On 10 January 2022, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov sent a letter of condolence to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The head of state expressed his heartfelt condolences to President Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan in connection with the numerous human casualties and injuries caused by the recent tragic events. On … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China
Today, January 6, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan Qian Naicheng. During the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan handed over to the Ambassador of China his written message addressed to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, with … [Read more...]
Президент Туркменистана принял Чрезвычайного и Полномочного посла КНР
Сегодня, 6 января, Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов принял Чрезвычайного и Полномочного Посла Китайской Народной Республики в Туркменистане Цянь Найчэна. В ходе встречи Президент Туркменистана вручил Послу Китая своё письменное послание, адресованное Председателю КНР Си Цзиньпину, с поздравлениями по случаю празднования 30-летнего юбилея со дня установления … [Read more...]
Туркменистан надеется на скорейшую нормализацию ситуации в Казахстане
Министерство иностранных дел Туркменистана сообщает, что в Туркменистане с озабоченностью следят за событиями, происходящими в последние дни в Республике Казахстан. Исходя из многовековых уз дружбы и братства, добрососедских связей и отношений стратегического партнерства, искренне заинтересованы в скорейшей нормализации обстановки в стране, в дальнейшем стабильном … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan hopes for quick normalization of situation in Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan states that Turkmenistan is following with concern the events taking place in the Republic of Kazakhstan in recent days. Based on the centuries-old bonds of friendship and brotherhood, good-neighborly ties and relations of strategic partnership, we are sincerely interested in the soonest normalization of the situation in the … [Read more...]
Results of Turkmen president’s visit to Leap province summed up – CNPC management participates in meeting
On 5 January 2022, the second day of his visit to the Lebap province, President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the leadership of the oil and gas industry. The management of CNPC in Turkmenistan was also present in the meeting. The president had arrived in Lebap after two days of working visit in the Mary province. The focus of the entire trip was the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan gears to bolster energy security in Eurasia – Berdimuhamedov visits Galkynysh and Malay gas fields
Tariq Saeedi Responding to volatility in the global energy markets, particularly in the Eurasian continent, Turkmenistan has started the year 2022 with focus on further development of its enormous hydrocarbon resources. The purpose is to help bolster energy security of Asia and Europe. President Berdimuhamedov visited on 3 January 2022 the Galkynysh gas field in the Mary … [Read more...]
Thirty years is a time of promise
Qian Naicheng, Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan On January 6, 2022, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Turkmenistan. China is the first state to officially establish diplomatic relations with Turkmenistan. Although the two countries are thousands of kilometers apart, their friendship has a long history. … [Read more...]
New areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and WHO have been identified
As part of the systematic development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Turkmenistan, together with the WHO Country Office in Turkmenistan, prepared a List of activities for 2022, carried out on a regular basis, in certain areas of cooperation with the World Health Organization. This document provides for a set of … [Read more...]
Определены новые направления сотрудничества Туркменистана и ВОЗ
В рамках планомерного развития сотрудничества Туркменистана со Всемирной организацией здравоохранения (ВОЗ), Правительством Туркменистана совместно со Страновым офисом ВОЗ в Туркменистане был подготовлен Перечень мероприятий на 2022 год, проводимых на регулярной основе, по отдельным направлениям сотрудничества со Всемирной организацией здравоохранения. Данным документом … [Read more...]
Informal CIS Summit in St. Petersburg
Elvira Kadyrova On 28 December 2021, an informal summit of the CIS Heads of State took place in St. Petersburg. The traditional end-of-year gathering was attended by: First President of Kazakhstan – Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan took part in the informal summit of the CIS
On December 28, 2021, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived in the city of St. Petersburg to participate in the informal summit of the Heads of the CIS member states. Speaking at the summit, the Leader of the Turkmen state noted that this year was significant and the countries honorably celebrated the 30th anniversary of the formation of the CIS. In … [Read more...]
Президент Туркменистана принял участие в неформальном саммите СНГ
28 декабря 2021 года Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов прибыл в город Санкт-Петербург для участия в работе неформального саммита Глав государств-участников СНГ. Выступая на саммите, Лидер Туркменского государства отметил, что нынешний год был знаменательным и страны достойно отметили 30-летие образования СНГ. В этой связи, Президент Туркменистана отметил, … [Read more...]
Telephone conversation between the President of Turkmenistan and the Speaker of the Upper House of the Parliament of Russia
On December 28, 2021, during the visit of the President of Turkmenistan G.M.Berdimuhamedov to the Russian Federation to participate in an informal meeting of the Leaders of the CIS countries in St. Petersburg, there was a telephone conversation with the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, V.I.Matvienko. During the … [Read more...]
Телефонный разговор Президента Туркменистана и Спикера верхней палаты Парламента России
28 декабря 2021 года в ходе визита Президента Туркменистана Г.М.Бердымухамедова в Российскую Федерацию для участия в неформальной встрече лидеров стран СНГ в Санкт-Петербурге состоялся его телефонный разговор с Председателем Совета Федерации Федерального собрания Российской Федерации В.И.Матвиенко. В ходе беседы был затронут широкий круг вопросов двусторонних отношений в … [Read more...]
Russia has supplied more than 600000 doses of vaccine to Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Russia has delivered over 600,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine and a small amount of EpiVacCorona vaccine to Turkmenistan. This was stated by Ambassador Alexander Blokhin of Russia in a media briefing held on 24 December 2021 in Ashgabat. "I talked with the minister of health of Turkmenistan. He informed, and the President of Turkmenistan said about it, … [Read more...]
Shared positions of Turkmenistan and Russia in Afghanistan
Elvira Kadyrova "Turkmenistan has always pursued a wise policy in Afghanistan, relying on its neutral status," said Ambassador Blokhin of Russia during a media briefing in Ashgabat on 24 December 2021. He noted that Turkmenistan has always provided assistance to Afghanistan, regardless of which government was in the country. "This is probably the right approach, because … [Read more...]
Russia imports of natural gas from Turkmenistan could be 10 bcm in 2021
Elvira Kadyrova Ambassador Aleander Blokhin of Russia told journalists on 24 December 2021 in Ashgabat that Russia may increase the purchase of natural gas from Turkmenistan next year. He noted that the gas exports from Turkmenistan to Russia will be very strong this year. According to the Ambassador, compared to 2020, gas exports are likely to double and will reach 10 … [Read more...]
Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan hosted a briefing for journalists
Elvira Kadyrova On 24 December 2021, the Ambassador of Russia to Turkmenistan Alexander Blokhin held a media briefing, summarizing the outcomes of Russian-Turkmen relations in 2021 and topical issues of the international and regional agenda. The event was attended by representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Ashgabat, as well as local and accredited foreign … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan became one of the first countries to register the “Sputnik Light” vaccine
As previously reported, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan registered the “Sputnik Light” vaccine and issued a corresponding certificate for its use. Thus, Turkmenistan became one of the first countries to approve the use of Russian vaccines “Sputnik V”, “EpiVacCorona” and “Sputnik Light” on its territory. Vaccination with these preparations will … [Read more...]
Туркменистан стал одним из первых государств, зарегистрировавших вакцину «Спутник Лайт»
Как уже ранее сообщалось, Министерство здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана зарегистрировало вакцину «Спутник Лайт» и выдало соответствующий сертификат на его применение. Таким образом, Туркменистан стал одним из первых стран, одобривших применение российских вакцин «Спутник V», «ЭпиВакКорона» и «Спутник Лайт» на своей территории. Вакцинация … [Read more...]
Церемония передачи медицинского оборудования Министерству здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана в рамках Грантового Проекта «Совершенствование системы здравоохранения Туркменистана посредством предоставления медицинского оборудования»
20 декабря 2021 г. Сегодня, 20 декабря 2021 года состоялась торжественная Церемония передачи первой партии медицинского оборудования японской компании «FUJIFILM», приобретённого в рамках Грантового проекта «Совершенствование системы здравоохранения Туркменистана посредством предоставления медицинского оборудования». В данной церемонии приняли участие Чрезвычайный и Полномочный … [Read more...]
Handover Ceremony of Medical Equipment to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan under the Grant Project “Enhancing the Healthcare System of Turkmenistan through the Provision of Medical Equipment”
December 20, 2021. Today, on December 20, 2021 a solemn handover ceremony of the first batch of medical equipment of the Japanese company "FUJIFILM", which was acquired under the Grant project entitled "Enhancing the Healthcare System of Turkmenistan through the Provision of Medical Equipment”, took place. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to … [Read more...]
Состоялась встреча Министра иностранных дел Туркменистана с Президентом Пакистана
По поручению Президента Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова, сегодня в Исламабаде состоялись переговоры Заместителя Председателя Кабинета Министров, Министра иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашида Мередова с Президентом Исламской Республики Пакистан Арифом Алви. В начале встречи руководитель туркменской делегации передал слова приветствия от Президента … [Read more...]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the President of Pakistan
On the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, today in Islamabad, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held talks with the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Arif Alvi. At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the Turkmen delegation conveyed greetings from … [Read more...]
Pakistan hosts Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers focused on Afghanistan
nCa Report by Elvira Kadyrova, Commentary by Tariq Saeedi On 19 December 2021, Islamabad hosted the 17th Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Session was initiated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as OIC Summit Chair. Besides the Foreign Ministers from the OIC Member States and Observers, the event … [Read more...]
New Delhi hosted a ministerial meeting of “India-Central Asia” dialogue
Elvira Kadyrova On 19 December 2021, the third meeting of the foreign ministers of the India-Central Asia Dialogue took place in New Delhi, India. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov. The meeting was attended by Minister of External Affairs … [Read more...]
Embassy of Kazakhstan hosts reception to mark 30th anniversary of independence
Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiev of Kazakhstan hosted a reception on 16 December 2021 in Ashgabat to mark the 30th anniversary of independence. The number of guests was limited because of social distancing guidelines. Here is the text of the speech of Ambassador Yerkebulan Sapiev: Your Excellency, Deputy chairman of the cabinet of ministers, Distinguished Chary … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan joins the world to commemorate 75 years of UNICEF
This year UNICEF together with the Government of Turkmenistan took part in the global celebration of 75 years of protecting children’s rights and helping children to reach their full potential. Around the world, presidents, ministers, government officials, and UNICEF representatives united with children and young people to commemorate the 75th anniversary. UNICEF … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan has sent a humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Today, On December 14, a humanitarian cargo of food, textile and household goods, as well as oil products was delivered from Turkmenistan to neighboring Afghanistan. As is known, during the extended meeting of the Government on December 10 of this year, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has signed the Order on sending humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. … [Read more...]
Eurasian Congress: Energy and water integration in Central Asia under the spotlight
Elvira Kadyrova How to create a unified management system for the water and energy complex of Central Asia and how to maximize the opportunities for joint operation of the energy systems of the countries of the region – these and other issues were discussed during the panel session "Efficient water and energy complex - the basis for the prosperity of Central Asia" at the site … [Read more...]
UAE-Turkmenistan trade turnover grew by over US $ 100 mln
Elvira Kadyrova On 2 December 2021, the United Arab Emirates celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National Day. On this occasion, the main state newspaper of Turkmenistan "Neutral Turkmenistan" published an article by the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Ahmed Alhai Al-Hameli. "The United Arab Emirates and Turkmenistan have historically established relations rooted … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosts 25th ECO Summit
The 15th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in the capital today [28 Nov] under the chairmanship of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The venue for the high-level meeting was a new fashionable hotel with a multi-profile business center "Garagum", where all conditions have been created both for receiving distinguished guests and for holding … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the 15th Summit of the Organization for Economic Cooperation
(Ashgabat, November 28, 2021) Dear leaders of the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation! Dear members of delegations! First of all, let me express my deep gratitude to the leaders of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation for accepting our invitation to gather in the capital of Turkmenistan to participate in this … [Read more...]
25th Meeting of ECO Council of Ministers
The 25th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers (COM) preceded by Senior Official Meeting (SOM) held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on November 27, 2021. The delegations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Turkey, Turkmenistan (host) and Republic of … [Read more...]
ECO Business Forum
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan stroke worth over US $45 million deals with ECO partners Turkmenistan signed contracts worth over US $ 45 million following the business forum of the Economic Cooperation Organization, hosted by Ashgabat on 26 November, reported TDH news agency. The oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan has signed deals valued at US $11 million. Members … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted Turkmen-Turkish summit talks – the countries intend to increase trade to US $ 5 billion
Elvira Kadyrova The summit talks between President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan were held in Ashgabat on Saturday, 27 November 2021. Turkish leader arrived in Turkmenistan on a two-day state visit. President Erdogan was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Energy … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan ease restrictions on international cargo transportation
Elvira Kadyrova Two checkpoints, closed since 2020, have been reopened on the Turkmen-Uzbek border on 26 November, reported the press service of the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan. Contactless cargo transportation for international road transport with Turkmenistan has been resumed at the Khujaili - Kunya-Urgench and Shavat-Dashoguz checkpoints. Transportation is … [Read more...]
Ashgabat will host the 4th Business Forum of the member states of the ECO
Turkmen capital will host the 4th Business Forum of the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation on November 26, 2021. The forum is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the ECO Secretariat. Due to international travel restrictions, the event will be held in a hybrid format through … [Read more...]
A hotel and a park opened in Ashgabat – GB with cabinet team visits Olympic Village
On 19 November 2021, President Berdimuhamedov led the opening ceremony of Garagum (Karakum) hotel complex and business centre. The new hotel complex was built by the Turkish company Ronesans Holding in three years. The hotel is located at the intersection of A. Niyazov Avenue and Khoja Akhmet Yasavi Street, near the International Airport of the Turkmen capital. The … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Participates in Seoul Forum
PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN TOOK PART IN THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR NORTHERN ECONOMIC COOPERATION On November 18, 2021, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov delivered a video address at the International Forum for Northern Economic Cooperation, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea in a hybrid format. Serving as a multilateral platform to promote economic … [Read more...]
Президент Туркменистана принял участие в Сеульском форуме
ПРЕЗИДЕНТ ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ПРИНЯЛ УЧАСТИЕ НА МЕЖДУНАРОДНОМ ФОРУМЕ ПО СЕВЕРНОМУ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОМУ СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВУ 18 ноября 2021 года Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов выступил с видеообращением на Международном форуме по Северному экономическому сотрудничеству, который прошел в городе Сеул, Республики Корея в гибридном формате. Выступая многосторонней … [Read more...]
Istanbul hosted 8th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States – Turkmenistan became observer member
Elvira Kadyrova On 12 November 2021 President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended Eighth Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkmenistan has joined the organization as an observer country. The summit has decided to rename the “Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States” to the “Organization of Turkic States”. The Ninth … [Read more...]
Turkmen FM took part in the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking Countries
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan, based on the principles of its neutral status, considers the consolidation of countries' efforts to maintain and strengthen international peace, universal security and stability as a priority direction of its participation in the activities of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States, stated foreign minister Rashid Meredov during his … [Read more...]
IV Business Forum of the ECO Member States
On 26th November 2021, the IV Business Forum of the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation will be held in Ashgabat. The forum is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the ECO Secretariat. Due to international travel restrictions, the event will be held in a hybrid format through … [Read more...]
Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan – on the import of Turkmen electricity
Elvira Kadyrova The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has published a commentary regarding the situation in the domestic electricity sector, revealing some details on electric energy import from Turkmenistan. Agreement on the import of electricity was reached during the summit talks between presidents of Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan in Ashgabat in June 2021. Kyrgyzstan and … [Read more...]
Cotton harvest concludes in Turkmenistan with 1.25 million tons of yield
Turkmenistan has gathered 1.25 million tons of cotton from this year’s crop. The harvest campaign concluded officially on 11 November 2021 when the children from each province, accompanied by the regional governors reported to the president at the Oguzkhan Palace in Ashgabat. Traditionally, two children from each province, a girl and a boy, bring a Khurji – saddle basket – … [Read more...]
Foreign minister of Austria visits Turkmenistan
The foreign minister of Austria, Michael Linhart, on the last leg of his regional tour, visited Turkmenistan on 9 November 2021. He was received by the president of Turkmenistan. He also had talks with the foreign minister of Turkmenistan. Linhart and his accompanying delegation had consultations at the chamber of commerce of Turkmenistan. Here are news reports from … [Read more...]
First Economic Forum “Central Asia – European Union”
Elvira Kadyrova On 5 November 2021, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan hosted the First International Economic Forum "Central Asia - European Union". The event gathered Prime Ministers and Deputy Heads of Government of Central Asian countries, as well as ministers and senior officials from over 15 EU member-states, representatives of the private sector of the EU and Central Asia, … [Read more...]
Now is the time to speed up the transition to cleaner energy sources
John Hamilton, Chargé d’Affaires, British Embassy in Turkmenistan We are at a critical moment for the future of our planet. Temperatures are rising, storms are raging and crops are failing across the world. Thus, accelerating the global energy sector’s shift from oil, natural gas and coal production and consumption to renewable energy sources like wind and solar is essential … [Read more...]