On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Turkmenistan donated approximately 165 Korean language books to the Korean Language Department of the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi. The collection covers a wide range of topics including speaking, listening, writing, and reading, designed to cater to […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund
On 11 September 2024, the National leader of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Acting Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund at the Islim-Cheshmeh border checkpoint in Serkhetabat, Takhtabazar district, Mary province. The meeting took place before the opening and groundbreaking ceremonies at Turkmenistan-Afghanistan border. During the meeting, Mullah Mohammad […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the opening and groundbreaking ceremonies of energy, transport, communication and logistics infrastructure facilities at Turkmenistan-Afghanistan border
Dear compatriots! Dear friends! Dear guests! Today is marked by a truly historic event for Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. We are witnessing the successful implementation of a number of major projects with the blessing of Arkadagly Hero Serdar. There are seven of them in total. First of all, we are talking about the laying of the […]
Turkmenistan Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
On Wednesday, 11 September 2024, Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in accordance with the presidential order. The aid was provided by the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for assistance to children in need to coincide with the commencement of construction on the Serkhetabat-Herat gas pipeline, power transmission lines, and transportation and communication infrastructure along the […]
TIF 2024: ADB Commits $625 Million to Turkmenistan’s Development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged $625 million in investment projects in Turkmenistan, with one project completed and another ongoing. Additionally, the Bank is providing $11 million in technical assistance to strengthen institutions and capacity building, as announced by ADB’s Country Director for Turkmenistan, Artur Andrysiak, during his online presentation at TIF2024 in Ashgabat. […]
IRU and Turkmenistan hold high-level talks on road transport priorities
Turkmenistan can continue to grow its road transport sector by coupling “hard” and “soft” infrastructure developments. A roadmap discussed by IRU and Turkmenistan could further streamline efforts. In meetings with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Rashid Meredov, and Director General of the Agency for Transport and […]
Turkmenistan and UAE Discuss Multilateral Cooperation
The UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ahmed Al Hameli, met with Yazguly Mammedov, Director of the Middle East Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation between the two countries within the framework of international organizations. Turkmenistan and the UAE have fostered a strong and mutually supportive foreign policy […]
TIF 2024: Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan agree to expand cooperation in the gas industry
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the gas industry. Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev met with Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Batyr Amanov and Minister of State, Chairman of the State Concern Turkmengaz Maksat Babayev on the sidelines of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024) in Ashgabat. During the meeting, the […]
(UPDATED – Pictures and Text) Turkmenistan and Afghanistan launch the construction of a number of energy and transport infrastructure facilities
On 11 September 2024, a ceremony was held at the border of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan with the participation of delegations of the two countries to launch the construction of energy and transport infrastructure facilities. The ceremony was led by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov via videoconference. The groundbreaking ceremony at the Islim-Cheshme border checkpoint in […]
President of Turkmenistan Receives Malaysian Foreign Minister
Today [10 Sep], President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hassan. Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, the guest conveyed cordial greetings from the 17th Supreme Ruler of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim bin Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Welcoming the guest to the ancient Turkmen land, […]
UNDP and Partners Strengthen Seismic Resilience in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, within the framework of the national project “Strengthening National Capacity for Seismic Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Response to Potential Earthquakes,” conducted a two-week training seminar on “Seismic Hazard, Seismic Vulnerability, and Seismic Risk”. The seminar, which took place from August 26 to September 6, 2024, at the […]
Ashgabat Automobile Plant Shares Its Innovative and Logistics Solutions at TIF 2024 Investment Forum
Khalil Nobatov Today, the Investment Forum of Turkmenistan TIF 2024, which opens up new opportunities for the development of the country’s economy, started at the capital’s Yildiz Hotel. One of its participants was the Ashgabat Automobile Enterprise of the Turkmenavtoulaglari Agency, which is part of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers […]
“Turkmen Denizderyollary” presented a number of investment projects at the international forum TIF 2024
Meretmammet Batyrov Today, the investment forum of Turkmenistan (TIF 2024) opened in the capital’s Yildiz Hotel, which attracted the attention of business representatives, investors and international experts. One of the forum participants was the Turkmen Denizderyayollary Agency, which demonstrated a number of significant investment projects in the field of maritime transport. These projects are aimed […]
Tatarstan is ready to offer its digital solutions to Turkmenistan
The strategic partnership between Russia and Turkmenistan has reached a new level, especially thanks to active cooperation with the Republic of Tatarstan. Regina Shafikova, Director of the Trading House “Garant” of the Republic of Tatarstan, said this in an interview with Turkmenportal on the sidelines of the TIF-2024 Investment Forum. Regina Shafikova emphasized that Tatarstan […]
TIF 2024: Photo Report from the Opening Ceremony
The Investment Forum of Turkmenistan (TIF 2024) kicked off in Ashgabat, organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The inaugural day featured seven sessions and two parallel events, covering a wide range of topics: Economic development and investment potential of Turkmenistan Public-private partnerships. A […]
TIF 2024: Uzbekistan proposes to create a unified transport system in Central Asia
Ilkhom Makhkamov, Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, outlined his country’s efforts to enhance regional and interregional transport connectivity at the TIF 2024 Investment Forum in Ashgabat. Makhkamov highlighted several key transport initiatives involving Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. In order to create the shortest route to the World Ocean for the countries of Central Asia, as […]
TIF 2024: Russia’s Underutilized Export Potential to Turkmenistan: A $200 Million Opportunity
According to Dmitry Volvach, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Russia’s unrealized export potential to Turkmenistan amounts to a significant $200 million. This announcement was made during the plenary session of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024) in Ashgabat. The trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Russia for the first seven months of […]
Turkmen-Malaysian Diplomatic Talks Focus on Expanding Bilateral Ties
On 9 September 2024, Turkmen-Malaysian inter-MFA consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov, while the Malaysian side was led by Dato Ahmad Rozian bin Abd. Ghani, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with his Malaysian counterpart
On 9 September 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with a delegation of Malaysia headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of further intensification of long-term partnership based on the principles […]
Climate Conference Brings Together Youth of Southern Turkmenistan
A conference of young eco-activists from the southern region of Turkmenistan gathered in Mary to discuss climate change and the role of youth in addressing related challenges. The event was held at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, as reported by the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. The conference was organized in anticipation of the 19th Youth […]
Turkmenistan: Youth of Balkanabat unite to discuss climate change issues
On 6 September 2024, in the lead up to the Conference of Youth (COY19) and the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the velayat Conference of Youth on Climate Change was held in Turkmenistan. The event, organized by the Government of Turkmenistan together […]
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Annual United Nations Games
The United Nations General Assembly, at its 107th plenary meeting of the 78th session, adopted by consensus a resolution entitled “United Nations Games” as proposed by Turkmenistan and India (click here to see the text of the resolution). The resolution, presented under agenda item 11, “Sport for development and peace: promoting peace and building a more […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening of the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana – The President of Kazakhstan will visit Turkmenistan in October
On 8 September 2024 the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, paid a working visit to Kazakhstan to participate in the official opening ceremony of the V World Nomad Games. Meeting with the President of Kazakhstan Before the opening […]
Sports Diplomacy Gains Momentum: UN General Assembly Endorses Turkmenistan’s Initiated Resolution on Friendship Games
In a significant step towards promoting sports diplomacy, the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, 6 September, adopted a resolution supporting the annual holding of the UN Friendship Games. This initiative, first introduced by Turkmenistan in April 2024, has gained widespread support from the international community. The inaugural Friendship Games, held in April, saw participation […]
Turkmenistan improves its communication infrastructure to fight illicit trafficking
As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, opportunities for trade have spread around the world. Shipping lanes are the highways of international commerce. However, this presents opportunities not only for governments and legitimate businesses but also for transnational organized crime groups to transport anything from legal goods used for money laundering, to prohibited drugs and […]
Turkmen Ambassador to Afghanistan met with the Minister of Communications and Information Technology
Turkmenistan’s Ambassadot to Afghanistan met with the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Najibullah Hayat Haqqani. The meeting discussed fiber optics, cybersecurity, and other technology-related issues. The Minister emphasized that both countries are working together for economic stability, which is of vital importance for the region and neighboring countries. He highlighted the importance of technology […]
Kyrgyzstan Joins the Ashgabat Agreement
Kyrgyzstan has officially joined the Ashgabat Agreement, aimed at creating a transport corridor between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution on 22 August 2024, formalizing the country’s accession to the agreement, Tazabek reported. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will oversee the implementation of the agreement within Kyrgyzstan. […]
USAID and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia present the Community of Practice Platform in Turkmenistan
A round table on the presentation of the Community of Practitioners platform was held in Turkmenistan on September 5, organized by the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC). The meeting was attended by representatives of the following organizations: the State Committee for Water […]
Preparations Underway for 17th Central Asia-Korea Cooperation Forum
On 6 September 2024, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan joined a videoconference to discuss preparations for the 17th Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum. Representatives from participating countries attended the meeting. Zu Zang Son, Deputy Chairman of the forum’s secretariat, delivered the opening remarks. During the videoconference, participants explored the agenda for […]
Foreign Minister of Malaysia to visit Turkmenistan
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan will undertake an official visit to Turkmenistan from 9 to 10 September 2024, says the press-service of Malaysia foreign ministry. During his visit, the Foreign Minister is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to deliver a letter […]
Turkmen Delegation had a series of meetings in Helsinki
On 5 September 2024, a round table with the participation of leading Finnish companies “Finnish Water Forum”, “Watermaster”, “Wärtsilä”, “Agronic Oy”, “Reorbit”, Finnish Meteorological Institute and others was held in Helsinki in the premises of the EastCham Finland. At the event, the Turkmen delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri […]
Federal Chancellor Scholz to visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan to host Central Asia + Germany summit
Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from September 15 to 17 and take part in the Central Asia + Germany summit, says the statement, published on the official website of the Federal Government of Germany. According to the report, this will be Scholz’s first trip to Central Asia. The Federal […]
Border Meeting: Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss joint projects inauguration
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov met with the foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Mottaqi at the shared border’s zero point, the official government website of Afghanistan reported on 5 September 2024. The meeting brought together delegations from various organizations of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. During this gathering, the parties deliberated on arrangements […]
New U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan identifies key areas of work
The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ms. Elizabeth Rood, held her first press briefing today at the new complex of the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat. During the meeting with journalists, she outlined the main priorities of her activities. Ambassador Rood highlighted four key areas of work: combating climate change, developing the economic sector, security […]
Daewoo E&C Aims to Expand Presence in Turkmenistan’s Growing Economy
On 5 September 2024, a high-level Turkmen delegation led by Deryageldi Orazov, Chairman of the Arkadag City Construction Committee, met with Daewoo E&C CEO Baek Jung-wan in Seoul. The delegation included Rahimberdi Jepbarov, Chairman of the Foreign Economic Bank, and Begench Durdiyev, Turkmenistan Ambassador to South Korea, according to Korean news outlets’ reports. During the […]
A Promising Future for Turkmenistan-Germany Cooperation
Stable and growing economic cooperation forms a cornerstone of the successful relationship between Germany and Turkmenistan. Today, clear trends in bilateral economic activity are fostering optimism about future prospects. Ambassador of Germany to Turkmenistan, Bernd Heinze, highlighted this in an interview with the Turkmenistan newspaper. Germany and Central Asia Germany has established a leading position […]
We consider Turkmenistan as an integral part of TURKSOY, says Secretary General Raev
On September 3rd, 2024, Mr. Rashid Meredov, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan welcomed a delegation of TURKSOY headed by its Secretary General Sultan Raev in his office in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The agenda of the meeting which took […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with the UAE Ambassador
UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmed Gurbanov. During the meeting, ways to expand cooperation between the two countries in various fields were discussed, according to the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan. Earlier, Ambassador Ahmed Al-Hameli held a number of meetings with the Chairman of the […]
Turkmen-Swedish cooperation discussed in Stockholm
On 3 September 2024, Turkmen-Swedish political consultations were held in Stockholm. The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova, the Swedish side was led by Tobias Thyberg, Head of the Department for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden. During the inter-MFA […]
The Arkadag Smart City received three awards at the International Exhibition of Smart Cities “WSCE 2024”
On 4 September 2024, the Arkadag Smart City received three awards at the International Exhibition of Smart Cities, called the “World Smart City Expo 2024” held in Goyang, Republic of Korea, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Korea reports. The awards were presented to both foreign and national cities, as well as companies that stood out […]
Anadolu Agency interviews Turkish ambassador in Ashgabat
The Anadolu Agency, the state-run news service of Türkiye, has interviewed Ambassador Ahmet Demirok, the envoy of Türkiye in Ashgabat. Commenting on the state of relations between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, the ambassador said that Türkiye was the first to recognize the independence of Turkmenistan and the first to open embassy in Türkiye. Demirok said that […]
Downstream countries in Central Asia undertake mitigation efforts to prevent water scarcity
nCa Report Central Asia is facing a looming water crisis, driven by demographic growth and increasing agricultural demands. According to the World Bank, the region’s population is projected to reach 90 million by 2050, leading to water shortages of up to 25-30%. Simultaneously, agricultural water consumption is expected to rise by 30% within the next […]
UNICEF Strengthens Healthcare Services in Turkmenistan with New Oxygen Plants
UNICEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan, has successfully installed two new oxygen plants at the Scientific and Clinical Centre for Maternal and Child Health in Ashgabat and the Mother and Child Health Hospital in Dashoguz, an area affected by the Aral Sea crisis. This support expands the oxygen […]
Dashoguz: Turkmenistan’s Youth Rallies for Climate Action
On 3 September 2024, a Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change (LCOY) was held at the Turkmen Agricultural Institute in Dashoguz, ahead of the upcoming global climate events COY19 and COP29, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The event was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the UN Resident […]
“What Can I Do to Preserve the Ozone Layer?” – Competition announced for children in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan’s public organization “Ýaş tebigatçy” and the Ozone Center, a division of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, are inviting young minds to participate in a creative competition titled “What Can I Do to Preserve the Ozone Layer?” The competition is aimed at fostering environmental awareness and literacy among Turkmenistan’s students and at encouraging creative thinking […]
Turkish construction companies implemented projects in Turkmenistan worth over $53 billion
Since 1972 to August 2024, the Turkish contracting sector has implemented 12,277 projects in 137 countries, the Anadolu agency reports, citing the Turkish Ministry of Commerce. At the same time, most of the projects were carried out in Russia. The cost of contract projects implemented in Russia has reached $102.3 billion. Turkmenistan is a close […]
Afghanistan to Increase Electricity Import from Turkmenistan with New Substation
Afghanistan is on track to significantly boost its electricity imports from Turkmenistan. The construction of the 500-kilovolt Arghandi substation is expected to be completed within the next two months, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan. Upon completion, this project and others in the series will enable Afghanistan to […]
The 4th Conference of Regional Cooperation on Border Security in Central Asia “Issyk – Kul initiative” 2024 held in Latvia, Riga
Since 2011, under the BOMCA organized framework of the “Issyk-Kul Initiative”, Central Asian border agencies come together regularly in a regional forum for cooperation and information exchange in the field of border security in Central Asia. The 4th Conference of Regional Cooperation on Border Security in Central Asia ‘Issyk – Kul Initiative’ 2024 was held […]
Turkish Company Rönesans Holding presents shopping center project to the National Leader of Turkmen people
On Monday, 2 September 2024, the National Leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Erman Yilicak, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish company Rönesans Holding. During the meeting, Yilicak presented a new modern shopping center project for Ashgabat, which his company has developed. Commenting on the project, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of […]
National Leader of Turkmen People meets with Head of Çalik Holding
On Monday, 2 September 2024, the National Leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Ahmet Çalik, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Çalik Holding Group of Companies. During the meeting, the sides highlighted the successful cooperation between Turkmenistan and Türkiye in various sectors, including energy, textiles, construction, and more. They emphasized the […]