Turkmenistan is ready to export to the Chelyabinsk region of Russia oil and gas products, textiles, carpets, agricultural goods. This was announced at a meeting between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the head of the Chelyabinsk Region Alexey Teksler. As noted, large-scale work is underway in Turkmenistan today to industrialize and diversify the economy, especially … [Read more...]
TAPI Steering Committee to meet soon in Ashgabat
The CEO of the TAPI Pipeline Company Limited (TPCL) Muhammadmyrat Amanov and the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Afghanistan Hoja Ovezov met recently with Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the Deputy PM for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan. The sides discussed the implementation of the agreed measures of the TAPI project between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan and the beginning of the … [Read more...]
Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов принял руководителей компаний – ведущих партнеров Туркменистана
В воскресенье, 25 сентября, Президент Туркменистана Сердар Бердымухамедов принял руководителей компаний Bouygues, Cifal, VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Dragon Oil. Bouygues В ходе встречи с генеральным директором группы компаний «Bouygues» Мартином Буигом, Президент отметил весомый вклад «Bouygues» в реализацию масштабной градостроительной программы. В её рамках … [Read more...]
SerdarGB met with the heads of companies – leading partners of Turkmenistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Sunday, 25 September, the heads of companies Bouygues, Cifal, VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Dragon Oil. The businessmen congratulated the president on Independence Day and discussed the prospects of future cooperation. Bouygues During the meeting with Martin Bouygues, CEO of the Bouygues Group of Companies, the … [Read more...]
New bus stations opened in four regions of Turkmenistan
On Saturday, 24 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part via teleconference in the opening ceremonies of new passenger bus stations in the Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebap and Mary provinces. The road transport industry makes a great contribution to the integration of Turkmenistan into a number of developed countries of the world, being an important part of the country's … [Read more...]
UNESCAP report highlights the energy connectivity trends in North and Central Asia
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) targets universal access to energy, an increased share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, and doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement. While the Asia-Pacific region has made considerable progress in meeting SDG 7 targets, much more work needs to be done if the region is to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Deployment of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan digitalizes the customs sphere
The TIR-EPD application has been launched in Turkmenistan to provide customs authorities with preliminary information when transporting goods under the TIR procedures, the Association of International Road Carriers reports with reference to the International Road Transport Union (IRU). TIR-EPD is an application, enabling TIR guarantee holders to submit electronic … [Read more...]
USA will allocate $25 million for educational and economic projects in Central Asia
The United States will allocate US$ 25 million as a new economic initiative aimed at improving the educational level and export potential in Central Asian countries. The decision was announced by the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the C5 + 1 meeting in New York. The meeting was attended by the foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan offers to host a Preparatory Meeting for the Third Conference of Landlocked Countries
Turkmenistan proposes to host a Preparatory Meeting for the Third Conference of Landlocked Developing Countries in the first half of 2023. Ashgabat is ready to provide the necessary support in holding this event. The statement came from the foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov in his video address at the annual Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan aims at expanding cooperation with the European Union
On September 23, 2022, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, within the framework of the last meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country, reported on the current tasks on the ongoing work to further expand cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union, and the implementation of earlier … [Read more...]
The ceremony of handing over passports of Turkmenistan to stateless persons took place in Ashgabat
Today, the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat hosted a ceremony of handing over passports of a citizen of Turkmenistan to stateless persons and residence permits to foreigners. In accordance with the decree signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov the day before, 1,530 stateless persons – representatives of 26 nationalities – received Turkmen … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan chaired the State Assembly meeting
Today, in Ashgabat, a meeting of the State Assembly (Dovlet Maslahaty) was held under the chairmanship of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The successes accomplished were summarized in the agenda of the national forum, which was held in honor of Turkmenistan's 31st anniversary of independence. Priorities for the nation's future comprehensive development were also … [Read more...]
ESCAP will help to develop a feasibility study for the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-India corridor
On 20 September 2022, the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with a delegation of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The sides discussed the development of the transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan – Iran – India through the port of Chabahar, the ministry’s press service reports. During … [Read more...]
Association of International Road Carriers published the rates of fees from foreign vehicles transiting through Turkmenistan
On 14 September 2022, the President of Turkmenistan signed a decree establishing uniform amounts of fees and charges levied from owners of motor vehicles of foreign states upon entry into Turkmenistan and transit through its territory. The sizes of the new tariffs are presented on the official website of the Association of International Road Carriers. So, depending on the … [Read more...]
ADB supports projects in the transport and energy sector of Turkmenistan
Since 2000, ADB has allocated US$ 625 million for two investment projects in the energy and transport sectors and US$ 8 million in technical assistance grants for Turkmenistan. This was announced by ADB Country Director to Turkmenistan Artur Andrysiak during his remarks at the international conference "International economic cooperation of Turkmenistan: experience and … [Read more...]
SerdarGB received the State Minister of Petroleum of Pakistan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Tuesday (20 Sep) with the State Minister of Petroleum of Pakistan Musadiq Masood Malik. During the meeting, the sides discussed priority issues of Turkmen-Pakistani cooperation, including in the field of trade and economy. In this regard, they mentioned the implementation of the project for the construction of the … [Read more...]
Galkynysh gas field showed output growth in H1 2022
The giant Galkynysh gas field produced 17.56 billion cubic meters in the first half of 2022, a 5.8% increase year-on-year, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The reserves of the Galkynysh field, which is located in the Mary province, are estimated at 27.4 trillion cubic meters of hydrocarbons. There are gas preparation and desulfurization plants, complete with … [Read more...]
Turkmen gas is a strategic asset for Iran in its ambitious energy agenda
Iran and Turkmenistan have a lot of room for expanding partnership in the hydrocarbon sector. Additionally, the importing Turkmen gas could aid Iran in achieving its strategic ambition of turning into a regional energy hub, a recent study by the Research Center at the Iranian Parliament found. In light of Turkmenistan's strive to expand its gas export routes, Iran will be … [Read more...]
The Caspian – a unique region of neighbourliness
Sergey Lavrov , Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation On June 29, 2022, Ashgabat hosted an important international event, the 6th Caspian Summit, and I believe it is important to consider the role and place of the Caspian Region in the fairer, more democratic and sustainable multi-polar system that is taking shape today. The importance of the Caspian Region … [Read more...]
Confucius Day celebrated in Ashgabat
Recently, the National Institute of World Languages named after Azadi in Ashgabat celebrated the birthday of the outstanding Chinese thinker Confucius, the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan" reports. The program of the thematic event organized by the Department of Far Eastern Languages included creative performances of students specialized in Chinese language and literature, … [Read more...]
Fostering inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities in Turkmenistan
Social stigma faced by people with disabilities make them to be seen helpless, incapable of taking care of themselves, being treated differently and as a result excluded from the social life that make them even more vulnerable to the challenges and drawbacks of life. UN and the public organizations of Turkmenistan with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, … [Read more...]
Samarkand Summit – SCO is a new leader in the emerging multipolar world
nCa Report On 16 September 2022, Samarkand hosted a meeting of the SCO heads of state under the chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. For the first time in the history of the organization, the summit was held in such a broad format. The leaders of 14 countries attended the gathering, including: Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra … [Read more...]
Moscow is preparing for the Caspian Economic Forum
In October this year, Moscow will host the second Caspian Economic Forum, which will bring together representatives of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Russia. According to the Minister of Economic Development of Russia Maxim Reshetnikov, the holding of the Caspian Economic Forum for the "five" countries is especially relevant now – this is the first meeting in … [Read more...]
SerdarGB is on visit to Samarkand to participate in the SCO summit – meetings with Uzbek, Chinese and Russian counterparts
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived Thursday, 15 September, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to participate as an honorary guest in the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The main event - the SCO summit - will be held on September 16 under the chairmanship of Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the congress hall of the new tourist center of Samarkand "The Great Silk … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan has diplomatic relations with 149 nations
In recent years, Turkmenistan has established diplomatic relations with 149 countries of the world, President of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmen of the World Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said during his speech at the 23rd conference of this organization. Continuing the review of the country's foreign policy activities, he also mentioned that Turkmenistan is a member of … [Read more...]
Humanitarian Association of Turkmen of the World meet for regular session in Ashgabat
On Thursday, 15 September, the 23rd conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of the President of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World, chairman of the upper house of the national parliament Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The forum, traditionally timed to the Independence Day of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Landlocked Uzbekistan to reach the open ocean through Turkmenistan and Iran
Elvira Kadyrova The transport and logistics cooperation took a prominent part in negotiations held on Wednesday, 14 September between the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran. The parties agreed that the establishment of road transportation along the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran route, the effective utilization of the Chabahar … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to meet with the Russian leader in Uzbekistan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov will hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Samarkand, which will be held on 15-16 September 2022. The meeting was announced by the Russian media with reference to the assistant to the head of the Russian state for International Affairs, Yuri Ushakov. The Turkmen leader … [Read more...]
Central Asian Countries endorsed the regional Roadmap for Health and Well-being
On 11 September 2022, ministers of health care of five central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – gathered to endorse the Roadmap for Health and Well-being in Central Asia 2022–2025, WHO/Europe reports. This strategic document is aimed fostering cooperative responses to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts the first Central Asian Forum on Clean Energy
On Tuesday, 13 September, the first Central Asian Clean Energy Forum (CACEF) kicked off in Almaty. The USAID-organized international event on the theme "Energy Transition and Innovation" attracted almost 300 representatives from the Central Asian region and the world to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
A new city will open in Turkmenistan in December 2022
The first stage of the new administrative center of the Akhal province of Turkmenistan will be commissioned in December 2022. This was announced during a field meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Saturday (10 Sep), chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in the city under construction. The meeting was attended by DPMs, heads of military and law enforcement agencies, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan intends to join the UN Security Council
Turkmenistan intends to nominate its candidacy for membership in the UN Security Council for 2031-2032, the country's Foreign Ministry reports. Also, Turkmenistan is currently running for the membership in the following structures of the global organization: Vice-President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly; ECOSOC for 2026-2028; Executive Board of the … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the 14th Summit of Women Heads of Parliaments in Tashkent
On 8-9 September 2022, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Chairman of the lower house of the parliament Gulshat Mammedova participated in the 14th summit of women leaders of parliaments of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent. The forum, held on the theme "Parliamentary Leadership: Forecasting risks for more effective sustainability and prosperity", … [Read more...]
President of Uzbekistan stressed the importance of expanding inter-parliamentary cooperation with Turkmenistan
The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the chairperson of lower chamber of parliament Gulshat Mammedova is on visit to Tashkent to participate in the 14th summit of women leaders of parliaments of the member states of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. On the sidelines of the visit, she had several bilateral meetings. President of Uzbekistan stressed the importance of expanding … [Read more...]
Economic partnership on the agenda of the Turkmen-Uzbek talks in Tashkent
On 7 September 2022, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Batyr Atdayev, in charge of the trade sector, held talks in Tashkent with Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjayev. Prospects for the development of industrial cooperation within the framework of the Program of Trade and Economic cooperation and the development … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are ready to exchange best practices in the field of medical education
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Baku Gurbanmammet Elyasov met with the Minister of Health of Azerbaijan Teymur Musayev. Pointing to the successful cooperation in many areas, including in the field of healthcare and medical science, Musayev noted that there is a great potential for the sharing expertise between national institutes of public health. According to the … [Read more...]
Turkmen chief diplomat took part in the first GCC-Central Asia dialogue – Cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Gulf countries discussed
The minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue, which was held in Riyadh on 7 September 2022. During his remarks the minister noted that this meeting is considered by Turkmenistan as the first important step towards creating a full-scale format of interaction between the … [Read more...]
Serdar GB met with the Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Wednesday, 7 September, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui. During the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan offered his sympathies in connection with the recent earthquake in Sichuan province, which caused numerous human casualties and destruction. Speaking about bilateral cooperation, the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UAE discuss cooperation in renewable energy sector
The delegation of UAE-based Masdar Company, a global leader in renewable energy, is on visit to Ashgabat. On Wednesday, 7 September, the delegation had negotiations with the head of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Turkmenistan Rahimberdi Jabbarov, reported the UAE Embassy in social nets. The meeting was held as part of the development of bilateral … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan prepares to host its flagship oil and gas event
The Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan international conference and expo will take place on 26 – 28 October 2022 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the organizer Turkmen Forum reports. This year’s OGT conference will include presentations by the senior management of the oil & gas sector of Turkmenistan on the following investment opportunities: … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host an inclusive sports festival
The Inclusive Sport Festival “WE ARE STRONG AND EQUAL” will be held on 17 September 2022 at Ashgabat Olympic village at 15.00-17.00. This event is organized by UN Country team jointly with local NGOs working with people with disabilities and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The organizers believe that people with disability should lead full and active social … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan discuss expansion of economic cooperation
Minister of Economy, Co-Chairman of the joint Turkmen-Azerbaijani intergovernmental commission on cooperation in economic and humanitarian spheres Mikail Jabbarov met with Gurbanmamet Elyasov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan in Baku, on Tuesday, 6 September. During his remarks, the minister noted that Azerbaijani-Turkmen relations are in the process of constant development, a … [Read more...]
Chinese auto parts will be delivered to Iran Via Turkmenistan
Automobile components from China will be transported along the Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran railway route, Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) reports. A container train with car parts have been sent via the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan–Iran route from the northeast station of Jingan (Dalian, China). The train consists of 50 forty-foot containers. The train will transit Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Schlumberger Foundation invites women in STEM from Turkmenistan for post-doctoral scholarship
The Schlumberger Foundation invites talented women in STEM from Turkmenistan to apply for the Faculty for the Future grant. Scholarships for pursuing PhD or post-doctoral research at the world’s top universities are offered. Turkmenistan is an eligible country of citizenship for the grant for 2023-2024. The Schlumberger Foundation is accepting new applications for the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with OTS Secretary General
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Monday, 5 Sep, with the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Baghdad Amreyev. Amreyev briefed Turkmen leader on the Organization's current activities and the ongoing cooperation processes with Turkmenistan. The sides discussed the pressing topics of the international and regional agenda. The Secretary General … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted an International conference on integration of Turkmenistan into the world information space
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held Monday, 5 September, an international conference entitled "Independent Turkmenistan in the international information area". Representatives of such major world news agencies as ITAR TASS, TRT, Russia Today, CGTN, RIA Novosti took part in the media forum in a hybrid format. The list of the speakers included editors of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is actively involved in the Central Asia-Europe connectivity system
A batch of fertilizers from Uzbekistan was sent through the International Turkmenbashi port in transit to Europe. As the Trend reported, with reference to the transport and logistics company "ADY Container" LLC, 24 20-foot containers with mineral fertilizers from Uzbekistan were transported by rail to the port of Turkmenbashi, and onward headed to the Baku port. From … [Read more...]
Disaster Risks in Central Asia assessed by EU-Funded Program
New Earthquake and Flood Risk Assessment for Central Asia was commissioned as part of the EU-funded Strengthening Financial Resilience and Accelerating Risk Reduction in Central Asia (SFRARR) Program’s support to build disaster and climate resilience in the region. Results of the assessment were presented to a group of technical experts and government officials. The report … [Read more...]
Humanitarian aid flight from Turkmenistan arrived in Pakistan
A special flight of Turkmen Airlines "IL-76" with humanitarian aid arrived at the International Airport of the Pakistani city of Karachi. The cargo was met by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atajan Movlamov, representatives of local authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. According to the order of the President of Turkmenistan, medicines, foodstuffs, … [Read more...]
Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline – Aspects and Prospects
Elvira Kadyrova If Turkmenistan's government decides to build a Trans-Caspian pipeline, Azerbaijan will support the idea, but it will not be the initiator. This statement came from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore. Although the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline project has been discussed over 15 years, Aliyev emphasized … [Read more...]