Tariq Saeedi The blockchain technology and the P2P networking are already an important part of our life and economy. However, their full potential will only unpack when 5G technology becomes affordable and easily available. We are entering an uncharted territory where Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Skills (IoA) would the way we work, live our lives, and interact … [Read more...]
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Визит Президента Бердымухамедова в Италию укрепит туркмено-итальянское партнерство
6-7 ноября 2019 года Президент Бердымухамедов посетит с официальным визитом Италию. Как ожидается, визит укрепит партнерство между двумя странами. Эксклюзивное Интервью – Посол Италии Диего Унгаро В свете предстоящего визита президента Бердымухамедова в Италию мы задали несколько вопросов послу Диего Унгаро: nCa: Каков текущий объем двустороннего товарооборота и каковы … [Read more...]
Italian and Turkmen businessmen to meet in Milan
Elvira Kadyrova On 6 November 2019, the Turkmen-Italian business forum will be held in Milan, says the Italian Embassy in a press release. The event will be co-organized by the Italian Trade Agency, the ministries of economic development and foreign affairs of Italy, the diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan and Italy. A large delegation of several dozen private … [Read more...]
Summit delivers major step up in national ambition and private sector action on pathway to key 2020 climate deadline
As recognition mounts that time is running out, youth leaders warn: 'we will be watching' NEW YORK, 23 September (UN Information Service) - Major announcements by government and private sector leaders at the United Nations Climate Action Summit boosted climate action momentum, and demonstrated growing recognition that the pace of climate action must be rapidly … [Read more...]
Italian and Swiss movies at Ashgabat cinema on 24 and 25 May 2019
The Embassy of Italy is glad to invite everyone to a screening of two movies at Ashgabat cinema: Friday, May 24 at 19.00 - Pasta Nera – Italian film with Russian subtitles Saturday, May 25 at 16.00 - Azzurro – Swiss film in Italian with Russian subtitle /// Italian Embassy, Ashgabat … [Read more...]
UNECE and FAO debut first ever report on forest reserves in Central Asia and Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Cumulative forests and other wooded lands of the eight countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia cover more than 30 million ha, which is the size of Italy. Forests in the Caucasus occupy less than 15 per cent of the territory, and in Central Asia less than 10 per cent. The “State of Forests of the Caucasus and Central Asia” report, launched on 7 May by … [Read more...]
BRI of China – Uniting the world
nCa Report It is truly global in nature and scope, this BRI of China. Never before has the world seen so comprehensive and so inclusive drive to spread the benefits around the globe. Launched in 2013, the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) of China has made unbelievable progress in little more than five years. Here are the highlights of progress made from 2013 and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi The partnership of Japan with Turkmenistan is another example of agile diplomacy in action. It is the combination of the ability to stay focused, and the diligent work to understand the new and emerging trends in Turkmenistan. --- Both of these are achieved by the frequent exchange of visits at different levels. Two important visits by the Turkmen side … [Read more...]
Commissioning Ceremony of the First Unit of “Roghun” HPP
[based on material from the official website of the President of Tajikistan – http://president.tj/en/node/18905 -- dated 16 November 2018] President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan vi sited the Roghun hydropower plant on 16 November 2018 to lead the commissioning ceremony of the first unit of the Roghun hydropower plant. The representatives of Russia, Italy,India, … [Read more...]
Polymer plant adds new layers of possibilities to industrial-economic mix of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Gyyanly, 17 October 2018 (nCa) --- In a ceremony led Wednesday by President Berdymuhamedov, a gas chemical complex was put into service at the Caspian shore, adding several new layers to the industrial-economic mix of Turkmenistan. Located at the Kiyanly (Gyyanly) settlement, the plant is named GPZ – Gyyanly Polimer Zawody. This translates to Kiyanly … [Read more...]
Preamble to Peace and Trust
Tariq Saeedi, Raviliya Kadyrova, Elvira Kadyrova The concept is simple: For peace to exist there must be mutual trust among all the parties. Moreover, peace, once achieved, cannot continue to exist without active maintenance of the trust. ----- Consequently, peace is a joint responsibility and the required level of trust is also a joint responsibility. * * * UN … [Read more...]
Who and how does Kyrgyzstan represent the international scene?
Note: This article was originally published by Delo.kg (http://delo.kg/khromye-utki-vneshnej-politiki/). We are producing here because even though it is focused on Kyrgyzstan, the underlying message is to point out the challenges in running a foreign service in this day and age that remains relevant as it operates under the microscopic watch of the social media. … [Read more...]
20th anniversary of Astana
This year, residents of Kazakhstan will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the capital of their country. For Kazakhs, every date that has anything to do with Astana is special. And this is not an exaggeration. The history of the birth of the capital of their country is studied in schools, institutes; this is highlighted in films, journalistic investigations, and poetic … [Read more...]
8 Trade Routes That Shaped World History
BY CLAIRE COCK-STARKEY SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 GETTY IMAGES Trade routes have developed since ancient times to transport goods from places of production to places of commerce. Scarce commodities that were only available in certain locations, such as salt or spices, were the biggest driver of trade networks, but once established, these roads also facilitated … [Read more...]
Central Asia – Caucasus: 2018 – The Year of Opportunity for France
Gilles Remy, CEO of CIFAL Group, Vice-President of the Eurasian Commission of Foreign Trade Advisers, Chairman of the French-Turkmen Chamber of Commerce Ashgabat, the 5th Asian Games in closed premises and in martial arts, September 2017. 2017 was a year of economic recovery for Central Asia and Caucasus. Following a sluggish phase, growth has resumed, driven by a rise … [Read more...]
Двусторонние Итальяно-Туркменские отношения
Диего Унгаро, Посол Италии в Туркменистане Италия и Туркменистан установили двусторонние дипломатические отношения в 1992 году, и в этом году мы отмечаем 25-летие этой значительной даты. Италия открыла свою дипломатическую миссию в Ашхабаде в 2014 году, а Туркменистан создал ее в Риме в 2016 году. Следует помнить, что с исторической и культурной точки зрения наши регионы и … [Read more...]
ISIS – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi Where do elephants go to die? --- To a mammoth pit deep in the forest. Where do empires go to die? --- To the battlefield. This is the era of outsourcing. From manufacturing to defence, from banking services to rigging the telephone cables, everything is outsourced. The Empire has outsourced its own demise. In the best traditions of Empires, this Empire … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan steps forward with courageous, avant-garde policies – Social contract redefined
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 October 2017 (nCa) --- As the annual session of the Elders Council wrapped up Tuesday at the Yayla festival grounds, the outcome was vast in scope and impact. With courageous policies and avant-garde decisions adopted during the session, Turkmenistan has clearly redefined the narrative and terms of the social contract between the state and the … [Read more...]
Energy Charter Forum in Ashgabat stimulates exchange of views on energy security
nCa Report Ashgabat, 31 May 2017 (nCa) --- The Energy Charter Forum, being held in Ashgabat, 30-31 May 2017, is a microcosm of how the global energy security should be treated and managed ----- shared hopes and aspirations grappling incrementally with clashing chaos and doubts. The theme of the Forum, the first major Energy Charter event under the chairmanship of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan joins UNSC with well-defined peacekeeping mission
nCa Commentary Kazakhstan became the non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on 1 January 2017. It is the first country in Central Asia to be elected to the UNSC. On 10 January 2017, the foreign minister of Kazakhstan, Kairat Abdrakhmanov presented the policy address of President Nursultan Nazarbayev “Kazakhstan’s Concept Vision on Sustainable Global Partnership for … [Read more...]
Trump for Central Asia – Part Three
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 6 December 2016 (nCa) --- What has been said already must be rephrased for emphasis – Trump ran his entire campaign while remaining outside the box and there is every indication that he will remain out of the box during his time in office. Even if he shifts into the box, he will definitely redesign the box. He spoke for the ‘forgotten’ people and he … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде завершилась Первая Неделя Итальянской Кухни
Ашхабад, 24 ноября—Посольство Италии, в сотрудничества с отелем «Йылдыз» провело в Ашхабаде первую неделю Итальянской кухни. В период с 20 по 23 ноября два итальянских шеф-повара, представители «Итальянской федерации шеф-поваров» провели мастер-классы, в ходе которых было продемонстрировано приготовление настоящих и простых итальянских блюд в лучших гастрономических … [Read more...]
First Italian Cuisine Week concludes in Ashgabat
Ashgabat, 24 November 2016—The Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with hotel “Yyldyz”, organized the “First Italian Cuisine Week in Ashgabat”. From Sunday the 20th till Wednesday the 23rd of November, two Italian chefs from the “Italian Federation of Chefs” performed Master Classes to show how to cook genuine and simple Italian dishes, along the best gastronomic … [Read more...]
Connectivity for peace and prosperity
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 23 November 2016 (nCa) --- Amir Timur (known as Tamerlane during the age of ignorance) writes in his biography: “If an old woman carrying gold and diamonds in an open platter travels alone from the borders of China to the borders of Europe, no one will dare touch her. I have established peace and security. I have cleared the land for trade … [Read more...]
Aroma of Italian Cuisine in Ashgabat
Ashgabat, 22 Nov—In the ongoing week of Italian Cuisine in Ashgabat, organized by the embassy of Italy in collaboration with Yyldyz Hotel, the the first day of master class was dedicated to the students of Italian language of Turkmen State University Magtymguly and today to the student of Professional College (Tekhnikum). They were taught how to prepare some Italian dishes … [Read more...]
Brexit bombshell and Central Asia
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 25 June 2016 (nCa) --- The ‘Leave’ vote in the hotly contested Brexit referendum is a big surprise for all, especially those who were campaigning for it. It will take a while, perhaps two months, to fully comprehend the scope of this decision and how it will impact Central Asia. In the parlance of Game Theory, it looks like a negative-sum model, … [Read more...]
The Obscenity of Humanitarian Warfare
The Obscenity of Humanitarian Warfare By: Peter Chamberlin America and NATO have done a very bad thing, a perplexing thing--they have blurred the lines between war and peace, by turning "humanitarian intervention" into a tool of aggression. It is now logical to view all American humanitarian aid, in all of its forms, as the first stage of aggression, America's foot in the … [Read more...]
Kaleidoscoping the Migrant Problem-Opportunity Dilemma
Ben Tanosborn Pictures of migrant-exiles from the Middle East, not just Syrians but Iraqis and Afghanis as well, are currently being transmitted by CNN, Aljazeera English and other news giants to homes all over the world in customary repetition which most of us would agree exceeds the canons of proper news reporting. Fodder news portraying human pain and misery are being … [Read more...]
The Turkish Glum – Part 3: Beyond Turkey
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 9 July 2013 (nCa) [on this site - 25 July 2013] --- In order to understand the situation in Turkey, there are many issues that need to be treated, first separately and then in various combinations. For instance, the significance of the Treaty of Lausanne of 1923 and why it continues to matter, the difference and similarities between the Alawites of … [Read more...]
Energy Policy of Turkmenistan and the UN Resolution on Reliable and Stable Transit of Energy
Ashgabat, 23 May 2013 (nCa) --- On 17 May 2013, the UN General Assembly passed unanimously the resolution ‘Reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring sustainable development and international cooperation.’ This is the second resolution on this subject – the first one was passed in 2008. It was initiated by Turkmenistan and co-authored by 71 … [Read more...]
UN Alliance of Civilizations – Fostering Innovation through Apps and Games
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Wants to Foster Innovation through Apps and Games Promoting Intercultural Dialogue The UNAOC launches Create UNAOC 2012, a global competition organized with MIT Education Arcade and Learning Games Network; International Partners include Global Voices, Fundazione Mondo Digitale, Voice of America, ICT for Peace, John Lennon … [Read more...]
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The Obscenity of Humanitarian Warfare
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“Humanitarian Bombs,” Anthony Freda Art The Obscenity of Humanitarian Warfare By: Peter Chamberlin America and NATO have done a very bad thing, a perplexing thing–they have blurred the lines between war and peace, by turning “humanitarian intervention” into a tool of aggression. It is now logical to view all American humanitarian aid, in all of its forms, as the first … [Read more...]
Afghanistan conference in Ashgabat: Pumping blood to Heart of Asia?
nCa Report and Commentary Ashgabat, 19 April 2012 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan hosted Wednesday an international conference on Afghanistan. The outcome can be described as a midway point in the arduous journey toward the start of the peace process in the unfortunate country not in a position to author its own fate. The conference, officially titled ‘Second preparatory meeting for … [Read more...]
[Archive Material] ‘Final Solution’ Frenzy – Part Two: Russian Atheist Explains Suicide Bombing
Continued from Part One Tariq Saeedi With Sergi Pyatakov and Tamara Orlova in Moscow Additional reporting by Qasim Jan in Kandahar and GN Brohi in Kharan and Nushki 3 April 2010 (nCa) --- Lucky breaks come when you least expect them. A major break presented itself recently, revealing the involvement of the USA and India in the terrorism spate in Pakistan and Afghanistan. We … [Read more...]
Life satisfaction in eastern Europe resilient despite crisis
Major new EBRD report reveals human cost of economic downturn The people of eastern Europe have shown remarkable resilience in the face of huge personal sacrifices caused by the global economic crisis and remained broadly committed to democracy and the free market despite severe hardships, a major new report shows. The Life in Transition Survey II, conducted jointly by … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Gas Congress – Post-Event Report
The 2nd Turkmenistan International Gas Congress (TGC-2011) was held on the 25th -26th of May in “Avaza” the National Tourism zone on the Turkmenistan Caspian Sea coast. The congress attracted in excess of 500 delegates, representing over 160 organisations from 31 countries. Among more than 500 delegates are representatives of the European Commission, the Energy Charter … [Read more...]
Karzai in Turkmenistan, Peace Process Discussed, 6 Bilateral Documents Signed
nCa Report Ashgabat, 29 May 2011 (nCa) --- President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is on official visit to Turkmenistan, 28-29 May 2011. On the first day of his visit the presidents of both the countries held tête-à-tête for more than three hours. Five bilateral documents and a joint communiqué were signed on completion of expanded format consultations. The dialogue … [Read more...]
2011 Global Peace Index: World Less Peaceful
Fall Tied to Conflict Between Citizens and Their Governments Minimal Change in Level of Peace in United States North African and Middle Eastern Turmoil Drives Regional Scores Down Violence Cost the Global Economy More Than $8.12 Trillion in 2010 WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 Iceland regains top spot Libya tumbles 83 spots in rankings, largest fall in GPI … [Read more...]