On 30-31 May 2022, Almaty hosted a meeting of Special Representatives of the European Union and Central Asian countries on Afghanistan. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by deputy foreign minister Vepa Hajiev. During the event, the parties reviewed the current and new challenges to regional security in the context of the situation in Afghanistan. The conference … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkey in Ashgabat hosted presentation of Turkish Cuisine Week
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 and under the leadership of the President's … [Read more...]
Two new hospitals opened in Dashoguz province
On Friday, 27 May 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the ceremony of opening two new medical facilities in Dashoguz – multidisciplinary and oncological hospitals. Both hospitals have created 1,331 jobs. The staff who will work in these clinics have trained at the State Medical University of Turkmenistan, as well as in advanced clinics in Turkey and Russia. "We will … [Read more...]
Working Group on the Caspian Sea met in Iran
On 23-24 May 2022, the fourth meeting of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea was held in Tehran, the foreign ministry of Kazakhstan said in a press release. The negotiations were attended by delegations of the Caspian five - Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan. In accordance with the agenda of the meeting, a draft Agreement on the methodology … [Read more...]
Russian Foreign Ministry praised cooperation with Central Asia on blocking external terrorist threats
Elvira Kadyrova Russia and Central Asian allies have established a "good level of cooperation" on countering threats originating from Afghanistan. This statement came from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov during his interview with the TASS news agency on Thursday, 26 May. The capacities and potential of the Russian security services allow “successfully … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan attended the meeting of tourism ministers of Turkic States
Elvira Kadyrova Azerbaijan hosted the 7th Meeting of the Ministers of Tourism of the Organization of Turkic States on 23-24 May 2022. The event, moderated by Baghdad Amreyev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, gathered the delegations of profile ministries and agencies of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary. Turkmenistan was … [Read more...]
Global Assessment of the National Statistical System of Turkmenistan
The international mission representing the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) arrived in Turkmenistan to conduct the Global Assessment of the National Statistical System of Turkmenistan. The aim of the Global Assessment is to provide an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the institutional, organizational and … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with representatives of American and Ukrainian business
Chairman of the upper house of parliament Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held separate meetings on Wednesday, 25 May, with the Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council, the CEOs of Nicklaus Companies, Ukrainian companies “Interbudmontazh” and “Altcom”. They arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the specialized exhibition "White City of … [Read more...]
SerdarGB met US businessmen
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met on Tuesday, 24 May 2022, with Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan–USA Business Council, and John Reese, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Nicklaus Companies. The guests expressed the desire of the American business community to comprehensively deepen the dialogue with independent neutral Turkmenistan. They … [Read more...]
Nearly 1,000 social facilities built in Turkmenistan under the national rural program
Elvira Kadyrova Over the past decade, within the framework of the "National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the transformation of the social and living conditions of the population of villages, towns, cities of districts and district centers", referred to as the National Rural Program, hundreds of projects have been implemented throughout the country to create … [Read more...]
Association “3-Damja” shares experience with startup gardeners
The farming association "3-Damja" has been engaged in organic production of berries and fruits in the foothills of Kopetdag for more than 16 years. Raspberries, currants, cherries, almonds, apricots and apples are grown without any chemical fertilizers in the community’s gardens located in the Bakherden district of the Akhal province. 3-Damja systematically expands … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the minister of finance and economy will take part in the session of ESCAP
On May 23-27, a delegation headed by the Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan Mr.Serdarov is visiting Bangkok to participate in the 78th session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The current session of the Commission will be held under the theme "A common agenda to advance sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan mull over the idea of creating a joint oil refining enterprise
Last week the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting between Ambassador of Tajikistan Farrukh Sharifzoda and CEO of the Turkmen national oil and gas company NAPECO Maksat Pirliyev. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the establishment of a joint venture for the processing of oil and petroleum products. In perspective, the project … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov invited his Tatarstan counterpart to Turkmenistan
The telephone conversation took place Monday, 23 May, between Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Farid Mukhametshin. Arkadag congratulated him on his 75th birthday. "I remember fondly my recent visit to Tatarstan, the warm … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan takes part in the Caspian Forum in Russia
On 23 May 2022, the official opening ceremony of the Forum "Caspian 2022: Ways of Sustainable Development" took place at Astrakhan State University, Russia. The event gathered the representatives of universities, authorities, the business community and mass media, as well as representatives of Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan. The main goal of the forum is discussing of the … [Read more...]
Russian company Vozrozhdenie promotes implementation of North-South transport corridor in Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the CEO of the Russian Group of Design and construction companies "Vozrozhdenie" Igor Bukato briefed to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the implementation of the project for the construction of Garabogaz–Kazakhstan border road. This highway is the section of the North-South transport corridor and a continuation of the Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
On Friday, 20 May 2022, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar. During the meeting, it was stressed that Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Over these decades, exemplary interstate cooperation has been built. The parties … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov visited Tatarstan to participate the KazanSummit2022
On Thursday, 19 May 2022, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation. As an honorary guest, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the 13th International Economic Summit "Russia – the Islamic World: KazanSummit 2022". The program of the … [Read more...]
Over 50 facilities will be commissioned in Turkmenistan in 2022
52 large industrial and social facilities are expected to be commissioned this year in Turkmenistan, reported DPM in charge of economy and finance during Thursday (19 May) Cabinet of minister meeting. In January–April 2022, 59% of public investments were allocated to the construction of social facilities and 41% – industrial projects. In January-April 2022 totally 7.8 … [Read more...]
Strategic risk analysis of the law enforcement agencies of Central Asia strengthened by EU expertise
From 17-19 May 2022, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia held a regional workshop in Tashkent on strategic risk analysis for representatives of the law enforcement agencies engaged in the border management of Central Asian countries. The workshop developed a strategic approach to risk analysis as a key decision-making tool in identifying, assessing and minimising … [Read more...]
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 staff, advisers, Turkish businessmen, as … [Read more...]
Turkmen leader awarded the Russian Order
President Vladimir Putin of Russia signed a decree awarding the Order of Friendship to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In accordance with the decree, the leader of Turkmenistan was awarded the Order "for his great contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan." The Order of Friendship was … [Read more...]
New oil and gas inflow obtained in the western region of Turkmenistan
An industrial inflow of natural gas and oil condensate was obtained at the Uzynada field in the Balkan province, at a depth of 6692-6706 meters, the newspaper Nebit-gaz reports. At present, the daily flow rate of the well is 91,000 cubic meters of natural gas and 70 tons of oil condensate. For the period from January to April 2022, the drillers of the State Concern … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan ramps up towards its 2022 census of population and housing
A high-level mission of United Nations experts has reviewed the plans and preparations for the upcoming census of Turkmenistan, due to take place on 17-27 December 2022. Working alongside the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan, the delegation— a multi-agency team consisting of experts from UNECE, the UN Statistics Division and the UN Population Fund—found that the … [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...]
CIS Foreign Ministers met in Tajikistan
On 13 May 2022, the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States met for regular session in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The gathering was chaired by Kazakhstan as chair-country in CIS. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, acting foreign minister Uzbekistan, … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted Dialogue of Women of Central Asian countries and Russia
On 13 May 2022, a dialogue of women from Central Asian countries and Russia entitled "The role of women in socio-political and socio-economic development" took place in Ashgabat. The Women's Dialogue was initially created in the format of five Central Asian countries in 2020 with the support of the UN. In 2021, the Dialogue met in Avaza on the sidelines of the Consultative … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted First Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asia and Russia
Elvira Kadyrova On 12 May 2022, the first Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian countries and the Russian Federation was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The meeting initiated by Turkmenistan was attended by: Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to prepare seven-year development plan for armed forces and law enforcement agencies – prosecutor general reports on cases of corruption in trade sector
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is also the supreme commander of the armed forces, chaired a meeting of the state security council on Thursday, 5 May 2022. The heads of armed forces and law enforcement agencies presented reports on the performance for the period Jan-Apr 2022. The president underlined the need for organizing the activities of military and law … [Read more...]
Handover ceremony of broadcasting materials and contract for the Japanese serial TV drama “Gochiso-san” (“Thank you for the meal”)
On May 5, 2022, at the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography of Turkmenistan, the handover ceremony of broadcasting materials and a contract for the Japanese serial TV drama “Gochiso-san” was held between Ambassador of Japan Mr. Hiroyuki Yamamoto and the Committee Chairman Mr. Arslan Ashirov. "Gochiso-san" is a popular drama that aired … [Read more...]
UNDP supports raising awareness about the report of the Ombudsperson`s Office for 2021
Ashgabat, 4 May 2022: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan convened a workshop in a hybrid format on the activities of national human rights institutions in the preparation of reports on human rights. The event gathered representatives of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Prosecutor`s Office, Judicial system, and other ministries and state … [Read more...]
Rosy starlings visit Ashgabat
Tamir Shakirov At the end of April, rosy starlings arrived in Ashgabat. These are small birds with a grayish-pink plumage. The chirping of carpet flocks of these birds accompanies the noise of foliage in city parks and squares. Many people can hear their ringing roll call in the morning. Every year millions of rosy starlings migrate after wintering from India to Eastern … [Read more...]
Winners of the second Olympiad in French in Turkmenistan awarded
Elvira Kadyrova On Saturday, 30 April 2022, a ceremony of awarding valuable prizes to the winners of the second Olympiad in French among schoolchildren took place at the Institute of International Relations. From 18 April to 28, the language contest brought together schoolchildren from 12 educational institutions: 9 secondary schools of Ashgabat with French language … [Read more...]
President, top officials visit Smart City being built as administrative centre of Ahal province
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, his cabinet team and other top officials visited on Thursday, 28 April 2022, the under-construction administrative centre of the Ahal province, a bold experiment in integrated Smart City that embraces the concept of Internet of Things. The president toured the sprawling town taking shape fast, and conducted an expanded session of the cabinet … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan discussed the development of economic cooperation
Elvira Kadyrova The Minister of Industry and Construction Production of Turkmenistan Baymyrat Annamamedov met in Tashkent with the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov. During the talks, the sides exchanged views on topical issues of bilateral cooperation. They stressed the tangible growth in the indicators of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan to hold an online business forum
Elvira Kadyrova The hosting of the online Turkmen-Kyrgyz business forum was discussed at the meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan Shadurdy Meredov during a meeting with the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic Marat Sharshekeev on Monday, 25 April 2022. The head of the Chamber of Commerce of Kyrgyzstan welcomed the idea … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan will send humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Turkmenistan will send humanitarian aid to Ukraine before the end of this month. This was announced by the foreign office of Turkmenistan on 26 April 2022. The aid cargo will consist of medicines and medical products and supplies, and textiles. /// nCa, 27 April 2022 … [Read more...]
President of Tatarstan visited Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova President of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov paid a one-day visit to Ashgabat on 24 April 2022. During the meetings with the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the head of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation were discussed. There is … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day in Turkmenistan declared as Nation-wide celebration
Ramilya Delmuhametova On 16 April 2022, the 5th session of the Halk Maslahaty of the Milli Gengesh (upper house of the Parliament) was held in Ashgabat, where 15 Laws, previously approved at by the lower house, were adopted. In particular, amendments were made to the Law of Turkmenistan "On the proclamation of March 8 as the State National Holiday of Spring, the Women's … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Celebrations mark Day of Turkmen Horse – President of Tatarstan joins in festivities
A fine tapestry was woven by back-to-back events over the weekend, celebrating the heart and soul of the Turkmen – the Ahal-Teke Horse. The culminating point was the composite event held on Sunday, 24 April 2022, at the Ahal-Teke International Equestrian Complex near the western edge of Ashgabat. It consisted of the annual races in different categories with lucrative … [Read more...]
Foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and Russia met online
Elvira Kadyrova On 22 April 2022, the 5th ministerial meeting under the format "Central Asia + Russia" was held via teleconference. The meeting was attended by foreign minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister – foreign minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, foreign minister of Kyrgyz Republic Ruslan Kazakbayev, foreign minister of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin … [Read more...]
St. Petersburg awarded top students from Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Chairman of the Committee on External Relations of St. Petersburg Evgeny Grigoriev presented appreciation letters and gifts to students from Turkmenistan, the St. Petersburg TV channel reported. All awardees have excelled in various volunteer projects, conferences, student contests and forums. "St. Petersburg will continue to pursue relations at all … [Read more...]
UNICEF takes schoolchildren across Turkmenistan on an online adventure in celebration of Earth Day
Ashgabat, 22 April 2022 – Today, in celebration of International Mother Earth Day, UNICEF together with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan has organized an online interactive learning session among schoolchildren across Turkmenistan to promote the practice of environment protection, climate change prevention and waste separation. Continuing an experience from last … [Read more...]
Online payment for telephone services is available in Ahal province
Subscribers of State communication company "Turkmentelecom" from the Ahal province have the opportunity to pay online for city telephony services. Payment can be made on the official public services portal of Turkmenistan - https://e.gov.tm/ru/ The payment method is also available through the public services portal app for iOS and Android devices using Altyn Asyr bank … [Read more...]
Tatarstan’s Almetyevsk State Oil Institute offers master’s program for citizens of Turkmenistan
Starting from September 2022, the Almetyevsk State Oil Institute (ASOI) plans to launch a targeted master's program "Modeling and managing the development of oil fields" for the citizens of Turkmenistan, the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Kazan reports. The program is designed for bachelor graduates of Russian universities in 2021 and 2022 in the following areas of … [Read more...]
Turkmen Social Media Influencer motivates people towards sustainability
A couple of years ago, Gulnara lived like a very ordinary person. She worked, had fun with friends and like many others, did not think about how her seemingly ordinary lifestyle contributes to the pollution of nature. Everything changed after her participation in the eco-challenge, which took place in Turkmenistan: “I learned a lot about climate change and how it threatens … [Read more...]
XII meeting of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding
Today [20 Apr], the 12th meeting of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding was held at the Oguzkent Hotel in the capital under the chairmanship of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The annual forum, traditionally held on the eve of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse, is an open platform for effective interaction for horse breeders … [Read more...]
UNDP and partners organize “Green Games” among schoolchildren as part of efforts to combat plastic pollution
Ashgabat, 20 April 2021: On the occasion of the International Mother Earth Day, on 22 April, UNDP Turkmenistan, together with the Nature Protection Society of Turkmenistan and other national partners, organized the “Green Games” for students at school No 1 of Anev town, Ahal velayat. The event was held in a format of a plastic collection competition among school students, … [Read more...]
Centre for Hydrogen Energy launched at Oil and Gas University in Ashgabat
The Centre for Hydrogen Energy was established at the oil and gas university named after Yagshygeldy Kakaev about a couple of months ago. It has started taking shape to pioneer the way for hydrogen energy in Turkmenistan. The centre is guided by the framework of the Roadmap for the development of international cooperation of Turkmenistan in the field of hydrogen energy for … [Read more...]