Агентство США по международному развитию (USAID) и Всемирная организация здравоохранения (ВОЗ) в ходе ознакомительной поездки в Ригу, Латвия, провели тренинг по клиническому ведению лекарственно-устойчивого туберкулеза (ЛУ-ТБ) для туркменский специалистов по туберкулезу. Семидневный курс повышения квалификации, организованный Сотрудничающим центром ВОЗ в Риге, Латвия, … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
Jess Stone and her German Shepherd are touring the world on a motorbike. They will pass through Central Asia
Jess Stone and her German Shepherd named Moxie are on the road for the past ten months. They are traveling on a motorbike with an ambitious itinerary – 90 countries in two and a half years. Originally from Canada, Jess learned the motorbike riding from her husband Greg who is also accompanying her. Married for eight years, they have already completed an 8-month bike trip … [Read more...]
USAID содействует запуску первых услуг сурдоперевода в Туркменистане
Агентство США по международному развитию USAID в партнёрстве с Обществом слепых и глухих Туркменистана (ОСГТ) оказало содействие в предоставлении бесплатных услуг сурдоперевода во всех пяти велаятах Туркменистана. С 1 июня 2023 года семь сурдопереводчиков, прошедших обучение USAID, начали оказание услуг глухим или слабослышащим людям, чтобы облегчить общение с … [Read more...]
Экологическое здоровье городов Туркменистана – под защитой Службы контроля
В этом году Служба экологического контроля, относящаяся к структуре Министерства сельского хозяйства и охраны окружающей среды Туркменистана, отмечает десятилетие своей деятельности. Данная структура, которая функционирует с 10 января 2013 года, осуществляет контроль за исполнением законодательства в ходе промышленной и другой хозяйственной деятельности, обеспечением … [Read more...]
USAID-Hosted Meeting Focuses on Improving Water Resources Management in Turkmenistan
This week, the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity hosted the 5th National Intersectoral Committee (NIC) meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. According to USAID, representatives from national water-energy-food and environment-related ministries and agencies took part along with other water management organizations and research institutions. At the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Environmental health of the cities under the reliable protection
This year, the Environmental Control Service, which runs under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, marks its decade of activity. This institution, which has been operating since 10 January 2013, oversees the application of legislation in the field of industrial and other economic operations, as well as guaranteeing ecologically safe … [Read more...]
USD 10 billion joint Saudi-Pakistan mega refinery at Gawadar will process 300000 barrels per day – it will open new opportunities for Central Asia
The Greenfield Refinery project, worth USD 10 billion, is about to take-off. It is a joint Saudi-Pakistan project at the Gawadar deep sea port. The partners are the Saudi Aramco, and the Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL). The integrated … [Read more...]
Министр Иностранных Дел Туркменистана встретился с Архиепископом Феофилактом
17 января 2023 года Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашид Мередов провел встречу с Архиепископом Феофилактом, управляющим приходами Патриаршего благочиния в Туркменистане. В ходе встречи состоялся обмен мнениями о дальнейшем развитии двусторонних гуманитарных связей. В этом контексте Архиепископ Феофилакт выразил признательность Туркменской стороне за созданные … [Read more...]
Uzbek President congratulates Arkadag Berdimuhamedov on his birthday
On Thursday, 29 June, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who is in Mecca to perform umrah, had a telephone conversation with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Mirziyoyev congratulated Arkadag on his birthday, as well as on the opening of the first stage of Arkadag smart … [Read more...]
Meeting with Archbishop Theophylact at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On January 17, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Archbishop Theophylact, administrator of the parishes of the Patriarchal Deanery in Turkmenistan. During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on the further development of bilateral humanitarian ties. In this context, Archbishop Theophylact expressed gratitude to the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan – TURKSOY: development of cultural diplomacy to promote the great heritage of ancestors
Durbek Sayfullayev, Vice-Rector of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Cultural diplomacy is one of the most important directions of Uzbekistan's foreign policy. It contributes to the strengthening of the country's position and authority in the world community. Uzbekistan attaches great importance to the role of cultural … [Read more...]
Representatives of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan discussed regular cargo freight in the Caspian Sea
The organization of regular marine freight service between the port of Turkmenbashi and Russian ports on the Caspian Sea was discussed on Tuesday, 17 January in Astrakhan, TASS reports. The negotiation brought together representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. According to the Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Denis Afanasyev, regular … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan — International observers note the high level of organization of presidential elections
Today, July 9, in the afternoon, meetings were held at the Central Election Commission with observers from international organizations and foreign states who arrived in our country to monitor the process of preparing and holding early elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Among them were delegations headed by Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...]
Представители Туркменистана, Узбекистана, России и Кыргызстана обсудили регулярные грузоперевозки на Каспии
Организация регулярных линий морских перевозок между портом Туркменбаши и российскими портами на Каспийском море была обсуждена во вторник, 17 января в Астрахани, сообщает ТАСС. В переговорах приняли участие представители Кыргызстана, Узбекистана и Туркменистана. По мнению, председателя правительства Астраханской области Дениса Афанасьева регулярные морские перевозки … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan – Russia: overview of trade and economic cooperation
On 18 September 2023, the 4th meeting of the Joint Commission at the level of the heads of government of Russia and Uzbekistan took place in Moscow. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the meeting: "For us, Uzbekistan is one of the leading economic partners in the Central Asian region. Russia, in turn, occupies the first place in foreign trade with … [Read more...]
Туркменистан готовится к выборам депутатов парламента и Халк Маслахаты
В понедельник, 16 января 2023 года, состоялось заседание Центральной комиссии по проведению выборов и референдумов в Туркменистане, посвящённое вопросам подготовки к предстоящим выборам депутатов Меджлиса седьмого созыва, членов велаятских, этрапских и городских халк маслахаты пятого созыва, членов Генгешей девятого созыва. В ходе заседания были представлены следующие … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan actively tries to overcome the double landlockness, harnessing the connectivity options through the Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, Uzbekistan secured several agreements aimed at improving the logistics of its commodity flows towards Turkey and Europe through the Caucasus region. The development of international transport corridors and the creation of favorable conditions for increasing transit traffic became one of the main topics of Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is preparing for the elections of members of Parliament and People’s Council
On Monday, 16 January 2023, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan held a meeting. The agenda included the issues of the preparation for the upcoming elections of deputies of the Mejlis of the seventh convocation, members of the provincial, district and city khalk maslahaty of the fifth convocation, members of the district councils of the ninth … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and China adopt a comprehensive economic partnership program – 41 documents signed – Chinese and Uzbek businesses conclude deals worth US$25 billion
nCa Report On May 18, 2023, negotiations were held in Xi'an between President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, which ended with the signing of 41 documents. In particular, the heads of state put their signatures under the joint statement. During the talks, topical issues of the extensive agenda of Uzbek-Chinese … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part One
CAREC has issued Energy Outlook Report 2030 for its member countries including Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as their neighbours Mongolia, Pakistan and China. According to the report, the energy demand in the CAREC region (excluding China) may grow by more than 30 percent by 2030 Energy consumption of natural gas is also expected to increase, reflecting its … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Iran discuss multimodal corridor through Turkmenistan
Iran and Uzbekistan have agreed on the development of a trilateral multimodal transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran. The relevant agreements were reached at the talks between the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov and the Minister of Road Economy and Urban Development of Iran Mehrdod Bazrposh in Tashkent, on Monday, 19 June. Within the framework … [Read more...]
Грузопоток по международному коридору «Север – Юг» вырос
В 2022 году со станций Северной железной дороги, филиала Российских железных дорог, отправлено более 0,6 млн тонн грузов по международному транспортному коридору «Север – Юг», сообщается в пресс-релизе СЖД. В сравнении с предыдущим годом объемы отправок в этом направлении увеличены более чем на треть (на 36,3%). СЖД — один из 16 территориальных филиалов ОАО «Российские … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Sign Gas Supply Contract, Eyeing Long-Term Deal
Uzbek company UzGasTrade and Turkmenistan's State Concern Turkmengaz have inked a short-term contract for the supply of Turkmen gas in the amount of up to 2 billion cubic meters per year, Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov said in an interview with the International Information Center of Turkmenistan. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the visit of the … [Read more...]
Cargo traffic along the North–South corridor has increased
In 2022, more than 0.6 million tons of cargo were transported along the North–South international transport corridor (INSTC) from the stations of the Northern Railway (SZD), a branch of Russian Railways, according to a press release from the SZD. Compared to the previous year, the volume of shipments in this direction increased by more than a third (by 36.3%). The … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan announces early presidential elections
Early presidential elections in Uzbekistan will be held on 9 July 2023. The corresponding decree was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev President Mirziyoyev announced the conduct of early presidential elections during a meeting with the heads of the two chambers of Parliament, political party leaders, judicial and executive officials, and members of the public on Monday, … [Read more...]
Туркменистан – обзор новостей
>>> Производство электроэнергии на новых производственных объектах Балканабатской государственной электростанции за годы независимости увеличено в три раза. В 2022 году на станции выработано чуть больше 2,2 миллиарда киловатт-часов электрической энергии. План работы за прошлый год был выполнен на 108,4 процента. Электрическая энергия, вырабатываемая на станции в … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan explores road transit through Afghanistan as a gateway to South Asia
Uzbekistan is actively working on issues of establishing transport connectivity with South Asia in order to overcome landlockedness and access to open oceans. In particular, Tashkent is exploring the possibilities of using the transit potential of Afghanistan to access Pakistan and the ports of the Indian Ocean. This is evident from the trip undertaken on 26-27 August … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – News in brief
>>> Electricity generation by the Balkanabat State Power Plant has tripled over the years of independence. In 2022, the plant generated over 2.2 billion kilowatt-hours of electric energy. The targets for last year were fulfilled by 108.4 %. The power plant fully provides with electricity the western region of the country. Excess electricity is also supplied to the … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to start importing Russian gas in October – by September, the Uzbek gas transportation system to get ready for receiving supplies
A contract for the supply of Russian gas to Uzbekistan and a Roadmap for preparing the nation's gas transportation system for the acceptance and transportation of Russian pipeline gas were signed last week on the sidelines of the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. UzGasTrade JSC and Gazprom Export LLC concluded the gas purchase and sale agreement for a period … [Read more...]
Путешествие в зимнюю сказку на турецком Восточном экспрессе
Восточный экспресс, курсирующий между столицей Турции Анкарой и Карсом, городом у восточной границы страны, позволяет созерцать потрясающие городские и природные виды, особенно прекрасные зимой. По маршруту следуют два вида поездов: Восточный экспресс и Туристический Восточный экспресс, чтобы любители путешествий могли в полной мере насладиться незабываемой … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan are on final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan Corridor
The railway agencies of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are holding the final stage of negotiations on the Trans-Afghan railway line, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari JSC (Uzbek Railways) reports. The Trans-Afghan Railway line is a large-scale project that will open up new prospects for transport cooperation and development in the … [Read more...]
Experience a winter fairy tale with the Eastern Express in Türkiye
Operating between Türkiye’s capital city Ankara and Kars, one of the country’s most eastern cities, the 'Eastern Express' offers incredible urban and natural vistas, especially in the winter. Two separate train lines; the Eastern Express and the Touristic Eastern Express operate on the route, enabling travel enthusiasts to enjoy an unforgettable journey... Natural beauties, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Establishing the principle for the implementation of a friendly and peaceful foreign policy – a new constitutional value
Azamat TOSHEV, Vice Chairman of the Committee of the Interethnic Relations and Friendly cooperation with Foreign Countries Located at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, Uzbekistan for centuries served as a strong bridge connecting Europe, the Middle East, South and East Asia with its rich cultural and historical heritage. Hundreds of great scientists who made a great … [Read more...]
Азербайджан и Туркменистан присоединяются к протоколу e-CMR Организации Объединенных Наций
Азербайджан и Туркменистан присоединились к e-CMR, взяв на себя обязательства по полностью безбумажной перевозке грузов и укрепив свой переход от стран, не имеющих выхода к морю, к странам с наземным сообщением, сообщает Международный Союз Автомобильного Транспорта (IRU) Азербайджан и Туркменистан, две страны, находящиеся в центре торговых маршрутов восток-запад и север-юг, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev reelected with 87.05% of votes
The incumbent president of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has been reelected for a fresh term with 87.05% of cast votes. The constitutional reforms introduced in April this year have increased the term of office of the president from 5 to 7 years. A president cannot serve for more than two consecutive terms under the amended constitution. There were four candidates … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan join United Nations e-CMR protocol
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have acceded to e-CMR, committing to fully paperless goods transport and reinforcing their transition from landlocked to landlinked countries. Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, two countries at the heart of east-west and north-south trade, have acceded to the e-CMR protocol, which will further digitalise goods transport, boosting trade and … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in the field of … [Read more...]
Проведенный Индией Саммит “Голос Глобального Юга” подчеркнул важность развития, ориентированного на человека
Комментарий nCa Премьер-министр Индии Моди провел первый саммит "Голос глобального юга" в онлайн-формате 12-13 января 2023 года. По программе наряду к основному мероприятию саммита присоединилось еще восемь параллельных сессий. Саммит состоялся в период председательства Индии в G20, которое длится с 1 декабря 2022 года по 30 ноября 2023 года. Задавая тон саммиту, … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposes to develop GCC-Central Asia Agreement on friendship, regional connectivity and cooperation, to create a visa-free tourist space “Gulf-Central Asia”
Addressing at the GCC-Central Asia Summit in Jeddah on 19 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that despite the current risks and challenges, both regions continue to remain a space of peace, stability and progress. The Central Asia and the Gulf states are reliable and long-term partners. In the political sphere, the leader of Uzbekistan noted the … [Read more...]
India hosted Voice of Global South Summit called for human-focused development
nCa Commentary Prime Minister Modi of India hosted the first Voice of Global South Summit in online format on 12-13 January 2023. There were eight sub-events attached to the main event. The summit took place while India is the chair of G20, 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Setting the tone of the summit, PM Modi said countries need to respond to the priorities of … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: Socio-Economic Aspects of Constitutional Reform
Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms under the Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan Regarding social and economic trends in Uzbekistan According to the updated Constitution, "Uzbekistan is a sovereign, democratic, rule-of-law, social and secular state with a republican form of government." For the first time in the history of our … [Read more...]
В новом городе Аркадаг построят мечеть и медресе – Для строительства открыт благотворительный счет
В воскресенье, 15 января, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов проинспектировал положение дел на месте строительства нового города Аркадаг, в том числе ознакомился с проектами главной мечети. Церемония закладки фундамента мечети состоится в ближайшее время. При мечети также будет открыто учебное заведение - медресе. Проект был представлен Председателем … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: The role of international observation in democratic elections
Gulnoza Rakhimova, The permanent member of the Central Election Commission The participation of international organizations and foreign observers in elections is essential for the open and transparent conduct of democratic elections. At the same time, international election observation helps ensure the implementation of citizens' electoral rights, promotes bilateral exchange … [Read more...]
A mosque and madrasah to be built in the new city of Arkadag – Charity account opened for the project
On Sunday, 15 January, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected the pace of construction works at the city of Arkadag. The ceremony of laying the foundation of the mosque will take place in the near future. An educational institution - a madrasah - will also be opened at the mosque. The project was presented by the Chairman of the State Committee … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan’s Textile Plant Goes Green: Using Dust for Fuel and Melt Water for Irrigation
One of the largest textile enterprises of Uzbekistan, Global Textile Infinity, has been operating in the Fergana region of Uzbekistan since 2018. A leading Uzbek textile company employs 2,000 people and produces cotton yarn and knitted fabric of the highest quality. The company uses Swiss Rieter Machine works equipment, as well as its own quality laboratory, to ensure that … [Read more...]
Город Аркадаг – больше подробностей об умном городе
На сайте генерального консульства Туркменистана в Казани (Татарстан, Россия) в сообщении о встрече генерального консула Гуйча Гараева с Ильсуром Метшиным, мэром Казани, приводится ряд подробностей о том, какие элементы «умного города» будут интегрированы в городскую инфраструктуру города Аркадаг – новой столицы Ахалской … [Read more...]
Video – White Horse of Turkmenstan
This is not the only white horse in Turkmenistan but it stands out among the rest because of its unbelievable beauty. Here is a short video: … [Read more...]
Arkadag City – more details about the smart city
The press release on the meeting of Turkmen Consul General Garayev with Ilsur Metshin, the mayor of Kazan (Tatarstan, Russia), published on the website of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Kazan, provides a number of details about which elements of the "smart city" will be integrated into the urban infrastructure of the city of Arkadag – the new capital of the Akhal … [Read more...]
Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress of implementation of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development 2023
The Turkmen State Publishing Service has released ‘The Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress of implementation of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development 2023.’ Here are a few graphics from the 195-page document: The complete report is available at this link: Voluntary National Review of Turkmenistan on the progress … [Read more...]
Туркменистан наращивает производство йода
В 2022 году в Балканской области, западной части Туркменистана, произведено более 639 тонн йода при темпе роста производства 103%, сообщает газета нефтегазового сектора Туркменистана «Небит-газ». Туркменистан признана одной из ведущих стран по запасам йода и является первой в регионе и четвертой в мире страной, обеспечившей свое население йодированной поваренной солью. В … [Read more...]