Elvira Kadyrova Russia has been one of the five leading trade and economic partners of Turkmenistan for many years. And even during the period of widespread economic impact caused by the pandemic, when regional supply chains are interrupted and schemes of interaction are redrawn, Russia and Turkmenistan consistently build up projects designed to strengthen bilateral … [Read more...]
OP-ED: THE SPUTNIK VACCINE AS A LIFESAVING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
Kirill Dmitriev is chief executive officer of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Russia’s success in developing COVID-19 vaccine is rooted in history The “Sputnik moment” has happened. The Russian vaccine “Sputnik V” has been launched becoming the world’s first registered COVID-19 vaccine and evoking memories of the 1957 shock launch of a Soviet satellite, which opened … [Read more...]
Russian Covid-19 vaccine to be produced in several countries
Elvira Kadyrova Russian Covid-19 Vaccine "Sputnik V" Mass production of the Russian vaccine against coronavirus infection can be launched in a number of countries - in India, South Korea and Brazil. In addition, the opportunities of producing the vaccine in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Cuba is being explored, says the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which funded the … [Read more...]
Russia officially registered the world’s first vaccine against coronavirus
Elvira Kadyrova Today, on 11 August, Russia registered the world's first vaccine against coronavirus infection. The statement came President Putin during government videoconference. Mikhail Murashko, the Russian minister of health, revelaed some details on manufacturers of the innovative drug and who will be the first recipients of the valuable … [Read more...]
Russia will register world’s first Covid-19 vaccine on 12 August 2020
The ministry of health of Russia has confirmed that arrangements have been made to register the first ever vaccine for Covid-19. This is reported by several media outlets including ExpressPharma and LiveMint on 9 August 2020. Oleg Gridnev, the Russian deputy minister of health, told the media, “The vaccine developed by the Gamaleya centre will be registered on August 12. At … [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...]
Astrakhan and Turkmenistan ready to expand cooperation in the shipbuilding and transport spheres
Elvira Kadyrova The prospects of further enhancement of Turkmen-Russian cooperation in such areas as trade, shipbuilding, transport and humanitarian projects have been discussed during a video conference between DPM, foreign minister Rashid Meredov and Astrakhan region governor Igor Babushkin. The head of the Astrakhan region proposed to establish cooperation in the field … [Read more...]
Official position of China on some key issues
Dr. Wang Yi, the state councilor and foreign minister of China, conducted a press conference on 24 May 2020 on the sidelines of the third session of the NPC of the 13th convocation. The press conference, which was held in the video format, attracted journalists from the Chinese and foreign media. Dr. Wang Yi, who is known for his phenomenal memory and candid style, … [Read more...]
Coronavirus reshapes the hydrocarbon market
Elvira Kadyrova The coronavirus continues its march around the world at a fast pace, destabilizing the already unstable global economy and hitting its most "volatile" spot – the hydrocarbon market. The entire transport systems are being paralyzed, currencies are collapsing. Delicately backed up OPEC+ commitments on oil production cut have been crashed like a house of … [Read more...]
Defence attaché of Russia hosts reception to mark Defender of the Fatherland Day
Colonel E V Vasiliev, the defence attaché of Russia, hosted a reception on Tuesday to mark the Defender of the Fatherland Day. The day is celebrated in Russia, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan to show respect to the people who play any role in the defence of the country, whether in the military or as civilians. Here is the speech of Colonel … [Read more...]
Visit of the Governor of Saint-Petersburg to Ashgabat
On February 12, 2020, a representative delegation of the Russian Federation headed by the Governor of Saint-Petersburg A.D.Beglov has arrived to Ashgabat. In the first half of the day on February 13, the guest was received by the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of political, economic and … [Read more...]
Визит Губернатора города Санкт-Петербург в Ашхабад
12 февраля 2020 года в Ашхабад прибыла представительная делегация Российской Федерации во главе с Губернатором города Санкт-Петербург А.Д.Бегловым. 13 февраля в первой половине дня высокий гость был принят Президентом Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили широкий спектр вопросов политического, экономического и культурно-гуманитарного … [Read more...]
Kazan Federal University to study the problems of psychological adaptation of students from Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova The Department of pedagogical psychology at the Kazan Federal University (KFU) will launch a study on the psychological adaptation of foreign students from Central Asian countries, the Tatarstan news agency "Tatar-inform" reports. Students from five Central Asian countries - Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan - account for … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Russian consultations held in the MFA of Turkmenistan
On February 4, 2020, the Turkmen-Russian consultations on security issues on the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers were held in the MFA of Turkmenistan. To attend the meeting, a representative Russian delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation O.V.Syromolotov arrived to Ashgabat. During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of … [Read more...]
В МИД Туркменистана состоялись туркмено-российские консультации
4 февраля 2020 года в МИД Туркменистана состоялись туркмено-российские консультации по вопросам безопасности на уровне заместителей министров иностранных дел. Для участия в данном заседании в Ашхабад прибыла представительная российская делегация во главе с заместителем министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации О.В. Сыромолотовым. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд … [Read more...]
TurkStream – More than just a gas pipeline
Tariq Saeedi The opening ceremony of TurkStream, the pipeline for transportation of the Russian gas to Turkey, and onward to Europe, via the Black Sea was held on 8 January 2020 in Istanbul although the gas had started flowing on 1 January 2020. Participants of the ceremony included President Erdogan of Turkey, President Putin of Russia, President Vucic of Serbia, Prime … [Read more...]
Flights may open for Turkmen students from Astrakhan during winter vacations
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan is going to open flights to Astrakhan during the winter vacations so that students studying in this Russian city can visit their homeland and parents can familiarize themselves with the conditions of their children's stay. The statement came from the Consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan Atadurdy Bayramov during a meeting with students of Astrakhan … [Read more...]
Turkish Parliamentary delegation visits Turkmenistan
Candid views on relations with Turkmenistan, situation at Turkish-Syria border nCa Report Turkey is determined to steer the situation at the Turkish-Syrian border to its logical conclusion, and has the full capacity to do so. This was said by Ibrahim Aydemir, AK Party’s Erzurum MP, the Co-Chairman of the Turkish-Turkmen Joint Parliamentary Friendship Group and member of … [Read more...]
Парламентская делегация Турции посетила Туркменистан
Объективные взгляды на отношения с Туркменистаном, ситуацию на турецко-сирийской границе Доклад nCa Турция полна решимости довести ситуацию на турецко-сирийской границе до логического завершения и имеет для этого все возможности. Об этом в эксклюзивном разговоре с nCa в субботу, 19 октября, заявил эрзурумскийдепутат парламента от партии АК, сопредседатель совместной … [Read more...]
Атомная энергетика, как фактор риска
Дискуссии, возникшие после мирных катастроф на ряде ядерных объектов мира, не утихают. Численность сторонников и противников строительства атомных электростанций примерно равная. Но с годами сторонников безъядерной электроэнергии становится больше. Настрой властей Узбекистана относительно строительства атомной электростанции вызвала неоднозначную реакцию в Центральной Азии. … [Read more...]
Nuclear energy as a risk factor
The discussions that arose after the peaceful catastrophes at a number of nuclear facilities in the world does not cease. The number of supporters and opponents of the construction of nuclear power plants is approximately equal. But over the years, there are more proponents of nuclear-free electricity. The attitude of the Uzbek authorities regarding the construction of a … [Read more...]
Lavrov: Russian-Turkmen relations progressing
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised the development of Turkmen-Russian relations in an interview with the press following a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers in Ashgabat. “Our relationship is in very good condition. They are constantly progressing”, emphasized Lavrov. “Our presidents meet regularly, regular contacts are maintained at the level … [Read more...]
Russia’s oldest shipyard shares shipbuilding experience with Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova At the end of September 2019, a delegation of Turkmen shipbuilders and representatives of transport logistics, freight forwarding companies visited the Nevsky Shipyard. The delegation was headed by trade representative of Russia in Turkmenistan Yelizarov Alexander. The visit was aimed getting acquainted with the activities of the plant, visiting … [Read more...]
Russian Parliament steps forward with ratification of Caspian Convention
On 19 September, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, adopted the Federal law On ratification of the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian sea. The law has been sent to the upper house, the Federation Council. “The Convention, which was ratified by the State Duma today, has become a significant gain of diplomacy and confirmation of friendly … [Read more...]
Telephone conversation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia
A telephone conversation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of TurkmenistanR.O.Meredov with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S.V.Lavrov was held on the 29th of August, during which the issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed. The parties highly appraised the outcomes of the First Caspian Economic Forum which was held in Turkmenbashy city on … [Read more...]
Телефонный разговор министра иностранных дел Туркменистана с министром иностранных дел России
29 августа состоялся телефонный разговор министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Р.О.Мередова с министром иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лавровым, в ходе которого были обсуждены вопросы двустороннего сотрудничества. Стороны дали высокую оценку итогам Первого Каспийского экономического форума, который состоялся 11-12 августа текущего года в г.Туркменбаши. Также … [Read more...]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 3
At the inaugural session of the First Caspian Economic Forum at Awaza on 12 August 2019, the president of Turkmenistan, the prime ministers of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, and the first vice president of Iran answered some questions from the moderator. We are presenting here the slightly summarized and paraphrased translation of their answer: Turkmenistan The … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Russia comments on Caspian Economic Forum
Interview with the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation S.Lavrov Response of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov to the question of the editorial board of “Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Turkmenistan” magazine regarding the First Caspian Economic Forum Question: How do you evaluate the role of the First Caspian Economic … [Read more...]
Министр иностранных дел России прокомментировал Каспийский экономический форум
Интервью с Министром иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лавровым Ответ Министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В. Лаврова на вопросыредакции журнала «Внешняя политика и дипломатия Туркменистана»о первом Каспийском экономическом форуме Вопрос: Как Вы оцениваете роль первого Каспийского экономического форума в продвижении каспийской повестки дня, … [Read more...]
Preservation of historical heritage of Central Asia and Russia discussed in Kazan
Elvira Kadyrova The Institute of Central Asian studies, one of the research arms of the Kazan Federal University, hosted on 26-28 July a scientific forum on the problems of preserving the historical and cultural heritage of Central Asia and Russia. According to the press service of the Institute, during the forum titled “Humanitarian security in the present-day world: … [Read more...]
SCO Summit in Bishkek paved the way for consolidation of regional efforts on common security and sustainable development
nCa Report On 13-14 June 2019, summit of the Council of heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held in Bishkek under Kyrgyzstan’s chairmanship in 2018-2019. The summit participants discussed the current state and prospects of further cooperation in SCO space in such areas as security, countering extremism, terrorism and drug trafficking, economy, … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia visited Adygea: Cooperation agenda focused on education and food export
Elvira Kadyrova Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Russia Batyr Niyazliyev paid a working visit Maykop, capital of the Republic of Adygea of the Russian Federation. He met with the head of Adygea Murat Kumpilov. The representative of the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan Begench Orazmammedov also took part in the negotiations from the Turkmen side. From the Republic of … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Russian high-level negotiations were held in Ashgabat
On the 7th of May 2019, Turkmen-Russian high-level negotiations were held in Ashgabat. The delegation of the Russian Federation headed by Deputy Chairman of the Government, Head of State Administration K.A.Chuychenko arrived to the country to participate in the talks. In the first half of the day, the high … [Read more...]
В Ашхабаде состоялись туркмено-российские переговоры на высоком уровне
7 мая 2019 года в Ашхабаде прошли туркмено-российские переговоры на высоком уровне, для участия в которых в страну прибыла делегация Российской Федерации во главе с Заместителем Председателя Правительства, Руководителем Аппарата Правительства К.А.Чуйченко. В первой половине дня гость был принят Президентом Туркменистана ГурбангулыБердымухамедовым. В ходе … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 4
Tariq Saeedi The model of partnership between Turkmenistan and Russia can broadly be called a model of ‘composite partnership.’ It is both static and dynamic in nature, and huge in scope. Consider this: Many from the top leadership of Turkmenistan have studied in Russia at one time or the other About 18000 Turkmen students are currently studying in Russia … [Read more...]
Туркменистан – меняющаяся динамика двухстороннего и многостороннего партнерства – Часть 4
ТарикСаиди Модель партнерства между Туркменистаном и Россией в широком смысле можно назвать моделью «составного партнерства». Она статична и динамична по своей природе, и огромна по своим масштабам. Следует учитывать следующее: Многие из высшего руководства Туркменистана в то или иное время учились в России В настоящее время в России обучается около 18000 … [Read more...]
Russian scientific center ECOFES ready to enter the Turkmen market of water-saving technologies
Elvira Kadyrova Russian research production association ECOFES intends to establish cooperation with Turkmenistan, the newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan writes. Gradual introduction of green technologies and other tasks of environmental protection are among the priorities of the state policy. In this sphere, Turkmenistan successfully cooperates with foreign partners. ECOFES … [Read more...]
Российский научный центр ЭКОФЕС готов выйти на туркменский рынок водосберегающих технологий
Эльвира Кадырова Российское научно-производственное объединение ЭКОФЕС намерено наладить сотрудничество с Туркменистаном, сообщает газета «Нейтральный Туркменистан». Последовательное внедрение в производство «зелёных» технологий и другие соответствующие задачи в природоохранной деятельности являются одними из приоритетных направлений государственной политики. И в этой сфере … [Read more...]
Experts met in Kazan to discuss development aspects of Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova On 26 April, the Institute of International Relations of Kazan Federal University hosted a round table on "Geopolitics, economics and security in Central Asia", reported KFU’s student TV station Univer TV. The meeting on priority issues of development of Central Asian-Russian cooperation was organized by the Institute for Central Asian … [Read more...]
Central Asia and BRI could open opportunities for ‘combining efforts’ between Russia and China
Elvira Kadyrova Ambassador of Russia to China has called for more close integration between Chinese Belt and Road Initiative and main economic and security blocks in Central Asia, such as SCO and Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union. China’s engagement in Central Asia was mainly economic. Rather than a threat, Russia regards Beijing as a force to boost regional economies, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi With the seven-year development for the period 2019-2025 decisively in motion, the economy of Turkmenistan has entered a new phase of development. The growth rate of GDP is projected to reach 8.2% by 2025. The share of industry would be 33.8% of the GDP, agriculture 8.9%, construction 11.5%, and services sector 45.8%. The concept of digital economy envisaged … [Read more...]
Turkmen gas supplies to Russia resumed
nCa News and Commentary Turkmenistan has resumed the supplies of natural gas to Russia after a hiatus of three years. This was confirmed both by the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan and the Russian giant Gazprom. “Today, April 15, from 12 noon, deliveries of Turkmen natural gas to the Russian Federation resumed,” reported Nebit-we-Gaz, the official media outlet of the … [Read more...]
Situation at Turkmen-Afghan border – fact versus fiction
nCa Analysis Some things are evergreen. One of them is the desire of certain quarters to see disturbance at the Turkmen-Afghan border. The Russian officials and media are the main proponents of the myth that there is some kind of disturbance at the Turkmen-Afghan border. From time to time other countries add their voice to this fable. This usually happens when Russia is … [Read more...]
Pioneering exhibition speeds up import substitution drive in Turkmenistan – Part 1
nCa Report Ashgabat, 4 December 2017 (nCa) --- What was immediately obvious on entering the exhibition was that the stress is on relevance, not scale. Occupying a small area on the gigantic main floor in the office complex of the chamber of commerce, the exhibition has immediately set in motion a number of processes – the outcome of which would be a very pronounced and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Russia relations upgraded to strategic partnership – 14 documents signed
nCa Report Ashgabat, 3 October 2017 (nCa) --- The summit talks Monday between the presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia culminated on the signing of the treaty of strategic partnership between the two countries. Thirteen other documents were also signed on the occasion in addition to several more that were signed in a separate ceremony between the educational establishments … [Read more...]
3D visualization of Trump speech . . . sort of
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...]
آج کی خبر
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف پاکستان Email: friendscolumn@hotmail.com آج کے ایک اردو اخبار کی مندجہ ذیل خبر آپ کے پیش نظر ہے جس کی افادیت14 اپریل 2017ء کو ماسکو میں ہونے والی بارہ ملکی کانفرنس میں ثابت ہوگی اور ہمارا موقف درست ثابت ہوگا کہ طالبان ہی وہ واحدقوت ہیں جو افغانستان میں امن کی ضمانت دے سکتے ہیں۔ ‘‘افغان طالبان اور روس کے درمیان باہمی تعاون کا معاہدہ … [Read more...]
پاک افغان تعلقات ۔ مستقبل کے آئینے میں
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف پاکستان (تھنکرز فورم پاکستان کے سیمینار میں پیش کیاگیا مقالہ) تاریخی اور جغرافیائی واقعات کے مطالعہ سے ہمیں بڑے اہم حقائق سے آگہی ہوتی ہےجو سچ پر مبنی ہوتے ہیں۔ اسی حوالے سے آج ہم پاکستان او رافغانستان کے تعلقات کا جائزہ لیں گے۔ مملکت افغانستان 1747ء میں احمد شاہ ابدالی نے قائم کی جبکہ پاکستان پورے دو سو سال بعد’1947ء میں معرض وجود … [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...]
Analysis: Assassination of Russian ambassador in Turkey
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 21 December 2016 (nCa) --- Circumstantial evidence is emerging already that the man who pulled the trigger in the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Turkey was linked to FETO. There are ample reasons to believe that Mevlüt Mert Altıntaş, the police lieutenant who fired eleven shots this Monday at an art exhibition in Ankara, of which perhaps … [Read more...]