Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, a training workshop themed “Studying international experience in the development of legal framework with respect to energy conservation and energy efficiency, as well as on … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
Why is Russia interested in forging marine connectivity with Turkmenistan?
The creation of shipping lines between Astrakhan ports and the port of Turkmenbashi has been the subject of recent negotiations in Astrakhan with the participation of representatives of Rosmorrechflot (Russian marine and river fleet), the government of the Astrakhan region, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, representatives of the Astrakhan special economic zone "Lotos" … [Read more...]
UNDP Supports Turkmenistan’s Health Ministry with Medicine Procurement
UNDP procured to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan another batch of medicines supplied under the project “Response to COVID-19 in Turkmenistan”, funded by the World Bank. The delivery totaling $203 730 includes Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid 1000 mg/200 mg in the amount of 72 000 vials and Albumin 50 ml in the amount of 3,000 vials, which will be … [Read more...]
Почему Россия заинтересована в налаживании судоходных соединений с Туркменистаном?
Создание судоходных линий между астраханскими портами и портом Туркменбаши стало предметом обсуждений недавних переговоров в Астрахани с участием представителей Росморречфлота, правительства Астраханской области, Туркменистана, Кыргызстана и Узбекистана, представителей астраханской особой экономической зоны «Лотос» и логистических компаний. Встреча в Астрахани стала … [Read more...]
UNESCO calls for immediate ban on smartphones in schools
A recently launched report by UNESCO has called for ban on smartphones in schools across the world. The report warns against the overuse of technology like smartphones and computers in education, saying that the benefits they bring disappear when they’re used in excess or without the guidance of a teacher. Some countries are already thinking along the same lines. France … [Read more...]
Каспийское море быстро сокращается. Прибрежные страны пытаются найти решение, но проблема имеет глобальный характер
Комментарий nCa «...к 2100 году уровень воды в Каспийском море может упасть еще на 8-30 метров (от 26 до 98 футов)». Это тревожная цитата из исследовательской работы под названием «Судьба Каспийского моря в условиях прогнозируемого изменения климата и забора воды в 21 веке». Она была написана Сифаном А Кориче, Джой С. Сингарайер и Ханной Л. Клок и опубликована IOP … [Read more...]
UNESCO launches a new regional project on Cryosphere in Central Asia
On 6-7 July 2023, the UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office in cooperation with the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme organized an inception workshop on "Strengthening the resilience of Central Asian countries by enabling regional cooperation to assess high altitude glacio-nival systems to develop integrated methods for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change" … [Read more...]
Caspian Sea is shrinking fast. Littoral countries are trying to find a solution but it is a global responsibility.
nCa Commentary “ . . by 2100, water levels in the Caspian Sea could drop by another 8 to 30 meters (26 to 98 feet).” This is an alarming quote from a research paper titled, “The fate of the Caspian Sea under projected climate change and water extraction during the 21st century.” It was authored by Sifan A Koriche, Joy S Singarayer, and Hannah L Cloke, and published by … [Read more...]
UNESCO may provide technical assistance to Turkmenistan in digital education
UNESCO may provide technical support to Turkmenistan in the field of digital education. This was discussed during the meeting of Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Maksat Charyyev with Director of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education Tao Zhan, which took place on 9 June. Director Tao Zhan praised Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
Президент Узбекистана посетил Сингапур – подписано восемь документов
Президент Узбекистана Шавкат Мирзиеев посетил Сингапур 16-17 января 2023 года. Во время визита он провел отдельные встречи с премьер-министром Ли Сянь Луном и президентом Халимой Якоб. Это был плодотворный визит, который привел к подписанию восьми документов: (1) Соглашение о сотрудничестве в области транспорта между Министерством транспорта Республики Узбекистан и … [Read more...]
UNESCO representative presented to the President of Turkmenistan certificates on inscription of cultural objects in the List of Intangible Heritage
During the meeting on Monday, 15 May, the Director of the UNESCO Cluster Office in Tehran, Golda El-Khoury, presented President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with several certificates confirming the inscription of cultural objects in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. As known, last year, on the initiative of Turkmenistan, such objects as … [Read more...]
President of Uzbekistan visits Singapore – Eight documents signed
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan visited Singapore, 16-17 January 2023. During the visit he had separate meetings with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President President Halimah Yacob. It was a fruitful visit that led to the signing of eight documents: (1) Transport Co-operation Agreement between the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan and … [Read more...]
UNICEF 2022 Annual Report – For every child, every opportunity
For children across the globe, 2022 was a year fraught with difficult challenges and intractable crises. Millions suffered the consequences of floods, storms and droughts linked to climate change, struggled to access essential services amidst violent conflict, or continued to feel the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic. These were among the factors which led to a … [Read more...]
Делегация ООН во главе с высокопоставленной женщиной-чиновником отправилась с визитом в Афганистан, чтобы обсудить с талибами запрет для женщин на работу
Делегация ООН во главе с г-жой Аминой Мохаммад прибыла в Афганистан в среду, 18 января 2023 года. Она является заместителем генерального секретаря Организации Объединенных Наций, самой высокопоставленной женщиной-должностным лицом системы ООН. В состав делегации также входит глава организации "ООН-женщины" г-жа Сима Бахус. В среду делегация провела встречу с исполняющим … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Ministry of Internal Affairs continue to strengthen child-friendly justice system in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 17 May 2023 – Establishing child-friendly approaches and positive practices during investigations will protect children from unnecessary trauma, which may occur during repeated interviews or interrogations in the justice process. This was the main topic of discussion during the round table, which was organized today by UNICEF with participation of representatives from … [Read more...]
Delegation led by highest-ranking female official of the UN visits Afghanistan to discuss with the Taliban the ban on women in workplaces
A UN delegation led by Ms. Amina Mohammad arrived in Afghanistan on Wednesday, 18 January 2023. She is the deputy secretary general of the United Nations, the highest-ranking female official of the UN system. The delegation also includes the head of UN Women, Ms. Sima Bahous. The delegation had a meeting on Wednesday with the acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan … [Read more...]
UNICEF connects a primary health care facility to solar energy in Turkmenistan
Recently, a new pilot solar energy system was installed in the rural health centre of Pelvert in Halach etrap, Lebap velayat. This is the first primary health care facility in Turkmenistan to have been fitted with solar electricity - an innovative project implemented by UNICEF together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan. The continuous supply of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part Three
This is Part Three of the chapter on Turkmenistan of the recently issued CAREC Energy Outlook 2030 report. The complete report is available at this link: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/850111/carec-energy-outlook-2030.pdf Energy Consumption In 2018, energy intensity in Turkmenistan was 19.03 British thermal units (Btu) per dollar of GDP, which is … [Read more...]
UNICEF delivered three Oxygen Plants for continuous medical oxygen supply at health facilities of Turkmenistan
Access to oxygen can save lives in emergency conditions and is also a critical treatment for children with pneumonia and other acute respiratory infections. The recent global pandemic once again showed that oxygen gaps can overwhelm health systems and lead into a crisis. To ensure a reliable source of oxygen supply, UNICEF developed an innovative emergency solution, known as … [Read more...]
Строительство железнодорожной линии Решт-Астара в Иране при российском финансировании соединит железнодорожные системы Ирана и Азербайджана
Россия почти готова профинансировать строительство железнодорожной линии Решт-Астара, которая протянется вдоль каспийского побережья Ирана. Секретарь Госсовета России Игорь Левитин в сопровождении высокопоставленных железнодорожных чиновников Ирана 18 января 2023 года проинспектировал предлагаемый маршрут железной дороги на вертолете. Заместитель министра транспорта … [Read more...]
UNICEF stands ready to support the implementation of the newly approved National Action Plan for the Realization of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028
Today, by the decree of the President of Turkmenistan, National Action Plan for the Realization of Children's Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028 has been approved. The new Plan has been prepared based on the national priorities set in the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028, and on the key recommendations and … [Read more...]
Construction of Rasht-Astara railway line in Iran with Russian financing will connect railway systems of Iran and Azerbaijan
Russia is almost ready to finance the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway line along the Caspian coast of Iran. Russia’s State Council Secretary Igor Levitin, accompanied by the senior railway officials of Iran, inspected the proposed track route by helicopter on 18 January 2023. Iranian deputy transportation minister Kheirollah Khademi said that Iran and Russia … [Read more...]
UNICEF, Government and children of Turkmenistan celebrate Children’s Day
Ashgabat, June 1, 2023 – Today, UNICEF together with the Government and children of Turkmenistan marked the International Day for Protection of Children through various events aimed at celebrating children and promoting their rights. On 1 of June, UNICEF in partnership with the “Turkmenaragatnashyk” agency launched the postal stamps dedicated to the 30th anniversary of … [Read more...]
Президент Татарстана прибыл с рабочим визитом в Туркменистан
В среду, 18 января, Президент Татарстана Рустам Минниханов прибыл с рабочим визитом в Туркменистан. В рамках визита Минниханов встретится с Президентом Туркменистана Сердаром Бердымухамедовым и Председателем Халк Маслахаты Милли Генгеша Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым. Глава Татарстана примет участие в пленарном заседании Российско-Туркменского … [Read more...]
Uniting for Progress: EU and UN Support the Launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence
UN Kazakhstan, Elnara Bainazarova, RCO Communications and Advocacy Adviser Caption: Official launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence Photo: © UN Women Steering Committee meeting of the Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan The Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based … [Read more...]
President of Tatarstan arrived on a working visit to Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 18 January, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov arrived on a working visit to Turkmenistan. During the visit, In addition, Minnikhanov will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The head of Tatarstan will take part in the plenary session of … [Read more...]
UNODC and CARICC organized a Regional Training on Joint Cross Border Operations for Law Enforcement Agencies of Central Asia
On 7 - 11 August 2023, a regional training on joint cross border operations for law enforcement officers from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, UNODC said in a press release. The event was conducted within the framework of the Cross-Border Cooperation … [Read more...]
Кыргызстан купил суперкомпьютер и планирует научить искусственный интеллект говорить по-кыргызски
Правительство Кыргызстана приобрело суперкомпьютер NVIDIA, мощность которого составляет 1 петафлопс, что позволяет совершать 1 квадриллион операций в секунду. Как заявили недавно в администрации Президента, в настоящее время корпорация «Улут Софт» работает над проектом по внедрению искусственного интеллекта, обрабатывающего информацию на кыргызском языке. ИИ должен будет … [Read more...]
UNRCCA conducts national consultations on the counter-terrorism early warning network for Central Asia
In July 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), in close partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), held a series of national consultations on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss substantial and operational issues of the … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan bought a supercomputer to teach artificial intelligence to speak Kyrgyz
The government of Kyrgyzstan has acquired an NVIDIA supercomputer with a capacity of 1 petaflop, which allows performing 1 quadrillion operations per second. As stated recently in the Presidential Administration, Ulut Soft сorporation is currently working on a project to introduce artificial intelligence processing information in the Kyrgyz language. The AI will have to … [Read more...]
UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan discussed climate change issues with youth leaders
Last week the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy, in cooperation with the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, organized a training session for the participants and graduates from the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan on the topic of “Climate Change”. The session was facilitated by Mr John Hamilton, Deputy Head of Mission of the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, and Ms … [Read more...]
Китайские и российские ученые воссоздали образ неандертальского ребенка, жившего на территории Узбекистана
Палеоантропологи Цзилиньского университета с помощью технологии цифровой 3D-реставрации воссоздали облик мальчика неандертальца, череп которого был обнаружен в палеолитической пещере Тешик-Таш на территории Узбекистана, сообщает узбекский сайт Podrobno.uz Окаменелый череп, принадлежавший ребенку-неандертальцу в возрасте 8-9 лет и жившему примерно от 300 тысяч до 40 тысяч лет … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Xi Jinping in Xi’an – Turkmenistan and China are ready for comprehensive development of cooperation
On the afternoon 18 May 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Xi'an. The head of Turkmenistan is on a working visit to Xi'an to participate in the China-Central Asia summit. Xi Jinping noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Turkmenistan 31 years ago, the two … [Read more...]
Chinese and Russian scientists recreated the image of a Neanderthal child who lived on the territory of Uzbekistan
Paleoanthropologists of Jilin University with the help of digital 3D restoration technology recreated the appearance of a Neanderthal boy whose skull was discovered in the Paleolithic cave Teshik-Tash on the territory of Uzbekistan, the Uzbek website Podrobno.uz reports. The fossilized skull of a Neanderthal child aged 8-9 years who lived between 300,000 and 40,000 years ago … [Read more...]
Upshot of Turkmenistan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Summit – The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova There are several reasons why the trilateral format of apex diplomacy has gained popularity: A trilateral format is a midway house between bilateralism and multilateralism. The trilateral format affords the flexibility to split some of the issues to their bilateral base as and when required. The consensus reached in a trilateral … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part Two
This is Part Two of the chapter on Turkmenistan of the recently issued CAREC Energy Outlook 2030 report. The complete report is available at this link: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/850111/carec-energy-outlook-2030.pdf Energy Sector and Technologies Assessment Conventional Fuel Production Turkmenistan’s fossil fuel production mainly consists of … [Read more...]
USAID and UNFPA cooperate to Strengthen Families in Turkmenistan
June 7, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan, has concluded a six-month pilot training program on family counseling. USAID and UNFPA-supported civil society organizations provided training on positive gender norms, reproductive rights, and constructive … [Read more...]
Президенты Туркменистана и России обсудили вопросы сотрудничества по телефону
Во вторник, 17 января, состоялся телефонный разговор между Президентом Туркменистана Сердаром Бердымухамедовым и Президентом Российской Федерации Владимиром Путиным. Как сообщает государственное информационное агентство TDH, стороны отметили, что стратегическое многоплановое партнёрство между Туркменистаном и Российской Федерацией развивается по восходящему вектору … [Read more...]
USAID facilitates launch of the first sign language interpretation service in Turkmenistan
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with the Blind and Deaf Society of Turkmenistan (BDST) to establish a free-of-charge Sign Language Interpretation Service in all five regions of Turkmenistan. On June 1, 2023, seven sign language interpreters trained by USAID, started offering their services to persons who are deaf or … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia had a telephone conversation
On Tuesday, 17 January, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the state news agency TDH, the parties noted that the strategic multifaceted partnership between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation is developing on an upward trend in almost all directions. Fruitful cooperation has been established … [Read more...]
USAID has opened a skills training center for women in Ashgabat
A skills training center for returned migrants and vulnerable groups of women was opened in Ashgabat for those who wish to acquire new skills and contribute to the country's economy. The center is a part of a USAID-funded grant to the civil society organization Yenme, which provides legal, social, medical, and psychological support and shelter for male and female victims of … [Read more...]
Президент Казахстана посетил ОАЭ – Подписано девять документов – Опубликовано совместное заявление
nCa Report В ходе своего официального визита в ОАЭ, который также сочетался с участием в открытии саммита «Неделя Устойчивого Развития Абу-Даби 2023», Президент Казахстана Касым-Жомарт Токаев провел встречу с президентом ОАЭ шейхом Мухаммедом бен Заидом Аль Нахайяном во вторник, 17 января 2023 года. Переговоры, проведенные в формате «тет-а-тет», завершились подписанием … [Read more...]
USAID Helps Turkmenistan TB Specialists Learn New Treatment Methods
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) trained five tuberculosis (TB) specialists from Turkmenistan on the clinical management of drug-resistant (DR) TB during a study tour to Riga, Latvia. Organized by the WHO Collaborating Center in Riga, Latvia, 7-day advanced course from 16 to 23 August included intensive … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan visits UAE – Nine documents signed – Joint statement issued
nCa Report In his official visit to the UAE that also combined with his participation in the opening of the ADSW Summit 2023, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan had a meeting with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday, 17 January 2023. The talks, held in tete-a-tete led to the signing of nine bilateral documents. The presidents issued a … [Read more...]
USAID Workshop Familiarizes Turkmenistan Government Officials with Latest Innovations in Natural Resource Forecast Modeling
Last week in Ashgabat, USAID hosted a national workshop to familiarize government officials in Turkmenistan with the latest innovations for improved forecast modeling of natural resource use in the Amu Darya River Basin. The workshop focused on software packages -- Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP), Low-Emission Analysis Platforms (LEAP) and others -- to help participants … [Read more...]
Неделя устойчивого развития Абу-Даби 2023 объединила основные мероприятия, посвященные стабильному развитию
ADSW 2023 (Неделя устойчивого развития Абу-Даби 2023) проходит с 14 по 19 января 2023 года в городе Масдар в ОАЭ. ADSW 2023, организованная Центром чистой энергетики ОАЭ Masdar, включает в себя серию ключевых мероприятий под девизом «Объединенные климатическими действиями на пути к COP28». Мега-мероприятия ADSW также сосредоточены на ключевых приоритетах устойчивого … [Read more...]
USAID И ЮНФПА Сотрудничают в Деле Укрепления Семей в Туркменистане
7 июня 2023 г., Ашхабад, Туркменистан – Агентство США по международному развитию USAID, в партнёрстве со страновым офисом Фонда ООН в области народонаселения (ЮНФПА) в Туркменистане завершило шестимесячную пилотную программу семейного консультирования. Поддерживаемые USAID и ЮНФПА общественные объединения провели тренинги для более чем 200 молодых пар в Ашхабаде, Мары и … [Read more...]
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023 combines major events focused on sustainability
The ADSW 2023 (Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023) is taking place 14-19 January 2023 at the Masdar City in the UAE. ADSW 2023, hosted by the UAE's clean energy powerhouse Masdar, features a series of key events under the theme of ‘United on Climate Action Towards COP28.’ A cluster of mega events, ADSW is also focused on key priorities for sustainable development ahead of … [Read more...]
USAID открыл в Ашхабаде центр профессиональной подготовки для женщин
В Ашхабаде открылся центр профессиональной подготовки для уязвимых женщин, бывших мигранток, желающих приобрести новые навыки, трудоустроиться и внести свой вклад в развитие экономики страны. Данный центр является частью гранта Общественной организации «Енме», финансируемого USAID, в рамках которого предоставляется юридическая, социальная, медицинская и психологическая … [Read more...]
Джесс Стоун и ее немецкая овчарка путешествуют по миру на мотоцикле. Проедут и через Центральную Азию
Джесс Стоун и ее немецкая овчарка по кличке Мокси путешествуют по миру последние десять месяцев. Они преодолевают на мотоцикле амбициозный маршрут – 90 стран за два с половиной года. Родом из Канады, Джесс научилась ездить на мотоцикле у своего мужа Грега, который также сопровождает ее. Они женаты восемь лет и уже совершили 8-месячное велосипедное путешествие с Севера на … [Read more...]