vocational education and employment of people with disabilities: international best practices and development of recommendations”, held on 15 September 2023 at the UN Building in Ashgabat. The event was organized … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Russian Business Forum attracted over 300 Turkmen and Russian companies – the Russian delegation came to Ashgabat with a portfolio of concrete proposals
Elvira Kadyrova On 19-20 January 2023, the Turkmen-Russian Forum is being held in Ashgabat. The purpose of the forum is a full–scale deepening of trade, economic and industrial cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan. The number of participants from both sides is impressive - more than 300 representatives of business circles and organizations, including 220 companies … [Read more...]
UNDP raises awareness of water specialists on the issues related to the impact of climate change on water resources of Turkmenistan
Within the framework of the project "Developing the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan", implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a new series of three-days workshops for water specialists were launched. … [Read more...]
Рустам Минниханов встретился в Ашхабаде с Аркадагом Бердымухамедовым
В четверг, в Ашхабаде состоялась встреча Председателя Халк Маслахаты Милли Генгеша Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым с Президентом Татарстана Рустамом Миннихановым. Аркадаг Бердымухамедов подчеркнул, что в рамках российско-туркменских отношений для Туркменистана имеет важное значение сотрудничество с Татарстаном как с одним из регионов Российской Федерации. Он … [Read more...]
UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan visited the Awaza Tourist Zone on the Caspian coast – the First Solar Power Plant launched in Awaza
Awaza, 2-3 June 2023: The UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, Ms. Narine Sahakyan made a two-day working visit to the Awaza National Tourist Zone, Balkan velayat, from June 2 to 3, 2023, within the framework of the project "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) … [Read more...]
Rustam Minnikhanov met with Arkadag Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat
On Thursday, 19 January 2023, in Ashgabat, a meeting was held between the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. Arkadag Berdimuhamedov stressed that within the framework of Russian-Turkmen relations, cooperation with Tatarstan as one of the regions of the Russian Federation … [Read more...]
UNDP strengthens national statistical capacity in tourism sector of Turkmenistan
Within the framework of the joint project “Strengthening institutional, statistical and information-technical capacity of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan (TurkmenStat)”, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the TurkmenStat a series of training sessions on the Tourism Expenditures Survey (TES) was held in Ashgabat and the Awaza … [Read more...]
Президент Туркменистана посетил газовое месторождение Галкыныш
Президент Туркменистана Сердар Бердымухамедов 19 января 2023 года совершил рабочий визит на газовое месторождение Галкыныш в Марыйской области. Это второе по величине газовое месторождение в мире с активной добычей газа, как для внутреннего потребления, так и на экспорт. На месторождении председатель государственного концерна "Туркменгаз" Батыр Аманов доложил о работе и … [Read more...]
UNDP Supplies Insulin to Turkmenistan as part of a project to provide drugs for the treatment of NCDs
UNDP in Turkmenistan is committed to strengthening the country's health system and supporting measures to combat non-communicable diseases. As part of the Agreement on the procurement of medicines and medical products for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in Turkmenistan, UNDP handed over to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan a … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan visits Galkynysh gas field
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan made a working visit on 19 January 2023 to the Galkynysh gas field in the Mary province. This is the second largest gas field in the world with active production of gas, both for the domestic consumption and export. At the field, the head of the state concern Turkmengaz, Batyr Amanov, reported on the work and functioning of the … [Read more...]
UNDP supported the exchange of experiences on financial accounts between Turkmenistan and Armenia
Ashgabat, 4 July 2023: The study visit, organized within the framework of the project “Strengthening institutional, statistical and information -technical capacity of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan”, jointly implemented by UNDP and TurkmenStat, took place from June 26 to 30, 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia. During the visit, the Turkmen delegation, consisting of … [Read more...]
Туркменистан готовится к разработке месторождений железа
Туркменистан готовится к разработке своих месторождений железных руд и производству оксида железа в местечке Чагыл в Туркменбашинском районе Балканской области. Об этом сообщил вице-премьер Пурчеков в ходе заседания кабинета министров, проведенного президентом Сердаром Бердымухамедовым по видеосвязи в четверг, 19 января 2023 года. В ближайшее время будут объявлены … [Read more...]
UNDP supports the development of the 3rd periodic report of Turkmenistan on the implementation of ICESCR
Ashgabat, 12-13 July 2023: Within the framework of the project “Assistance in the realization National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the Area of Human Rights for 2021-2025” jointly implemented with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan, a two-day workshop to discuss the First Draft of the 3rd periodic report of Turkmenistan on the implementation of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan prepares to develop its iron oxide deposits
Turkmenistan is preparing to develop its iron oxide deposits at Çagyl area in the Turkmenbashy district of the Balkan province. This was reported by the deputy prime minister Purchekov during the cabinet meeting conducted by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov through the video link on Thursday, 19 January 2023. International tenders will be announced soon to identify the … [Read more...]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan in preparing for the Dialogue with the CERD
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly with the government of Turkmenistan held a working meeting to discuss the preparation of the state delegation for the Dialogue with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The event was conducted at the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy of Turkmenistan. The working meeting, … [Read more...]
Россия заявила о желании участвовать в строительстве и эксплуатации газопровода ТАПИ
Россия может принять участие в строительстве и эксплуатации газопровода Туркменистан – Афганистан – Пакистан – Индия, заявил МИД РФ в пресс-релизе, по итогам недавнего визита в Кабул Спецпредставителя Президента России по Афганистану Замира Кабулова. Он провел консультации с министром иностранных дел Афганистана Амиром Моттаки и другими представителями афганского … [Read more...]
UNDP supports the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan in strengthening basic laboratory services
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan continues to strengthen the capacity and preparedness of health system in Turkmenistan. In the framework of the project “COVID-19 response in Turkmenistan”, funded by the loan of the World Bank, UNDP provided a … [Read more...]
Russia declares willingness to engage in construction and operation of TAPI
Russia may take part in the construction and operation of the Turkmenistan– Afghanistan– Pakistan–India gas pipeline, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a press release following a recent visit of Moscow’s special envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov to Kabul. He held consultations with the foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Muttaqi and other representatives of the Afghan … [Read more...]