Striving for enhancing customs cooperation and facilitating trade flows, representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, and the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye convened for a trilateral meeting via video link on 23 November 2023. This meeting, initiated by the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, aimed to … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Hosts Meeting on CASCA+ Multimodal Transport Corridor Development
A three-day meeting of heads of railway departments from countries participating in the international multimodal transport corridor "Countries of the Asia-Pacific region-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Europe" (CASCA+) kicked off in Ashgabat on 15 November. Representatives from the public and private sectors of CASCA+ member countries … [Read more...]
UNODC project Enhances Practical Cooperation and Experience Exchange Among Port Control Units in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
The practical cooperation and information exchange on high-risk cargo shipments along international trade and transport corridors are of utmost importance in facilitating the international trade. This cooperation represents a strategic priority for Customs authorities of the countries cooperating within the framework of the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States
(Astana, November 3, 2023) Dear Heads of State! Dear participants of the Summit! First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the invitation to participate in today's high-level meeting of the Organization of Turkic States, the conditions created for the high organization of the event and … [Read more...]
OTS under Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship Enters “TURKTIME”
nCa Report On 3 November 2023, the 10th Anniversary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit in Astana was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Uzbekistan – President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Azerbaijan - President Ilham Aliyev … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan Hail Successful Development of Strategic Ties
The Chairperson of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gozalov, Azertac reports. During the meeting, Gulmanova congratulated Gozalov on his appointment as ambassador and wished him success in his future activities. Gulmanova said that the friendly and fraternal … [Read more...]
230 MW Garadagh Solar Power Plant – Azerbaijan Launches Largest Solar Power Plant in Caspian Region and CIS
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, one of the largest renewable energy facilities in the region, 230 MW Garadagh solar power plant was inaugurated in Azerbaijan. The opening ceremony led by President Ilham Aliyev was attended by the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technologies of the UAE Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber. Garadagh solar power plant is the largest solar power plant in the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Azerbaijan–Türkiye trilateral working group is working hard on the issues of Turkmen gas supplies to Türkiye, Ambassador Togan Oral says
On Saturday, 28 October 2023, Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan Togan Oral held a briefing for local and foreign media accredited in Ashgabat. During the briefing, the Ambassador gave an overview of the outcomes of the official visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Türkiye. At the end of the briefing, a correspondent for the Russian news agency TASS … [Read more...]
CIS Summit in Bishkek – Security and Economy Top Priorities in Turkmenistan President’s Speech – A number of documents adopted, including a Statement on international relations in a multipolar world
nCa Report On 13 October 2023, the CIS Summit of the Heads of state was held in Bishkek under the chairmanship of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov. The summit was attended by: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia Vladimir Putin … [Read more...]
Bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are developing successfully and are exemplary, says Ambassador Gismet Gezalov
As previously reported, Azerbaijan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Turkmenistan Gismet Gezalov presented credentials to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on 4 October 2023. The head of the Azerbaijani diplomatic mission Gezalov shared his opinion on the current dynamics of the development of Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations: "Yesterday I presented His Excellency … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met the Economy Minister of Azerbaijan – Jabbarov had a series of negotiations at the government of Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 4 October, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikail Jabbarov. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that cooperation between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan is developing very dynamically due to the significant potential of the two countries and their readiness for a long-term fruitful partnership. "Our countries … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan received the new Ambassador of Azerbaijan
On Wednesday, 4 October, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received credentials from the new Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismat Gozalov. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed greetings from President Ilham Aliyev to the head of the Turkmen state, who confirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to the traditional interstate dialogue that meets the … [Read more...]
New Azerbaijani Ambassador to Turkmenistan Presents Copies of Credentials to Foreign Minister Meredov
On 2 October 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismet Gezalov. Meredov congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide full support for his diplomatic mission. During the meeting, … [Read more...]
“Relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are in the nature of a strategic partnership”, says Nariman Orujaliyev, Charge d’affaires of Azerbaijan Embassy to Turkmenistan
In his congratulatory message to Turkmenistan on the occasion of the country's 32nd anniversary of independence, Nariman Orujaliyev, Charge d'affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan, emphasized the strong and strategic nature of the relationship between the two countries. "Relations between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are based on the will of … [Read more...]
Транскаспийский трубопровод – Правовая позиция – Анализ nCa с полным текстом Каспийской конвенции
Анализ nCa Дискуссии на тему Транскаспийского трубопровода для транспортировки природного газа из Туркменистана в Азербайджан и далее на европейские рынки продолжаются. Туркменистан разъяснил свою позицию в пресс-релизе министерства иностранных дел, опубликованном 24 июля 2023 года. Русскоязычная и англоязычная версии пресс-релиза опубликованы на нашем … [Read more...]
5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tajikistan – Outcomes
nCa Report On 14 September 2023, the fifth anniversary Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Central Asian summit, chaired by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: Kazakhstan - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan - President Sadyr Zhaparov Turkmenistan - President Serdar … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan – results of the summit talks – countries to set the Supreme Interstate Council
On 10 April 2023, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had summit talks in Astana. The sides thoroughly discussed key issues of the Kazakh-Azerbaijani strategic partnership and alliance, paying special attention to strengthening political, trade and economic, transport and transit, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, … [Read more...]
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company acquires 30% stake in Caspian field of Azerbaijan
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is at the threshold of acquiring 30% equity stake in the Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea. The agreement will be signed with SOCAR and TotalEnergies, who hold 50/50 shares in the field. Both of them will shed 15% each for acquisition by ADNOC. The total value of the deal has not been made public yet. After this … [Read more...]
ADB to assist five countries, including Turkmenistan, to mainstream gender in projects preparation
ADB approved US $ 350,000 worth subproject titled Mainstreaming Gender in Project Preparation for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan Subproject will support the preparation of projects in five countries, namely Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, and Turkmenistan. The technical assistance subproject outputs are as follows: country … [Read more...]
ADB: Narrowing the flood and earthquake risk protection gap in Central Asia
With climate change set to exacerbate the frequency and severity of disaster events, Central Asia and South Asia face a growing risk protection gap. KEY TAKEAWAYS With climate change set to exacerbate the frequency and severity of natural hazards, Central Asia and South Asia face higher risk to lives and livelihoods. Pre-arranged disaster risk financing can help … [Read more...]
Aliyev voiced Azerbaijan’s views on gas transportation options through the Caspian Sea
Gas delivery from Turkmenistan to Europe requires the construction of a pipeline along the bottom of the Caspian Sea, as well as additional gas transportation infrastructure through Azerbaijan, following the example of the Southern Gas Corridor. This is the essence of the statements made by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the opening ceremony of the Shusha Global Media … [Read more...]
Humanitarian cooperation discussed at the regular meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers in Samarkand
The meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held on 14 April 2023 in Samarkand. The event was attended by foreign ministers and high-ranking officials of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, as well as CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev. In a broad … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Merchant Marine fleet increases freight towards Azerbaijan
There is a positive trend in the growth of container traffic by vessels of the Merchant Marine Fleet of Turkmenistan, the Turkmenbashi Seaport reports. In January-April 2023, the volume of container cargo transportation on the route Turkmenbashi – Alat (Azerbaijan) reached 31572 tons, which is 2.42 times more than in the same period of 2022, when the indicator was 13034 … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan has laid a submarine pipeline ordered by Turkmenistan
The Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) has laid an underwater pipeline at the Lam and Zhdanov oil field in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, ASCO's press service reports. The works ordered by Turkmenistan were carried out by the pipe-laying vessel "Suleyman Vezirov". A four-inch thick gas pipeline has been extended from the LAM-B platform to the LAM-C and … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan started exporting cotton fiber to Turkmenistan
Azerbaijan has started exporting cotton fiber to Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan said. Cotton fiber suppliers are the producers operating in Azerbaijan - the companies “MKT IK", “Azərpambıq" and “P-Agro". At the initial stage, 30 thousand tons of cotton fiber will be shipped from the Baku International Commercial Sea Port to Turkmenistan. In the … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan set up Supreme Interstate Council – Baku and Tashkent aim to bolster ties in transport, energy
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is on a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan. This is the first foreign visit of the Uzbek leader after his re-election to the presidency. Following the summit talks in Baku on 22 August 2023, President Mirziyoyev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an agreement on the establishment of the Supreme Interstate Council between … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Foreign Office of Turkmenistan clarifies position on Trans-Caspian gas pipeline issues
The foreign ministry of Turkmenistan issued a press release on 24 July 2023, clarifying in detail the issues related to the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline. Here is the translation of the text of the press release: Recently, a number of international media have started to comment on the possibilities of implementing a project for the supply of Turkmen natural gas in the … [Read more...]
NIGC: Iran recorded a surge in gas swap from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan
Iran registered a 358% growth in the volume of swap gas supplies from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan in the previous 1401 Iranian calendar year (ended on 20 March 2023). This was stated in an interview with Fars News by the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Deputy Minister of Oil and Gas Industry of Iran Majid Chegeni. According to Chegeni, in 2022, in value … [Read more...]
CAREC Think Tanks Explore Role of Digital Adoption in Driving Sustainable Economic Development in Central Asia
The Seventh CAREC Think Tank Development Forum was held in Urumqi, China on 16-17 August 2023. The two-day forum under the theme of “Embracing Digital Technology for Sustainable Economic Development” was organized by the CAREC Institute in partnership with China-Eurasia Expo Secretariat and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Finance Department, and with financial support from … [Read more...]
Caspian Conference starts in Avaza — Turkmenistan voices concerns about ecological, environmental issues of Caspian Sea
Today, on August 12, 2023, the scientific and practical conference "The Caspian Sea - the Sea of Peace and Friendship", dedicated to the Day of the Caspian Sea, opened in a hybrid format in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The representative forum is attended by the Chairman of the Mejlis, members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, heads of ministries and … [Read more...]
Caspian countries discuss preparations for the foreign ministers’ meeting
On 18 August, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted a meeting in Moscow with the ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan dedicated to the International Day of the Caspian Sea, the Russian Foreign Ministry says. An interested exchange of views took place on a wide range of issues of multifaceted cooperation in the Caspian region. Further steps … [Read more...]
Turkmen FM attended SPECA Ministerial Meeting in Geneva
The Turkmen delegation headed by the foreign minister Rashid Meredov is on working visit to Geneva to participate in a number of major international events and hold meetings in international organizations, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry said. On 17 April 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the ministerial meeting for the countries participating in the United … [Read more...]
Simplification of customs procedures along the Trans-Caspian Transport Route discussed in Baku
On 15 March 2023, a multilateral meeting on the project of simplifying the transit customs procedure on the principle of "one window" within the framework of the Trans-Caspian International Corridor East-West (Middle Corridor) was held in Baku, the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan reports. Heads and officials of the customs services of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
EXPO Central Asia 2023 Spotlights Region’s Economic Potential
On the sidelines of the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, an exhibition of commodity producers of Central Asian countries is being held from 14 to 16 September 2023. On Thursday, the Presidents of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan visited the expo. The purpose of the expo is to feature the products of … [Read more...]
Global Multi-Energy Company TotalEnergies starts production in the Caspian gas field in Azerbaijan
TotalEnergies, global multi-energy company, and its partner SOCAR (State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan) announce the start of production of the first phase of development of the Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea, TotalEnergies said in a press release. This first phase connects a subsea production well to a new gas processing platform, itself … [Read more...]
In January-May 2023, the Turkmenbashi Port received over 200 ships from Azerbaijan
In January-May 2023, the ferry terminal of the International Seaport Turkmenbashi received 213 vessels from Baku and sent 214 vessels in the back direction, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper writes. During this period, the Turkmen ferries "Berkarar" and "Bagtyyar" performed 70 shuttle voyages to Azerbaijan. Tens of thousands of tonnes of transit and imported cargo, … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan took part in the Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19
nCa Report On Thursday, 2 March 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited Baku, Azerbaijan, where he took part in the Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19. The Summit, chaired by Azerbaijan, was attended by heads of state and government of about 70 countries, presidents of 5 countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Baku Shipyard may place its orders at the Turkmen shipyard
On 22-23 February 2023, the management of the Baku Shipyard paid a working visit to Turkmenbashi, the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan reports. During the visit, the parties discussed opportunities for further expansion of bilateral cooperation in the field of shipbuilding, as well as the exchange of experience. The Azerbaijani delegation visited … [Read more...]
New Cruise Ship for Caspian Sea Tourism to be Launched in 2024
The development of cruise tourism in the Caspian Sea will reach a new level with the launch of the Peter the Great liner, which is currently being completed in Astrakhan, Russia, and will be tested on rivers and sea spaces until the end of the year. The vessel will be put into operation in 2024 for the tourist season, according to the administration of the Astrakhan region. … [Read more...]
Parliament of Turkmenistan ratifies the Agreement with Turkey and Azerbaijan on trade and economic cooperation
During the session on Saturday, 3 June, the Parliament of Turkmenistan adopted the Law "On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on trade and economic cooperation". The trilateral agreement is aimed at enhancing friendly relations between the parties, … [Read more...]
President Ilham Aliyev: Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region
"Central Asia and Azerbaijan are a single historical and cultural geographical region of strategic importance in world politics with a growing economy, demography and geopolitical potential," stressed President Ilham Aliyev, who was invited as an honorary guest to the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Dushanbe, 14 September. Aliyev said that … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev proposes to hold a Dialogue on security and cooperation in Central Asia in 2024
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his speech at the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, said that the summit will largely determine the further dynamics of multifaceted cooperation between the Central Asian states. "Mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation is consistently expanding. Contacts between businesses have … [Read more...]
Remaining section of Rasht-Chelavend gas pipeline will be completed in 2-3 months. It will add 5.5 bcm to gas transportation capacity between Iran and Azerbaijan
“The remaining section of the Rasht-Chelavend gas pipeline will be completed within 2-3 months,” said a representative of the ministry of oil of Iran while talking to nCa in Ashgabat on 15 February 2023. It is a comparatively small pipeline, 150km in length, 42 inch in diameter, and with daily throughput capacity of 15 million cubic meters (5.5 billion cubic meters per … [Read more...]
President of Tajikistan called on the Central Asian countries to take more active steps towards intraregional integration
"Central Asia today is turning into one of the most important geopolitical centers of the modern world and unique geographical nodes," said President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, speaking at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States In his opinion, it is no coincidence that within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the heads of … [Read more...]
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Trade and economic cooperation is the main driver of regional partnership and integration in Central Asia
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted in his speech that the Central Asian region is becoming one of the important centers of economic growth and investment activity, regaining its historical role as a transport hub connecting West with East and North with South. Taking into account the in-depth analysis of the impact of global processes on the … [Read more...]
President Sadyr Zhaparov: Kyrgyzstan attaches priority importance to the development of cooperation with Central Asian countries
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, in his speech at the Fifth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, noted that consultative meetings create favorable conditions for maintaining regular dialogue at the highest level, as well as significantly strengthen mutual trust between our states. "I am confident that our joint work, constant … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States
Dear Heads of State! Dear members of the delegations! Allow me to express my gratitude to the distinguished President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Sharifovich Rahmon for the warm hospitality and excellent conditions created for fruitful joint work. Let me also welcome the distinguished Ilham Heydarovich as an honorary guest of the Consultative Meeting of the … [Read more...]
The titans of the global oil and gas industry continue to exploit the hydrocarbon riches of the Caspian Sea
BP has started drilling two new deep exploration wells in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea. One of the wells will reach a depth of 7000 meters in order to open gas layers located below the deposits of the existing Shah Deniz gas field, which currently provides the bulk of gas exports from Azerbaijan. BP press releases: … [Read more...]
The Turkmen delegation visited the Baku port and Alat Free Economic Zone
On 14 July 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan visited the Baku International Commercial Sea Port, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Azerbaijan reports. The visit was undertaken in order to expand mutual cooperation in increasing cargo transportation between Central Asia and Europe, identify additional opportunities and encourage the attraction of new types of cargo. The … [Read more...]
Trans-Caspian Pipeline – The Legal Position – nCa Analysis with complete text of Caspian Convention
nCa Analysis There is the ongoing conversation about the Trans-Caspian Pipeline for the transportation of the natural gas from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan and onward to the European markets. Turkmenistan has clarified its position through a press release of the foreign office, issued on 24 July 2023. The English and the Russian versions of the press release can be found at … [Read more...]