nCa Report On 16 September 2022, Samarkand hosted a meeting of the SCO heads of state under the chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. For the first time in the history of the organization, the summit was held in such a broad format. The leaders of 14 countries attended the gathering, including: Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra … [Read more...]
United States wants to step up its rivalry with China and Russia for geopolitical sway in Central Asia
nCa Analysis The United States of America seems to be getting ready for a fresh round of battling Russia and China's influence over the strategically significant region of Central Asia. Uncle Sam, however, has never hidden willingness to serve as a counterbalance and a "constructive" alternative to Central Asia's economic and political relations with two neighboring … [Read more...]
Serdar GB met with the Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Wednesday, 7 September, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui. During the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan offered his sympathies in connection with the recent earthquake in Sichuan province, which caused numerous human casualties and destruction. Speaking about bilateral cooperation, the … [Read more...]
Chinese Army supports the world peace
On 3 September 2022, the Chinese people celebrated the 77th anniversary of the victory in the World War against Fascism. The Ministry of Defense of the People's Republic of China has published a video dedicated to the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA). The Chinese armed forces have always been an unwavering force in maintaining world peace. The video can be viewed … [Read more...]
Chinese auto parts will be delivered to Iran Via Turkmenistan
Automobile components from China will be transported along the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran railway route, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) reports. A container train with car parts have been sent via the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan–Iran route from the northeast station of Jingan (Dalian, China). The train consists of 50 forty-foot containers. The train will transit Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Connecting thread. The gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China is the best example of cooperation between Central Asia and China
In modern conditions, a stable supply of energy resources to the economy comes to the fore. The Central Asian countries are actively cooperating with China in this area, ensuring its needs for fossil fuel. The basis of this partnership is a unique project for the construction of the Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan–China gas pipeline, which entered the Guinness Book of … [Read more...]
How Trade via Rail in Central Asia Can Mitigate the Energy and Climate Crises
Zulfia Karimova, Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist, ADB In a world where 90% of global trade is moved by sea, the landlocked economies of Central Asia almost exclusively rely on rail and road transport for trade. Much of the long-distance cargo moves via existing rail networks, which have substantial potential to facilitate trade in the region and beyond, including … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 26
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Since the beginning of this year, the international situation has been difficult and complex, and the growth of the global economy is clearly slowing down. In this regard, the Chinese Government effectively coordinated the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts on socio-economic development, intensified the … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 25
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Taiwan has belonged to China since ancient times. This statement has a sound basis in history and jurisprudence. The one-China principle represents the universal consensus of the international community; it is consistent with the basic norms of international relations. Resolution 2758 is a political document encapsulating … [Read more...]
China Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 24
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1.Since 1949, the Communist Party of China, the Chinese government, and the Chinese people have endeavored to pursue the historic mission of resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China’s full reunification. 2.Acting in a spirit of seeking common ground while setting aside differences and on the basis of the one-China … [Read more...]
Turkmen Foreign Ministry: Turkmenistan reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China policy
Today, on 5 August 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V. Hadjiev with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng. During the meeting, the Turkmen side has reiterated support for the one-China policy for many years. This commitment is … [Read more...]
MFA China: The position of the Chinese Government and people on the Taiwan question has been consistent
On 2 August 2022, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi made a trip to Taiwan. The statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasizes that the trip, made despite China's strong opposition, is “a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiqués”, “seriously infringes upon China’s … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries and China held an online forum
On 13 July 2022, the 9th China–Central Asia Cooperation Forum was held, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries of the region and the PRC. The event linked online state officials of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, representatives of diplomatic missions, SCO, experts, women's … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia to hold forum on cooperation
The 9th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum will be held in a hybrid format on 12-13 July 2022. The event will bring together state leaders of China and Central Asian countries, reported the China-Uzbekistan Friendship Society. The main theme of the Forum is "Joint counteraction to challenges based on mutually beneficial cooperation for the sake of a common beautiful … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries and strategic partners supported Uzbekistan’s actions to calm the unrests in Karakalpakstan
nCa Report Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have expressed support for Uzbekistan in connection with the recent unrests in Karakalpakstan, a republic that is part of Uzbekistan. The ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press release on Tuesday, 5 July, which states the following: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 23
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Right now, our world is facing drastic changes and a pandemic both unseen in a century. Various security challenges keep emerging. The world economy still faces strong headwinds on its path toward recovery, and global development has suffered major setbacks. Where is the world headed: Peace or war? Progress or regression? … [Read more...]
New gas facility commissioned in Turkmenistan under the energy partnership with China
A new gas collection station has been commissioned in the Lebap province on Saturday (18 Jun) in a ceremony led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. US$ 280 million dollars-worth project of Gadyn gas-collecting station, located in Farab district, was realized jointly with the Chinese company CNPC. The facility is designed to collect 5.5 mln cu m of natural gas per day … [Read more...]
Nursultan hosted third China+Central Asia (C+C5) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Elvira Kadyrova On 8 June 2022, the third meeting of foreign ministers in the format "Central Asia – China" was held under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in Nursultan. The meeting was attended by: Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to take part in the Central Asia-China Ministerial Meeting
DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov will visit Nursultan, Kazakhstan on 7-8 June 2022 to participate in the third meeting of foreign ministers "Central Asia – China". On the sidelines of the ministerial, Meredov will also hold a number of bilateral meetings. The Chinese foreign ministry’ spokesman made the following remarks on upcoming meeting Central Asia - … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 22
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan The world is changing dramatically today. The scale of the ongoing changes is unprecedented in the last century and unprecedented in history. Humanity faces serious challenges. With no time to dispel the fog of the coronavirus pandemic, humanity today faces new and traditional security threats. The global economy is recovering … [Read more...]
Third Ministerial Meeting of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries – Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 31 March 2022, the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan's neighboring countries took place in the Chinese city of Tunxi, which was attended by Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Heads of participating delegations: Russia – minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov China – chairman of the meeting – … [Read more...]
MFA China: More details on Afghanistan’s Neighboring Countries meeting
Elvira Kadyrova During regular press conference on Monday, 28 Mar, foreign ministry of China briefed on upcoming ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair the third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan in Tunxi, Anhui on 30-31 March 2022. Foreign Ministers or … [Read more...]
China and the Islamic World intend to build a common path to sustainable development
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Islamabad. The first-ever participation of the China in the gathering of the heads of foreign ministries of Islamic states became momentous event amidst ongoing tectonic shifts in the entire system of international political … [Read more...]
Chinese Foreign Minister visits Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova Beijing has moved from political statements to actions, which is eloquently demonstrated by Wang Yi's visit to Kabul a day after OIC event in Islamabad. Afghanistan is one of the painful wounds on the political body of the Islamic world. In Kabul, Wang Yi held talks with Deputy Prime Minister in the Taliban government Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Foreign … [Read more...]
China to host ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries
On 31 March 2022, Tunxi, China, will host the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries, including Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the coordination of regional efforts on humanitarian and socioeconomic assistance to Afghanistan. The parties will compare … [Read more...]
Turkmen plaster delivered to China
For the first time, a container train from Turkmenistan to China transited through Kazakhstan. The train consisting of 42 forty-foot containers loaded with plaster set off from the Turkmen station Akyaila in the Balkan province. Then the container train passed the border crossings of Serkhetyaka - Bolashak, Altynkol -Khorgos (Kazakhstan-China) and headed for Chinese Jinhua … [Read more...]
OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Islamabad
Elvira Kadyrova On 22-23 March 2022, Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad. The theme of the Ministerial Conference was: ‘Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development’. Foreign Ministers and high-level dignitaries from OIC Member and Observer States are attended the CFM. … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan in transition this week – president, president-elect in phone conversation with more world leaders
As the investiture ceremony of the newly elected president of Turkmenistan is just around the corner, more telephone conversations took place with world leaders. On 16 March 2022, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President-elect Serdar Berdimuhamedov had phone talks wit President Xi Jinping of China and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus. In both the … [Read more...]
Magnificent start of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
Tamir Shakirov On 4 February 2022, the opening ceremony of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games took place in Beijing at the National Stadium, also known as the “Bird's Nest”. Impressive laser and costume shows, smiles on the faces of thousands of people, incredible musical accompaniment have featured the grandiose start of the Olympics, which highlighted the imperishable … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan interviewed by Chinese media
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave an interview to representatives of a number of TV channels and authoritative publications of the People's Republic of China, which is a long-standing and reliable partner of our country. Ms. Yu Xiaoshuang, press officer of the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan, took part in a Q&A session with the leader of the nation. The huge … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 21
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan It is not in vain that our people say: “A person reaches maturity at thirty years old.” The maturity of 30 years of relations and cooperation between China and the states of Central Asia is manifested in deep mutual trust, equality and mutual benefit. For 30 years we have been building trusting and … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia – towards further strengthening strategic ties
Elvira Kadyrova On 25 January 2022, the China+Central Asia online summit was held under the chairmanship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The high-level event was timed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Central Asian countries and China. The summit was attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 20
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan The severe challenges facing humanity require all of us to show tiger courage to overcome any difficulties and obstacles, eliminate the negative consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, and fully restore socio-economic development for the sake of a brighter future for mankind. The world is now undergoing changes not … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Unrest – Some Lessons for Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi The unrest in Kazakhstan has been contained. There is no doubt that it was an attempt for Color Revolution with the aim of toppling the government in Kazakhstan and the aspiration that it would spread to Russia. The challenge now, not just for Kazakhstan but the entire region, is to identify the causes and factors that led to this unrest and how to take … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China
Today, January 6, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng. During the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan handed over to the Ambassador of China his written message addressed to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, with … [Read more...]
Президент Туркменистана принял Чрезвычайного и Полномочного посла КНР
Сегодня, 6 января, Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов принял Чрезвычайного и Полномочного Посла Китайской Народной Республики в Туркменистане Цянь Найчэна. В ходе встречи Президент Туркменистана вручил Послу Китая своё письменное послание, адресованное Председателю КНР Си Цзиньпину, с поздравлениями по случаю празднования 30-летнего юбилея со дня установления … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan gears to bolster energy security in Eurasia – Berdimuhamedov visits Galkynysh and Malay gas fields
Tariq Saeedi Responding to volatility in the global energy markets, particularly in the Eurasian continent, Turkmenistan has started the year 2022 with focus on further development of its enormous hydrocarbon resources. The purpose is to help bolster energy security of Asia and Europe. President Berdimuhamedov visited on 3 January 2022 the Galkynysh gas field in the Mary … [Read more...]
Thirty years is a time of promise
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan On January 6, 2022, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Turkmenistan. China is the first state to officially establish diplomatic relations with Turkmenistan. Although the two countries are thousands of kilometers apart, their friendship has a long history. … [Read more...]
How Putin sees relations between Russia and China
During his annual press conference held on 23 December 2021, President Putin took a question from the Chinese news agency Xinhua. In answering the question he described the nature and state of relations between Russia and China. Xinhua Ao Li: Xinhua news agency, China. You recently held talks with President of China Xi Jinping via videoconference. You remarked that … [Read more...]
Remarks by Foreign Minister and State Councilor of China, Wang Yi, at the Meeting of the Advisory Council of The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2021
Members of the Advisory Council, Friends, Good evening. It gives me great pleasure to meet with old and new friends. Let me begin byextending my warm congratulations on the opening of this year’s meeting of the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. This year marks the eighth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) put … [Read more...]
The Meeting of the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2021 is Held via Video Link
2021-12-18 21:36 On December 17, 2021, the Meeting of the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2021 was held via video link. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed at the opening ceremony of the meeting and witnessed the release of the Report from the Meetings of the Advisory Council. The Advisory Council … [Read more...]
Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng of China Attends and Addresses “No. 7A Salon – A Dialogue on Democracy”
2021-12-02 23:38 On December 2, 2021, Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng attended the "No. 7A Salon - A Dialogue on Democracy" held at Xianhe Hall of Beijing International Club and delivered a speech. Other participants include Assistant Foreign Minister Hua Chunying, Chinese and foreign experts and scholars, responsible persons of the foreign mainstream media in … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 19
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Democracy is a common value of humanity and an ideal that has always been cherished by the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese people. 2. The people's status as masters of the country is the essence of people's democracy. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, with a deeper understanding of China's path … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 18
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Guided by the vision of a community of life for man and Nature, China will continue to prioritize ecological conservation and pursue a green and low-carbon path to development. We will foster a green, low-carbon and circular economic system at a faster pace, press ahead with industrial structure adjustment. 2. China will … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 17
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. "All living things cannot exist without harmony and nutrition." Its diversity makes our globe viable, without which a person cannot live. Protecting biodiversity benefits our common planet and the sustainable development of humankind. 2. Man must live in complete harmony with nature. Nature responds to the good of man … [Read more...]
FMs of the neighboring countries of Afghanistan met in Tehran
Elvira Kadyrova On 27 October 2021, the second meeting of the foreign ministers of the countries bordering Afghanistan took place in Tehran, Iran. The foreign ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan attended in hybrid format the ministerial meeting. The disastrous withdrawal of the US-NATO troops from Afghanistan and the … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 16
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 50 years have passed since the restoration of the rightful place of the new China in the UN - the years of peaceful development of our country for the benefit of all mankind. During these 50 years, the Chinese people, steadily guided by the spirit of hard struggle, determined the directions of development in the process … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 15
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan 1. Transport is the artery of the economy and a bond between civilizations. A review of history shows that transport, in the forms of camel caravans and sailing boats on the ancient Silk Road, wave-breaking vessels in the Age of Exploration, and criss-cross transport networks in this modern age, has facilitated economic … [Read more...]
Second UN Global Conference on Sustainable Transport
nCa Report The Second UN Global Conference on Sustainable Transport, a three-day event hosted virtually by Beijing started on Thursday, 14 October 2021. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan was among the speakers on the first day of the conference. It is worth noting that the First UN Global Conference on Sustainable Transport was hosted by Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Looking at China through Golden Sayings – Part 14
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan For more than a year now, the world has been undergoing both profound changes and the pandemic spread of the coronavirus. In the conditions of this reality, the ardent aspirations of peoples - peace, development, equality, justice, cooperation and universal gain - are not weakened, but only intensified. The current … [Read more...]