Elvira Kadyrova During the government meeting on Friday (25 Feb 2022), plans were presented for the converting three power plants to a combined production cycle. This step will be taken due to the intensive development of the national economy and an increase in the volume of electricity exports. The matter is the transfer to co-generation of the country’s biggest gas … [Read more...]
What rights do foreigners have in Turkmenistan?
Ramilya Delmuhametova On 13 November 2021, a new Law of Turkmenistan "On the legal status of foreign citizens" was adopted. This law defines the legal status of foreign citizens, stateless persons in Turkmenistan, and also regulates relations in connection with their stay and implementation of employment, business or other activities on the territory of … [Read more...]
Presidential elections in Turkmenistan – latest updates
The candidates in the presidential elections continue to meet the voters as about 11 days are left to the elections. The print media of Turkmenistan is publishing the manifesto of each candidate. There are great areas of similarities with minor differences in the messages of the candidates. All of them support the current pace and direction of the development of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan met with head of IOFS
Elvira Kadyrova Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan Batyr Rejepov paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security Yerlan A. Baidaulet. The parties discussed the issues of facilitating Turkmenistan's membership in IOFS. In this context, the membership procedures, amount of mandatory contributions, benefits and obligations of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan working on his new book
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, who will step down next month, has started working on his new book. This book will focus on the successes and achievements of Turkmenistan during the years of independence and interpret them in the context of the history and traditions of the Turkmen people. He would underline in the book that the life experience of each … [Read more...]
What social services are available in Turkmenistan?
Ramilya Delmuhametova Turkmenistan's government prioritizes care and attention for the elderly, the sick, the disabled, large and low-income families, orphans, and people who have lost breadwinners. It is evidenced by the adopted Law of Turkmenistan "On Social Services", which came into force on 1 January 2022. This Law, consisting of 6 chapters and 25 articles, specifies … [Read more...]
Transport sector of Turkmenistan – Part 4
JSC "TLCT" In addition, in order to increase freight traffic through the territory of Turkmenistan, in 2018, the Open Joint-Stock Company "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" was established, the founders and shareholders of which are all transport departments of Turkmenistan. JSC "Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan" carries out transportation of goods … [Read more...]
Presidential elections in Turkmenistan – latest updates
The campaigning by the candidate continued on 23 February 2022 at medium pace. The gathering, without any exception, were organized in meeting halls that had the audience about one third of the full capacity because of the social distancing guidelines. DPM Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the candidate of the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, spoke to the voters in the Lebap … [Read more...]
Visit of Turkmen FM to Moscow
Elvira Kadyrova On 22 February 2022, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov held a series of negotiations in Moscow. The talks led to the inking a package of documents and the Joint Statement. The regional security issues, preparations for the 6th Caspian Summit, celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic … [Read more...]
Presidential elections in Turkmenistan – latest updates
As slightly more than two weeks are left for the presidential elections in Turkmenistan, the candidates are moving around to carry their message to the voters. The candidate of the Agrarian Party, Bekmuradov, met a gathering of the voters in the Dahoguz province on 22 February 2022. The same day, candidate of the Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Meredov, spoke … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Russian FMs to hold talks in Moscow
Elvira Kadyrova On Tuesday, 22 February 2022, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, foreign minister Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov will hold talks with the minister of foreign affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov during a working visit to Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports. The agenda of the talks will include issues of preparation for the events of the Caspian … [Read more...]
Transport sector of Turkmenistan – Part 2
Agency "Turkmenhowaýollary" Foreign economic relations in the air transport industry are carried out on the basis of international agreements concluded with foreign countries and on the basis of international conventions in the field of civil aviation, so the industry is a party to more than 50 various agreements with foreign countries and a member of the International Civil … [Read more...]
Presidential elections in Turkmenistan – latest updates
Three more candidates have entered the race for presidential elections in Turkmenistan, scheduled for 12 March 2022. The Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, which represents the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, has nominated Babamyrat Meredov, the director of the Wepaly Gurluşyk Economic Society as its candidate. Prior to forming this company, he was a … [Read more...]
Transport sector of Turkmenistan – Part 1
Editor’s note: This four-part report is being produced in cooperation with the agency for transport and communications and the foreign office of Turkmenistan. Most of the information contained in this report is already in public domain in bits and pieces. However, this is the first time that it is being presented in a single narrative. Some editorial adjustments have been … [Read more...]
EBRD Training for Women Entrepreneurs “Executive Leadership”
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is inviting executives and business owners, as well as senior and middle managers, to participate in an online training on improving the skills of influence for women leaders as part of the Women in Business - Executive Leadership initiative. Constantly changing modern conditions require new approaches to … [Read more...]
Presidential elections in Turkmenistan – latest updates
With the citizens’ initiative groups of Ahal and Mary provinces, the total number of candidates for the forthcoming presidential elections has reached six: Ahal province – Maksatmyrat Ovezgeldiyev, head of the sanitary and epidemiological service of the Babadaykhan district Mary province – Kakageldi Sariyev, Director of the Research and Production Center "Renewable … [Read more...]
President Berdimuhamedov in desert run on sports SUV
After his morning walk and some exercise on Sunday, 20 February 2022, President Berdimuhamedov took to the Karakum Desert on a sports SUV. Clad in racing uniform, the president put the rugged automobile through some difficult loops and turns. During the run the car developed some technical problems. Th TV footage shows doing some quick repair to fix the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan starts building second section of Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway
Turkmenistan has started building the Tejen-Mary section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway. President Berdimuhamedov led the launch ceremony on Thursday, 17 February 2022. The ceremony was simple, rather minimalist - no songs and dances, no crowds, just a handful of government officials and the construction contractor and their crew. The president arrived at the … [Read more...]
UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, Ms. Narine Sahakyan presents her credentials to President of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 16 February 2022: Today, Ms. Narine Sahakyan, newly appointed UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, has presented her credentials to His Excellency Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, prospects for deepening the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme were discussed … [Read more...]
Countries opening for tourists from Turkmenistan
The travel restrictions for tourists from Turkmenistan are being eased by increasing number of countries. Turkmenistan is among the 72 countries whose citizens can enter Abu Dhabi without mandatory quarantine requirements. This facility is called Green List and it came into force on 15 February 2022. The passengers from these countries will require a PCR test on their … [Read more...]
Presidential elections in Turkmenistan – latest updates
The preparations for the presidential elections in Turkmenistan, scheduled for 12 March 2022 are proceeding at fast pace. On 15 February 2022, the Agrarian Party of Turkmenistan nominated Agajan Bekmuradov, the deputy governor of Mary province, as its candidate. Agajan Bekmuradov graduated from the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering in 1995 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan prepares to follow integrated approach for transit of gas and electricity to buyers
Turkmenistan is preparing to adopt an integrated approach for the transit of its natural gas and electricity to the neighbouring countries including those in the Middle and Near East. The subject was discussed during a video meeting conducted by President Berdimuhamedov on Tuesday, 15 February 2022. The president asked the DPMs Abdrahmanov (oil and gas) to comprehensively … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Construction of industrial facility on Kazakh proposal at border with Afghanistan
Turkmenistan is working on the proposal of Kazakhstan to build an industrial processing complex in Serhetabat (formerly Kushka), a Turkmen town bordering with Afghanistan. During the government meeting held through the video link on Tuesday, 15 February 2022, the president asked the DPMs Orazgeldiyev, Gylyjov, and Meredov to study in detail the practical aspects of the … [Read more...]
All Turkmen citizens to be provided with housing
Ramilya Delmuhametova On 11 February 2022, an extraordinary meeting of the HalkMaslahaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. One of the key issues was the discussion of the main directions of socio-economic and cultural development of the Turkmen state for 2022-2052, as well as ways to improve the welfare of the people. "In the future, every family … [Read more...]
Democratic Party of Turkmenistan nominates Serdar Berdimuhamedov as its candidate for forthcoming presidential elections
The Democratic Party of Turkmenistan has nominated Serdar Berdimuhamedov as its candidate for the forthcoming presidential elections that will take place on 12 March 2022. The decision was taken during the IX extraordinary congress of the party on 14 February 2022. Serdar Berdimuhamedov is the son of President Berdimuhamedov and currently holds the position of DPM for … [Read more...]
TAPI gas pipeline project: Two govts agree to continue work despite decline in ADB interest
Mushtaq Ghumman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan have resolved to continue work on Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, despite declining interest of Asian Development Bank (ADB). This decision was taken at a meeting between Pakistani authorities and Turkmenistan delegation that visited Pakistan last month. On January 31, 2022, a … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – Berdimuhamedov to step down – Presidential elections on 12 March 2022
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan has decided to step down. The presidential elections will take place on 12 March 2022. The announcement was made by the president in his speech at the extraordinary session of Halk Maslahaty (Peoples Council) on 11 February 2022. Here are the relevant passages from his speech: “As you know, 15 years ago, on February 11, 2007, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan produced more than 83 bcm of gas in 2021, highest volume since independence
Turkmenistan produced 83.773 bcm (billion cubic meters) of natural gas in 2021. This is the highest annual production of gas since independence. The announcement came during the cabinet meeting on 11 February 2022. In reaching this extraction level, the target for the production of natural and associated gas was exceeded by more than 20%. During last year Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Environmental legislation improved in Turkmenistan
Ramilya Delmuhametova The state's policy on natural resources and wildlife protection aims to raise awareness and respect for the fauna, increase the number of animal world objects, and make rational use of hunting resources. In this regard, on 18 December 2021, the Law of Turkmenistan "On hunting and protection of hunting treasures" was adopted. This Law, consisting of 10 … [Read more...]
Erdogan thanks president of Turkmenistan for best wishes
President Erdogan of Turkey has thanked the president of Turkmenistan, Berdimuhamedov, for the wishes for speedy recovery from illness. In his twitter account, Erdogan said on 7 February, “I thank dear friend Berdimuhamedov for his wishes for recovery and with love I greet all the brothers from Turkmenistan.” @RTErdogan President Berdimuhamedov, in a phone call to … [Read more...]
Calendar of Events – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
Exhibition of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan and Conference of Members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan – 17-18 March 2022 17.03.2022-18.03.2022 Trade complex exhibition of Turkmenistan – May 2022 XXI Universal International Exhibition “White City – Ashgabat” – 24-25 May 2022 XXII meeting of the World Association of … [Read more...]
Russia delivered 800 thousand doses of Sputnik Light vaccine to Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova On 29 January 2022, Turkmenistan received a batch of 800 thousand doses of the Russian anti-coronavirus vaccine Sputnik Light, the Russian Foreign Ministry said during a press briefing. 300 thousand doses of this amount were provided free of charge. "In the difficult circumstances of the global pandemic, Russia and Turkmenistan maintain active cooperation … [Read more...]
Signing ceremony: Grant assistance for Japanese language teaching equipment at institute of languages of Turkmenistan
On February 3 this year, at 3:00 p.m., a Grant-contract Signing Ceremony was held at the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dovletmamed Azadi on the “Project for installing Japanese language teaching equipment in Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after Dovletmamed Azadi” under the “Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Cultural Projects” … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan interviewed by Chinese media
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave an interview to representatives of a number of TV channels and authoritative publications of the People's Republic of China, which is a long-standing and reliable partner of our country. Ms. Yu Xiaoshuang, press officer of the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan, took part in a Q&A session with the leader of the nation. The huge … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan sharpens focus on diversification of energy export routes
Turkmenistan keeps the world energy situation under close observation and retains focus on diversification of its energy export routes to help strengthen energy security in Eurasia. President Berdimuhamedov chaired a meeting on Monday, 1 February 2022, with participation of DPM Abdrehman (oil and gas), DPM Serdar Berdimuhamedov (finance, economy, with additional … [Read more...]
Turkmen delegation met with the Minister of Energy of Pakistan
Elvira Kadyrova The delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Vepa Hadjiev is in Pakistan on a working visit from 31 January to 4 February 2022. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the implementation of two flagship trans-regional projects - the TAPI gas pipeline and the TAP power transmission project. On the first day of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: What social benefits are mothers of large families entitled to?
Ramilya Delmuhametova The improvement of legislation aimed at enhancing social situation of all segments of the population, including children, women, and elderly meets one of the goals of Turkmenistan's internal policy. This is evidenced by the Law of Turkmenistan "On amendments and additions to the Code of Turkmenistan on Social Protection of the Population" dated 13 … [Read more...]
Dutar craftsmanship and music included in UNESCO Heritage List – Turkmenistan rejoices
UNESCO has included the ‘Dutar making craftsmanship and traditional music performing art combined with singing’ in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In a meeting conducted online by President Berdimuhamedov on Monday, 31 January 2022, the DPM for foreign affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov reported that during the 16th session of the … [Read more...]
First Summit India-Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova On 27 January 2022, the first India-Central Asia Summit took place in online format under the chairmanship of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit was attended by Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This high-level event was timed to the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan ready to debate, adopt development plan for next 30 years
nCa Report Turkmenistan has finalized the development plan for the next 30 years. It will be titled “National Program for the Socio-Economic Development of Turkmenistan for 2022-2052: Revival of New Era of Sovereign State” The plan will come up for debate and voting at the extraordinary session of Halk Maslahaty (Peoples’ Council), scheduled for 11 February 2022. The … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan allocates funds for hydrocarbon exploration, development activities
President Berdimuhamedov had a meeting on Wednesday, 26 January 2022, with the leadership of the oil and gas sector. DPM Serdar Berdimuhamedov who, in addition to his main portfolio of finance and economy, also supervises the financial side of the oil and gas sector, was also present at the meeting. The Chairman of the State Corporation "Turkmengeology" M. Rozyev, reported … [Read more...]
Kabul connected to Turkmen electricity amid grid accident in Central Asia
Uzbekistan has cut off electricity export to Afghanistan as a result of massive blackout, hit three Central Asian countries on Tuesday. “Fortunately, DABS technical team has succeeded to connect Turkmenistan's electricity to Kabul for the first time”, said in a press release Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, country’s main power utility. Due to a major power outage in the … [Read more...]
China and Central Asia – towards further strengthening strategic ties
Elvira Kadyrova On 25 January 2022, the China+Central Asia online summit was held under the chairmanship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The high-level event was timed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Central Asian countries and China. The summit was attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s vast potential of renewables – First solar-wind power plant contract awarded
nCa Report The Turkish company Chalyk Energy (Çalik Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.) has won the tender to build the first solar-wind power plant of Turkmenistan with capacity of 10MW. It will be built in the Serdar district of Balkan province, serving the residential and other facilities along the shoreline of the Altyn Asyr lake, the second largest manmade lake in the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan finalizes routes for power transmission lines to Kabul, and Afghan-Pak border
nCa Report and Commentary Summary of the report Turkmenistan has started working on the Balkan-Dashoguz power transmission line. This will provide the missing segment to complete the national circular grid, enabling the routing of power from any generation facility to any point in the domestic and foreign consumer network. The 254mw Dashoguz power plant will be … [Read more...]
Neutrality, holistic approach defines Taliban visit to Turkmenistan
Tariq Saeedi A Taliban delegation led by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, visited Turkmenistan on 14-15 January 2022. The core meeting was held with DPM Rashid Meredov (foreign affairs) of Turkmenistan in the narrow and expanded formats. According to the press release of the foreign office of Turkmenistan (published separately): “Particular … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan friendship and good neighborliness inviolable
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have been neighbors in peace and harmony since ancient times. Our countries are linked by shared history, culture and values, similarity of languages, traditions and customs. In 2022, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan celebrate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are peace-loving countries, good … [Read more...]
A representative delegation of Afghanistan arrived in Turkmenistan
On January 14, 2022, an Afghan delegation headed by the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in Turkmenistan. On January 15, within the framework of the visit to Ashgabat, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan announces discoveries at Uzynada field – president makes field trip
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan visited the Esenguly district of Balkan province on 13 January 2022. He attended a presentation at Uzynada, a promising field at the Caspian shore. The general area, with several other fields, is Goturdepe that expands into the Caspian shelf. At the presentation given by the research and development wing of the oil and gas sector … [Read more...]
Turkic countries reaffirmed their firm support and solidarity with Kazakhstan
Elvira Kadyrova On 11 January 2022, the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on 11 January 2022 to discuss the recent developments in Kazakhstan. The Meeting started with observation of a minute of silence to commemorate memories of those who lost their lives during the unrest. Deputy Prime … [Read more...]