Ashgabat, April 16 - The Children's Tennis Festival, which took place from April 14 to 16 at the tennis courts of the Olympic village in Ashgabat, finished its work today with loud applause, wins and smiles of children. Organized by the Tennis Federation of Turkmenistan in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan, the festival has become … [Read more...]
Reviewing the progress made within the Joint Programme on Empowering and Engaging Youth in Mitigating the Threats of the Health Pandemic
Ashgabat, 14 April 2022 – the United Nations and the Government of Turkmenistan met to review the progress made in 2021 within the framework of the Joint Programme “Empowering and Engaging the Youth to Mitigate the Multi-dimensional Threats of the Health Pandemic.” The Steering Committee meeting was chaired by Mr. Parahat Agayev, Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Policy of … [Read more...]
BOMCA increases awareness of Turkmen state beneficiaries regarding detention, accommodation and return of irregular migrants
Ashgabat, 15 April 2022 From 13-15 April of this year, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA), in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Agency held an online workshop on international standards in identification, detention and return of irregular migrants. Representatives of the State Migration Service, State Frontier Service, … [Read more...]
SerdarGB visits Turkmenbashy Port to bolster connectivity role of Turkmenistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited Thursday (14 Apr) the international seaport of Turkmenbashy. He was accompanied by the Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev, DPMs Orazgeldiyev (agriculture), Gylydjov (trade), Muhamedov (finance and economy), foreign minister Meredov. One of the most important … [Read more...]
British Embassy in Ashgabat hosts reception to mark the birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Her Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador in Turkmenistan, Ms. Lucia Wilde, hosted a reception on 14 April 2022 in Ashgabat to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 96th birthday. This coincides with the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty on the throne. It is also the year when the Great Britain and Turkmenistan celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations. Here is the speech of Ambassador … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan visits exhibition of local products and services
Today [13 Apr], President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited the exhibition dedicated to the 14th anniversary of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and got acquainted with the range of products and industrial goods produced by representatives of the country's business circles. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ch. Gylyjov and Chairman of the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan, Prime Minister of Japan in telephone conversation
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan made a phone call to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan on 13 April 2022. The sides discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest. They lauded the robust partnership between the two countries that has seen the growing role of the Japanese companies in the industrial sector of Turkmenistan. They also praised the … [Read more...]
New possibilities emerge in Turkmenistan-Russia partnership
Elvira Kadyrova Deputy foreign ministers of Russia and Turkmenistan held consultations On the sidelines of the meeting of the co-chairs of the Russian-Turkmen Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation on 8-9 April 2022, consultations were held between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Andrey Rudenko and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
How much electricity has Kyrgyzstan imported from Turkmenistan?
In February 2022, Turkmenistan exported 94.313 million kWh of electricity to Kyrgyzstan, said the monthly report of the JSC "Kyrgyz Energy Settlement Center". In August 2021, Kyrgyzstan began purchasing Turkmen electricity. Since that time, the following volumes of energy exports have been recorded: As the Kyrgyz media reported earlier with reference to the Deputy … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Russia Cooperation Strengthens
Elvira Kadyrova Putin invited SerdarGB to visit Russia On Friday, 8 April 2022, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Heads of State congratulated each other on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. They also discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda … [Read more...]
Concept note of the ministerial transport conference for landlocked developing countries
The concept note of the ministerial transport conference for landlocked developing countries is available at this link – https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/articles/565 Turkmenistan will host the conference in August 2022. The theme of the conference is ‘Ashgabat Process: Financing for Better Connectivity.’ The 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) with a population of 533 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan restructures state security council – post of DPM for security abolished – minister of interior fired
Turkmenistan has restructured the state security council, a prime body composed of the heads of armed forces and law enforcement agencies. The post of DPM (deputy prime minister) for security has been abolished. The DPM for security was also the secretary of the state security council. With the abolishment of this post the responsibility as secretary of state security … [Read more...]
Strengthening training system of the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Services of Central Asia
From April 4-6, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia organised a regional workshop on the development of training system of the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Services of Central Asia. The workshop looked into advancing training system of the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Services in all five countries of Central Asia through the introduction of the European best … [Read more...]
Ministers appointed in newly formed government of Turkmenistan
On Tuesday, 5 April 2022, in separate meetings with each DPM (deputy prime minister), President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan signed the orders to appoint ministers and heads of organizations (mostly in the rank of minister of state) recommended by them. This was the second step in forming the government by SerdarGB, who took oath of office as president of … [Read more...]
President of India paid first ever visit to Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova The president of India visited Turkmenistan, 1-4 April 2022. On 2 April 2022, negotiations were held in Ashgabat between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of India Ram Nath Kovind, who paid a three-day state visit to Turkmenistan. This is the first ever visit of the President of India to … [Read more...]
Third Ministerial Meeting of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries – Outcomes
Elvira Kadyrova On 31 March 2022, the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan's neighboring countries took place in the Chinese city of Tunxi, which was attended by Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Heads of participating delegations: Russia – minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov China – chairman of the meeting – … [Read more...]
OGT 2022 – Concluding Reports
Here are the concluding reports on OGT 2022 from the ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan and the website Nebit-Gaz: International forum on attracting foreign investment in the oil and gas industry was held in Ashgabat On March 29-30, 2022, Ashgabat hosted the International Forum on attracting foreign investment in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan, organized by … [Read more...]
New platform for improving the educational process of border and customs services in Central Asia
From March 29 – 31, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia, in partnership with OSCE Border Management Staff College, organised a Regional consortium workshop for the Heads of Customs and Border Guarding services’ training institutions from Central Asian countries. The workshop provided a platform to training institutions for enhancing cooperation and exchange of … [Read more...]
Border Guard and Law Enforcement Agencies of Central Asia continue to enhance cooperation in investigating cross-border crimes
From March 29 – 31, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia held a regional workshop in Almaty for the Heads of Investigation Units of the Border Guard and Law Enforcement Agencies from Central Asian countries. The workshop expanded cooperation in exchanging information between the law enforcement agencies dealing with the investigation of cross-border crimes. The … [Read more...]
Руководящий комитет Совместной программы обсудили результаты и следующие шаги по обеспечению ее устойчивости
Ашхабад, 30 марта 2022 г. Состоялось четвертое заседание Руководящего комитета Совместной программы по инклюзивным и качественным социальным услугам на местном уровне для рассмотрения прогресса и согласования дальнейших шагов по расширению достигнутых результатов для обеспечения устойчивости. Совещание, проведенное в режиме онлайн под сопредседательством Министра труда и … [Read more...]
UN-Turkmenistan – joint program steering committee reviews results and agrees on future steps to ensure sustainability
The fourth meeting of the Steering Committee of the Joint Programme on inclusive and quality community-based social services was held to review the progress and agree further steps towards scaling up of the achieved results to ensure the sustainability. Held online and co-chaired by Mr. Muhammetseyit Sylapov, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Japan – Handover ceremony under the Grant Project initiated by the Government of Japan “Enhancing the Healthcare System of Turkmenistan through the Provision of Medical Equipment”
Today, on March 30, 2022, a solemn ceremony to hand over the last batch of medical equipment purchased under the project "Enhancing the Healthcare System of Turkmenistan through the Provision of Medical Equipment " was held at the Ashgabat Emergency Aid Centre. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan H.E. Mr. … [Read more...]
International Investment Forum ‘Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2022’
nCa Report The two-day event Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2022, aimed at encouraging investments in the oil and gas sector of Turkmenistan started on 29 March 2022 in simultaneous physical and online formats in Ashgabat and Dubai. It has been organized jointly by the state concerns Turkmengaz, Turkmenneft, Turkmenhimiya, and Turkmengeologiya in partnership with Turkmen Forum … [Read more...]
Italian Design Day – VI Edition was held on March 23rd and 24th, 2022 in Ashgabat
The Day of Italian design 2022 was marked in Ashgabat with a series of presentations on the theme of Re-Generation – Design and new technologies for a sustainable future which were held in the format of a video conference. The event was organized by the Italian Embassy in Turkmenistan with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of … [Read more...]
MFA China: More details on Afghanistan’s Neighboring Countries meeting
Elvira Kadyrova During regular press conference on Monday, 28 Mar, foreign ministry of China briefed on upcoming ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair the third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan in Tunxi, Anhui on 30-31 March 2022. Foreign Ministers or … [Read more...]
China to host ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries
On 31 March 2022, Tunxi, China, will host the third ministerial conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries, including Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the coordination of regional efforts on humanitarian and socioeconomic assistance to Afghanistan. The parties will compare … [Read more...]
Turkmen plaster delivered to China
For the first time, a container train from Turkmenistan to China transited through Kazakhstan. The train consisting of 42 forty-foot containers loaded with plaster set off from the Turkmen station Akyaila in the Balkan province. Then the container train passed the border crossings of Serkhetyaka - Bolashak, Altynkol -Khorgos (Kazakhstan-China) and headed for Chinese Jinhua … [Read more...]
SerdarGB opens cottage complex for ministry of interior
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the opening ceremony of a cottage complex on Thursday, 24 March 2022. This is the second stage of the residential estate for the employees of the ministry of interior. The estate is named after Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov, the grandfather of the president who retired from the police service as Lt. Col. In 1982. The housing estate has a … [Read more...]
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a number of meetings in Islamabad
Elvira Kadyrova On the sidelines of the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Islamabad, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a number of meetings with his counterparts. He also met with the OIC Secretary General. Meeting with the OIC Secretary General Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic … [Read more...]
Cotton sowing starts in Turkmenistan
The sowing season for cotton, the primary cash crop, has started in Turkmenistan. The sowing campaign started in the Ahal, Balkan, Lebap,and Mary provinces on 23 March 2022. The Dashoguz province will join on 30 March 2022. This year, 580000 hectares of land has been allocated for the cotton crop. The crop target is 1.25 million tons – Ahal province 280000 tons, Balkan … [Read more...]
List of treaties and agreements concluded by Turkmenistan with other states on promotion and mutual protection of investments
No. Name date of 1 Agreement between Turkmenistan and Turkey on mutual assistance and protection of investments Ashgabat 02.05.1992 2. Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the encouragement and mutual protection of investments Beijing November 21, 1992 3. Agreement between the … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan celebrates Nowruz Festival
Nowruz – literally, New Day – was celebrated widely in Turkmenistan on 21 March 2022. Mainly a traditional holiday of the Turkic and Persian people, it is a joyous occasion for the people in Western Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Black Sea Basin, the Balkans, and South Asia. The United Nations officially recognized the "International Day of Nowruz" with the unanimous … [Read more...]
Spring Tree Plantation Campaign Starts in Turkmenistan
The spring tree plantation campaign started in Turkmenistan on 20 March 2022. The central mass event was held in the Berkararlyk district of Ashgabat, led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The participants included the chairman of the Halk Maslahaty and Mejlis (upper and lower houses of the parliament), the cabinet members, the members of the state security council, … [Read more...]
Serdar Berdimuhamedov takes oath as President of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who had won the recently held presidential elections in Turkmenistan, took oath of office on 19 March 2022. The core part of the investiture ceremony was held at the Ruhiyet Palace in Ashgabat. The Holy Quran and the Constitution were brought to the podium. Serdar Berdimuhamedov self-administered the oath, holding his palm on the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan in transition this week – phone calls, messages of congratulations continue
As Turkmenistan is ready for the investiture ceremony of President-elect Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Saturday, 19 March 2022, phone calls with and congratulatory messages from the world leaders continue. On 17 March 2022, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was in telephone talks with King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of … [Read more...]
UN resolution initiated by Turkmenistan declares bicycle as tool for combating climate change
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution on 15 March 2022, declaring the bicycle a tool for combating climate change. The resolution, passed unanimously by 193 countries, was initiated by Turkmenistan. The non-binding resolution calls on member states to “integrate the bicycle into public transportation, in urban and rural settings in developing and developed … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan in transition this week – president, president-elect in phone conversation with more world leaders
As the investiture ceremony of the newly elected president of Turkmenistan is just around the corner, more telephone conversations took place with world leaders. On 16 March 2022, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President-elect Serdar Berdimuhamedov had phone talks wit President Xi Jinping of China and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus. In both the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan in transition this week – president, president-elect in phone conversation with world leaders – joint cabinet meeting discusses election results, inauguration ceremony
nCa Report Turkmenistan is in transition this week. The baton will pass from the president to the president-elect on Saturday, 19 March 2022. As reported earlier, Serdar Berdimuhamedov has won the presidential elections, bagging 72.97% of votes. The presidential elections were held on 12 March 2022. Breaking News: Serdar Berdimuhamedov wins presidential elections in … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Serdar Berdimuhamedov wins presidential elections in Turkmenistan
The election commission of Turkmenistan has announced the results of the presidential elections held in Turkmenistan on 12 March 2022. According to the information received from the election commission, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the candidate of the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan has won the elections by bagging 72.97% of the votes. The investiture ceremony of the … [Read more...]
Russian Ambassador shared stance on the current state of Turkmen-Russian relations
Elvira Kadyrova During a recent interview with the Russian news agency TASS, the ambassador Alexander Blokhin spoke about the current state and prospects of Turkmen-Russian cooperation in the context of the bilateral and multilateral agenda in a rapidly evolving international environment. Prospects of trade and economic partnership Replying the question about the potential … [Read more...]
British Embassy in Ashgabat organizes tree plantation campaign
On March 11, the British Embassy organized a spring tree planting campaign at the Ak Altyn Hotel, aimed at supporting the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to plant trees and protect the environment by bringing the younger generation closer to nature. Embassy staff, young volunteers, as well as young people from the Public Organization "Yenme" and the Center for Support … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Presidential candidate DPM Serdar Berdimuhamedov speaks to media – complete transcript
Elvira Kadyrova The presidential elections were held in Turkmenistan were held on 12 March 2022. Serdar Berdimuhamedov, one of the candidates, spoke to the media after casting his vote. Here is the complete transcript of questions and answers: Leyla Turayanova, ITAR-TASS, Russia (question and answer in Russian): Dear Serdar Gurbangulyevich, please tell us about your … [Read more...]
Turkmen, Afghan companies to sign contract in framework of TAP power project
The Turkmen company Türkmenenergogurluşyk (TurkmenEnergyConstruction) of the ministry of energy has been authorized to sign a contract with the Afghan company Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat for the design, supply, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of switchgears unit at the Nur-el-Jihad power plant in the Herat province of Turkmenistan. The Nur-el-Jihad … [Read more...]
Presidential Elections held in Turkmenistan on 12 March 2022
Photo Report by Elvira Kadyriva and Raviliya Kadyrova The presidential elections were held in Turkmenistan with high voter turnout on 12 March 2022. As the polls closed at 7pm, a total of 97.12% of voters had cast their vote. A few hours later, the Central Election Commission of Turkmenistan declared the polls valid and according to the laws of Turkmenistan. The … [Read more...]
Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States visits Turkmenistan
The President of Turkmenistan received the Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States Today [10 Mar], in the building of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS – formerly Turkic Council) Binali Yildirim. Thanking for the time … [Read more...]
Candidates in the presidential elections in Turkmenistan
There are nine candidates in the presidential elections of Turkmenistan, scheduled for 12 March 2022. Here are their pictures and biographies. Biography – Candidate for the post of President of Turkmenistan – Serdar Berdimuhamedov Serdar Berdimuhamedov was born 22 September 1981 in Ashgabat. He studied at Secondary School No. 43 in Ashgabat from 1987 to 1997. Between 1997 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – 30 years of partnership with United Nations
On 2 March 2022, Turkmenistan and the United Nations completed 30 years of fruitful and dynamkc partnership. On 3 March 2022, President Berdimuhamedov received Ms. Natalia Gherman, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, and Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA). At the foreign office the same day, … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan chairs meeting of state security council – important decisions taken
President Berdimuhamedov chaired a regular meeting of the state security council on Wednesday, 2 March 2022. This was his last regular meeting of the state security council as he would step down in about a couple of weeks. The presidential elections are scheduled for 12 March 2022. The head of the security service of the president of Turkmenistan, Meredov, reported that … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan gives legislation guidelines to both houses of parliament
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the members of both houses of the parliament on Tuesday, 1 March 2022. It was not a formal joint session of the parliament; it was a meeting to underline the need for the improvement of some laws and creation of some new laws to meet the requirements arising from the development strategy of Turkmenistan for the next … [Read more...]