On Tuesday, 25 June 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Federal Minister for Industries and Production of Pakistan Rana Tanveer Hussain. The Minister conveyed greetings from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to the Head of state, confirming Pakistan's commitment to friendly relations with Turkmenistan. … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with the Federal Minister of Industries and Production of Pakistan
The National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Pakistan's Federal Minister of Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Tuesday. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in trade and economic areas. Berdimuhamedov highlighted Pakistan's importance as a key South Asian partner. He emphasized the strong mutual understanding and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan to form working groups to implement the TAPI project
The Chief Executive Director of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Muhammetmyrat Amanov, met in Kabul with the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar. During the meeting, issues related to the implementation of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project were discussed, according to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum … [Read more...]
Pakistan supports the early finalization of a Transit trade agreement with Turkmenistan
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari called for the early finalization of a Transit trade agreement with Turkmenistan to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. He shared this point of view during a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov, the Press Information Department reports. According to Zardari, such an … [Read more...]
Energy, transport and shipbuilding – Turkmenistan and South Korea discuss key areas of partnership
On 27 March 2024, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, met with South Korean business leaders in Ashgabat, TDH reports. The discussions focused on the current state and promising avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation. Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd. President and CEO Hong Hyong Song opened the … [Read more...]
Pakistan is committed to TAPI project, says Federal Minister for Petroleum
In a meeting on Tuesday, 26 March, Turkmenistan's Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov and Pakistan's Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik reaffirmed their commitment to completing the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. The ambassador conveyed his felicitations to the minister on assumption of office. In turn, Minister Dr Musadik Malik … [Read more...]
TAPI Gas Pipeline, Power Lines, and Transport Infrastructure on the Agenda in Turkmenistan-Afghanistan Talks
On March 5, 2024, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the delegation that arrived in Turkmenistan, headed by the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan Alhaj Nuruddin Azizi. During the negotiations, a wide range of issues related to the expansion of bilateral trade and economic relations were … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed TAPI project and LPG supplies
On 28 February 2024, acting foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Batyr Amanov, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan responsible for oil and gas sector. During meeting, the two sides held comprehensive discussions on TAPI and supply of LPG to Afghanistan, according to MFA Afghanistan. Muttaqi said that following the visit of Turkmen FM to Herat, work … [Read more...]
Transport, Electricity and TAPI under the spotlight of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan talks in Ashgabat – Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry issued press release on Meredov and Muttaqi meeting
Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi leading a delegation met with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov in Ashgabat on Monday, 26 February 2024. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, upgrading Afghanistan’s diplomatic presence in Ashgabat, and practically starting TAPI project in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry hosted a meeting with an Afghan delegation led by Muttaqi
On February 26, 2024, in Ashgabat, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and a delegation that arrived in Turkmenistan led by the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi, consisting of representatives of various government agencies of Afghanistan, including the Ministry of Mining and Petroleum, … [Read more...]
TAPI: All Afghans support this great project, says acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan
At the end of last week, the CEO of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Muhammetmyrat Amanov, met in Kabul with the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues within the framework of the TAPI gas pipeline project, and also stressed the need to accelerate work, the Afghan ministry … [Read more...]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan discuss the start of the practical implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project
In Kabul, the General Executive Officer of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Muhammetmyrat Amanov and Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Afghanistan Khoja Ovezov, met with the Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar, the Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Industry says. The meeting focused on areas crucial for advancing the project, including: … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UAE Forge Energy Partnership: Galkynysh Field Development, Construction of Gas Transport Infrastructure and Methane Emissions Reduction
Turkmenistan invites investors from the UAE to develop the third stage of one of the world's largest gas fields Galkynysh, as well as projects to create a gas transportation infrastructure for the supply of Turkmen gas to foreign markets. The relevant agreements were fixed in memoranda, inked during the two-day visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of … [Read more...]
Pakistan extends special investment shield for TAPI project
Pakistan is working to extend its Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Act (FIPPA) to cover Turkmenistan's investment in the project of transnational gas pipeline Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI), Pakistani news outlets report. This decision, announced by a senior energy ministry official on Tuesday, offers valuable guarantees to the Turkmen government, … [Read more...]
TDH Commentary: Following the Trajectory of Turkmen-Afghan Constructive Cooperation
During the 10 November meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the relevant chief officials to continue the construction of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line. In order to discuss the current state of implementation of this project, as well as the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Foreign Ministry: Turkmenistan Seeks Billion-Dollar Trade Boost with Afghanistan, Discusses TAPI Pipeline
Ashgabat has set a target on significantly expanding trade with Afghanistan, aiming to reach US $1 billion of trade turnover, according to the Afghanistan Foreign Ministry. The statement came during a two-day visit by Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to the Afghanistan province of Herat. Meredov met with Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and other high-ranking … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan visited Afghanistan
On 16-17 December 2023, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov paid a working trip to Afghanistan, Herat province, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. During the meeting with Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Minister of Petroleum and Mines Shahabuddin Delawar and Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi, a number … [Read more...]
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for acceleration of TAPI project
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called for the acceleration of work on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, emphasizing its potential to provide Pakistan with affordable energy and foster industrial growth, according to the ICCI press release. ICCI Acting President Faad Waheed stressed the importance of … [Read more...]
Pakistan Embraces Russia’s Role in TAPI Pipeline and Seeks Increased Oil Imports
In a recent interview with TASS, Pakistan's newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, expressed the country's support for Russia's participation in the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline project. "Our country lacks energy resources. Pakistan would love to join the [projects of] Central Asia, Afghanistan and others. We are not … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Pakistani TAPI Joint Implementation Plan – key points revealed
The federal cabinet of Pakistan has approved a plan for the joint implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, which was recently signed with Turkmenistan, the Profit Pakistan Today reports. This decision is aimed at accelerating the completion of the feasibility study of the project and its progress to the construction … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Provides ‘Good Security’ for TAPI Pipeline Project, Says Acting Minister
On Sunday, 3 September 2023, the General Executive Director of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Mukhammetmyrat Amanov met with the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar, in Kabul, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said in a statement. The TAPI project CEO provided detailed information about the latest developments within the project. Both … [Read more...]
Annual production capacity of Galkynysh gas field of Turkmenistan will reach 200 billion cubic meters
The Galkynysh gas field of Turkmenistan is being developed in successive stages. On completion of the seventh stage, the annual production capacity will reach 200 bcm (billion cubic meters). This was reported by the Turkmen media including the Neutral Turkmenistan and Turkmenportal on 1 August 2023. Galkynysh is the second largest gas field in the world with estimated … [Read more...]
Coordinator to Pakistani PM on Commerce and Industry underlines the importance of TAP and TAPI projects
On 15 June 2023, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce and Industry Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan along with business delegation visited the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad and had a meeting with Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atajan Movlamov, Turkmen Embassy to Pakistan reported. During the meeting the sides discussed the implementation of large joint projects … [Read more...]
Afghanistan is ready to start work on the TAPI gas pipeline project
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan said that the Islamic Emirate is fully ready to start practical work on the TAPI pipeline project, BaaghiTV reports. According to the spokesman of the ministry, Homayoun Afghan, legal and technical obstacles ahead of the implementation of the project have been removed. In addition, Deputy Minister of Economy of … [Read more...]
Ambassador Movlamov: Pakistan is a strategic partner in the implementation of the TAPI project
Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov said that Turkmenistan considers Pakistan as a strategic partner in the implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India). The statement came during a Seminar on “Turkmenistan-Pakistan Relations – Pursuing a Collaborative Future” at the Center of Pakistan and International Relations … [Read more...]
The ground realities are transforming TAPI into CAPS – Part Three
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova CAPS is going places, with all the elements of TAPI amplifying in scope and geographical spread in every direction. The new and emerging ground realities are driving this amazing makeover. The primary ground reality is the situation in Ukraine, with many secondary ground realities as its byproducts. As mentioned in the previous part of … [Read more...]
The ground realities are transforming TAPI into CAPS – Part Two
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova As we mentioned in the first part of this series, the diktat of geography is binding on all; there are no exceptions. This is an ever-present ground reality though its effect is not always the same; it can be kind and it can be cruel, it can be for you or it can be against you. Within the context of geography, before we move any further, it … [Read more...]
Pakistan appreciates foreign policy of Turkmenistan
On 31 August 2023, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Jalil Abbas Jilani, MFA Turkmenistan said in a press release. At the beginning of the meeting, the ambassador congratulated the counterpart on taking office. During the talks, the parties discussed the state of bilateral relations, … [Read more...]
Pakistan offers a route to bring Turkmen energy resources to world markets
Pakistan is the most viable route for gas supplies from Turkmenistan to other parts of the world, Musadik Malik, the State Minister for Petroleum of Pakistan said on Wednesday, Pakistani news outlets report. According to a senior official, the Government of Pakistan has extended an invitation to Turkmenistan to explore the possibility of gas connectivity from the Chaman … [Read more...]
The ground realities are transforming TAPI into CAPS – Part One
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova It is happening right before our eyes. --- TAPI is decisively transforming into CAPS, driven by the combined force of the ground realities. TAPI, as we know, is the acronym for the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India. Initially it referred to just a single project – transnational gas pipeline. However, lately it has come to mean an … [Read more...]
Pakistan is committed to implementing energy projects with Turkmenistan
Pakistan is committed to the timely completion of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) electricity transmission projects. This was stated by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Raja Pervez Ashraf during a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan in Islamabad Atajan Movlamov. The … [Read more...]
TAPI Gas Pipeline Project is on Track as Pakistan, Turkmenistan Agree to Speed Up Construction
Pakistan and Turkmenistan on Thursday decided to speed up the realization of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, say Pakistani news outlets with reference to the Pakistani energy ministry. Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Islamabad Atadjan Movlamov met with interim Federal Minister for Energy of Pakistan Muhammad Ali on Thursday, 24 Aug. The … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation met with Pakistani PM – Joint Implementation Plan for the Expedited Implementation of the TAPI signed
On 8 June 2023, the second day of the visit, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Mr. Maksat Babayev, State Minister – Chairman of State Concern “Turkmengas”, called on Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Pakistan said in a press release. During the meeting, the Turkmen side briefed the Prime Minister on the progress in the … [Read more...]
Turkmen Energy Officials is on visit to Pakistan – TAP and TAPI projects under spotlight
On 7 June 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan arrived in Islamabad for a two-day visit to discuss the implementation of the TAPI Gas Pipeline Project and the TAP Power Transmission Line Project, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Pakistan said in a press release. On the same day, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Energy of Pakistan between the delegation of Turkmenistan headed … [Read more...]
Russia is ready to participate in TAPI project in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Russia will participate in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) transnational gas pipeline project, if a proposal is received from partners. The statement came from the special envoy of the Russian President for Afghanistan, Director of the second Department of Asia of the foreign ministry Zamir Kabulov, TASS reports. He noted that the Russian president had … [Read more...]
Russia declares willingness to engage in construction and operation of TAPI
Russia may take part in the construction and operation of the Turkmenistan– Afghanistan– Pakistan–India gas pipeline, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a press release following a recent visit of Moscow’s special envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov to Kabul. He held consultations with the foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Muttaqi and other representatives of the Afghan … [Read more...]
TAPI to become game changer in South East Asia
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) Gas Project will become a game changer in South East Asia by bringing prosperity through 3.2 bcfd gas supplies to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Such an assessment is presented in the official documents of the Petroleum Division of Pakistan, available with ProPakistani news publisher. According to the source, the TAPI will … [Read more...]
TAPI may provide transit of Kazakhstani gas to Pakistan
Prospects of cooperation in the energy sector between Pakistan and Kazakhstan were discussed at the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin with the Federal Minister for Industries and Production of Pakistan Syed Murtaza Mahmud. In particular, the matter is the possible transit of gas using the capacities of the … [Read more...]
SerdarGB received the State Minister of Petroleum of Pakistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Tuesday (20 Sep) with the State Minister of Petroleum of Pakistan Musadiq Masood Malik. During the meeting, the sides discussed priority issues of Turkmen-Pakistani cooperation, including in the field of trade and economy. In this regard, they mentioned the implementation of the project for the construction of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan pays great importance to TAPI project
Turkmenistan desires to speed up work on TAPI gas pipeline project, stated Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov Monday (22 Aug) during his visit to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to reports in Pakistani media, Movlamov said his country gives great importance to better relations with Pakistan. A logistics centre has been established for … [Read more...]
Afghanistan steps up TAPI implementation
Afghanistan has set a committee to start the practical work on the TAPI pipeline project, said TOLO news. According to the Afghan foreign ministry, the committee will be led by the first deputy prime minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. A delegation of the Islamic Emirate will soon visit Turkmenistan, said the ministry. The negotiations will explore such issues as gas … [Read more...]
Taliban – No security threats for TAPI
The Taliban government in Afghanistan remains committed to the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India transnational gas pipeline project. "Negotiations are underway on this [TAPI], we really want the work on the TAPI project to continue," Jamal Nasir Garhwal, Charge d'affaires of Afghanistan in Russia, said in an interview with RIA … [Read more...]
Russian Ambassador shared stance on the current state of Turkmen-Russian relations
Elvira Kadyrova During a recent interview with the Russian news agency TASS, the ambassador Alexander Blokhin spoke about the current state and prospects of Turkmen-Russian cooperation in the context of the bilateral and multilateral agenda in a rapidly evolving international environment. Prospects of trade and economic partnership Replying the question about the potential … [Read more...]
TAPI gas pipeline project: Two govts agree to continue work despite decline in ADB interest
Mushtaq Ghumman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan have resolved to continue work on Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, despite declining interest of Asian Development Bank (ADB). This decision was taken at a meeting between Pakistani authorities and Turkmenistan delegation that visited Pakistan last month. On January 31, 2022, a … [Read more...]
Turkmen delegation met with the Minister of Energy of Pakistan
Elvira Kadyrova The delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hadjiev is in Pakistan on a working visit from 31 January to 4 February 2022. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the implementation of two flagship trans-regional projects - the TAPI gas pipeline and the TAP power transmission project. On the first day of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan finalizes routes for power transmission lines to Kabul, and Afghan-Pak border
nCa Report and Commentary Summary of the report Turkmenistan has started working on the Balkan-Dashoguz power transmission line. This will provide the missing segment to complete the national circular grid, enabling the routing of power from any generation facility to any point in the domestic and foreign consumer network. The 254mw Dashoguz power plant will be … [Read more...]
A representative delegation of Afghanistan arrived in Turkmenistan
On January 14, 2022, an Afghan delegation headed by the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in Turkmenistan. On January 15, within the framework of the visit to Ashgabat, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Pakistan visited Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova On 25-26 August, 2021, a delegation of Pakistan headed by the country's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Ashgabat. Meeting with the President of Turkmenistan On Thursday, 26 August 2021, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan was received by President Berdimuhamedov. Conveying the warm greetings of the top leadership of Pakistan to the head of … [Read more...]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 5
Tariq Saeedi The economic remake of Afghanistan, the central piece of which is the TAPI Corridor, cannot take place without solid and consistent financial support. The support doesn’t just comprise of monetary resources. It is perhaps even more important to make sure that the resources are spent in a transparent and most efficient manner. ADB (Asian Development Bank) is … [Read more...]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The briefing conducted by DPM Meredov on 16 January 2021 at the auditorium of the institute of foreign relations was quite elaborate. He took six questions from the audience – four from the local and foreign media, and two from the academic community – and in doing so he covered the key aspects of the role of Turkmenistan in helping Afghanistan gear up for … [Read more...]