On 14 June, the OSCE organized a regional workshop on energy co-operation and natural resource management in Central Asia within the context of the situation in Afghanistan. The event gathered around 30 policymakers and experts from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss possible ways forward. “The crisis in Afghanistan has a pronounced regional dimension, and […]
President of Turkmenistan received the Chairman of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
On Tuesday, 16 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Margareta Söderfelt, Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA). During the meeting, Sederfelt confirmed the OSCE PA’s interest in continuing the established fruitful cooperation with neutral Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that Turkmenistan, being invariably committed to the […]
Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan
Alexander Volgarev, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan and the country’s policy based on it. The readiness to defend the foreign policy course through the prism of the interests of one’s state without prejudice to relations with other states requires courage and strategic […]
Stepping up regional co-operation on climate change and security in Central Asia: High mountain areas in focus at OSCE-adelphi workshop in Tashkent
On 20 and 21 June 2023, over 60 participants representing a wide range of government and civil society organizations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as regional and international organizations convened in a workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event was organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental […]
The Institution of Neutrality: Lessons from History in the Context of the New Century
Dr.Begench Karayev, Senior Lecturer, Institute of International relations of MFA Turkmenistan I would like to explain some aspects of the neutrality foreign policy of Turkmenistan, in the context of peace and regional security regarding our region and Greater Central Asia. It is known that when studying the phenomenon of neutrality from a scientific point of […]
The role of neutral states in strengthening security, stability and dialogue in the OSCE Area
Ambassador John MacGregor, Head of OSCE Centre in Ashgabat On behalf of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, I sincerely join with all colleagues from Turkmenistan to welcome our distinguished visitors to Ashgabat and to this landmark event, a first time for the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE, here in neutral Turkmenistan. I would like to […]
Turkmenistan conference considers the role of neutral states in strengthening security
ASHGABAT – The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan jointly hosted a one-day Regional Seminar on the Role of Neutral States in Strengthening Security, Stability and Dialogue in the OSCE Area in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event, held on Tuesday in the framework of the Call for Action – Helsinki +50 initiative, gathered 130 […]
Turkmenistan High Tech week 2023: Harnessing the power of technology and Innovation to build an inclusive and sustainable future
The Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in a hybrid format holds the Week of High Technologies “Sustainable Economic Development: Innovation and Industrialization” from 18 through 21 September 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The Week of High […]
Regional Conference Turkmenistan and OSCE in the field of transport and logistics was held in Vienna
On June 20, 2022, a regional conference on the theme “Turkmenistan – OSCE: Regional Cooperation in the field of Transport and Logistics Development ” was held in a hybrid format in Vienna, Austria. This conference was organized by the delegation of Turkmenistan to the OSCE together with the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic […]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi Of course, the United Nations speaks and acts on behalf of the world community. That is why the speech of Ms. Natalia Gherman, the head of UNRCCA, at the briefing of 16 January 2021 was the reiteration by the world to remain committed to the remake of the economy of Afghanistan. As is […]
Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана принял участие в Совете министров ОБСЕ
3 декабря 2020 года в столице Республики Албании, Тиране началось 27-ое заседание Совета министров Организации по безопасности и сотрудничеству в Европе (ОБСЕ) в формате видеоконференции. Туркменскую делегацию возглавил Заместитель Председателя Кабинета Министров, Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.Мередов. Повестка дня заседания весьма насыщена. В первый день заседания были заслушаны обращения Действующего председателя ОБСЕ и Президента Парламентской […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan took part in the OSCE Ministerial Council
On December 3, 2020, the 27th meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) began in the format of a videoconference, in the capital of the Republic of Albania, Tirana. The Turkmen delegation was headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day in Ashgabat
nCa Report Seventy-five years have passed since the day the Soviet troops opened the gates of Auschwitz, ending the Holocaust that had extinguished the lives of six million Jews and eleven million other people. The UN in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the embassy of Israel organized an event on 27 January 2020 to draw attention […]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 3
Speech by conference participants Ms. Natalya Gherman, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Central Asia, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, expressed appreciation for the initiative to organize this important conference, reflecting Turkmenistan’s deep and multifaceted cooperation with international organizations, and in particular the United Nations. The […]
Anti-terror conference held in Dushanbe in May 2018
nCa Report The embassy of Tajikistan in Ashgabat hosted Wednesday (6 June 2018) a briefing for the diplomatic community and the media. Ambassador Farrukh Homiddin Sharifzoda, who conducted the briefing, dealt with the two main issues: International conference on water, which will be held later this month in Dushanbe – we have covered this in […]
OSCE – Good Governance and Economic Connectivity
Tariq Saeedi The OSCE needs to think out of not just one box but two boxes and we shall look at it a bit later – first, the credit must be given where credit is due. On 30-31 May 2018, the OSCE, together with the government of Turkmenistan, hosted a conference titled ‘Good Governance and […]
ОБСЕ – Надлежащее управление и экономическая взаимосвязанность
ТарикСаиди ОБСЕ нужно мыслить не просто нестандартно, а сверх-нестандартно, но об этом мы поговорим чуть позже – доверие должно быть оказано по назначению. 30-31 мая 2018 года ОБСЕ совместно с правительством Туркменистана провела конференцию “Надлежащее управление и экономическая взаимосвязанность – лучшие практики в регионе ОБСЕ”. Это было тщательно спланированное мероприятие. Пожалуй, главным итогом стало то, […]
OSCE lauds constitutional reforms in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 15 September 2016 (nCa) — Turkmenistan adopted Wednesday its new Constitution during the joint session of the Elders Council and the Parliament. The final draft of the Constitution benefited greatly from the consultations with the UN, the OSCE and the German aid society GIZ. During a short break at the Elders Council session, Ambassador […]
Энергетическая безопасность, каспийский вопрос и Россия
Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 21 октября 2013 г. (nCa) — Несходство во мнениях является неотъемлемой частью диалога, служащего в свою очередь важным шагом к урегулированию разногласий. Международная конференция высокого уровня «Энергетическая безопасность и устойчивое развитие – перспектива ОБСЕ», состоявшаяся 17-18 октября 2013 года в Ашхабаде, является предметом рассмотрения данной статьи. Когда вы усаживаете 53 делегации из […]
Energy security, Caspian question and Russia
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 21 October 2013 (nCa) — Dissimilarity in opinion is an essential part of dialogue, a crucial step toward reconciliation. The high level international conference “Energy security and sustainable development – the OSCE perspective,” held 17-18 October 2013 in Ashgabat, is a case in point. When you put 53 delegations from diverse countries, […]
Центральноазиатская конференция – описание слона по частям
Тарик Саииди Ашгабат, 7 июля 2012 (nCa) — В четверг в Ашгабаде началась двухдневная 14-я Центральноазиатская конференция СМИ, организованная ОБСЕ и Министерством иностранных дел Туркменистана. Тема конференции – «От традиционных к онлайновым медиа: передовая практика и перспективы». Основной вопрос повестки первого дня конференции состоял в том, что Интернет и социальные сети должны быть свободными и […]
Central Asia Media Conference – Partial description of elephant
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 6 July 2012 (nCa) — The two-day 14th Central Asia Media Conference, organized by the OSCE and the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan, started Thursday in Ashgabat. The theme of the conference is – ‘From traditional to online media: best practices and perspectives.’ The lead concept on the first day of the conference […]
Укрепляя доверие и снижая напряженность
Эймон Гилмор рассуждает о том, почему Европа всё ещё нуждается в ОБСЕ и что Ирландия может привнести в работу Организации В 2012 году Ирландия приняла на себя председательство в Организации по безопасности и сотрудничеству в Европе (ОБСЕ), самой крупной и успешной региональной структуре по безопасности в Северном полушарии, простирающейся от Ванкувера до Владивостока. Хотя ОБСЕ […]
Building confidence and reducing tensions
Eamon Gilmore reflects on why Europe still needs the OSCE and what Ireland can bring to the Organization Ireland has taken over the chair at the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the largest and most successful regional security body, spanning the Northern Hemisphere from Vancouver to Vladivostok. Although not as well known […]