Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan The past 20 years have been a period of prolonged transformation of international architectonics and a profound transformation of the global governance system, years of rapid development of our Organization and fruitful mutually beneficial cooperation of its members. For 20 years, the SCO, strictly guided by the … [Read more...]
SCO Anniversary Summit in Dushanbe: the outcomes of 20 years summed up, goals for greater Eurasian cooperation outlined
Elvira Kadyrova On 17 September 2021, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit was held in Dushanbe, dedicated to the twentieth jubilee of the organization. The session of the SCO Council of Heads of Member States, held under the chairmanship of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was attended by: President Xi Jinping of China Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 12
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan The world today is still in the grip of the COVID pandemic. As the virus continues to mutate and wreak havoc, putting it under control remains our top priority. In the battle, vaccines are of vital importance. They should be distributed around the world fairly and equitably with no country and no one left behind. They … [Read more...]
FMs of Afghanistan neighboring countries met online
Elvira Kadyrova On 8 September 2021, at the initiative of Pakistan, an online ministerial meeting of the neighboring countries of Afghanistan was held. The videoconference, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was attended by the Foreign Ministers Wang Yi of China, Hossein Amir Abdullahien of Iran, Sirodjiddin Muhriddin of … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 11
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan China's economy has moved from a high-speed growth stage to a high-quality development stage. The main contradictions in Chinese society have changed, the people's demand for a better life is constantly increasing, the economy has long-term favorable development, the market space is vast, the development is characterized … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan launches construction of three new wells at Galkynysh gas field
Today, on August 23, with the participation of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a solemn ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of new gas wells at the world's largest gas field Galkynysh in the Iolotan etrap of Mary velayat. In July 2021, the President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution, according to which the State Concern Türkmengaz … [Read more...]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Briefing on COVID-19 Origin-Tracing for Diplomatic Envoys in China
On the morning of 13 August 2021, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu chaired a briefing on COVID-19 origin-tracing for diplomatic envoys in China. Held both online and offline, the briefing was attended by more than 160 diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations in China. Professor Liang Wannian, team leader from the Chinese side of the China-WHO joint … [Read more...]
How Russia and China assess the change of power in Afghanistan – US keep on rush escape
Elvira Kadyrova Russia is closely monitoring the development of the situation in Afghanistan after the transition of power in this country to the Taliban Movement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The press release has emphasized the change of power occurred almost in the terms of complete absence of resistance from the national armed forces trained by the United States … [Read more...]
Afghanistan: Why the Taliban takeover was so fast and bloodless – what next now
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Everyone is in disbelief at the speed at which the Taliban took control of Kabul. How? Just how? --- The short answer: They found the path of least resistance. Here is the somewhat longer, though still incomplete, answer. The conditions were ripe Ghost army, ghost police The official figures put the strength of the Afghan … [Read more...]
China: New page on the way of construction – a strong country and a powerful army
Senior Colonel Li Keming, Military Attaché of China in Turkmenistan August 1, 2021 marks 94 years since the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China, which has traveled a difficult and glorious path over all these years, overcame incredible difficulties and achieved brilliant success in the struggle for the happiness of the Chinese people and the revival of the … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 10
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan China pursues a national defense policy that is in nature defensive. China does not pose a threat to any other country. No matter what stage of development it reaches, China will never seek hegemony. We must accelerate the modernization of national defense and the armed forces. A strong country must have a … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 9
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan Poverty was not formed in a couple of days, therefore, it is objectively impossible to eliminate it within a short period of time. To do a decent job of helping low-income people and developing poor areas, you must act confidently and as firmly as if you were pressing rocks into the ground, as well and as forcefully as … [Read more...]
Взгляд на Китай сквозь золотые высказывания – (9-й выпуск)
Цянь Найчэн, Посол Китая в Туркменистане Бедность сформировалась не за пару дней, следовательно, ликвидировать ее в течение короткого промежутка времени объективно невозможно. Для достойного выполнения работы по оказанию помощи малообеспеченным людям и развитию бедных районов следует действовать уверенно и так твердо, как будто вдавливать камни в землю, а также с … [Read more...]
International conference on the possibilities of comprehensive connectivity between Central and South Asia: Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 15-16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted a high-level International Conference "Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities". The forum, initiated by Uzbekistan, brought together high-ranking officials from 40 countries, as well as delegations of major partner international organizations and financial institutions. The key speakers … [Read more...]
SCO nations declare readiness to support Afghanistan politically and economically
Elvira Kadyrova On 14 July 2021, a meeting of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group was held in Dushanbe, which gathered the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. A Joint Statement was adopted following the meeting. The document emphasizes that one of the most important factors for maintaining and … [Read more...]
This is ill-conceived Cold War – B3W has sinister connotations
Tariq Saeedi A man is judged by his deeds, not his words. ----- It is a universally accepted yardstick and it holds true when judging not just the individuals but also the countries and nations. The G7 (actually C7 i.e. Colonials-7) came up with the term B3W in their recent seaside summit. It has sinister connotations. The B3W (Build Back Better World) is an accusatory … [Read more...]
Официальный визит главы внешнеполитического ведомства Китая в Ашхабад
12 июля 2021 начался официальный двухдневный визит в Туркменистан Министра иностранных дел Китайской Народной Республики Ван И. В рамках визита запланированы двусторонние переговоры с руководством страны, а также проведение очередного раунда политических консультаций между МИДами двух стран. Так, 12 июля состоялась встреча Министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашида … [Read more...]
Official visit of the head of the external policy agency of China to Ashgabat
On the 12th of July 2021, the official two-day visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi to Turkmenistan has started. In the framework of the visit, bilateral meetings with the leadership pf the country are planned, as well as the successive round of the political consultations between the MFA of two countries. During the … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of China to tour Central Asian countries
Elvira Kadyrova State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from 12-16 July 2021, said Chinese foreign ministry’s official spokesperson during a regular press briefing. The minister will attend the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the foreign ministers' … [Read more...]
IEA: Turkmenistan to lead the growth of gas production in Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Global gas demand will reach almost 4.3 trillion cubic meters by 2024, that is 7% higher than the pre-pandemic levels, says a new edition of IEA’s Gas Market Report. Global gas demand dropped by 1.9%, or 75 billion cubic meters, in 2020 due to the exceptionally mild winter in the northern hemisphere and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings – Part Eight
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. For a hundred years, all the struggle, sacrifice, and creativity of the Chinese Communist Party, which rallied and led the Chinese people, was aimed at achieving one goal - the great revival of the Chinese nation. 2. In the name of the great revival of the Chinese nation, the CCP, rallying and leading the Chinese people, … [Read more...]
Взгляд на Китай сквозь золотые высказывания – (8-й выпуск)
Цянь Найчэн, Посол Китая в Туркменистане 1. На протяжении ста лет вся борьба, жертва, творчества Коммунистической партии Китая, которая сплачивала и вела за собой китайский народ, была направлена на достижение одной цели -- великого возрождения китайской нации. 2. Во имя великого возрождения китайской нации КПК, сплачивая и ведя за собой китайский народ, стойко и упорно … [Read more...]
International online exhibition on 100th Anniversary of the Communist Party of China
An international virtual exhibition, dedicated the 100th anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China has been launched, the Chinese Embassy in Ashgabat said in a press release. The main organizers of this exhibition are the Press Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China and the Embassy of China in Turkmenistan. The exhibition can … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries join the initiative on vaccine cooperation under the Belt and Road partnership
Elvira Kadyrova The Central Asian countries Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and 24 other countries of the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region have agreed to develop cooperation and partnership in the field of COVID-19 vaccines within the framework of the flagship Chinese initiative of Belt and Road. The official launch of the initiative took … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings – Part Seven
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan At present, China's development faces unprecedented risks and challenges; domestic and international, traditional and non-traditional, arising in the political, economic, cultural and social fields, as well as associated with natural disasters. The Black Swan and Gray Rhino phenomena can occur unexpectedly. In order to … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings – Part Six
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan During more than a year, the epidemiological situation changes, a new mutation of the virus constantly appears. This most serious pandemic, which humanity has faced in the past 100 years, continues to spread throughout the world. The urgent task of the world community is to overcome the epidemic as soon as possible and … [Read more...]
Взгляд на Китай сквозь золотые высказывания – 6-й выпуск
Цянь Найчэн, Посол Китая в Туркменистане 1.В течение года с лишним меняется эпидемиологическая ситуация, постоянно появляется новая мутация вируса. По всему миру продолжает расползаться эта серьёзнейшая пандемия, с которой человечество столкнулось в последние 100 лет. Насущная задача мирового сообщества состоит в скорейшем преодолении эпидемии и обеспечении экономического … [Read more...]
Telephone conversation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China
On May 7, 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi. During this conversation, the heads of the foreign ministries discussed a wide range of issues related to the implementation of the agreements reached during the telephone conversation … [Read more...]
Iran creates free trade zone on border with Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova The Iranian Expediency Council has okayed the creation of a free trade and industrial zone in Incheh-Borun in Golestan province on the border with Turkmenistan, Iranian media reported. Incheh-Boron is one of the key points along the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran rail corridor (north-south). Hadi Haghshenas, the governor of Golestan, confirmed the news and … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings – Part Five
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1.We must be committed to harmony between man and Nature. “All things that grow live in harmony and benefit from the nourishment of Nature.” Mother Nature is the cradle of all living beings, including humans. It provides everything essential for humanity to survive and thrive. Mother Nature has nourished us, and we must treat … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings – Part Four
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. In order to achieve prosperity and revival, China must make great efforts to develop science and technology and strive to become the world's premier science and innovation center. We are closer than ever in history to the realization of our goal of a great revival of the Chinese nation, and more than ever in history it is … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings – Part Three
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan We must create a future for everyone's benefit through peer consultation. Global governance must take into account the changed global political and economic architectonics. It must respond to an objective historical trend - peace, development, cooperation and universal gain, and adapt to the conditions of global … [Read more...]
Facts about how Western countries ensure application of “patriots-administering” principle
In a bid to ensure the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is administered by patriots, China's top legislature passed a decision earlier this month on improving Hong Kong's electoral system. Such an improvement, as analysts say, helps plug the loopholes and cure the defects of the existing electoral system, paving the way for Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and … [Read more...]
China streamlines basic law on Hong Kong
China amends Basic Law annexes to improve Hong Kong's electoral system China's top legislature on Tuesday [30 Mar] adopted a package of legislative changes to improve Hong Kong's electoral system. The amended Annex I and Annex II to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) were passed at a session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan As China enters a new stage of development, reform also faces new challenges. We will take more action and with greater determination to remove deep-rooted structural and institutional barriers to advance the modernization of government systems and capacities. Becoming more mature and more refined is a dynamic … [Read more...]
Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Turkmenistan
On March 6, 2021, a batch of COVID-19 vaccines provided by the Government of China to Turkmenistan was delivered to the city of Turkmenabat. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, as well as the Hyakimlik … [Read more...]
Investigative report debunks US State Department accusations of China ‘genocide’
An investigative report published by The Gray Zone has decisively debunked the US State Department accusations of the genocide of the Muslim Uyghur population in the Xinjiang province. Gareth Porter and Max Blumenthal, both of them journalists with impeccable credentials and authors of several books have compiled the report. Their complete report can be found here: … [Read more...]
A look at China through golden sayings
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan The main contradiction in Chinese society has already turned into a contradiction between the ever-growing needs of the people for a wonderful life and the uneven and incomplete development. Previously, we had to decide the question “is it or not”, but now we need to decide the question “good or bad”. We must make … [Read more...]
СОСТОЯЛАСЬ ВСТРЕЧА СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВА «ЦЕНТРАЛЬНАЯ АЗИЯ + ИСЛАМСКАЯ РЕСПУБЛИКА АФГАНИСТАН + КИТАЙСКАЯ НАРОДНАЯ РЕСПУБЛИКА»
9 декабря 2020 года в формате видеоконференции состоялась встреча сотрудничества «Центральная Азия + Исламская Республика Афганистан + Китайская Народная Республика», в ходе которого с туркменской стороны принял участие заместитель министра иностранных дел Туркменистана В.Хаджиев. На встрече также приняли участие заместители министров иностранных дел стран Центральной Азии, … [Read more...]
A MEETING OF COOPERATION “CENTRAL ASIA + AFGHANISTAN + China” TOOK PLACE
On December 9, 2020, in the format of a video conference, a cooperation meeting "Central Asia + Islamic Republic of Afghanistan + People's Republic of China" was held, during which Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V. Khadzhiev took part from the Turkmen side. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Foreign Ministers of the countries of Central Asia, … [Read more...]
China form a new development model, contributes to the recovery of the world economy
Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan Currently, the COVID-19 epidemic continues to spread, the evolution of colossal changes unprecedented in a century is accelerating, and a profound restructuring of the global economic, scientific and technological, cultural, political and security structures is taking place. The development of China and countries around the … [Read more...]
China forms a new development model, contributes to the recovery of the world economy
Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan Currently, the COVID-19 epidemic continues to spread, the evolution of colossal changes unprecedented in a century is accelerating, and a profound restructuring of the global economic, scientific and technological, cultural, political and security structures is taking place. The development of China and countries around the … [Read more...]
Формировать новую модель развития, содействовать восстановлению мировой экономики
Чрезвычайного и Полномочного Посла КНР в Туркменистане Сунь Вэйдун В настоящее время эпидемия COVID-19 продолжает распространяться, ускоряется эволюция небывалых за столетие мировых колоссальных перемен, происходит глубокая перестройка глобальной экономической, научно-технологической, культурной, политической структур и структуры безопасности. Развитие Китая и стран всего мира … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW – Ambassador the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan, Sun Weidong
Mr. Ambassador, this year you give interviews to the Turkmen media almost every month, during which you respond to the concern and interest of readers in relevant issues. Today I would like to ask you 4 questions that have been attracting everyone's attention lately. China has taken control of the COVID-19 epidemic for the first time in the world and is now promoting the … [Read more...]
China on the threshold of mass-production of home-development Covid-19 vaccine
The National Intellectual Property Administration of China have been issued the first invention patent to a domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine, reported CTGN. The vaccine, named Ad5-nCoV, is developed by Chinese biopharmaceutical company CanSino Biologics Inc., and by a research team of the Academy of Military Sciences led by Chinese military infectious disease expert … [Read more...]
ADB: Five Things to Know – Trends in Road and Railway Trade Efficiency in Central Asia
Samarkand city railway station. Photo: Relisa Granovskaya/ADB The efficient trade of goods across international borders is key to economic growth and poverty alleviation. This is particularly important in largely landlocked Central Asia where road and rail represent the two dominant modes of transporting goods across the region. Using data from shipments collected over … [Read more...]
China offers a way to rescue Chinese-USA relations from total collapse
Elvira Kadyrova Nowadays history witnesses strong inclemency in relationship of two super powers - China and USA. Trade wars, US every attempts to boil the situation around Chinese home policy, as well as China-demonizing attacks on world arena… It seems, there is no reversal point to peaceful political coexistence of these two giants. Meanwhile, Beijing has expressed … [Read more...]
PLA of China celebrates 93rd anniversary
nCa Commentary The PLA (Peoples Liberation Army) of China will mark 93 years of its continuously evolving existence on 1 August 2020. Throughout this period the PLA has been adjusting its goals and capacity to the national objectives of China. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the orientation solidified toward maintaining peace in the fast-changing circumstances. This is … [Read more...]
Role of China in the changing world
Tariq Saeedi The world was changing anyway; the Covid-19 and the policies of Trump administration have just accelerated the process. The Covid-19 has eaten the entrails of economies of most of the countries. Many of those countries will not be able to restart their economies on their own. China with its BRI (Belt and Road Initiative), and the proven record of matching its … [Read more...]
A New Chapter in a New Era
Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China in Turkmenistan On July 16, 2020, the first meeting of the “China - Central Asia” ministerial meeting was held in the format of a video conference. The meeting was attended by Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.B. Tleuberdi, Minister of … [Read more...]