Within the framework of the project "Developing the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan", implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a new series of three-days workshops for water specialists were launched. … [Read more...]
UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan visited the Awaza Tourist Zone on the Caspian coast – the First Solar Power Plant launched in Awaza
Awaza, 2-3 June 2023: The UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, Ms. Narine Sahakyan made a two-day working visit to the Awaza National Tourist Zone, Balkan velayat, from June 2 to 3, 2023, within the framework of the project "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) … [Read more...]
UNDP strengthens national statistical capacity in tourism sector of Turkmenistan
Within the framework of the joint project “Strengthening institutional, statistical and information-technical capacity of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan (TurkmenStat)”, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the TurkmenStat a series of training sessions on the Tourism Expenditures Survey (TES) was held in Ashgabat and the Awaza … [Read more...]
UNDP Supplies Insulin to Turkmenistan as part of a project to provide drugs for the treatment of NCDs
UNDP in Turkmenistan is committed to strengthening the country's health system and supporting measures to combat non-communicable diseases. As part of the Agreement on the procurement of medicines and medical products for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in Turkmenistan, UNDP handed over to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan a … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan visits Galkynysh gas field
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan made a working visit on 19 January 2023 to the Galkynysh gas field in the Mary province. This is the second largest gas field in the world with active production of gas, both for the domestic consumption and export. At the field, the head of the state concern Turkmengaz, Batyr Amanov, reported on the work and functioning of the … [Read more...]
UNDP supported the exchange of experiences on financial accounts between Turkmenistan and Armenia
Ashgabat, 4 July 2023: The study visit, organized within the framework of the project “Strengthening institutional, statistical and information -technical capacity of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan”, jointly implemented by UNDP and TurkmenStat, took place from June 26 to 30, 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia. During the visit, the Turkmen delegation, consisting of … [Read more...]
UNDP supports the development of the 3rd periodic report of Turkmenistan on the implementation of ICESCR
Ashgabat, 12-13 July 2023: Within the framework of the project “Assistance in the realization National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the Area of Human Rights for 2021-2025” jointly implemented with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan, a two-day workshop to discuss the First Draft of the 3rd periodic report of Turkmenistan on the implementation of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan prepares to develop its iron oxide deposits
Turkmenistan is preparing to develop its iron oxide deposits at Çagyl area in the Turkmenbashy district of the Balkan province. This was reported by the deputy prime minister Purchekov during the cabinet meeting conducted by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov through the video link on Thursday, 19 January 2023. International tenders will be announced soon to identify the … [Read more...]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan in preparing for the Dialogue with the CERD
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly with the government of Turkmenistan held a working meeting to discuss the preparation of the state delegation for the Dialogue with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The event was conducted at the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy of Turkmenistan. The working meeting, … [Read more...]
UNDP supports the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan in strengthening basic laboratory services
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan continues to strengthen the capacity and preparedness of health system in Turkmenistan. In the framework of the project “COVID-19 response in Turkmenistan”, funded by the loan of the World Bank, UNDP provided a … [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...]
UNDP supports Turkmenistan in the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency
Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, a training workshop themed “Studying international experience in the development of legal framework with respect to energy conservation and energy efficiency, as well as on … [Read more...]
Why is Russia interested in forging marine connectivity with Turkmenistan?
The creation of shipping lines between Astrakhan ports and the port of Turkmenbashi has been the subject of recent negotiations in Astrakhan with the participation of representatives of Rosmorrechflot (Russian marine and river fleet), the government of the Astrakhan region, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, representatives of the Astrakhan special economic zone "Lotos" … [Read more...]
UNDP Supports Turkmenistan’s Health Ministry with Medicine Procurement
UNDP procured to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan another batch of medicines supplied under the project “Response to COVID-19 in Turkmenistan”, funded by the World Bank. The delivery totaling $203 730 includes Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid 1000 mg/200 mg in the amount of 72 000 vials and Albumin 50 ml in the amount of 3,000 vials, which will be … [Read more...]
UNESCO launches a new regional project on Cryosphere in Central Asia
On 6-7 July 2023, the UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office in cooperation with the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme organized an inception workshop on "Strengthening the resilience of Central Asian countries by enabling regional cooperation to assess high altitude glacio-nival systems to develop integrated methods for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change" … [Read more...]
Caspian Sea is shrinking fast. Littoral countries are trying to find a solution but it is a global responsibility.
nCa Commentary “ . . by 2100, water levels in the Caspian Sea could drop by another 8 to 30 meters (26 to 98 feet).” This is an alarming quote from a research paper titled, “The fate of the Caspian Sea under projected climate change and water extraction during the 21st century.” It was authored by Sifan A Koriche, Joy S Singarayer, and Hannah L Cloke, and published by … [Read more...]
UNESCO may provide technical assistance to Turkmenistan in digital education
UNESCO may provide technical support to Turkmenistan in the field of digital education. This was discussed during the meeting of Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Maksat Charyyev with Director of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education Tao Zhan, which took place on 9 June. Director Tao Zhan praised Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
UNESCO representative presented to the President of Turkmenistan certificates on inscription of cultural objects in the List of Intangible Heritage
During the meeting on Monday, 15 May, the Director of the UNESCO Cluster Office in Tehran, Golda El-Khoury, presented President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with several certificates confirming the inscription of cultural objects in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. As known, last year, on the initiative of Turkmenistan, such objects as … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Ministry of Internal Affairs continue to strengthen child-friendly justice system in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 17 May 2023 – Establishing child-friendly approaches and positive practices during investigations will protect children from unnecessary trauma, which may occur during repeated interviews or interrogations in the justice process. This was the main topic of discussion during the round table, which was organized today by UNICEF with participation of representatives from … [Read more...]
UNICEF connects a primary health care facility to solar energy in Turkmenistan
Recently, a new pilot solar energy system was installed in the rural health centre of Pelvert in Halach etrap, Lebap velayat. This is the first primary health care facility in Turkmenistan to have been fitted with solar electricity - an innovative project implemented by UNICEF together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan. The continuous supply of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part Three
This is Part Three of the chapter on Turkmenistan of the recently issued CAREC Energy Outlook 2030 report. The complete report is available at this link: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/850111/carec-energy-outlook-2030.pdf Energy Consumption In 2018, energy intensity in Turkmenistan was 19.03 British thermal units (Btu) per dollar of GDP, which is … [Read more...]
UNICEF delivered three Oxygen Plants for continuous medical oxygen supply at health facilities of Turkmenistan
Access to oxygen can save lives in emergency conditions and is also a critical treatment for children with pneumonia and other acute respiratory infections. The recent global pandemic once again showed that oxygen gaps can overwhelm health systems and lead into a crisis. To ensure a reliable source of oxygen supply, UNICEF developed an innovative emergency solution, known as … [Read more...]
UNICEF stands ready to support the implementation of the newly approved National Action Plan for the Realization of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028
Today, by the decree of the President of Turkmenistan, National Action Plan for the Realization of Children's Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028 has been approved. The new Plan has been prepared based on the national priorities set in the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028, and on the key recommendations and … [Read more...]
UNICEF, Government and children of Turkmenistan celebrate Children’s Day
Ashgabat, June 1, 2023 – Today, UNICEF together with the Government and children of Turkmenistan marked the International Day for Protection of Children through various events aimed at celebrating children and promoting their rights. On 1 of June, UNICEF in partnership with the “Turkmenaragatnashyk” agency launched the postal stamps dedicated to the 30th anniversary of … [Read more...]
Uniting for Progress: EU and UN Support the Launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence
UN Kazakhstan, Elnara Bainazarova, RCO Communications and Advocacy Adviser Caption: Official launch of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence Photo: © UN Women Steering Committee meeting of the Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan The Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based … [Read more...]
President of Tatarstan arrived on a working visit to Turkmenistan
On Wednesday, 18 January, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov arrived on a working visit to Turkmenistan. During the visit, In addition, Minnikhanov will meet with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The head of Tatarstan will take part in the plenary session of … [Read more...]
UNODC and CARICC organized a Regional Training on Joint Cross Border Operations for Law Enforcement Agencies of Central Asia
On 7 - 11 August 2023, a regional training on joint cross border operations for law enforcement officers from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, UNODC said in a press release. The event was conducted within the framework of the Cross-Border Cooperation … [Read more...]
UNRCCA conducts national consultations on the counter-terrorism early warning network for Central Asia
In July 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), in close partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), held a series of national consultations on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss substantial and operational issues of the … [Read more...]
UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan discussed climate change issues with youth leaders
Last week the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy, in cooperation with the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, organized a training session for the participants and graduates from the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan on the topic of “Climate Change”. The session was facilitated by Mr John Hamilton, Deputy Head of Mission of the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, and Ms … [Read more...]
Upshot of Turkmenistan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Summit – The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova There are several reasons why the trilateral format of apex diplomacy has gained popularity: A trilateral format is a midway house between bilateralism and multilateralism. The trilateral format affords the flexibility to split some of the issues to their bilateral base as and when required. The consensus reached in a trilateral … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part Two
This is Part Two of the chapter on Turkmenistan of the recently issued CAREC Energy Outlook 2030 report. The complete report is available at this link: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/850111/carec-energy-outlook-2030.pdf Energy Sector and Technologies Assessment Conventional Fuel Production Turkmenistan’s fossil fuel production mainly consists of … [Read more...]
USAID and UNFPA cooperate to Strengthen Families in Turkmenistan
June 7, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan, has concluded a six-month pilot training program on family counseling. USAID and UNFPA-supported civil society organizations provided training on positive gender norms, reproductive rights, and constructive … [Read more...]
USAID facilitates launch of the first sign language interpretation service in Turkmenistan
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with the Blind and Deaf Society of Turkmenistan (BDST) to establish a free-of-charge Sign Language Interpretation Service in all five regions of Turkmenistan. On June 1, 2023, seven sign language interpreters trained by USAID, started offering their services to persons who are deaf or … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia had a telephone conversation
On Tuesday, 17 January, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the state news agency TDH, the parties noted that the strategic multifaceted partnership between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation is developing on an upward trend in almost all directions. Fruitful cooperation has been established … [Read more...]
USAID has opened a skills training center for women in Ashgabat
A skills training center for returned migrants and vulnerable groups of women was opened in Ashgabat for those who wish to acquire new skills and contribute to the country's economy. The center is a part of a USAID-funded grant to the civil society organization Yenme, which provides legal, social, medical, and psychological support and shelter for male and female victims of … [Read more...]
USAID Helps Turkmenistan TB Specialists Learn New Treatment Methods
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) trained five tuberculosis (TB) specialists from Turkmenistan on the clinical management of drug-resistant (DR) TB during a study tour to Riga, Latvia. Organized by the WHO Collaborating Center in Riga, Latvia, 7-day advanced course from 16 to 23 August included intensive … [Read more...]
USAID Workshop Familiarizes Turkmenistan Government Officials with Latest Innovations in Natural Resource Forecast Modeling
Last week in Ashgabat, USAID hosted a national workshop to familiarize government officials in Turkmenistan with the latest innovations for improved forecast modeling of natural resource use in the Amu Darya River Basin. The workshop focused on software packages -- Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP), Low-Emission Analysis Platforms (LEAP) and others -- to help participants … [Read more...]
USAID-Hosted Meeting Focuses on Improving Water Resources Management in Turkmenistan
This week, the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity hosted the 5th National Intersectoral Committee (NIC) meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. According to USAID, representatives from national water-energy-food and environment-related ministries and agencies took part along with other water management organizations and research institutions. At the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Environmental health of the cities under the reliable protection
This year, the Environmental Control Service, which runs under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, marks its decade of activity. This institution, which has been operating since 10 January 2013, oversees the application of legislation in the field of industrial and other economic operations, as well as guaranteeing ecologically safe … [Read more...]
Uzbek President congratulates Arkadag Berdimuhamedov on his birthday
On Thursday, 29 June, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who is in Mecca to perform umrah, had a telephone conversation with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Mirziyoyev congratulated Arkadag on his birthday, as well as on the opening of the first stage of Arkadag smart … [Read more...]
Representatives of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan discussed regular cargo freight in the Caspian Sea
The organization of regular marine freight service between the port of Turkmenbashi and Russian ports on the Caspian Sea was discussed on Tuesday, 17 January in Astrakhan, TASS reports. The negotiation brought together representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. According to the Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Denis Afanasyev, regular … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is preparing for the elections of members of Parliament and People’s Council
On Monday, 16 January 2023, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan held a meeting. The agenda included the issues of the preparation for the upcoming elections of deputies of the Mejlis of the seventh convocation, members of the provincial, district and city khalk maslahaty of the fifth convocation, members of the district councils of the ninth … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Energy Outlook 2030 – Chapter from CAREC Report – Part One
CAREC has issued Energy Outlook Report 2030 for its member countries including Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as their neighbours Mongolia, Pakistan and China. According to the report, the energy demand in the CAREC region (excluding China) may grow by more than 30 percent by 2030 Energy consumption of natural gas is also expected to increase, reflecting its … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Sign Gas Supply Contract, Eyeing Long-Term Deal
Uzbek company UzGasTrade and Turkmenistan's State Concern Turkmengaz have inked a short-term contract for the supply of Turkmen gas in the amount of up to 2 billion cubic meters per year, Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov said in an interview with the International Information Center of Turkmenistan. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the visit of the … [Read more...]
Cargo traffic along the North–South corridor has increased
In 2022, more than 0.6 million tons of cargo were transported along the North–South international transport corridor (INSTC) from the stations of the Northern Railway (SZD), a branch of Russian Railways, according to a press release from the SZD. Compared to the previous year, the volume of shipments in this direction increased by more than a third (by 36.3%). The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – News in brief
>>> Electricity generation by the Balkanabat State Power Plant has tripled over the years of independence. In 2022, the plant generated over 2.2 billion kilowatt-hours of electric energy. The targets for last year were fulfilled by 108.4 %. The power plant fully provides with electricity the western region of the country. Excess electricity is also supplied to the … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan join United Nations e-CMR protocol
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have acceded to e-CMR, committing to fully paperless goods transport and reinforcing their transition from landlocked to landlinked countries. Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, two countries at the heart of east-west and north-south trade, have acceded to the e-CMR protocol, which will further digitalise goods transport, boosting trade and … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev proposed to adopt the SCO Code of Good Neighborliness, Trust and Cross-Border Partnership
In his speech at online SCO Summit on 4 July 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev assessed the cardinal changes taking place in the system of international relations – the intensification of geopolitical tensions and escalation of conflicts, the emergence of new risks and threats to global stability and sustainable development, the growing challenges in the field of … [Read more...]
A mosque and madrasah to be built in the new city of Arkadag – Charity account opened for the project
On Sunday, 15 January, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected the pace of construction works at the city of Arkadag. The ceremony of laying the foundation of the mosque will take place in the near future. An educational institution - a madrasah - will also be opened at the mosque. The project was presented by the Chairman of the State Committee … [Read more...]
Video – White Horse of Turkmenstan
This is not the only white horse in Turkmenistan but it stands out among the rest because of its unbelievable beauty. Here is a short video: … [Read more...]