On Monday, 18 September 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, who is on a working visit to New York, met with President Yun Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, TDH reports. During the meeting, the two presidents discussed the strong and growing Turkmen-Korean relations, which are based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, […]
The parliamentary delegation of Turkmenistan is on a visit to Korea
On 17-19 September 2023, a delegation led by the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova is on a working visit to Korea. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the First Meeting of Speakers of Parliaments “Central Asia – Republic of Korea”. On 17 September 2023, upon arrival at Incheon International […]
Turkmenistan, S.Korea explore ways to enhance cooperation in banking sector
On 12 September 2023, an online meeting between the representatives of the Central Bank of Turkmenistan and the representatives of the Korean Federation of Banks was held, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Korea reports. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation between two countries in the banking sphere. It was emphasized […]
Turkmenistan and South Korea eye to deepen partnership in shipbuilding
The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant, located on the territory of the International Port of Turkmenbashi, is negotiating with leading companies of the Republic of Korea in order to implement shipbuilding projects, says the Agency of Marine and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Turkmendenizderyayollary”. In particular, Korean companies will supply equipment and materials for shipbuilding […]
Turkmen Delegation wrapped up visit to Korea – DPM for energy and construction had a series of meeting with S.Korean business community
From 17 to 21 July 2023, the official delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Prime Minister Baymyrat Annamammedov (energy, construction, industry) visited the Republic of Korea. The Embassy of Korea to Turkmenistan published a press release, summarizing the outcomes of the visit: Within the framework of the visit, the delegation consisted of the official representatives […]
The President of Turkmenistan and the Speaker of the National Assembly of S.Korea discussed the issues of interstate cooperation
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Friday, 21 Jul 2023, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, who is in Turkmenistan on an official visit, TDH reports. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan highly appreciates the traditionally friendly relations with Korea and is ready to further develop them in all directions. In […]
Speaker of the Korean Parliament pays an official visit to Turkmenistan – met with Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and parliament chair – awarded with state order
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-pyo, who is on official visit to Turkmenistan with accompanying delegation. During the bilateral talks, the current state of Turkmen-Korean inter-parliamentary relations […]
Turkmen DPM and S.Korean minister for trade, industry and energy discussed joint projects
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for energy, construction and industry Baymyrat Annamamedov, who is on working visit to Seoul, met with the Minister Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea Lee Chang-yang. Currently, South Korean companies are working to win two projects to build fertilizer factories — one in the Balkan region and the other in the […]
Turkmen DPM for energy, construction and industry met with Korean PM in Seoul
On Monday, 17 July, Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo of Korea received Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, Construction and Industry Baimurat Anamamedov, Yonhap News reports. Prime Minister Han welcomed the visit of DPM Anamamedov to Korea and said that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral partnership between the two countries, […]
The President of Turkmenistan received the new Ambassador of Korea
On Monday, 12 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of South Korea to Turkmenistan Ji Kyu-taek, who presented credentials to the head of state. During the meeting, the dynamic nature of interstate partnership was emphasized both in the bilateral format and within the framework of international organizations, primarily the United Nations. The […]
Newly appointed Ambassador of Korea to Turkmenistan preseneted copy of credentials at the Foreign Ministry
On June 9, 2023, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan Ji Kyu-Taek, during which copies of his credentials were accepted. Hajiyev congratulated the Ambassador and expressed hope that with his appointment our bilateral relations would take on a more dynamic […]
Turkmen permanent representative to the UN met with Korean Deputy Foreign Minister
On June 5, 2023, at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN, A. Ataeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, met with Mr. Yong min Park, Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs of the Republic of Korea. During the meeting, a constructive exchange of views took place on the bilateral cooperation of […]
Daewoo E&C может построить в Туркменистане первый в Центральной Азии завод по производству голубого аммиака
Корейская компания Daewoo E&C может построить в Туркменистане промышленный объект – первый в Центральной Азии, который будет выпускать голубой аммиак. Об этом сообщается в пресс-релизе компании по итогам недавнего визита председателя правления Daewoo E&C Джонга Вон-джу в Ашхабад. В частности, Daewoo E&C предложила построить в Балканском велаяте завод карбамидо-аммиачных удобрений в качестве первого завода по […]
President of Turkmenistan and the head of the Korean company “Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.” discussed the prospects of cooperation
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received on Monday, 29 May, the founder and Chairman of the Management Board of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (Korea), Jung Won-ju. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the further strengthening of friendly relations with Korea. “Our countries cooperate constructively in the political and diplomatic […]
Head of the Korea-Turkmenistan interparliamentary friendship group is on a working visit to Ashgabat
A parliamentary delegation led by the head of the Interparliamentary Friendship Group Korea–Turkmenistan Lee Dal-gon is on a working visit to Ashgabat. On Monday, 17 April, the delegation held a number of meetings, including with Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Speaker of Parliament Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Deputy Prime Minister for the Oil and Gas […]
Korea and Turkmenistan mull over cooperation in shipbuilding
On 15-24 January 2023, representatives of the agency “Turkmendenizderyaellary” (Turkmen Marine and River Routes) paid a working visit to the South Korean city of Busan within the framework of the MoU signed between the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) and the Turkmen Shipbuilding and Ship Repair plant Balkan. During the visit, the delegation met […]
For the enhanced friendly cooperation between Korea and Turkmenistan
By the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ashgabat This year is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Turkmenistan and the meaningful official visit by the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, was taken place successfully on […]
Visit of Arkadag upgrades Turkmenistan-Korea partnership
nCa Commentary The visit of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the Chairman of the Peoples Council of Turkmenistan, has upgraded the already rich and robust partnership between Turkmenistan and Korea. Gubanguly Berdimuhamedov, whose official title is Arkadag, during his years as the president of Turkmenistan from 2007 to 2022 planned and built versatile partnership with a number of […]
Turkmenistan and Korea mull over a project of the second stage of GTG plant
On the sidelines of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s visit to Seoul, members of the Turkmen delegation met with Korean colleagues to discuss the possibility of participation of Korean companies in the construction of the second stage of the GTG (gas to gasoline) plant in the Akhal province. The project was also mentioned during a meeting of Berdimuhamedov […]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov preseneted partnership opportunities for Korean business in Turkmenistan
Issues of further development of the Turkmen-Korean trade and economic cooperation were discussed during a business meeting of chairman of Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with the major Korean companies, which took place in Seoul on 29 November 2022. The representatives of Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Corporation, Hyundai Motor, Export-Import Bank of Korea KEXIM, LX International Corp., […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov discussed energy cooperation with the President of Korea
The energy and infrastructure cooperation between Korea and Turkmenistan has taken a key place on the agenda of the meeting of Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov with President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, on 29 November 2022. According to the administration of the Korean President, the meeting discussed prospects for […]
Turkmenistan and Korea are preparing an Investment Guarantee Agreement
Turkmenistan and Korea are preparing a number of agreements designed to strengthen bilateral economic and investment cooperation. During a meeting in Seoul on Monday, Chairman of the National Assembly of Korea Kim Jin-pyo and Chairman of the upper house of the Parliament of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed the issues of signing a bilateral Investment Guarantee […]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov announced the priority areas of the Turkmen-Korean inter-parliamentary cooperation
On Monday, 28 November 2022, Chairman of the upper house of the Parliament of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who is on an official visit to Korea, held a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo. “We consider parliamentary diplomacy as a tool to maintain an atmosphere of peace, cooperation and mutual understanding. This […]
Korean Ambassador gifted language textbooks to Turkmen schoolchildren
On 15 November 2022, the Ambassador of Korea in Turkmenistan Shin Sung-chul visited school No. 88 in Ashgabat, and met with its director Arslan Yabanov. In the capital’s school No. 88, Korean language lessons were introduced into the curriculum in 2019 and currently students of 14 class groups are learning Korean. During the meeting, the […]
South Korean Ambassador: Turkmenistan contributes to international peace and security as a permanently neutral state
On 5 October 2022, the Korean Embassy in Ashgabat celebrated the 4355th anniversary of the National Foundation Day. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Batyr Atdayev attended the celebration on behalf of the Government of Turkmenistan. “This year is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and […]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi On 18 April 2019, after touring the Kiyanly polymer plant at the Caspian shore, a mega project done by a consortium led by the Korean companies, President Moon Jae-in said, “The complex in Kiyanly is only the beginning of bilateral economic cooperation, the potential of which is not only great, it knows no […]