Tariq Saeedi 21 September 2017 (nCa) --- The Donald ‘MAGA’ Trump, the president of the United States addressed the United Nations on 19 September 2017. His speech has all the ingredients The Donald is made of: bullying, hatred, bigotry, myopic nationalism, and lavish charms for his voter base. It is important to create a kind of 3D visualization of some parts of his … [Read more...]
National Gas Company of Iran: A textbook example of how to damage own interests
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 26 January 2017 (nCa) --- In search of a textbook example of how to damage own interests, we don’t have to go far. NIGC, the national Iranian gas company, is doing just that in a big way. After refusing to talk about the settlement of nearly USD 2 billion debts with Turkmenistan, after violating the basic terms of the gas sale-purchase agreement for … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Iran Gas Dispute – What does Iran actually want?
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 5 January 2017 (nCa) --- It is perplexing – Hyperbole is the default mode of the Iranian side whereas Turkmenistan is explaining the situation in a calm and measured manner. What does Iran actually want? On 3 January 2017, NIGC (National Iranian Gas Company) issued a statement, adding several layers of untruth to the already high mountain of … [Read more...]
Iranian penchant for drama, exaggeration complicates situation in gas deal – Turkmenistan issues clarification
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 3 January 2017 (nCa) --- The matter was actually quite simple: You pay for what you use, you pay what you agreed to pay, and you pay when you are supposed to pay. We are talking of the Turkmen natural gas supplies to Iran, a purely economic matter that has acquired a multitude of unpleasant hues because of the irresponsible statements of some … [Read more...]
Russia sets ball rolling at international affairs ground – Part One
Resident of Central Asia 30 December 2016 (nCa) --- Despite the western attempts to undermine the Russian economy by multiple layers of sanctions, Russia seems to have staged full-scale revival of its role as a counterweight to US-Europe tandem at the international political arena. Of course, it is too early to predict the future course of events until the initiatives taken … [Read more...]
Countdown to WWIII?
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 12 October 2015 (nCa) --- Syria, in the centre of the brutal geopolitical jostling, could be the trigger point for WWII. With each passing day, new elements are adding to uncertainty, which may ultimately push everyone to the point of no return. Anton Chekhov, the celebrated Russian playwright and author: “If you say in the first chapter that there … [Read more...]
Putin’s Surprise – Caspian to Syria
nCa Report Ashgabat, 8 October 2015 (nCa) --- On 10 September 2014, while chairing a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission, President Putin of Russia hinted at “unpleasant surprises for our Western partners.” He added that “the main thing is to avoid hysterics afterwards.” The milieu of these remarks was rather broad. --- President Obama said during the 69th session … [Read more...]
Сюрприз от Путина – Из Каспия в Сирию
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 8 октября 2015 (nCa) --- 10 сентября 2014 года в ходе заседания Военно-промышленной комиссии Президент России Путин намекнул на «неприятный сюрприз для наших западных партнеров». Он добавил, что «главное впоследствии избежать истерики». Среда для этих замечаний довольна широкая. --- Президент Обама заявил в ходе 69-й сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН в … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Conducts Border Protection Exercise in Integrated Mode
nCa Report Ashgabat, 15 December 2014 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan conducted Sunday (14 Dec) a major border protection exercise, demonstrating its ability to respond swiftly and in an integrated manner to border violations. The Exercise Here is the scenario of the exercise: A border patrol spots a group of armed intruders crossing the state borders and reports the incident to … [Read more...]
Саммит прикаспийских государств в Астрахани – Роль и место Туркменистана
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 28 сентября 2014 (nCa) --- Четвертый саммит глав прикаспийских государств пройдет в Астрахани, в каспийском портовом городе России, 29 сентября 2014 года. В ходе саммита, как ожидается, прикаспийские страны подпишут три основных соглашения. Туркменистан сыграл ключевую роль в завершении разработки всех трех документов: Соглашение по сохранению и … [Read more...]
Саммит глав прикаспийских государств в Астрахани – Итоги
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 30 сентября 2014 (nCa) --- Четвертый саммит глав прикаспийских государств, состоявшийся 29 сентября в Астрахани, превзошел все ожидания. Президенты всех прибрежных стран – России, Казахстана, Туркменистана, Ирана и Азербайджана, назвали работу саммита значительным успехом; президенты России и Казахстана обозначили саммит важнейшим «прорывом». Помимо … [Read more...]
Caspian Summit at Astrakhan – The Outcome
nCa Report Ashgabat, 30 September 2014 (nCa) --- The fourth summit of the heads of Caspian states, held in Astrakhan city of Russia on 29 September 2014, delivered fairly beyond expectations. The presidents of the littoral states – Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan – described it as huge success; the presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan portraying it as a … [Read more...]
Caspian Summit at Astrakhan – The Expectations
nCa Report Ashgabat, 29 September 2014 (nCa) --- The foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states met in Astrakhan on Sunday (28 Sep) to fine-tune their positions ahead of the fourth heads-of-state summit that is taking place today. Three important agreements will certainly be signed today: 1. Agreement on conservation and sustainable use of water and biological … [Read more...]
Caspian Summit at Astrakhan – Role and Position of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Ashgabat, 28 September 2014 (nCa) --- The fourth summit of the heads of Caspian states will take place in Astrakhan, the Caspian port city of Russia, on 29 September 2014. The Caspian countries are expected to sign three important agreements during the summit. Turkmenistan has played a key role in finalizing the text of all three of these documents: Agreement … [Read more...]
Избранный Президент Роухани: Сфабрикованный Сюрприз?
Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 16 июня 2013 (nCa) --- Основываясь на косвенных доказательствах того, можно высказать определенное предположение о том, что Хасан Роухани является кандидатурой иранского духовенства. По всей вероятности, танцующие толпы на улицах Тегерана сочетаются синхронно с танцами в сердцах духовенства. Роухани не является человеком со стороны. Он - один из … [Read more...]
President-elect Rouhani: A manufactured surprise?
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 16 June 2013 (nCa) --- A case, albeit weak, can be built around the circumstantial evidence that Hassan Rouhani was the candidate of choice of the Iranian clerical establishment. In all likelihood, the dancing crowds on the streets of Tehran could possibly be in synch with the dancing hearts of the clerical establishment. Rouhani (also spelled … [Read more...]
Bucking the trend and trending the buck
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 12 June 2013 (nCa) --- Two separate news stories, entirely unrelated to each other, are of immediate importance for Central Asia. Reuters reports that India has offered incentives to its businessmen for exports to Iran. The trade ministry of India hopes that the incentives will help double the country’s exports to Iran, reaching US $ 6 billion … [Read more...]
Поддерживая тенденцию
Комментарий nCa Ашхабад, 12 июня 2013 (nCa) --- Две отдельные новости, совершенно не связанные друг с другом, имеют непосредственное значение для Центральной Азии. Reuters сообщает, что Индия предлагает меры стимулирования по расширению экспорта в Иран. Министерство торговли Индии надеется, что это поможет удвоить объем экспорта страны в Иран, который уже оценивается в … [Read more...]
Polimeks gold case and things much larger
This article was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Polimeks gold case and things much larger Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 26 Mar—The Turkish media reported last month that on 22 February a consignment of gold, destined to be carried by a Turkmenistan Airlines aircraft to Ashgabat was … [Read more...]
Золотой разбирательство с компанией «Полимекс» и другое
This article was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Золотой разбирательство с компанией «Полимекс» и другое Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 26 марта 2013 (nCa) —Турецкие СМИ сообщили о перехвате 22 февраля самолета Туркменских авиалиний, который должен был перевезти в Ашгабат крупную партию … [Read more...]
No peace in Afghanistan until total pullout of US-NATO troops: Iran
Ashgabat, 20 April 2012 (nCa) --- There can be no peace in Afghanistan until total pullout of the US and NATO forces, said Ambassador Mohsen Pakaein, the Iranian chief diplomat on Afghan affairs. In a conversation Wednesday with Pakaein, nCa asked as to what could be the most practical way to bring peace to Afghanistan. He said, “The best idea would be the complete pullout. … [Read more...]
Паника вокруг Ирана – Часть Вторая: Необходимое отступление
Анализ nCa Продолжение из Части Первой Ашгабат, 5 апреля 2012 (nCa) ---Необходимо сделать маленькое отступление, прежде чем мы приступим к рассмотрению нефтяных санкций и их возможного воздействия на Иран, а также других способов, используемых для ослабления Ирана перед прямой конфронтацией. Существуют различные теории о вымирании динозавров. Одна из них утверждает, … [Read more...]
2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit – Message from Central Asia
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 22 Mar—The second Nuclear Summit will be held 26-27 March 2012 in Seoul. The first summit took place in April 2010 in Washington DC. The Seoul summit where leaders from 53 countries and 4 international organizations are expected to gather will collectively represent the 80% of global population and 90% of world GDP. The 11-point Seoul Communique … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (English)
In the name of God Exclusive Interview to nCa – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Iran in Turkmenistan, H.E. Hashemi Golpaegani nCa: How do you assess the prospects of development of relationship between Turkmenistan and Iran for the next three years (2011-2013) in key sectors - energy, trade, economy, transport and communications? Golpaegani: The historical … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (Russian)
Во Имя Всевышнего Интервью Информационного Агентства « Центральная Азия» с Чрезвычайным и Полномочным Послом Исламской Республики Иран Е.П. г-на Хашеми Голпаегани Вопрос: Как вы оцениваете перспективы развития связей между Ираном и Туркменистаном в ближайшие три года (2011-2013) в ключевых отраслях, таких как энергетика, торговля, экономика, транспорт и … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview — Iranian Ambassador in Turkmenistan — Seyed Mohammad Mousa Hashemi-Golpayegani (Farsi)
بسمه تعالي مصاحبه آژانس خبري آسياي مركزي با جناب آقاي هاشمي گلپايگاني سفير محترم جمهوري اسلامي ايران در تركمنستان سوال : ارزيابي خودتان را از چگونگي توسعه روابط بين ايران و تركمنستان طي سه سال آينده ( 2013- 2011 ) در زمينه هاي كليدي نظير : انرژي ، تجارت و اقتصاد و حمل و نقل و ارتباطات بفرماييد. پاسخ : بررسي سير تاريخي روابط دو كشور ، حاكي از توسعه پيوسته همكاريها و … [Read more...]
Second Gas Congress of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Avaza, 26 May 2011 (nCa) --- The second Gas Congress of Turkmenistan started Wednesday at Avaza, the national tourist zone of Turkmenistan at the Caspian coast. Some key declarations were made on the first day of the 2-day event. They connect with two other developments that took place elsewhere simultaneously. The British auditor Gaffney, Cline & … [Read more...]