On 11 March 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat with a delegation from the British Education Network (BEN), the University of London, and Professor David Baker, Chair of the Board of Directors of AD Education UK. This meeting marked an important stage in strengthening Turkmen-British educational cooperation. […]
Central Asia – Agriculture Afresh – Part One
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova “Despite all our accomplishments, we owe our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact it rains,” said the U.S. radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey in 1978. Yes, just six inches of soil. This is the thin layer between our existence and non-existence. The inspiring British film ‘Six Inches […]
UNDP and British Embassy in Turkmenistan Convene Eighth Climate Group Meeting of the Development Partners
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan co-hosted the eighth Coordination Meeting of the Development Partners Climate Group on 5 February 2025 at the UN Building in Ashgabat, aiming to accelerate Turkmenistan’s progress in meeting its international commitments under the Paris Agreement. Representatives from UN Agencies, diplomatic missions, and state […]
New Initiative for Creative and Innovative Economy Development: UNDP and British Embassy Deepen Partnership with Turkmenistan on Economic Diversification
Ashgabat, 23 September 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan are partnering to promote sustainable economic growth by supporting the development of the creative and innovative economy. This new initiative aims to diversify Turkmenistan’s economy, empower women and youth, and enhance global competitiveness. The purpose of the project […]
Man cycling ancient road to China for charity
A cyclist on a 10,000 km (6,214m) solo cycling mission along the ancient Silk Road has said strangers have been “incredibly welcoming”. Wallace Ascham, from Cheltenham, started his fundraising journey in April in Turkey and has so far travelled 5,500 km (3,418m). His aim is to raise £27,000 for a brand new education centre in […]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan increasing the capacity of the Boards of Lawyers in Turkmenistan
On 14 May 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan have signed a Contribution Agreement to support a project “Increasing the capacity of the Boards of Lawyers in Turkmenistan,” which is planned to be implemented jointly by the UNDP and the Boards of Lawyers in Turkmenistan. The project aims […]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan meets the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of Great Britain
On April 24, 2024, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of Great Britain David Cameron. During the meeting, a range of issues in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian […]
Turkmenistan and Great Britain Strengthen Partnership with Signed Agreements
On 23 April, 2024, ahead of the historic visit to Turkmenistan by Lord Cameron, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, several documents were signed between the governments of the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan at the Turkmen Foreign Ministry. These agreements aim to expand cooperation in various areas. The signed documents include: A Cooperation Programme between the Ministry […]
The British Embassy in Turkmenistan and UNDP continue cooperation to support the development of the draft of the National System of Inventory of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Turkmenistan
On 7 December 2023, the British Embassy in Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue joint work on the third phase of preparation and support of development of the draft of the National System of Inventory of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Turkmenistan. Supported by the […]
Guests in reception by British Embassy in Ashgabat virtually participate in coronation ceremonies of King Charles III
John Hamilton, the Chargé d’affaires of the British Embassy in Ashgabat, hosted a reception on 6 May 2023. It was timed to coincide with the ceremonies taking place in London for the coronation of King Charles III. The large screens in the banquet hall beamed the transmissions live from London. The atmosphere created by the […]
Central Asia can play an integral part in reversing the decline of Global Britain
Sir Richard Ottaway Last month, the Biden administration’s national security strategy reaffirmed that, despite the upheaval in Europe over this past year, Asia is the United States’ most important foreign policy priority. Their read on the future of geopolitics is telling. The underlying premise of the American strategic approach is the same one that underpinned […]
Turkmenistan: Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships open 2 August 2022
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 2 August and 1 November 2022, with applications to be submitted via chevening.org/apply Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive change, and can show how a UK […]
British Embassy in Ashgabat hosts reception to mark the birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Her Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador in Turkmenistan, Ms. Lucia Wilde, hosted a reception on 14 April 2022 in Ashgabat to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 96th birthday. This coincides with the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty on the throne. It is also the year when the Great Britain and Turkmenistan celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations. […]
British Embassy in Ashgabat organizes tree plantation campaign
On March 11, the British Embassy organized a spring tree planting campaign at the Ak Altyn Hotel, aimed at supporting the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to plant trees and protect the environment by bringing the younger generation closer to nature. Embassy staff, young volunteers, as well as young people from the Public Organization […]
Now is the time to speed up the transition to cleaner energy sources
John Hamilton, Chargé d’Affaires, British Embassy in Turkmenistan We are at a critical moment for the future of our planet. Temperatures are rising, storms are raging and crops are failing across the world. Thus, accelerating the global energy sector’s shift from oil, natural gas and coal production and consumption to renewable energy sources like wind […]
Great Britain and Germany allied on key foreign policy priorities, including on Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova On 30 June 2021, the foreign ministers of the Great Britain and Germany signed a Joint Declaration on Cooperation on foreign and security policy cooperation. The document, which became the first bilateral agreement of this kind between the UK and Germany, came on the eve of Chancellor Merkel’s visit to the Kingdom. The […]
Museum in Great Britain prepare to return artifacts from other nations – Central Asia must send teams to identify their treasures
nCa Short Report The new guidelines are being developed by the Arts Council England that may require its members to consider returning the artifacts belonging to other nations or face fines. The Council has already asked its 828 members to follow the diversity procedures with the purpose to encourage a more proactive and coordinated approach […]