The “Zero Waste Project”, which has entered its fifth year under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, received support at the UN level and 30 March was proclaimed “International Day of Zero Waste”. Launched five years ago under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, The Zero Waste […]
Turkmenistan-Türkiye-Azerbaijan Summit in Awaza: Some Photos from Highest level Meetings
National Tourist Zone Awaza, Turkmenistan, 14 December 2022: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkiye met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan (photo source – […]
Russia and Türkiye actively discuss gas hub idea on the eve of the trilateral summit in Turkmenistan
Joint energy projects and creating a gas hub in Türkiye were discussed among other issues between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during telephone talks on Sunday, 11 Dec. “The special importance of joint energy projects, primarily in the gas industry, was emphasised. Following the recent talks in Istanbul by Gazprom […]
Central Asian countries and strategic partners supported Uzbekistan’s actions to calm the unrests in Karakalpakstan
nCa Report Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have expressed support for Uzbekistan in connection with the recent unrests in Karakalpakstan, a republic that is part of Uzbekistan. The ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan issued a press release on Tuesday, 5 July, which states the following: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expresses concerns […]
Ambassador of Turkey in Ashgabat hosted presentation of Turkish Cuisine Week
Ravilya Kadyrova The Ambassador Togan Oral of Turkey hosted Saturday, 28 May, in his residence the presentation of the Turkish Cuisine Week. Turkish Cuisine Week is marked every year in 81 provinces of Turkey and Turkish missions all over the world. The culinary event is organized under the patronage of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan […]
Turkmenistan celebrated the Day of Memory of Ataturk, Youth and Sports
On 19 May 2022, a ceremony was held in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, in honor of the Day of Memory of Ataturk, Youth and Sports. The commemoration ceremony hosted in the Ataturk Park in the capital Ashgabat, where the Deputy Ambassador of Turkey to Ashgabat Gülşah Cumurcu, Deputy Mayor of Ashgabat Merjen Geldieva, embassy […]
Turkey will grant 150 thousand Coronavirus vaccines to Turkmenistan
The presidential approval published in the Turkish Official Gazette has brought into force the Intergovernmental Agreement between Turkey and Turkmenistan on grants in the field of health care, signed in September 2021 in Ankara. The agreement specifies delivery by Turkey to Turkmenistan of 150,000 doses of inactive Covid-19 vaccine and 19,800 boxes of Favipiravir tablets […]
OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Islamabad
Elvira Kadyrova On 22-23 March 2022, Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad. The theme of the Ministerial Conference was: ‘Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development’. Foreign Ministers and high-level dignitaries from OIC Member and Observer States are attended the CFM. […]
Erdogan thanks president of Turkmenistan for best wishes
President Erdogan of Turkey has thanked the president of Turkmenistan, Berdimuhamedov, for the wishes for speedy recovery from illness. In his twitter account, Erdogan said on 7 February, “I thank dear friend Berdimuhamedov for his wishes for recovery and with love I greet all the brothers from Turkmenistan.” @RTErdogan President Berdimuhamedov, in a phone call […]
Turkish International Festival TEKNOFEST 2022 invites the world
The acceptance of applications for participation in the TEKNOFEST technology competition is open, which thousands of young people have been waiting for and watching with interest. The wind of TEKNOFEST, one of the largest aviation festivals in the world, will blow from the north this year! The international festival of aviation, space and technology TEKNOFEST […]
Turkic countries reaffirmed their firm support and solidarity with Kazakhstan
Elvira Kadyrova On 11 January 2022, the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on 11 January 2022 to discuss the recent developments in Kazakhstan. The Meeting started with observation of a minute of silence to commemorate memories of those who lost their lives during the […]
Ashgabat hosted Turkmen-Turkish summit talks – the countries intend to increase trade to US $ 5 billion
Elvira Kadyrova The summit talks between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan were held in Ashgabat on Saturday, 27 November 2021. Turkish leader arrived in Turkmenistan on a two-day state visit. President Erdogan was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Energy and […]
Istanbul hosted 8th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States – Turkmenistan became observer member
Elvira Kadyrova On 12 November 2021 President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended Eighth Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkmenistan has joined the organization as an observer country. The summit has decided to rename the “Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States” to the “Organization of Turkic States”. The Ninth Summit of […]
Turkmen FM took part in the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking Countries
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan, based on the principles of its neutral status, considers the consolidation of countries’ efforts to maintain and strengthen international peace, universal security and stability as a priority direction of its participation in the activities of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States, stated foreign minister Rashid Meredov during his remarks at a meeting […]
Turkey’s Day of Elation
The 98th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey was celebrated in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s capital city with ceremonial events on 29 October. The ceremonies started with the Republic Day celebration program prepared by the students of the Turkmen-Turkish Joint Education School in Ashgabat. Then, Mr. Togan Oral, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the […]
Victory Day of Turkey
On 30 August, Turkey celebrates Victory Day. It is also called Turkish Armed Forces Day. The holiday commemorates the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, the last battle in the Greco-Turkish War, on 30 August 1922. Following the battle, Greek presence in Anatolia ended. Victory Day has been celebrated as an official holiday since […]
Why Should We Fight Against FETO Resolutely?
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey The international community frequently expresses its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its determination to fight terrorism. This is an appropriate attitude, as terrorism remains a major threat to the common security, well-being, values and prospects for a brighter future of all […]
Whom Russia is ready to take as companions for solving Afghan puzzle
Elvira Kadyrova Russia strongly supports the settlement of the Afghan situation with the involvement of regional international organizations such as SCO, the CSTO, and the countries bordering Afghanistan. The statement came from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his remarks at the Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday, 23 June. “It is necessary to […]
President Berdimuhamedov in telephone conversations with presidents of Turkey, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan on 28 April 2021
Leaders of Turkmenistan and Turkey spoke in favor of expanding bilateral dialogue A telephone conversation took place between President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. At the beginning of the conversation, the head of the friendly state once again expressed condolences to the Turkmen leader in connection with the […]
Turkey – Safe Tourism
The embassy of Turkey in Turkmenistan hosted a presentation and reception on 12 April 2021 ahead of the start of the Tourism Week, 16-22 April 2021. Ambassador Togan Oral described the salient features of the Safe Tourism programme which has been developed by the Turkish ministry of tourism and culture in partnership with the stakeholders […]
Turkmen gas is a viable competitor of Iran and Russia in Europe – Russian expert
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmen gas, once on the European market, is able to wipe out the position of Russian Gazprom and a deprive Iran of potential market. This point of view was expressed in an interview with the news agency “Vestnik Kavkaza” by Andrey Kazantsev, Doctor of Political Sciences, chief researcher of the Analytical Center of […]
TURKMEN-TURKISH COMMERCIAL BANK (TTCB) – YOUR RELIABLE PARTNER
Kazım Gündoğar, General Manager, Turkmen Turkish Commercial Bank Turkmen-Turkish Commercial Bank was established (licensed) 28 years ago on 31 March, 1993 in accordance with the Intergovernmental Memorandum signed between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey on 02 May, 1992 as the first joint stock bank in Turkmenistan with foreign investment and started operations on 21 […]
Rumi commemorated on his 747th death anniversary at Seb-i Arus ceremonies in Konya
On December 7 and December 17 to commemorate Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī on his 747th death anniversary Seb-i Arus Ceremonies were held in Konya, one of the major cities of Turkey. Every year since 1937, Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī is being commemorated on his death anniversary at Seb-i Arus (Night of Reunion with the Divine) […]
Video meeting between minister of trade of Turkey and deputy prime minister of Turkmenistan for trade
A video-conference meeting was held between H.E Mrs. Ruhsar Pekcan, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, and H.E. Mr. Chary Gylyjov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan (trade), on 19 November 2020. During the meeting, which offered an opportunity to comprehensively evaluate the economic and commercial issues in the agenda […]
The 97th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
Togan Oral, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Turkmenistan Today, on 29th of October, we celebrate the 97th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. Upon the proposal of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a resolution regarding Constitutional amendment was unanimously adopted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 29 October 1923, followed by […]
Turkey – Victory Day – Message of Ambassador of Turkey, Togan Oral
Esteemed Citizens, Dear Turkmen Brothers and Sisters, Today, we commemorate with utmost pride the 98th anniversary of 30th of August Victory Day, which is one of the glorious moments in our history. One of the decisive turning points in the Turkish National Independence War – which started on 19 May 1919 upon the arrival of […]
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 […]
15th July – The anniversary of Turkish people defending their democratic constitutional order against the Fethullah Gülen Terrorist Organization’s (FETO) coup attempt
Togan Oral, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Turkmenistan Four years have passed since the heinous coup attempt organized and carried out by the FETO terrorist organization against Turkish democracy and the democratically elected government. July 15th has become a symbol of Turkish nation’s will, resistance, and sacrifice for democracy and freedom. In this […]
FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 IN TURKEY
Republic of Turkey is one of the most disciplined and successful countries in fighting against Covid-19 pandemic. In the last 15 years, Turkey’s health system has undergone a major restructuring process. Thanks to the modernization of hospitals in Turkey in the last 15 years, the health system has gained structural abilities that can respond to […]
Turkey has launched “Healthy Tourism Certification” Program
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Republic of Turkey has initiated Healthy Tourism Certification program, which shall be applicable as of the summer season of 2020. Healthy Tourism Certification, which is issued under the leadership of Ministry of Culture and Tourism and with the participation of Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
What we do today will define tomorrow
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey After every cataclysmic event one tends to think that the world will never be the same. This time it is true that in certain ways the world must change. Global history is laden with such turning points almost all being painful. For years we […]
EU inaction on Syrian refugees is a stain on human conscience
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkish Republic The EU was meant to be a world power that stood as a beacon for human rights and respect for the international rules-based order. But unless something is done about Greece’s treatment of refugees, and the frenzied support it still receives from the EU, that claim […]
Europe Should Finally Wake Up From Its Long Sleep
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Turkey As Turkey, we are conducting a major fight at Europe’s doorstep. The Syrian crisis – which has been raging for nine years and has constantly brought new disasters for humanity – threatens us all once more. But this time, something is different. It is no longer possible for […]
TEKNOFEST-2020 – Largest Technology and Aerospace Show of Turkey
The largest technology and aerospace show of Turkey – TEKNOFEST-2020 – will be held in Gaziantep, a historic town bordering with Syria. TEKNOFEST, an annual event that started in Istanbul in 2017, will feature 12 major side events. Being organized under the leadership of the Turkish Technology Fund (T3) and the Ministry of Industry and […]
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 […]
Turkey, Turkmenistan may sign some important agreements in 2020: Kapucu
Turkey and Turkmenistan may sign some important agreements in the first half of 2020, said Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu of Turkey in an exclusive conversation with nCa on Thursday (26 December 2019). The ambassador, who has completed his tenure in Turkmenistan and will return to Ankara within the next few days said that considerable work was […]
Ambassador of Turkey hosts farewell reception on completion of his tenure in Turkmenistan
Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu, who has completed his tenure in Turkmenistan, hosted a farewell reception on Friday (20 December 2019) at his residence. Ambassador Alexander Blokhin of Russia, who acts as the dean of the diplomatic corps, praised the dynamic role of Ambassador Kapucu in the diplomatic community and his sincere cooperation under all circumstances. The […]
Wreath-laying ceremony in Ashgabat on 81st death anniversary of Ataturk
nCa News and Commentary A wreath-laying ceremony was held in Ashgabat on 10 November 2019 to mark the 81st death anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Led by Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu, the ceremony took place at the Ataturk Park where the Ataturk Monument is located. The Turkish community in […]
Hungary – a welcome addition to Turkic union
Some twenty years ago, the formulation of such a question could hardly take place, but today, a group of Turkic-speaking countries, close in their historical community and spiritual bonds, is on the path of active integration, gradually turning into one of the significant players in the socio-economic space. While the so-called “Slavic world” (a group […]
Turkish embassy hosts reception to mark 96th anniversary of Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu of Turkey hosted a reception on 29 October 2019 to mark the 96th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. Here is the speech of the ambassador: Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mr. Çarımurat Purçekov Distinguished Deputy Minister, Dear Ambassadors, Colleagues, Esteemed Citizens, Dear Turkmen Brothers […]